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Author Details

Dani Kessel Odom (they/them) is a Denver-based writer and editor who has worked in the business for nine years.  They received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colorado–Denver in English Writing with a minor in Psychology. They took courses on filmography and scriptwriting which cultivated their love of pop culture.

Industry Focus

Dani works as a Features Senior Writer for Screen Rant, focusing on TV shows and movies. They often provide analysis on new and upcoming media; however, they also enjoy writing about all things LGBTQ+, horror, and fantasy. 

Favorite Media

Dani's favorite horror villains are Pennywise, Jason, and Ghostface. They love listening to their favorite true crime podcast, Let's Go To Court. On the weekends, they can be found rewatching Gilmore Girls, The Magicians, and Charmed. Additionally, they collect comic books and take every opportunity to cosplay their favorite character Harley Quinn.

Latest Articles

This collage shows the main cast of My Life with the Walter Boys next to the cast of One Tree Hill and The Summer I Turned Pretty. 1
My Life with the Walter Boys (2023)
10 Best Shows Like My Life With The Walter Boys

Like Netflix's TV series My Life With the Walter Boys, many great shows offer solid plotlines, character development, and emotional arcs.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor's Biggest Tragedy Is More Devastating After Shocking David Tennant Twist

The biggest tragedy of Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor becomes more cruel after watching the shocking twist in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's Final 60th Anniversary Special Committed The Same Sin Chibnall's Flux Was Criticized For

Despite the backlash from Chibnall's Flux, RTD made the same massive mistake in Doctor Who's final 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle."

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Holiday In The Vineyards Ending Explained

Netflix's movie Holiday in the Vineyards is a traditional Christmas romance movie with a beautifully cheesy ending that makes it a classic.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's Toymaker Makes The "New Davros" Criticism Look Wildly Misplaced

Neil Patrick Harris's Toymaker in Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special shines a light on the wildly misplaced criticisms of the "New Davros."

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Twisted Metal (2023)
10 Questions Twisted Metal Season 2 Needs To Answer

With the renewal of Twisted Metal, season 2 must ensure they answer questions about the season 1 characters and video game connections.

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Ginny and Georgia (2021)
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Was Inevitable Based On New Netflix Data

Netflix released never-before-seen streaming data that explains why the original TV series Ginny & Georgia would inevitably receive season 3.

In this collage, the Fourteenth doctor looks aghast next to the Toymaker's puppet show in Doctor Who. 1
Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Reveals The Dark Truth About Steven Moffat's Era In The Most Hilarious Way

Doctor Who's 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle," includes a hilarious scene with dark implications about Steven Moffat's era as showrunner.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who's "The Giggle" True Story Explained: Was The Toymaker's Puppet Real?

The Doctor Who 60th anniversary special, "The Giggle," includes tiny bits of reality while weaving together the story of the Toymaker and his puppet.

This collage shows Wilf from Doctor Who season 4 next to Wilf crying in the 60th anniversary special. 1
Doctor Who (1963)
All 9 Wilf Episodes Of Doctor Who, Ranked By Bernard Cribbins’ Performance

The late actor Bernard Cribbins offered many compelling performances as Donna Noble's grandfather, Wilf, across nine episodes of Doctor Who.

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Virgin River (2019)
Who Is Champ In Virgin River? Mel's Biggest Mystery Is Finally Solved After 4 Years

The end of Netflix's Virgin River season 5 finally reveals the identity of "Champ," Mel's absentee father, solving a long-standing mystery.

This collage shows Oppenheimer smoking and looking at the camera while Strauss sits on a chair looking slightly off to the side in Oppenheimer. 1
Oppenheimer's JFK Connection Is Bigger Than The John F. Kennedy Namedrop Indicates

While Oppenheimer name-dropped JFK, former President John F. Kennedy had a much more significant connection to the scientist than the movie implies.

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Squid Game (2021)
10 Children’s Games We Want To See In Squid Game Season 2

After a successful first season with multiple thrilling games, Squid Game season 2 has the opportunity to incorporate new, deadly children's games.

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The Best James Bond Parody Happened 56 Years Ago (And It’s An Official 007 Movie)

While many phenomenal James Bond parody movies exist, the best one was released 56 years ago, and it is surprisingly an official 007 movie.

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Virgin River (2019)
7 Burning Questions Virgin River Season 6 Needs To Answer

After a thrilling fifth season, Virgin River season 6 needs to answer multiple burning questions about the residents of Virgin River, California.

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The Silencing Ending Explained

The Silencing is an exciting action-thriller movie that follows a traditional formula but provides an entertaining ending with suspense and twists,

This collage shows Michael looking upset and the older members of the Bluth family setting on couches in Arrested Development. 1
Arrested Development (2019)
Arrested Development's Bluth Family Tree Explained

The highly enmeshed Bluth family tree is filled with dysfunctional and complicated relationships that are hilarious to watch in Arrested Development.

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Fallout
Fallout Show Timeline: When It Takes Place Compared To The Games

Amazon's Fallout show will create a new story within the Fallout universe, but where when and where will it take place compared to the video games?

This collage shows Donna looking over at the Fourteenth Doctor behind a glass wall in Doctor Who's 60th-anniversary special. 1
Doctor Who (1963)
Donna's Doctor Who Return Was A Tragic Mirror Of David Tennant's FIRST Regeneration

After Donna Noble finally returns to Doctor Who, the show creates a tragic mirror of David Tennant's Tenth Doctor's first regeneration.

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Doctor Who (1963)
Doctor Who Secretly Set Up Donna Noble's Daughter As A Trans Character 15 Years Ago

Though it took 15 years to come to fruition, Doctor Who secretly set up Donna Noble's daughter, Rose, as a trans character in Doctor Who season 4.

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