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Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan

About Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan

Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan is a writer, editor and lifelong fanatic from Southern California. After earning her Bachelor's degree in English at UC Berkeley, she decided to put her fandom knowledge to use by writing for The Daily Fandom and CBR. When she isn't writing or working on personal projects, she enjoys reading, singing, playing piano and ukulele, or binge-watching Harry Potter, Star Wars, and Marvel movies.

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What To Watch Before The Marvels

The MCU's next big team-up movie is The Marvels. Here's every movie and TV series fans should watch before they head to theaters.

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11 Phase 4 Heroes Who Haven't Returned Since Their MCU Debut

The MCU introduced plenty of new superheroes in Phase Four, like Shang-Chi and Moon Knight, but fans are still waiting for them to return.

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Why Harry Potter Has Been Banned in the US

Plenty of books have been banned in the US for a variety of reasons, but those seeking to ban Harry Potter often share the same objection.

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Elemental's Discrimination Allegory Is Stronger Than Zootopia's - Here's Why

Critics were more impressed by Zootopia's predator vs. prey story, but Elemental's hierarchy of elements proves to be more nuanced.

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The 10 Biggest Differences Between the Lockwood & Co. Books and TV Show

Lockwood & Co. has been praised by fans for staying faithful to the books, but like any adaptation, it still makes some notable changes.

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The 10 Best Umbrella Academy Episodes, Ranked According to IMDb

The Umbrella Academy follows a superfamily trying to stop the apocalypse. These episodes feature the best (and worst) of the Hargreeves siblings.

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The 20 Best Free Movies on YouTube Right Now

From The Spy Kids franchise to Alfred Hitchcock's The Lady Vanishes, YouTube's library of free movies has something for everyone.

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10 Best Spooky Shows for the Faint of Heart to Watch This Halloween

From What We Do in the Shadows to The Addams Family, these TV shows deliver all the treats without the tricks for more cautious viewers.

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10 Actors You Probably Forgot Were in The Hunger Games

On top of familiar faces like Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutcherson, The Hunger Games features many beloved and acclaimed actors in supporting roles.

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Only Murders in the Building Season 3's Most Likely Suspects

Charles, Mabel and Oliver return to sniff out another killer in Only Murders in the Building Season 3. These are the most likely suspects.

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10 Years Later, Agents of SHIELD Is Still the Best Marvel Show

On the tenth anniversary of its series premiere, Agents of SHIELD has proven it was built to last, outshining other Marvel shows in crucial ways.

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The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes Recreates a Key President Snow Hunger Games Scene

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes trailer features several callbacks to The Hunger Games, including a sly reference to one of Snow's best scenes.

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9 Overlooked Harry Potter Facts That Make the Franchise Sadder

Harry Potter is often remembered for its magic and whimsy, but tragedy and death are integral parts of the story, as shown in these forgotten details.

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What Is the Tesserae in The Hunger Games - And Why It's Terrible

Although it's only briefly mentioned in the Hunger Games movies, the tesserae are an integral part of Katniss's life and the world of Panem.

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10 Best Quotes From The Hunger Games

While everyone remembers favorites like "May the odds be ever in your favor," these quotes capture the true spirit of the Hunger Games franchise.

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10 Best Locklyle Moments in Lockwood & Co.

Lucy and Lockwood might not be an official couple, but these moments in Lockwood & Co. show the romantic potential of their connection.

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Wait, How Do Thestrals Work in Harry Potter?

Every Harry Potter fan knows that only those who've seen death can see thestrals. But there's more to the process than what is shown in the series.

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9 Things People Misunderstand About The Hunger Games

Like many popular franchises, there are a lot of things people think they know about The Hunger Games that aren't necessarily true.

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10 Actors You Probably Forgot Were in Spy Kids

Outside of the Cortez family, viewers may not remember that actors like Selena Gomez and Steve Buscemi appear in the Spy Kids franchise.

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Blue Beetle Shows It's Time for Superhero Movies to Get Back to Basics

While 2023's other superhero movies are stepping stones in larger multiversal epics, Blue Beetle just focuses on telling Jaime Reyes' story.

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