Author Details
Angel Shaw is a Core Features Senior Writer on Screen Rant's Movies/TV and Harry Potter teams. She holds a bachelor's degree in language interpreting and is passionate about all things culture and communication—especially in how it relates to popular media throughout history (from Shakespeare to Friends to Game of Thrones).
Industry Focus
Angel specializes in Harry Potter and the Wizarding World franchise, having read the books and watched the movies too many times to count. She especially enjoys writing book-to-screen analyses, which has expanded to other franchises such as The Lord of the Rings and The Hunger Games.
Favorite Media
While Angel could analyze the plot and characters of the Harry Potter books all day, she is passionate about any of the comforting binge-worthy classics. Friends, How I Met Your Mother, Pirates of the Caribbean, and all Disney has to offer are never far from her heart.
10 Things That Happened To Sam Gamgee's Children After Lord Of The Rings
Sam Gamgee had thirteen children with wife Rosie Cotton after the events of Lord of the Rings, and their lives reflected all he had fought for.
All 7 Wizarding Schools In Harry Potter (& Where They’re Located)
The wizarding world of Harry Potter is full of skillfully concealed magical schools, but there are seven that have gained worldwide renown.
“The Life & Lies Of Albus Dumbledore”: A Complete Timeline Of The Harry Potter Headmaster’s Backstory
Albus Dumbledore's long life was full of key moments in wizarding world history, all of which would greatly impact Harry Potter's story.
Iago Is The Wrong Parrot - 10 Major Goofs In Disney Live-Action Remakes
Disney's live-action remakes are meant to be more realistic than their animated counterparts, but they're still full of continuity errors and goofs.
The Hunger Games Proved Katniss' True Love Was Always Peeta (Not Gale)
Katniss, Gale, and Peeta made up the love triangle in The Hunger Games, but the Mockingjay's painful journey revealed that Peeta was the right choice.
All 7 Times Wednesday Smiles In Season 1
Jenna Ortega's deadpan stare was perfect for Netflix's Wednesday, but there were a few key moments in season 1 where she actually cracked a smile.
Are Hogwarts Portraits Truly Alive In Harry Potter? Dumbledore's Deathly Hallows Painting Explained
The moving portraits at Hogwarts Castle are a topic of confusion in Harry Potter, especially when considering Albus Dumbledore's painting in book 7.
11 Annoying Action Movie Cliches Hollywood Really Needs To Stop
Hollywood has been repeating the same old action-movie cliches for decades, to the point that they all begin to feel the same - it's time to change.
The Rings Of Power Season 2's Sauron Story Can Finally Solve A One Ring Mystery 70 Years Later
The Lord of the Rings books left much unsaid about Sauron's connection to his One Ring, but Rings of Power can explain how its forging really worked.
Why Peter Pettigrew Betrayed Harry Potter’s Parents (& How He Managed It)
Peter Pettigrew betrayed the Potters and pinned the crime on Sirius Black, but the Harry Potter movies never explained his motivation or methods.
10 Incredible Lord Of The Rings Cosplays That Transport You Straight To Middle-earth
Nothing says fantasy like The Lord of the Rings. Elves, Dwarves, Hobbits, and Dark Lords make excellent subjects for some fantastical cosplay.
9 Reasons Benedict Cumberbatch's Sherlock Holmes Is Better Than Robert Downey Jr's Version
Benedict Cumberbatch and Robert Downey Jr had memorable performances as their respective Sherlock Holmes, but the former was better in several ways.
The Martial Arts Icon Bruce Lee Wanted To Fight In His Movies
Bruce Lee's on-screen battles were iconic, but there was one Japanese martial arts star that he never got to face, despite his fervent requests.
Harry Potter Is The Heir Of Gryffindor - Theory Explained
Harry Potter was never confirmed to be the heir of Gryffindor, but subtle book hints indicate that he had a powerfully significant ancestor.
10 Infamous TV Show Scenes Ruined By Bad CGI & Special Effects
Good CGI and practical effects can make a TV series immersive for audiences, but occasionally, a show gets this entirely wrong and ruins a scene.
Johnny vs. Daniel - Why Cobra Kai Season 6's Inevitable Rematch Only Has 1 Clear Winner
Cobra Kai season 6 should see the definitive end of Johnny and Daniel's rivalry, but only one winner makes sense for the Karate Kid spinoff.
Was A Horcrux Making Vernon Dursley Evil? The Harry Potter Theory Debunked
Harry Potter fans have theorized that Vernon abused Harry because of Voldemort's Horcrux, but this doesn't hold up to book evidence to the contrary.
10 Stunning Barbie Cosplays That Look Exactly Like The Movie
Barbie and Ken wore some great outfits in the Greta Gerwig film, which opened the doors for some truly stunning (and predominantly pink) cosplays.
The Harry Potter Books Definitively Proved That Voldemort Was Worse Than Grindelwald
Grindelwald and Voldemort, the villains of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts, had similar goals, but one was definitively worse than the other.
“Hogwarts A History”: A Timeline Of Notable Moments For The School Of Harry Potter
Harry Potter's Hogwarts Castle is full of mystery and secrets, all thanks to the centuries of teachers and students who walked through its doors.