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About Rachel Labonte

Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's core news editors and movie/TV critics. A graduate of Emerson College, she majored in Media Arts Production while specializing in screenwriting. She's been a writer since high school. Most notably, she wrote for Emerson's website Emertainment Monthly, and one of her film reviews won an Evvy (Emerson's student awards) for Best Review. 

Industry Focus

Rachel's love of film and television stretches across numerous genres, with her specialties being fantasy, YA, and romance. When she was a staff writer for Screen Rant, she would focus on the titles she knew best, which included Criminal Minds, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and anything involving the MCU.

Favorite Media

It seems Rachel's favorite movies and shows are ever-changing as she watches more and more, but there remain several constants. Criminal Minds has been a go-to for her since high school, while Captain America will always be her most beloved superhero. These days, she can be found raving over the latest fantasy book she's read.

Latest Articles

Billy the Puppet in Saw X
Saw 11 Officially Confirmed By Lionsgate, & It's Coming Much Sooner Than Expected

Saw 11 is officially happening at Lionsgate, with the long-running horror franchise set to release its next installment in less than one year.

Cillian Murphy as Oppenheimer celebrating above a cheering crowd with the American flag in the background
Actors Strike Officially Ends: SAG-AFTRA Approves New Deal With Studios

Nearly a month after SAG-AFTRA and the AMPTP reached a tentative agreement, the actors union has officially approved the deal and ended their strike.

Emma Myers, Brady Noon, Jennifer Garner, and Ed Helms in Family Switch
Family Switch Review: A Bigger (But Not Necessarily Better) Freaky Friday

Family Switch yields some laughs, some cringe, and a fair amount of heart, even if it doesn't tread new ground for this ridiculous, beloved premise.

The Boys season 3 episode 4 Hughie Butcher and MM
New The Boys Spinoff Confirmed After Gen V Success, Andor & Marvel Stars Re-Team As Producers

Prime Video's The Boys sets its third television spinoff, this time from producers Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, and it will be set in Mexico.

Melissa Barrera as Sam Carpenter watching the news in Scream 6
Melissa Barrera Issues Defiant Statement Following Scream 7 Firing: "Silence Is Not An Option"

Melissa Barrera breaks her silence following the news that she has been fired from the upcoming Scream 7, writing, "Silence is not an option for me."

Voice of Ariana DeBose in Wish
Wish Review: A Charming, If Flawed, Ode To Disney’s Past

Disney's Wish acts as both an homage to the company and a new original story, though the success of the latter isn't quite as strong as the former.

Elizabeth Debicki in The Crown season 6
The Crown Season 6 Part 1 Review: A Sensitive, Mostly Successful Take On A Royal Tragedy

With what will no doubt be its most scrutinized episodes yet, The Crown season 6 gets off to a devastating start with only minor stumbles.

Sheldon looking confused in Young Sheldon season 6
Young Sheldon Ending With Season 7, CBS Confirms Series Finale Date

Following plenty of speculation about its conclusion, Young Sheldon is ending with the upcoming season 7, and its finale date is already set.

Netflix's Uncle Iroh and Zuko standing back to back in Avatar the Last Airbender
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Release Date Confirmed

Along with the debut of its official trailer, Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender series has revealed its early February 2024 release date.

Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Review - An Excellent, Fascinating Return To Panem

With top-notch performances and production design, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes is a worthy addition to the Hunger Games franchise.

The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom
Live-Action Zelda Movie Officially In Development, Nintendo Confirms New Details

Nintendo exec Shigeru Miyamoto announces that a live-action Legend of Zelda movie is officially in development, and it will be directed by Wes Ball.

Captain America holds Thor's hammer in Avengers Endgame
SAG-AFTRA Responds To Studios' Supposed Final Offer, Plans To Continue Fighting For Best Deal

Following the AMPTP's claim that it had shared its "last, best, and final deal," SAG-AFTRA remains committed to scoring the best resolution.

David Duchovny and Meg Ryan in What Happens Later
What Happens Later Review: Meg Ryan’s Big Screen Return Is (Mostly) A Triumph

What Happens Later isn't without some hiccups in its execution, but with Meg Ryan back at the helm, it's impossible not to feel charmed.

Morty and Rick in Rick and Morty season 7
Rick & Morty Season 7's Justin Roiland Replacement Actors Revealed

The new lead stars of Rick & Morty season 7 have finally been revealed with the show's latest episode, ending months of online speculation.

Douglas Smith and Margo Harshman in Exposure
Exposure Review: A Psychological Thriller With Something To Say

Exposure succeeds in presenting OCD without judgment and telling a genuinely compelling story that raises some fascinating moral questions.

Zack Morris, Ana Yi Puig, Miles McKenna, Will Price, and Isa Briones in Goosebumps
Goosebumps Season 1 Review: R.L. Stine’s Classic Spooky Tales Feel Fresh Again

There's plenty excitement to be found in Goosebumps as several of Stine's classic novels are reimagined and an intriguing mystery takes hold.

Ellen Burstyn and Leslie Odom Jr. in The Exorcist: Believer
The Exorcist: Believer Review - Odom Jr. & Burstyn Elevate Gripping, Tame Horror Revival

Though somewhat tame, The Exorcist: Believer finds surprising emotional heft and genuine thrills as it attempts to revive an iconic horror franchise.

Benicio Del Toro in Reptile
Reptile Review: Benicio Del Toro Skillfully Leads Uneven, Frustrating Crime Drama

Reptile gets an extra edge thanks to its rock-solid cast and sufficiently gripping mystery, but it never coalesces into anything incredible.

Frodo smiling in LOTR Return of the King
Writers & Studios Reach Tentative Deal To End Strike, WGA Celebrates Landmark Agreement

After days of concentrated negotiations, the Writers Guild of America and the AMPTP have reached a tentative deal that could end the writers strike.

Colin Woodell in The Continental: From the World of John Wick
The Continental: From The World Of John Wick Review - Bloated Series Struggles

The Continental struggles to replicate what makes the John Wick movies so appealing, even as it offers a deeper look at the assassin's world.

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