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Amanda Minchin-Freelance Writer - MovieWeb

Amanda Minchin

Freelance Writer - MovieWeb

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Author Details

Amanda is a freelance content creator, small business owner, part-time librarian, and born-again nerd who's lived all up and down the East Coast.

When she's not binging sports, cult classics, and sitcoms, she's either out exploring and lost or making a de·li·cious mess of things in the kitchen.

Having grown up on a steady diet of Reading Rainbow and Mr. Rogers reruns, it's no wonder she ended up surrounded by movies and books. She can't wait to add some of her own to the shelves!






 

Industry Focus

Amanda is a Staff Writer at MovieWeb. She’s been writing for the site since 2023, and has worked on features, lists, and republishes. She's happy to finally be able to put countless hours in front of the TV to more profitable use!

In addition to her work at MovieWeb, she's also written novels and shorts. She's placed in several screenwriting contests, including Austin Film Festival, and she's hoping to shoot her first short soon.  At the core of her work are elements of social justice, telling untold stories through genre.

A former employee of NPR, in her spare time, she's in the process of developing a podcast about movie history alongside her brother, Alex.

Favorite Media

Amanda is an unabashed super fan of all things genre, from Horror Comedies to Murder Mysteries. She loves throwing popcorn at notoriously bad movies, and could listen to true crime podcasts for days without stopping. 
 

Latest Articles

The Most Underrated Romance TV Shows, Ranked 1
The 12 Most Underrated Romance TV Shows, Ranked

There are many romance TV shows that people talk about. Today, we want to help you discover some underrated ones, so you can fall in love with them.

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10 Best Unconventional Christmas Movies, Ranked

From Die Hard to Carol, these are films that go against the holiday spirit.

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The 10 Most Problematic Endings In Romance Movies

Love is blind, and these romance movies can't see their problematic endings.

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What Did The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Learn From The Star Wars Holiday Special?

The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special is a tribute done right to The Star Wars Holiday Special and paves the way for future Marvel specials.

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Best True Crime Documentaries on Netflix to Watch Right Now

With a colorful mix of feature films and limited series documentaries, Netflix has pretty much reinvented the true crime genre and has crushed its competition for the later half of the past decade.

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15 Best Miniseries of 2022, Ranked

Miniseries have become the golden goose of streaming, and 2022 has proven that theory with some of the best content yet.

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Funniest TV Comedies That Got Ridiculously Dark, Ranked

The dark comedy has been around for a while but has gone through a bit of a renaissance in recent years, and these are some of the best on TV.

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The Purge Movies in Order Chronologically and by Release Date

The Purge movies are highly praised for their dystopian horror storylines. Here's how to watch them in chronological order and by release date.

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Is Letterkenny Losing Steam?

With 11 seasons under its belt and another one right around the corner, is Letterkenny drying up with its tried and true formula?

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20 Best TV Miniseries You Can Watch Right Now

TV miniseries has grown in popularity over the last few years. Let’s take a look at some of the best TV miniseries you can watch right now.

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34 Best Horror Movies on Hulu to Watch Right Now

Hulu has picked and pulled films from both new and old horror franchises, cultivating a one of a kind collection of scary movies in the process.

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Best Christmas Action Movies That Aren’t About Christmas

These are the best action-packed Christmas movies that aren’t your traditional holiday fare.

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25 Best Limited Series on Max to Watch Right Now

Looking for something good that doesn't extend for endless and unnecessary seasons? Head over to HBO Max, now just Max, for one of these TV series.

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The Popularity of Cozy Mysteries, Explained

This subgenre of mystery storytelling has amassed an audience and popularity of its own, but where does it come from?

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The Best TV Thanksgiving Episodes of All Time, Ranked

With Turkey Day right around the corner, here are the best Thanksgiving episodes in TV history.

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Why It Follows Needs a Sequel Focusing on the Entity's Story

In It Follows, a mysterious monster serves as a metaphor for trauma. With a sequel now in the works, here is a followup is a good idea.

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How Sony Pictures Animation Leads the Way in Unique Art Styles

Sony Pictures Animation has given life to artistically varied and unique films, something other Western animation studios should take note of.

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Best Thanksgiving Movies for Kids on Netflix

Here are a collection of movies that make for a great Thanksgiving watch with the kids or to keep them distracted while dinner is prepared.

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The Most Realistic Vietnam War Movies of All Time

The world of motion pictures has given us some timeless classics based on the Vietnam War.

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Best Female Characters in Disney That Aren't Princesses

Over the years, Disney has introduced many iconic female characters who were not given a princess title. Check out the best of them in our list.

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