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Mary Kassel-Senior Staff Writer

Mary Kassel

Senior Staff Writer

October, 2023
Bachelor's degree in Media Arts Production with a double minor in History & Women's, Gender, & Sexuality studies | Emerson College
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About Mary Kassel

Mary Kassel is a Senior Lists Writer and Critic at Screen Rant. Kassel studied film and television in college and emphasizes theory and analysis in their work. Additionally, they focus this analysis on intersectionality and the experience of artists from all walks of life. 

When they're not writing, Kassel can be found at the movie theater watching the latest releases, or reading sci-fi and fantasy novels. Although film and television are their areas of expertise and focus, Kassel enjoys all types of art and media. 

Using their knowledge of both the analysis of media and the physical process of filmmaking, Kassel has a wide range of experience to draw from. Understanding what makes film and TV great, and why it matters in the world around us is a key feature of their work. 
 

Author Details

Mary Kassel is a Senior Lists Writer and Critic at Screen Rant. Kassel studied film and television in college and emphasizes theory and analysis in their work. Their short film has recently gone into post-production and will be released later this year.

Industry Focus

Mary Kassel has written for literary magazines, wrote and directed a short film currently in post-production, and uses movie and TV knowledge on the Lists team at Screen Rant. Writing about and discussing film and television is their ion, and ing the Reviews team has been a great experience. 

Favorite Media

Mary Kassel can't decide if they enjoy film or television more, but luckily, they have every opportunity to watch and experience both. Their favorites include TV shows that push genre boundaries, like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Mad Men. Innovative films like The Brutalist and Paris, Texas are also among their most watched.

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