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Mae Abdulbaki

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Author Details

Mae is a writer and editor. She previously wrote about a variety of entertainment for Inverse, CinemaBlend, Pajiba, and The Young Folks. She has also been a juror for various film festivals. She enjoys discussing all things entertainment, but loves to dance, read, and paint when she's not busy watching movies and TV shows.

Industry Focus

Mae is a Movie Reviews Editor with Screen Rant. She is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, and writes reviews and features with a focus on theatrical releases and TV series.  She's a proud voting member of the Critics Choice Association, Alliance of Women Film Journalists, and Black Reel Awards.

Favorite Media

Mae's favorite media varies, depending on the moment, but she currently adores The Green Knight, Turning Red, Polite Society, Past Lives, Tár, Shadow and Bone, and Bridgerton. Pride and Prejudice and My Big Fat Greek Wedding are always on the list of rewatchable films, and she has many opinions about The CW's Arrowverse. 

Latest Articles

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The Color Purple 2023 Ending Explained

The Color Purple gets the musical treatment in its second film adaptation. The film's ending has a few revelations and we break down the biggest ones.

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Ferrari Ending Explained

Michael Mann's Ferrari explores the titular entrepreneur's chaotic personal life and work. We break down the biggest points from the movie's ending.

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The Iron Claw Ending Explained

The Iron Claw has great performances as it follows the true story tragedies of the Von Erich family. We break down the details of the film's ending.

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Dr. Death (2021)
Dr. Death Season 2 Review: Édgar Ramirez Charms In Peacock's Chilling, Intense True Crime Story

Dr. Death brings the story of Dr. Paolo Macchiarini to the forefront in a gripping season that questions the medical industry and its negligence.

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Everything Everywhere All At Once Explained: Ending, Bagel & More

The 11-time Oscar-nominee Everything Everywhere All at Once ends on a satisfying yet question-prompting note. Here's the EEAAO ending explained.

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Evil (2019)
Evil Season 4: Cast, Story & Everything We Know

Evil season 3 ended on a cliffhanger that sets up season 4 quite nicely. Here is every update to know about season 4.

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No Hard Feelings Ending Explained

No Hard Feeling's ending wraps up characters' storylines. We break down the biggest pulls from the ending, how the comedy compares to others & more.

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The Creator Ending Explained

The Creator ends on a hopeful note. We break down the sci-fi film's ending, what the future holds for AI in the movie, what's next for Alphie & more.

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How Old Willy Wonka Is In Each Movie Compared To The Actors' Ages

Willy Wonka has been portrayed a few times on the big screen, each at a unique stage in life. We break down Wonka's age vs. the actors playing him.

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All 3 Willy Wonka Movies, Ranked Worst To Best

Thanks to the book and the movie adaptations, Willy Wonka has become a classic character. With three films having been released, we compare them.

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The Boys In The Boat Review: George Clooney Directs A Hollow, Passive, Emotionless Sports Biopic

The Boys in the Boat turns an intriguing story into a snoozefest. The characters are devoid of depth and emotion, making it hard to become invested.

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Wonka Ending Explained

Paul King's Wonka follows the tite character as he journeys to open his famous chocolate factory. We dig deeper into the prequel's biggest takeaways.

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Wonka Soundtrack Guide: Every Song & When It Plays In The Movie

The Wonka prequel is a musical featuring a plethora of numbers performed by the cast. We break down every song and at what point it's featured.

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Percy Jackson & The Olympians (2023)
Percy Jackson & The Olympians Review: Finally, An Adaptation That's Faithful To Rick Riordan's Book

Percy Jackson and the Olympians starts off on a strong note. The main characters gel really well together and the story is well-paced and intriguing.

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The Iron Claw Review: Zac Efron & Holt McCallany Astonish In Emotional, Harrowing Wrestling Biopic

Zac Efron really gives it his all in this heartbreaking wrestling film about the Von Erich family. The biopic details the complexity of the family.

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Christmas As Usual Cast & Character Guide

Netflix brings us another holiday movie with the Norwegian film Christmas as Usual. We break down the cast, who they play & their other projects.

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Bridgerton (2020)
Bridgerton Season 3 Skipping Benedict's Story Is An Opportunity To Fix A Major Book Complaint

Bridgerton season 3 is bypassing Benedict's romance, but that could mean good news, as the show could finally do something different with his story.

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What Happened To Isidor Rabi After Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer showed us glimpses of Isidor Rabi, a physicist and friend of Oppenheimer's. We break down what happened to Rabi after the film ended.

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Poor Things Ending Explained

Yorgos Lanthimos' Poor Things puts Emma Stone front and center. Her character, Bella, has quite the journey, and we break down the film's ending.

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The Artful Dodger (2023)
The Artful Dodger Parents Guide: Is It Suitable For Kids?

The Artful Dodger brings the characters from Oliver Twist to life in another capacity. The series has a lot going on, but is it appropriate for kids?

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