Rachel Labonte-Editor

Rachel Labonte

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October, 2019
Criminal Minds, NCIS, Percy Jackson & The Olympians
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About Rachel Labonte

Rachel LaBonte is one of Screen Rant's New Movies editors and 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.

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Earlier this year, Keanu Reeves again revisited John Wick, but it's his latest movie that has delivered his most memorable character of 2025.

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Cooper Raiff, Lili Reinhart, and Mark Ruffalo smiling and walking in a parking lot in Hal & Harper
Hal & Harper Review: Lili Reinhart & Cooper Raiff Are Dysfunctionally Perfect In Mubi’s Heavy, Cathartic Show

Anchored by three excellent leads, Hal & Harper can be an exhausting watch, but is ultimately a satisfying one due to Cooper Raiff's sensitive touch.

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The 9 Biggest Box Office Questions Going Into 2025's Stacked Holiday Movie Season

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Disney's Harry Potter Replacement Can Give The Studio Something It's Never Had

With the news that Disney is working on an Impossible Creatures movie, it seems the studio can finally gain a huge asset it's so far missed out on.

Josh Brolin leaning forward and pointing in The Running Man
The Running Man Has The Potential To Be November's Biggest Breakout Hit

November will be a huge month for movies, and after the past few days, The Running Man stands the best chance of becoming a proper breakout hit.

Channing Tatum emerging from a roof hatch in Roofman
Roofman Review: Channing Tatum Gives One Of His Best Performances Yet In Absurd True Crime Story

Armed with an excellent Channing Tatum performance and a bonkers true story that must be seen to be believed, Roofman is an entertaining ride.

Close-up of Jeffrey Manchester’s (Channing Tatum) face in Roofman
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Channing Tatum's new movie Roofman has an eye-catching premise that, wild as it sounds, is based on a true story. How much does it get right?

Lindsay Lohan as Anna and Jamie Lee Curtis as Tess in Freakier Friday
Freakier Friday Is Now Available At Home

Two months after it first hit theaters, Disney's legacy sequel Freakier Friday, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, has now come home.

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After Materialists didn't bring about the return of the rom-com like we all hoped, Netflix's People We Meet on Vacation movie might do exactly that.

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Casper Review: The Friendly Ghost Still Charms After 30 Years, Easily Glossing Over Some Of Its Growing Pains

Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, Casper is still a great example of a fun, family-friendly Halloween movie, even if parts haven't aged as well.

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Emerald Fennell defended Jacob Elordi's controversial casting in her adaptation of Wuthering Heights, but it only reiterates an ongoing problem.

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Mortal Kombat 2 was originally set to hit theaters in a few weeks, but it was delayed to May 2026. However, October can still be exciting for fans.

June Squibb as Eleanor staring at something with a concerned expression in Eleanor the Great
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June Squibb in front of the Coney Island ferris wheel in Eleanor the Great
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Eleanor the Great is a solid directorial debut for Scarlett Johansson, but its best element is June Squibb's wonderfully multifaceted performance.

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale opened the door for a potential reboot in the future, but it needed more development to be truly successful.

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Sarah (Margot Robbie) looking heartbroken in A Big Bold Beautiful Journey
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Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) letting out a powerful scream in Wicked: For Good
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Wicked: For Good's official soundtrack listing has revealed the name of Elphaba's new solo, and it has some major implications for the movie's story.

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