Amanda Bell
Expertise
Book-to-film Adaptations, Philosophical Dramas, Everything Friends, Lifestyle
- Amanda has worked as an entertainment news journalist for more than a decade.
- She began by writing about some of the biggest Young Adult book-to-film franchises, headlining the Twilight Examiner and District 13 Hunger Games columns for years before branching out into other pop culture coverage.
- She has since written about some of the biggest franchises in film and television, but her favorite subjects are book-to-film adaptations and niche existential dramas.
Experience
Amanda joined Static Media in 2016 as a writer and worked with the scripting team as well as contributing to editorial features and special projects. She now serves as lead editor for Looper's movie features and reviews teams. She previously worked as a writer or editor for other entertainment news outlets, including NextMovie, Yahoo! Movies, MTV News, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide.
Education
Amanda earned a Bachelor's in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor before beginning a career in writing.
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Stories By Amanda Bell
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Robert Rodriguez's superhero comedy "We Can Be Heroes" might focus on the kids, but it's fun for the whole family. Here's why.
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Let's break down the zombie hierarchy introduced in "Army of the Dead" and see what the varying feisty flesh eaters in Zack Snyder's new film can really do.
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Take a peek behind the scenes and see how the most memorable monsters in Netflix's creature-features were made.
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Army of the Dead has plenty of small details to sink your teeth into, from cinematic tributes to subtle Easter eggs to heartbreaking moments you might've missed
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It took a lot of prosthetics and makeup to make Army of the Dead's Zeus and the Queen such a gruesome twosome because in real life they are both gorgeous
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Scott Ward in Army of the Dead is great role for Dave Bautista, and the culmination of a very long journey from a young break-dancer to full-fledged movie star.
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Ariana Greenblatt may be a mere 13 years old, but the "Awake" star already has a filmography full of hits. Here's where you've seen her before.
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Is it ever too late for a happily ever after? That's the question asked by The Last Letter from Your Lover. Here's what else to know about the upcoming romance.
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There are tons of Easter eggs and small details stuffed into The Mitchells vs. The Machines' colorful, action-packed story. Here are details you might've missed
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In addition to painting a grim portrait of a family in crisis, Things Heard and Seen also contains subtler points that take a very keen eye to catch.
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Both Amanda Seyfried and Natalia Dyer shine as individual performers, but there are a couple of scenes that show the connections between their characters.
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Anna Kendrick gets another opportunity to show off her skills for bringing levity to even the most dramatic of circumstances in the new sci-fi film Stowaway.
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Zack Snyder is bringing audiences back to the zombie apocalypse, nearly two decades after Dawn of the Dead, and this time, there's a twist with some real teeth.
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Dylan O'Brien has been dashing his way into our hearts for years, and in Love and Monsters, one stirring scene in particular reminds us just how talented he is
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The Crab in Thunder Force is like no character Bateman -- or anyone else for that matter -- has ever played.
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Based on the best-selling book of the same name, The Woman in the Window is a riveting murder-mystery with a psychological twist that fans will not want to miss
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To celebrate his newest movie malevolence in Thunder Force, here's a look at some of Bobby Cannavale's most iconic villainous roles in TV and film so far.
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Here's a look at some of the hidden '90s gems you won't want to miss on Netflix.
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This scene from Concrete Cowboy showcases just how talented both Caleb McLaughlin and Idris Elba are at their craft.
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If you're humming along to the music in The Mitchells vs. The Machines trailer and wondering where you've heard it before, we're here to help.
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There are plenty of great hidden action gems on Netflix that are just one click away from making your day.
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The Netflix original Stowaway presents some compelling questions about humanity and the true meaning of survival.
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When the robo-pocalypse comes, we won't want a family like the Mitchells to be humanity's last hope. But that's what happens in The Mitchells vs. the Machines.
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The original Karate Kid movies are packed with subtle details and connections. Here are small details you might have missed in the Karate Kid movies.
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Here's a look back at some of the other times Idris Elba showed off his incredible knack for accents.
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Here's what you should know about Concrete Cowboy before it arrives on Netflix.
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Here's a look at just how impressive Tom Holland's accent game really is.