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Alani Casiano

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Author Details

Alani Casiano graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in May 2023 with a B.A. in English and a minor in media studies. While attending UNC, she worked as a marketing writer for the university and as a student news anchor. She was an award-winning student journalist who was recognized at the Colorado Student Media Association’s Best of Colorado contest.

Industry Focus

Alani enjoys covering the latest films and television series premiering in theaters and on streaming platforms. She is a fan of film and television across various genres, from comedy to action to fantasy to drama. She is, however, particularly fond of horror.

Favorite Media

Alani loves a wide range of media. Star Wars and John Wick are two of her favorite film franchises. Manifest, Game of Thrones, and House of the Dragon are some of her favorite TV shows. She dreams of publishing her own novel one day. In her free time, she enjoys writing, listening to music and watching movies.

Latest Articles

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The 10 Greatest Female Sci-Fi Movie Characters In The Past Decade

In recent years, there’s been a rise in the number of interesting, layered female characters in sci-fi films, protagonists and side characters alike.

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Why Nemesis' Hands Are Cut Off In Rebel Moon

While Nemesis’ backstory plays an important role in her journey, how exactly she got her robotic arms is not fully explained in Rebel Moon.

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5 Things Bob Odenkirk's Nobody Does Better Than The John Wick Movies

Nobody and John Wick are both thrilling, emotional, well-shot, and well-acted action films. There’s some things, however, that Nobody does better.

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5 Movies Like Leave The World Behind

There are several apocalyptic, isolated, suspenseful thrillers like Leave the World Behind that fans of the Netflix film may also enjoy.

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Ranking The 10 Strange Things Lumalee Says In The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Lumalee’s nihilistic personality made him hilarious in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Each of his lines was strange, but some were stranger than others.

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How Gracie Manipulates Everyone Around Her in May December (Not Just Joe)

It’s clear in May December how Gracie manipulates Joe, but the film also reveals how she feigns naivety in order to manipulate everyone around her.

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The First Trailer For Netflix's Society Of The Snow Hides The Movie's 2 Biggest Weapons

The trailer for Society of the Snow offers a look at the intense and heart-wrenching survival movie, but it hides the film’s two best creative assets.

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These 2 Movies-Turned-Musicals Prove 2024's Mean Girls Remake Can Be Great, Despite Major Concerns

Despite fans’ concerns, these two other successful movies-turned-musicals-turned-movies prove that the 2024 Mean Girls remake could still succeed.

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5 John Wick Spinoff Movies That We Want To See

Multiple John Wick spinoff movies are confirmed to be in development, and there are plenty of exciting characters who can expand the franchise.

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The 11 Best TV Show Theme Songs Of All Time

Across genres, decades, and streaming platforms, some TV shows feature iconic theme songs that have forever left a mark on pop culture.

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The 7 Best Holiday-Themed Horror Movies

Halloween has always been associated with horror, but there are plenty of horror movies that take place on holidays that aren't in the spooky season.

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Locked In: 6 Unanswered Questions We Have After Netflix's Movie

Locked In leaves many things unanswered or up to interpretation, challenging viewers to consider what they think really happened as the credits roll.

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House of the Dragon (2022)
Corlys & Rhaenys MUST Discover Laenor's Survival In HOTD Season 2

If Corlys and Rhaenys discover that Laenor is alive in HOTD, it could strengthen their loyalty for Rhaenyra and bring closure to Laenor’s story.