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Charles Papadopoulos-

Charles Papadopoulos

Author Details

Charles is a recent graduate from SUNY Purchase College's Playwriting & Screenwriting program. Aside from writing for ScreenRant, Charles writes film scripts, and desparately tries to stay on top of new content. 

Industry Focus

Charles covers both movies and TV, old and new for ScreenRant. While his weekly uploads will almost always include a piece on Blade Runner and whatever his favorite ongoing TV series is, he also occasionally writes about some of his favorite old shows, including The Wire, Lost, and more. Ongoing shows Charles will cover include House of the Dragon, Rings of Power, The Boys, Succession and The Last of Us. Having seen over 1,000 movies and dozens of series, Charles continuously works to expand his knowledge of media and pop culture. 

Favorite Media

Charles' absolute favorite fictional universe is A Song of Ice and Fire (despite the ending of Game of Thrones) and loves finding book to series trivia regarding this universe. He excitedly awaits more TV spin-offs and nervously awaits Winds of Winter. His favorite movies include the works of David Lynch, Michael Mann, as well as classics such as Once Upon a Time in the West and Blade Runner, which he analyzes for Screen Rant. 

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The Boys (2019)
After Superman, We Need Henry Cavill As The Boys' Version Of Wolverine

The Boys has a great comedic opportunity to poke fun at superhero movies by casting former Superman star Henry Cavill as its parody of Wolverine.

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Oppenheimer's $405M Success Fixes Matt Damon's Box Office After 3 Consecutive Bombs

The massive success of Oppenheimer has broken Matt Damon's streak of box office duds, which has been going since Stillwater's release in 2021.

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This Stanley Kubrick Movie Holds A Record Hollywood Never Wants To Beat

Stanley Kubrick has inarguably made massive contributions to cinema. Eyes Wide Shut, in particular, set one of the craziest records in film history.

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Oppenheimer Completes Alden Ehrenreich's Comeback 5 Years After Solo's $393 Million Bomb

After standing out among the acting giants of the Oppenheimer cast, Alden Ehrenreich is back on track several years after the failure of Solo.

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20 Best TV Actors Of All Time Ranked

In the Golden Age of television, great performances are fairly common. But who were the performers that built the foundation for acting as we know it?

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Every Way To Watch Oppenheimer In Theaters (& Which Is Best)

Oppenheimer has been built up as one of the biggest movie-going experiences of the summer, But with so many options, what's the best way to watch it?

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The Last Of Us (2023)
The Last Of Us Season 2 May Make The Games’ Abby Controversy Worse

One controversial moment in The Last of Us Part II may be a major factor in the success of the HBO series, which hopes to continue for more seasons.

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Citadel (2023)
Amazon's $250 Million TV Flop Seriously Kills 1 Next James Bond Contender's Momentum

Citadel is Amazon's second most expensive series but resulted in a massive bomb. Will this effect Richard Madden's chances of being the next Bond?

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Ethan Hunt's Origin & History Explained

Ethan Hunt has been the protagonist of seven Mission: Impossible films, and audiences are finally getting a real glimpse into his backstory.

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Foundation (2021)
Foundation Season 2 Premiere Recap - 5 Reveals & Things That Happened During The Time Jump

Foundation season 2 is back with mind-twisting sci-fi storytelling. After a 138 year time jump, the galaxy has experienced major changes.

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The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power (2022)
The Hobbit Character With A Big LOTR Connection Teased For The Rings Of Power Season 2

A quick moment in The Rings of Power season 1 teased a location and character from The Hobbit that could become a character in later seasons.

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What The Term "Spaghetti Western" Actually Means

From Once Upon a Time in America to Django, the "Spaghetti Western" genre is full of great movies. But what does Spaghetti Western mean?

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Breaking Bad (2008)
Breaking Bad's Most Likely Spinoff Has To Deal With The Recast Problem Better Call Saul Avoided

What's next for the Breaking Bad universe? The most likely spinoff series would have to overcome a challenge that Better Call Saul avoided.

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The Mummy's Most Terrifying 1999 Movie Scene Was Even Scarier In Real Life

The Mummy, starring Brendan Fraser and Arnold Vosloo, was known for its light-hearted fun. But one horror scene was terrifying for its actors.

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What The IMF Stands For In Mission: Impossible (& Does It Really Exist?)

IMF is known as the government intelligence agency that Ethan Hunt works for in Mission: Impossible, but what does the term actually stand for?

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Rebel Moon's "Lightsabers" Mean Zack Snyder Can Do What Disney Star Wars Movies Failed

Rebel Moon is taking a ton of inspiration from Star Wars, but combined with Zack Snyder's unique vision, the film could improve on lightsabers.

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Why Daniel Day-Lewis Retired From Acting In 2017 (For The Second Time)

Renowned actor Daniel Day-Lewis retired from acting in 2017, but it wasn't the first time the actor disappeared from film. Here's why he did it.

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Why Quentin Tarantino Uses So Many Fake Products In His Movies

Product placement in movies can stick out like a sore thumb, which is part of what makes the fake, recurring brands in Tarantino movies so fun.

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Gladiator Gets Praise From Roman Expert On 1 Maximus Detail Despite Inventing The Character

Maximus is an entirely fictional character, invented for Gladiator. However, he has been praised by historical experts for certain details.

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10 Dream Movie Actor & Director Pairings We'd Absolutely Love To See

A collaboration of a great actor and great director can make for incredible movies. These are some combinations that absolutely must happen.

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