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About Mona Bassil

Lebanese voice-over artist, writer, and language tutor.

Author Details

Mona has a B.A. in Communication Arts and certificates in SEO, Integrated Marketing, Teaching Language Online, and Psychological First Aid. 

Industry Focus

Mona writes for MovieWeb and The Travel and is a former TV director. 
She has published short stories and poems in French and lent her voice to hundreds of commercials, IVRs, corporate projects, and games. 
 

Favorite Media

Spaghetti Western, period drama, Gothic horror, space opera, high fantasy, '70s & '80s anime. 

Latest Articles

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The Mirror Universe in Star Trek Television, Explained

A fascinating and twisted reflection of the regular timeline of the Star Trek universe across four shows.

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The 20 Most Popular and Overused Christmas Movie Tropes

Looking for dysfunctional family gatherings, holiday magic, Santa Claus, and a fistful of cheese? Christmas movies have you covered.

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Jang Hyuk's 9 Best K-Dramas

The charismatic South Korean film and TV star has been active since 1997 and has nabbed over 30 prestigious awards.

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The 20 Coolest Superpowers in Star Trek Aliens

From shapeshifting to time travel, here are the coolest powers and abilities from aliens in the Star Trek franchise.

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15 Relatable TV Shows About Divorce

Cheating, resentment, single parenting, substance abuse, returning to the dating pool - here are relatable and powerful shows about divorce.

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15 Forgotten Christmas Movies From Decades Past

Home Alone, Love Actually, and It’s a Wonderful Life are undisputed classics, but how about revisiting these overlooked releases?

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9 Unusual Christmas Miniseries You Probably Haven't Heard Of

These short, intriguing shows are perfect for binging this holiday season.

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The 15 Most Historically Inaccurate Movies Ever Made

Taking liberties with the facts is just part of Hollywood, though these supposedly historical movies play fast and loose with the truth.

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15 New Hallmark Christmas Movies Releasing In 2023

No one does ultimate comforting Christmas films best like Hallmark. Here are the coziest Hallmark holiday films from 2023.

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20 TV Shows with Feel-Good Finales

From New Girl to Hart of Dixie to Jane the Virgin, these series ended on a positive note that pleased their dedicated fans.

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15 Forgotten Sci-Fi Shows From the 1980s

Forgotten sci-fi series like The Phoenix or Arcadia of My Youth: Endless Orbit SSX rarely come up in conversations about the decade’s pop culture.

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10 Dracula Movies You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Bram Stoker’s Dracula and Dracula: Prince of Darkness are undisputed classics, but the following intriguing films didn't quite fare as well.

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15 Actors Who Left Major Projects for Personal Reasons

Creative differences, slurs, health issues, pay inequality, and other opportunities made these performers leave iconic shows and movies.

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10 TV Crossovers You Definitely Forgot Happened

Familiar characters unexpectedly popping in other shows often leave an indelible mark, but these crossovers, however fun, were less memorable.

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15 Actors Who Starred in a Dozen or More Westerns

Terence Hill made seven more westerns than Clint Eastwood, and Tom Mix surpassed John Wayne by at least 90 titles.

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21 '90s TV Catchphrases Guaranteed To Fill You With Nostalgia

From “Whoa!” to “Engage!” to “How you doin’?”, these are the most iconic repeated lines from shows that defined the decade.

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20 Anime Quotes That Hit Hard

Here is a selection of quotes from anime shows and movies that hit the nail on the head, sometimes painfully so.

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10 Underrated K-Dramas With Standout Villains

From Kill It to My Country: The New Age, these less popular South Korean shows feature compelling antagonists.

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20 Profound Quotes by Movie Villains

Whether their actions can be justified or not, these antagonists make compelling and thought-provoking arguments and statements.

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11 Movies About Girls With Supernatural Powers

From Thelma to Buffy to Carrie, these exceptional young characters have made a lasting impression on generations of fantasy and horror lovers.

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