Location
U.S.
Expertise
Book-to-film Adaptations, Philosophical Dramas, Everything Friends, Lifestyle
- Amanda has worked as an entertainment news journalist for more than a decade.
- She began by writing about some of the biggest Young Adult book-to-film franchises, headlining the Twilight Examiner and District 13 Hunger Games columns for years before branching out into other pop culture coverage.
- She has since written about some of the biggest franchises in film and television, but her favorite subjects are book-to-film adaptations and niche existential dramas.
Experience
Amanda joined Static Media in 2016 as a writer and worked with the scripting team as well as contributing to editorial features and special projects. She now serves as lead editor for Looper's movie features and reviews teams. She previously worked as a writer or editor for other entertainment news outlets, including NextMovie, Yahoo! Movies, MTV News, Entertainment Weekly, and TV Guide.
Education
Amanda earned a Bachelor's in Philosophy and a Juris Doctor before beginning a career in writing.
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Stories By Amanda Bell
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Read This Before You See Spiderhead
Spiderhead adapts the George Saunders short story of the same name and features an all-star cast including Chris Hemsworth, Miles Teller, and Jurnee Smollett
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Bloopers That Make Us Love Sadie Sink Even More
From Stranger Things to Fear Street, these bloopers make us love Sadie Sink even more
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Every Film To Watch On Netflix With The Cast Of Stranger Things
If you're missing your friends from Stranger Things, you can find them all in these amazing movies.
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Small Details You Missed In The Bubble
The Bubble is a hysterical and uniquely relatable movie about the process of making movies, and there are a ton of cameos and Easter eggs you won't want to miss
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Why Squid Game Fans Will Love Choose Or Die
If you're looking for something scary to scratch that Squid Game itch, then you're going to love Choose or Die.
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Small Details You Missed In The Adam Project
Eagle-eyed audience members are also bound to notice quite a few timeless pop culture references and Easter eggs scattered throughout The Adam Project
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The Adam Project Moments That Prove Young Adam Was Perfectly Cast
Walker Scobell imbues his performance with some truly heartrending drama, but he's also a total stitch in The Adam Project, proving he was the perfect choice
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The Ryan Reynolds Scene In The Adam Project That Will Make You Want To Hug Your Mom
Prepare for a good sob session as we take a look at the heartwarming Ryan Reynolds scene in The Adam Project that will make you want to hug your mom right now
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Andrew Garfield's Iconic Movie Moments That Make Us Love Him Even More
From moving musical numbers to hilarious superhero sequences, these are Andrew Garfield's iconic movie moments that make us love him even more.
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Read This Before You See Metal Lords
Metal Lords comes from the creative minds behind some of your favorite shows and movies, and it features some young stars leaning into the rhythm of the story
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Bridgerton | Movies To Watch If You Can't Get Enough
If you can't get enough of Bridgerton, then check out these romantic, sweeping dramas on Netflix.
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Read This Before You See The Bubble
The Bubble comes from writer-director Judd Apatow and features some of the biggest stars hunkering down to film the next installment of their film franchise
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The Funniest Madea Bloopers
Here's a look back at some of the most hilarious bloopers from Tyler Perry's Madea series.
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Read This Before You See The Adam Project
The Adam Project is a mind-bending journey packed with A-listers and an incredible team of creative minds behind the scenes, so here's what you should know
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Why We Love To Hate Meryl Streep And Jonah Hill In Don't Look Up
Meryl Streep and Jonah Hill do an amazing job playing truly terrible politicians in Don't Look Up, and here's why we love to hate them in the film.
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Millie Bobby Brown's Accent Game Is Beyond Impressive
Whether she's speaking with her British voice or playing an American, Millie Bobby Brown's accent game is on point.
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All The Easter Eggs In Texas Chainsaw Massacre
There are a ton of Easter eggs and clever small details scattered throughout Texas Chainsaw Massacre, the 2022 sequel to the 1974 Tobe Hooper classic
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The Dark Phoebe Theory That Changes Everything About Friends
There's a dark secret in the bubbly, upbeat character's past that nobody's looked too closely at ... until now.
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Texas Chainsaw Massacre Fans Need To Watch These Horror Movie Hidden Gems
If you're in the mood for more Leatherface-style fare, then here's a look at some of the other horror gems that Texas Chainsaw Massacre fans should check out.
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All Of Us Are Dead | Movies To Watch If You Can't Get Enough
If you have a hankering for more toothy storytelling after watching All of Us Are Dead, here's a look at some films that might just satisfy that craving.
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Benedict Cumberbatch: How It Started Vs. How It's Going
Benedict Cumberbatch has come a long way since his early stage days, wowing everyone with his impactful performances in films like The Power of the Dog.
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The Texas Chainsaw Massacre Timeline Explained
Let's dig into where the new Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie fits in the timeline and why fans will not want to miss out on this bloody new tale.
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The Entire Madea Universe Explained
A Madea Homecoming is the latest appearance by Tyler Perry's alter ego, so before the film arrives, here's everything you need to know about the Madea universe.
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If You Love Ozark, Here's Every Jason Bateman Movie And TV Show You Can Watch On Netflix
To celebrate the arrival of the first half of the fourth season of Ozark, here's a look at where else you can catch Jason Bateman on Netflix right now.
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What Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, And Robert Pattinson Sound Like In Real Life
Even though they excel at American accents, Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield sound quite different in real life.
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This Tanner Buchanan Fight Scene In He's All That Reminds Us Of Cobra Kai
In He's All That, Tanner Buchanan displays some impressive martial arts moves ... just like a certain character from Cobra Kai.
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Jennifer Lawrence's Transformation Game Is Beyond Impressive
Throughout Don't Look Up, Jennifer Lawrence embraces Kate Dibiasky's spunky aesthetic, and it's the latest in a career full of amazing on-screen transformations
