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Barbara James

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Contributor Since February, 2022
Qualifications TV
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Anime, Drama, Horror
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About Barbara James

Barbara James is a writer for Collider and a content creator. Currently, she works at Screen Rant as an Video Game Features Writer. As a graduate with a major in English, Barbara has worked as an editor for digital platforms for three years. Outside of digital media, she has edited professionally for six years. Meanwhile, she has written creatively for 10+ years and professionally for four years. She enjoys watching films and TV shows of a wide variety. Some genres she considers herself an expert in include K-dramas, anime, horror, and disaster films.

Barbara knows the struggle of wanting to find a good show or film to watch, but with the ever-expanding industry and endless content to choose from, she understands how difficult it can be to pick a good show out of the masses. She writes to help others find the right show that is worth the watch. 

Industry Experience

Barbara James has been writing stories for 15 years. She graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a bachelor's in English and a concentration in creative writing. While studying at UIC, she helped tutor other peers and students with their writing work. She has worked professionally as an editor for The Arena Group. 

Favorite Media

Barbara has a lot of favorite media, but below are some of her top picks:

Anime: Death Note, One Piece, InuYasha

Manga: Tokyo Revengers, Mao, Noragami

Films: Kill Bill (Vol 1 + Vol 2), Sinister, The Tower

TV Shows: Kim's Convenience, Black Mirror, Ultimatum: Marry or Move On

K-Dramas: Goblin, Gu Family Book, Scarlet Heart Ryeo: Moon Lovers

Video Games: Final Fantasy IX, Baldur's Gate 3, Resident Evil 4 (OG + Remake)

Books: Howl's Moving Castle, A Song of Fire and Ice, A Funny Story

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"Keep moving forward..."

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Some of the most visually stunning games have come out in the last decade.

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Science Fiction

When K-dramas explore new frontiers.

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From alien invasions to zombie infested cities, what's not to love about these K-dramas!

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Drama

Oh, the woes of being lovesick.

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The ultimate guide to the genre's greatest hits.

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Anime is better because these women are in it!

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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

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A perfect K-drama ending is few and far between.

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Nothing compares to a K-Drama that uniquely blends historical intrigue with romance.

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"The final countdown!"

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"If we kill the enemy... will we finally be free?"

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Some stories don't end in happily ever after.

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The firefighters can certainly take the heat!

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The most imaginative series K-Dramas has to offer!

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From the very first one.

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Black Mirror

Happy moments are few and far between in this series.

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We're not talking about the Big Three anymore.

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Don't let them catch you!

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These shows offer action-packed thrills!

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