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
What The Cast Of The Magicians Has Done Since The Show Ended (Where You've Seen Them)
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What Anna & Elsa’s Last Names Are In Frozen
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Does The Color Purple Have A Post-Credits Scene?
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Zac Efron's 2024 Comedy Is A Worrying Step Back After His 2023 Success
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Community Theory Reveals There Were Actually 3 Ass-Crack Bandits (& It Could Be Confirmed Soon)
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Disney’s Percy Jackson Show Makes His Quest So Much More Meaningful With 1 Book Change
By changing one part of The Lightning Thief, Disney's TV show Percy Jackson & the Olympians makes his quest significantly more meaningful.
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A Cut Barbie Scene Would Have Complicated Ken And Barbie's Relationship (& Ruined The Movie's Message)
One of the cut scenes from the Barbie movie would have complicated the relationship between Ken and Barbie while undermining the movie's message.
Matt Smith's Eleventh Doctor's Biggest Tragedy Is More Devastating After Shocking David Tennant Twist
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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."
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.
Ginny & Georgia Season 3 Was Inevitable Based On New Netflix Data
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.