Rafiq Taylor
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Syracuse University, University Of Southern California
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Abbott Elementary, Indie Movies
- Rafiq has conducted multiple interviews with eclectic filmmakers through his podcast Tubi or Not Tubi.
- He's watched and ranked 250+ movies from the year he was born: 1995
- Soon after starting his first scripted podcast, Rafiq received the Local Hero Award from DC Webfest in 2018 for his work.
Experience
As an entertainment reporter for A Hot Set, Rafiq provided insightful coverage on content creators of color in the realms of theatre and web series. Prior to that, he was a fellow at Bully Pulpit Interactive, a PR Firm that services Fortune 100 clients. Taking that back even further, Rafiq served as an intern at Flix Premiere, screening and evaluating which films were a good fit for the streaming platform. These experiences encompass the full picture of how Rafiq receives and ponders the content he encounters.
Education
Rafiq has a bachelor's degree in Communications and Rhetorical Studies from Syracuse University and is currently pursuing his master's in Public Relations and Advertising at the University of Southern California.
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Stories By Rafiq Taylor
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Everyone is negotiating for something on Succession, and few are subtle about it. Here, we rank the show's best negotiarors, and number one will surprise you.
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"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" is filled with fun cameos that are sure to delight Nintendo fans. We take a look at the best ones and rank them.
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As "Abbott Elementary" approaches its season 2 finale, take a seat with us and explore which characters make this Emmy-winning Hulu series so beloved.
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You'll want to watch Death Note from the beginning to get the whole story, but if you're wondering which episodes are worth revisiting, we have you covered.
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With crews of lovable rogues and stylish capers, these anime series are sure to be hits among all the space cowboys out there. Three, two, one ... let's jam.