
Shannen Michaelsen
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Author Details
Shannen's parents raised them on age-appropriate Disney films and also Indiana Jones. They majored in English and Media Studies at Florida State University, with minors in Film and Classics. Their favorite film about the classical era is The Eagle and their favorite film about making a film about the classical era is Hail, Caesar.
Industry Focus
Shannen has been a Screen Rant writer since 2022. They enjoy writing about Disney and Pixar and have strong opinions about the Toy Story franchise and Disney's live-action remakes in particular. They're also knowledgeable about Star Wars, the MCU, Doctor Who, Indiana Jones, Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, and The Last of Us.
Favorite Media
Shannen's favorite film is Back to the Future. When it comes to Pixar, they love Coco. Favorite ongoing TV shows include Doctor Who, Leverage: Redemption, and The Umbrella Academy. Rey and Luke are their favorite Star Wars characters. Merida is their favorite Disney Princess. They like Sherlock Holmes adaptations and similar dramas.
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