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About Tessa Smith

Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Approved Critic and member of the Critics Choice Association. She also has a degree in Marketing.

Author Details

Tessa Smith is a Rotten Tomatoes Approved Critic and a member of the Critics Choice Association. She is currently based out of Los Angeles, CA, but grew up on the East Coast. She graduated at the top of her class with a degree in Marketing and has been in the Entertainment industry since 2006. 

Industry Focus

Tessa has written for Screen Rant for several years now. She started by covering comic book news, but now mostly conducts interviews with talent from television series and films, like Apple TV's Silo and Paramount Plus' Fatal Attraction. Tessa loves to attend a red carpet press line because you never know who will stop by to chat. 

Favorite Media

Tessa considers herself a big geek, as she has been reading comic books since she was eight years old. Marvel holds a special place in her heart, but she is a fan of DC as well. She grew up playing video games like Super Mario Bros. and Sonic, but her favorites are Mass Effect and Fallout.

Latest Articles

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Lucy Boynton & Justin H. Min On How The Greatest Hits Tackles Grief And Nostalgia

The Greatest Hits stars Lucy Boynton & Justin H. Min discuss the nostalgia that it delivers and tease The Umbrella Academy's final season.

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Edited image of Julio Torres during Problemista interview
Problemista Star & Filmmaker Julio Torres Praises Tilda Swinton's Humility

Problemista writer, director, and star Julio Torres discusses the inspiration behind his unique A24 film and the joy of working with Tilda Swinton.

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Director Mike Mitchell Discusses His Fresh Take On Kung Fu Panda 4 & Desire To Honor Fans

Kung Fu Panda 4 director Mike Mitchell discusses his desire to bring in elements of the previous trilogy while still delivering something new to fans.

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Awkwafina Reveals She Feared Ruining Jack Black's Kung Fu Panda 4 Takes

Kung Fu Panda 4's Jack Black & Awkwafina share how their performances were elevated by recording in the booth together and what they learned from Po.

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The Creator Interview: Filmmaker Gareth Edwards On Heartbreaking Ending & CCA Noms

The Creator Gareth Edwards comments on the heartbreaking ending, as well as the two 2023 Critics Choice Awards nominations the film received.

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For All Mankind Interview: Cynthy Wu & Coral Peña On Their Characters' Growth In Season 4

For All Mankind's Cynthy Wu and Coral Peña discuss their characters' growth in season 4 as well as the makeup process of aging up when time jumping.

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At the BoxLunch Holiday Gala, we spoke with David Harbour, Erin Moriarty, David Dastmalchian, Seth Green, and Bret Iwan about their upcoming projects.

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Jason O'Mara Interview: Accomplished Actor On Movember, Your Lucky Day, and Blood of Zeus
Jason O'Mara Interview: Accomplished Actor On Movember, Your Lucky Day, and Blood of Zeus

Screen Rant interviews Jason O'Mara, who speaks in support of Movember, as well as his new film Your Lucky Day and the Netflix series Blood of Zeus.

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Monster High 2 Director Todd Holland and Executive Producer Adam Bonnett tease new song and dance numbers, as well as the incredible cast returning.

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Monster High Showrunner Shea Fontana On Crafting New Episodes Of The Animated Series

Monster High showrunner Shea Fontana discusses upcoming new episodes of the animated series, as well as why Monster High resonates with fans.

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A Really Haunted Loud House Director Reveals Challenges Of Bringing Animated To Live Action

A Really Haunted Loud House Director Jonathan Judge reveals biggest challenges in bringing Loud House from an animated series to live-action films.

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She Came To Me Director & Composer On How Music Plays A Large Role In New Film

She Came To Me director Rebecca Miller discusses working with Peter Dinklage, while composer Bryce Dessner details composing for a musician character.

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Nickelodeon Shows Shriek Peek Of Upcoming Movies & Series

Nickelodeon showcased footage from Monster High 2, A Really Haunted Loud House, & Monster High Animated Series at a recent Halloween event.

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Physical Director Stephanie Laing Discusses Journey Of The Series As It Wraps Up

Physical Director and Executive Producer Stephanie Laing discusses the journey, importance, and evolution of the series through its three seasons.

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Adult Swim's Teenage Euthanasia Creators Discuss Season 2's Wacky Adventures

Teenage Euthanasia creators Alissa Nutting and Alyson Levy discuss bringing different female perspectives to the screen, and working on season 2.

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 The Good Mother Director On Hilary Swank and Olivia Cooke's Pure Talent
The Good Mother Director Miles Joris-Peyrafitte On Hilary Swank & Olivia Cooke's Pure Talent

The Good Mother director Miles Joris-Peyrafitte discusses stars Hilary Swank and Olivia Cooke's raw talent, as well as the biggest filming challenges.

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The Good Mother producers Siena Oberman and Emma Tillinger Koskoff discuss the importance of shining a light on fentanyl abuse and overdoses.

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Physical Creator & Showrunner Reveals How The Storyline Has Changed Since Its Conception

Physical creator and showrunner Annie Weisman discusses how the show evolved over the seasons, the costumes, the incredible cast, and more.

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Strays Director Josh Greenbaum On The Unexpected Challenge Of Working With Dogs

Strays Director Josh Greenbaum discusses the unpredictable challenges they came across while filming with dogs and the joy of working with Will Forte.

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Physical Costume Designer On His Inspiration & Evolution Through Rose Byrne Show

Costume designer Ernesto Martinez reveals his inspirations behind the outfits for Apple TV's Physical and their evolution through the series.

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