School
University of Arizona, East Carolina University
Expertise
Harry Potter, Found Footage & Computer Screen Horror, Book Adaptations
- Liz has covered popular events like New York Comic Con and the London Independent Film Festival.
- She hosts comic con panels about the wizarding world.
- She has worked with Media Lab Books to help pen two unofficial Harry Potter resource books.
Experience
Liz is an entertainment writer and horror fanatic living in sunny Arizona. After completing her degrees in Anthropology, Liz decided to embrace her love for writing and embark on a new path. She began working with MuggleNet in 2020, covering film events and writing articles focused on the Wizarding World. Liz's writing has also been featured in MovieWeb, including interviews with actors, composers, and producers, and The Daily Fandom.
Education
Liz received a bachelor's in anthropology from the University of Arizona and a master's in anthropology from East Carolina University.
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If you're a Netflix subscriber and a Stephen King fan, you have to check out "Castle Rock," a brilliant anthology series set in King's famous fictional town.
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Being named worst picture at the Golden Raspberry Awards is something no film wants, though not every Razzie winner is trash. Here are some worth watching.
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Harry Potter and his allies have had to contend with a number of deceitful characters seeking to harm and corrupt. These are the worst of the worst.
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Drama Movies
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Agatha Christie wrote over 60 detective novels, of which dozens have been adapted into films over the years. These are the best ones of them all.
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"Silo" is one of Apple TV's great sci-fi shows. It features some big mysteries, including an illness known as the Syndrome. We investigate what we know so far.
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Her journey as Robin in "How I Met Your Mother" had lots of ups and downs, but that's nothing compared to what Cobie Smulders has been through in real life.
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Actress Sophia Bush ended her seven-year contract with the show "Chicago P.D." early, something many in the industry frown upon. Here's why she did it.
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Plenty of horror movies have gotten unnecessary sequels. However, these 12 absolutely need a second installment and haven't yet gotten what they deserve.
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Celebrities are no different than you in the sense that they also have their favorite movies that they can rewatch or recite scenes word for word.
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Nathan Fillion is a scene stealer in any genre, and "The Rookie" star has a small-but-poignant role in Steven Spielberg's "Saving Private Ryan" to prove it.
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As "Only Murders in the Building" Season 5 draws to a close, the mystery of who killed Nicky Caccimelio finally comes into focus.
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The upcoming adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as Catherine and Heathcliff has us worried for several reasons.
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Stephen King is no stranger to adaptations of his work, but even his direct involvement couldn't save the worst one from checking in to the bad movie hotel.
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Drama Movies
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In between the turkey and balloon-filled parades, families can also spend time on Thanksgiving watching these movies that capture the spirit of the holiday.
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