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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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The Choral Review: Ralph Fiennes’ Fascinating Performance Gets Drowned By Baffling Storytelling Decisions
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2025's Best Keanu Reeves Character Isn't John Wick
Earlier this year, Keanu Reeves again revisited John Wick, but it's his latest movie that has delivered his most memorable character of 2025.
A Scaredy Cat's Guide To Black Phone 2: Can You Handle This Horror Movie?
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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.
The 9 Biggest Box Office Questions Going Into 2025's Stacked Holiday Movie Season
With the end of the year rapidly approaching, there are many questions about the holiday movie season taking shape. Let's look at what's ahead.
Disney's Harry Potter Replacement Can Give The Studio Something It's Never Had
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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.
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.
The True Story Behind Channing Tatum's Roofman
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?
Freakier Friday Is Now Available At Home
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Netflix's People We Meet On Vacation Is Crucial For The Rom-Com's Future
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.
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.
Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights Defense Continues An Ongoing Problem
Emerald Fennell defended Jacob Elordi's controversial casting in her adaptation of Wuthering Heights, but it only reiterates an ongoing problem.
Mortal Kombat 2 Still Has A Special Surprise For Fans In October
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.
Eleanor The Great: The Inspiration Behind Scarlett Johansson's Directorial Debut
Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut Eleanor the Great tells such a wild story, it could've been based on reality, but it's not so straightforward.
Eleanor The Great Review: June Squibb Gives A Standout Performance In Scarlett Johansson’s Melancholy, Conventional Directorial Debut
Eleanor the Great is a solid directorial debut for Scarlett Johansson, but its best element is June Squibb's wonderfully multifaceted performance.
The Bride's First Trailer Proves Audiences Shouldn't Listen To The Controversy
Earlier this year, Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride sparked reports about negative test screenings, and its first trailer digs into its divisive nature.
Downton Abbey 3 Missed Its Best Opportunity To Set Up The Franchise's Future
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale opened the door for a potential reboot in the future, but it needed more development to be truly successful.
Margot Robbie's New Movie Is What We Were Afraid Barbie Would Be
After giving us an incredible ode to all that a woman can be with Barbie, Margot Robbie's latest movie stumbles with its shallow female character.
Elphaba's New Song In Wicked: For Good Supports This Dorothy Theory
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.