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Atreyo Palit

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October, 2024
MA Film Studies from University of Sussex
LGBTQ, Musical, Animation
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About Atreyo Palit

They are a freelance list author for ScreenRant. They are ionate about introducing readers to lesser-known media, especially with a focus on representation. They're always scavenging for offbeat content that tells stories mainstream media won't, or that have been forgotten over time.

Favorite Media

In true list writer fashion, here are their 10 favorite films in no particular order - Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn), Julia Ducournau's Raw, Céline Sciamma's Tomboy, Joachim Trier's Thelma, Xavier Dolan's Mommy, Spider-man: Across the Spider-verse, s Ha, Mulan (not the live-action remake), But I'm a Cheerleader, and the Wachowskis' Bound.

And if you're asking about shows, here's another list of 10 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Schitt's Creek, Bojack Horseman, End of the F**king World, This Is Us, Superman & Lois, Dickinson, Hacks, Killing Eve, and Heartstopper.

They also thoroughly enjoy stand-up comedy and will quite often rewatch the specials by Taylor Tomlinson, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro, Daniel Sloss, Ali Wong, Fortune Feimster, Yvonne Orji, Abhishek Upmanyu, Zakir Khan, and Vir Das.

Author Details

Having studied film at the University of Sussex, and previously worked at Incluvie, where inclusivity was the primary focus of writing about films and TV, Atreyo has developed a keen eye for spotting representation for minority communities, specializing in the inclusion of queerness in audiovisual media.

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Companion is the latest in a long line of "Good For Her" movies, but it subverts one crucial element and might have perfected the subgenre.

Tom Cruise looking intense as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible 3
19 Years Ago, Tom Cruise Performed The Mission: Impossible Franchise's Most Underrated Stunt

The Shanghai jump stunt in Mission: Impossible III remains the most underrated stunt in the franchise because it permanently changed the movies.

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10 Biggest Twilight Movie Plot Holes I'm Still Frustrated About

The Twilight movies, despite their in-depth lore, leave many questions unanswered and have plot holes that I'm still frustrated about 13 years later.

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All 13 Movies That Jackie Chan Directed & Starred In, Ranked

Jackie Chan, most famous for his work as an actor with insane martial arts skills, has also directed some of the best movies that he has starred in.

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Close-up of Bumblebee's face in Transformers Rise of the Beasts
These 10 Transformers Plot Holes Make The Movie Franchise Even More Confusing

The Transformers movie franchise is plagued by plot holes that make things unnecessarily confusing and hard to follow.

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Michael J Fox's Marty McFly stares worried in Back to the Future Part 2
Back To The Future Part III Ending Explained: Where The Train Comes From & What Happens To Doc & Marty Next

The ending of Back to the Future Part III, where Doc comes with a train, leaves one questioning how he made it and what happens to him and Marty next.

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Imagery from The Fast & The Furious
2001's Original Fast & Furious Movie Has Aged Well In These 8 Specific Ways

The Fast and the Furious (2001), which started the franchise, has aged surprisingly well and continues to be one of the best movies in the franchise.

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10 Action Movies From The 1990s With Amazing Fight Choreography

Some of the best fight choreography of all time can be found in the best 1990s action movies, with CGI, slow motion, martial arts, and gunfights.

Roman Pearce in Fast and Furious
8 Fast & Furious Characters Who Need Prequel Movies After Fast 11

The Fast and Furious franchise has given us some very fascinating characters, and it would be amazing to get prequels on them for more backstory.

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10 Fantasy Movies With The Best Action Scenes

Some of the best fantasy movies have great and unforgettable action scenes, thanks in large to how well they utilize magic and their universes' lore.

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10 Sci-Fi Movies That Should Have Been So Much Better

Some sci-fi movies don't pan out, but have great potential and could have been much better, with a few more script revisions or different direction.

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These 9 Movies Have Very Weird Premises, But Are Still Extremely Entertaining

Some movies that have the weirdest premises are often still extremely entertaining because their whimsical storytelling is engrossing.

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10 Sci-Fi Movie Remakes That Are Actually Awesome

While it is rare for a remake to hold up to scrutiny, some sci-fi movie remakes are actually awesome, maybe even better than the original movies.

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Imagery from Inglourious Basterds, Raiders of the Lost Ark, and Scream
10 Amazing Opening Scenes That Set You Up Perfectly For The Rest Of The Movie

Some of the best movies have opening scenes that set the pace for what's to follow, hooking viewers and letting them know what to expect next.

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10 Aesthetically Pleasing Animated Movies That Are Also Unique

Some amazing animated films have gorgeous and aesthetically pleasing animation while also telling unique stories.

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10 Best Horror Prequels Of All Time

Sequels, remakes, and reboots of horror films often feel soulless and subpar, but horror movie prequels are often the best movies in their franchises.

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These 8 Horror Movies Were Kind Of A Mess, But Had Incredible Performances

The actors have a tough job in horror movies to make them believable, so even some messy horror movies are memorable for incredible performances.

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Nicolas Winding Refn's 10 Movies, Ranked Worst To Best

Nicolas Winding Refn's movies are characterized by a unique visual aesthetic and the use of excessive violence by morally questionable characters.

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10 Recent Horror Movies That Will Stick With You Long After The Credits Roll

Some of the greatest horror movies have long-lasting impacts that make them stick with you longer after the credits roll.

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10 Sci-Fi Movie Cameos We Never Saw Coming

Great sci-fi movies give us moments to for years, and among some of these moments are the surprise cameos we never saw coming.

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