Emily Verona

New Jersey

Freelance Writer at Freelance

(she/her) Fiction. Poetry. Essays. Author of the novel MIDNIGHT ON BEACON STREET from @HarperPerennial and creator of @frightfulhorror. Rep'd by @JVNLA.

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Articles

Ranking Every Sci-Fi and Horror Movie Adam Scott Has Ever Made

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Adam Scott is a versatile actor who has cultivated a highly successful television and film career. He charmed audiences as Ben Wyatt on NBC's Parks and Rec and now gives a riveting performance on Apple+ as Lumon employee Mark Scout on Severance. His credits include comedic works such as Party Down and The Good Place, as well as dramatic projects including the HBO series Big Little Lies and the Martin Scorsese Howard Hughes biopic The Aviator. If Scott has proven one thing, it's that he has range.
Best New True Crime Documentaries To Watch on Netflix

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Netflix has released a whole new wave of true crime documentaries over the past few months. When it comes to true crime, the streaming service covers a wide array of real-life stories, from elaborate scams to chilling murder investigations.
All 11 Times Pedro Pascal Has Died On-Screen (So Far)

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

It's hard out there to be a Pedro Pascal fan. Why? Because his characters are known for dying, often in deeply upsetting ways. What was once Sean Bean's macabre Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones trademark has now become Pascal's. The more beloved the character he plays, the more devastating, brutal, and elaborate the death gets. Pascal is well aware of his reputation too, often admitting in interviews that, yes, his characters tend to meet unfortunate ends.
10 Actors Who Officially Quit the MCU (For Now)

3 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

There are a lot of different reasons why actors have quit the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years. Some have announced they are officially done with Marvel because they wish to pursue other projects, while others are taking a step back from acting in general. Whatever the reason, it always makes a big splash when an actor leaves the MCU. The bigger the star, the more significant the character departure.
'The Last of Us': 10 Guest Stars Who Made Biggest Impact

4 weeks ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

The Last of Us just concluded its second season on HBO by saying goodbye to some of the show's leading characters. There have only been 16 episodes across the show's two seasons, but during that time, the post-apocalyptic drama has done some fantastic casting. Season 1 in particular was applauded for its guest stars and use of guest characters to tell intimate stories beyond those of Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey).
9 Action Stars Who've Performed Their Own Stunts in the 2020s

1 month ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Movie stunts can be dangerous, which is why the film industry employs professionals for big scenes involving lots of action. While stunt work has been around for as long as the movies themselves (check out Buster Keaton), it took 96 years for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to announce a stunt design category for the Oscars. As difficult and expensive as stunt work can be, some actors can't help but push the envelope.
10 Obscure Netflix Original Shows Nobody Remembers

1 month ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Netflix has produced hundreds of original television shows and movies since 2012, and it can be hard to keep track of them all. It's easy to remember big-budget productions with plenty of marketing. Shows like Stranger Things and Bridgerton are wildly popular, but what else has Netflix done over the years? Believe it or not, reviews of forgotten Netflix shows vary greatly. Some seem to have been canceled for good reason.
10 Greatest Summer Blockbusters of All Time, Ranked

1 month ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

A summer blockbuster isn't just a movie, it's a cinematic event, with culture, hype, and epic filmmaking all bringing audiences together for something special. Blockbusters are made to be seen in a movie theater, on a big screen, with an audience that is there to have their minds blown. The genre of the movie isn't as important as what the movie represents: a time and place in movie history. Choosing the best summer blockbusters of all time might seem like an impossible endeavor.
10 Highest-Grossing Horror Movies of 2025 at the Box Office (So Far)

1 month ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Horror is having a strong year at the box office. While there are a few remakes and franchises, most of horror's highest-grossing titles internationally are original concepts. This is much to the delight of horror fans, who love a good series but also appreciate new material. In fact, two of the titles on this list are in the top 10 highest-grossing movies at the box office this year in any genre.
10 Greatest Season Finales of ‘Supernatural,’ Ranked

1 month ago | movieweb.com | Emily Verona

Supernatural is a cult classic series created by Eric Kripke (The Boys) that had an unprecedented run on The CW. In fact, the show was on the air for so long that when it premiered in 2005, the network was still called The WB. Starring Jared Padalecki and Jensen Ackles as demon-hunting brothers Sam and Dean Winchester, Supernatural aired for 15 seasons. That is a total of 327 episodes.