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Lauren Perry-Evergreen Editor

Lauren Perry

Evergreen Editor

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Author Details

Lauren is a writer, editor, surfer, traveler, amateur philosopher, and even more amateur martial artist. She has degrees in both Philosophy and Journalism, and has explored 13 countries and 44 states. She currently resides in North Carolina.

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Lauren Perry is an Evergreen Editor and part-time writer and MovieWeb. She has been writing for MovieWeb since May 2022. Her articles primary focus on buddhism, philosophy, art, and fantasy/sci fi.

Favorite Media

Lauren loves fantasy and sci-fi, and has a soft spot for animation. Her favorite directors are Hayao Miyazaki and Wes Anderson, and she adores anything Cartoon Saloon makes. She could talk all night about how great Everything Everywhere All At Once is, or how underrated Man From Earth is (go watch it!)

Latest Articles

A Festivus for the Rest of Us Why Seinfeld Has the Funniest Holiday Episode of All Time 2 1
A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Why Seinfeld Has the Funniest Holiday Episode of All Time

Put up the aluminum pole and prepare the meatloaf - it's time for Festivus!

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These Movies Completely Encompass Buddhism

Some movies really capture the essence of Buddhism, as both a religion and a philosophy. Here is a list of the best ones.

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Mako's Best Performances, Ranked

Known today for voicing Aku and Uncle Iroh, Makoto "Mako" Iwamatsu had a long and impactful acting career. Here are his best roles, ranked.

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Why Stan Winston is a Pioneer of Modern Special Effects

Special effects guru Stan Winston is the reason that so many classics have become what they are. Let's take a look at his career.

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What Lies Beneath: Why Robert Zemeckis' Horror Movie is Underrated

What Lies Beneath, directed by Robert Zemeckis, is an underrated thriller from the year 2000 that deserves another look.

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Why FernGully: The Last Rainforest is One of the Best Animated Films of the '90s

FernGully: The Last Rainforest is an underrated gem from the '90s that inspired young millennials everywhere.

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Patrick Stewart's Best Moments as Jean-Luc Picard, Ranked

Patrick Stewart played one of the best Captains in Star Trek with Jean-Luc Picard. What are his best moments as the iconic Captain Picard?

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Star Trek: Supporting Characters That Deserve Their Own Movie

There are some excellent side characters in Star Trek. Some of them are worth exploring further, with their own movie.

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The Coolest Looking Swords in Movies, Ranked

There are some elegant and deadly swords in movies. Which are the coolest?

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Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Best Episodes, Ranked

Star Trek: The Next Generation is one of the memorable series in the entire franchise. Here are the best episodes, ranked.

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Kung Fu Panda: Why it is the Perfect Zen Movie

Kung Fu Panda is hilarious and entertaining. But it is also the perfect zen movie, and here's why.

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The Best Spies in Movies, Ranked

Espionage is always great for a thriller or action movie. Who are the best spies in the business?

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Why The Descendants is George Clooney's Best Performance

George Clooney has had some fantastic roles in his long career. Here is why The Descendants is his best performance.

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Why Brandon Sanderson's Novels Should be Animated, Not Live-Action

Brandon Sanderson is the next George R.R. Martin of fantasy, primed for adaptation. Here is why his books should be animated, not live-action.

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Jeffrey Combs' Best Performances, Ranked

Jeffrey Combs has had a long and eclectic career in both horror and sci-fi. Which are his best performances?

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Jeffrey Combs: An Unsung and Underrated Hollywood Performer

Jeffrey Combs is a master of horror and sci-fi acting, yet he remains largely unappreciated and unknown.

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Blade: Re-visiting Marvel's Vampire Trilogy

With all three Blade movies added to Netflix recently, and a new fourth one starting filming soon, how does the original Blade trilogy hold up now?

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Best Zombie Movies of the 1980s, Ranked

The 1980s was a ripe decade for zombie horror movies. Which are the best?

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Legally Blonde: How to Elle Woods Your Way Through Life

Legally Blonde has encouraging lessons for life. How can we take inspiration from this movie and "Elle Woods" our way through life?

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The Coolest Detectives in Movies, Ranked

Detectives in movies are often just as cool as they are clever. So who are the coolest detectives out there?

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