Leah Marilla Thomas
School
Boston University, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Expertise
Movies, TV, Theatre
- Leah has an MFA in screenwriting.
- She is a member of the Television Critics' Association.
- She has directed plays and used to work as a stage electrician.
Experience
Leah has been covering television and culture for eight years in digital media. Her bylines can be found at Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Refinery29, NoFilmSchool, Polygon, and counting.
Education
With her Master's Degree in film, Leah's undergraduate work in Communications Studies and Dramaturgy makes her an expert in story and medium. She also studied improv at the Upright Citizen's Brigade, which makes her an expert in comedy guest stars.
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Stories By Leah Marilla Thomas
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With the fourth Cap film still on the horizon, here is the Chris Evans iteration of Steve Rogers in Captain America's 15 greatest moments in the MCU.
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The latest Fantastic Beasts movie is out now, and if your curiosity gets the better of you, here are the best and worst parts of "The Secrets of Dumbledore."
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Morbius introduces a host of new heroes and villains in the comic book vampire tale, including a few scene-stealing characters.
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If you've already worked your way through The Umbrella Academy comic book series written by Gerard Way, here are a few more comics to add to your reading list.
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The coming-of-age genre is overflowing with great films, but there are a few hidden gems you may have overlooked. Here are the underrated dramas we recommend.
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Between a collection of stand-out original series and a robust lineup of older classics, Netflix has more great TV than you could ever hope to watch.
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Call us, Matt Reeves. We've got ideas.
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Detectives love solving a crime or some other kind of impossible question. Here are the best detectives of the big and small screen and where to find them.
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Despite its divisive finale, "How I Met Your Mother" is filled with funny and touching moments. We're counting down all nine seasons from worst to best.
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Euphoria is not the first show about horny teenagers, and it won't be the last. If you like your high school dramas with an edge, these are the shows for you.
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Fellow Marshmallows will enjoy these TV shows with characters who get up to some darkly comic, noir-tinged detective stuff in the same vein as "Veronica Mars."
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With The Walking Dead nearing the end of its run, it's time to rank the highs and lows of TV's biggest-ever zombie series.
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Spider-Man: No Way Home is a hit, but no film is flawless. Here's what we loved about Peter Parker's latest film, as well as what left us scratching our heads.
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YA fantasy adventures, offbeat historical dramedies, quirky murder mysteries, and more — the best TV shows of 2021 really did have something for everyone.
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While you wait for The Umbrella Academy's third season, pass the time with these other shows about oddball superheroes and found sci-fi families.
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Bob Fosse's legacy is much bigger than his movies, but if you're looking to learn more about the revered choreographer and director, this is the place to start.
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Love Broadchurch for its compelling mysteries, its moody setting, or the chemistry between its leads? Be sure to investigate these other murder mystery series.
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Daniel Craig's time as Bond may be over, but we hope that his supporting cast will stick around. As such, these are our favorite characters in No Time to Die.
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We've been out of the Golden Age of movie musicals for a while now, and some new classics should be recognized.
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While it has plenty of horror, Netflix doesn't contain a lot of strictly Halloween-themed content. For a spooky season stream, these are your best options.
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Many sitcoms do Halloween episodes, but few do them better than The Office. Here are the best Halloween episodes (and the best costumes!) from the show's run.
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Finished Venom: Let There Be Carnage and hungry for more dark comedy, off-kilter superheroes, manic Tom Hardy performances, and icky goo? Watch these next.
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While the White Lotus is exemplary satire, it's not the only example on television. These 20 series are biting, relevant, and, most importantly, very funny.
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Riverdale is so much more than a sexy Archie reboot. If you're looking for more murder mysteries, love triangles, and general weirdness, binge these shows next.
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From John Williams to Ramin Djawadi, here are the 12 best film composers of all time and the music they're best known for.
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From Spirited Away to Paddington 2, here are 23 family movies that adults will enjoy just as much as kids - if not more!
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For every sprawling fantasy franchise, there's at least one fantasy film that never got a sequel — sometimes, a happily ever after needs to stay that way.