Sylvia-Marah Boune
School
University Of California, Santa Cruz
Expertise
Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Book-to-Screen Adaptations, TV And Movie Character Astrology
- Sylvia-Marah has seen every episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" more times than she can count and loves writing about possible reboots, the beloved original series, and anything vampire-related.
- She loves doing deep dives on films based on true stories and discovering where fiction and fact diverge. She also enjoys writing about book-to-screen adaptations.
- For Looper, she explores the personalities, behaviors, and motivations of characters from film and television through an astrological lens.
Experience
In 2021, Sylvia-Marah began writing for Looper, allowing her to explore her love of storytelling through film and television. Her familiarity with plot, character, story structure, and archetypes gives her insight into the mythic structure of both film and television. During her teen years, she honed her journalistic and photography skills while working as a writer and photography editor for her high school newspaper. In college, she studied creative writing, film, and photography. While working as an accomplished goldsmith, Sylvia-Marah started writing her first novel, became an active book blogger, and wrote essays that were featured in Elephant Journal.
Education
Sylvia-Marah has a B.A. in modern literature from UCSC and a certificate in applied mythology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.
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Stories By Sylvia-Marah Boune
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"The Woman King" has a lot of fans, but also takes a lot of liberties. From misrepresenting the slave trade to composite characters, we break down the truth.
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These superhero roles might be exciting, impassioned, and just plain cool -- but they all caused their actors some serious bodily harm.
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Makeup has come a long way in the movies, but it is still a time-consuming process. Here are the actors who spent a ton of time in the makeup chair for a role.
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"I Am Legend" ends on a fairly uplifting note, but there was another version planned. Here is the alternate ending of "I Am Legend" explained.
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"The Butterfly Effect" follows the life of Evan Treborn. Here are the things in "The Butterfly Effect" you only notice after watching it more than once.
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The CW became a home for quality programming aimed at a younger demographic. Join us as we look back at the 12 best The CW shows of all time ranked.
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Here's a look at the cowboy camp "Yellowstone" actors attend before filming.
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Sometimes, actors get fired for crossing the line - be it a scandal, a callous network decision, or an actor trying to assert their creative vision.
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Crocodile Dundee came out of nowhere to become one of the most successful films of 1986. Here's everything you need to know about the film's surprising history.
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Whether you're a hardcore fan or first-time viewer of "The Mummy," these are the details you'll notice after watching this adventure flick more than once.
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It's hard to imagine anyone else playing the characters Jim Carrey made famous, like Ace Ventura. Here are the actors who refused roles in the actor's movies.
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While some sci-fi remakes are near-perfect movies, others have left audiences wondering why these filmmakers even bothered. These are the worst of all time.
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The National Treasure films are packed with riddles and mysteries, and while many are central to the plot, some details are easy to miss.
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American History X made a splash when it first premiered in 1998, and it remains relevant today. Here's the ending of the film, explained.
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Let's explore everything that Into The Wild, based on the tragic life of Chris McCandless, doesn't tell you about the true story.
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Sam Mendes' Road to Perdition is a gangster drama that let Tom Hanks play against type as a mafia enforcer who has to do the unthinkable to protect his son
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Here are some small details that you may have missed in "Vikings: Valhalla" Season 2.
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American Hustle is an engaging and hilarious period movie about a real-life corruption scandal. But the movie doesn't tell you everything about the true story.
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You may already know the classics of the genre, so let's look at some underrated suspense movies that will have you on the edge of your seat.
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Ezra Miller is as well known for their erratic behavior and legal woes as for their role as The Flash. Let's retrace Miller's life from childhood to now.
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"The Simpsons" has had many talented actors and celebrities lend their voices to the series. Here are "The Simpsons" actors you forgot passed away.
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Now that we've seen Tim Allen's return to the Santa Clause franchise on Disney+, let's take a closer look. Here are details you missed in The Santa Clauses.
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Director Neill Blomkamp's acclaimed sci-fi film "District 9" is full of intriguing details, some of which become more apparent after multiple viewings.
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2001's "From Hell" takes liberties with the story of Jack the Ripper, but it's still an enthralling watch. Here's our deep dive into the film's ending.
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The blockbuster franchise starring Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz kicked off with a bang, but eventually left fans with a lot of threads that didn't add up.
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"Where the Crawdads Sing" tells a coming-of-age story, intertwined with a compelling murder mystery. These are the small details in the film that you missed.
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Michael Mann's Blackhat weaves an intricate web of cybercrime mystery. Here's everything you need to understand about the film's action-packed final act.