Margaret David
School
Schoolcraft College
Expertise
Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Classic Science Fiction
- Margaret helped grow one of Southeast Michigan's best comic book shops for half a decade, witnessing fans discover Iron Man and the MCU from the very beginning.
- She's been a science-fiction fan since the early internet, taking part in conversations with J. Michael Stracyznski and other Babylon 5 fans on Usenet.
- In 2019, Margaret had the opportunity to briefly meet MCU stars Zawe Ashton, Charlie Cox, and Tom Hiddleston after a Tony-nominated Broadway performance of Betrayal.
Experience
Margaret is a lifetime fangirl who's as adept at building Gundam models as she is explaining niche Marvel and Star Wars lore. She's been a freelance writer with /Film for two years, after making her start with CBR and a string of hit articles. She can also be found writing about video games and even more movie madness at Den of Geek.
Education
Margaret has a collegiate education in philosophy and classic history. She's also a hobbyist researcher specializing in conflict and aftermath.
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Stories By Margaret David
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With "Law & Order" headed back to television, it's time to look back at some of our favorite characters from seasons past.
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Chosen for their humanity and cruciality to the plot, here are the best characters in Denis Villeneuve's "Dune."
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"Babylon 5" seems daunting to newcomers, so here's a quick overview of the series, including a look at its biggest themes, its spinoffs, and its legacy.
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Check out the comedic mysteries that inspired Knives Out, Rian Johnson's masterful whodunit, as well as some of its most successful contemporaries.
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Our fascination with Squid Game is fed by the mysteries it leaves behind. While you wait for the inevitable second season, ponder these unanswered questions.
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Science fiction can spark our imaginations and cut to the heart of what it means to be human — but it has to be good. These sci-fi movies? Not so much.
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Dystopian movies aren't as far-fetched as they may seem. Watch these 20 films, and learn from the mistakes of their unfortunate heroes.
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Thanks to John Carpenter's distinct musical style, we always know what one of the director's movies will sound like. These are Carpenter's 10 best scores.
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Want to dive into the world of Alien but don't know where to start? The beginning isn't a bad place. Our guide will tell you how.
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Anthony Hopkins is a consummate professional, a kind man, and one of the best actors of his generation. Here are his best roles, ranked by quality.
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It's the characters who shape the core of a Fincher film, but some are better than others. Here's our ranking of each of Fincher's big-screen protagonists.
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If you liked Christopher Nolan's timey-wimey space thriller Interstellar, here are a few more movies that'll turn your imagination towards the stars.
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With 2021 in the rear-view mirror, let's take a moment to remember all of the talented actors we lost during that challenging year.
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Not all of us are lucky enough to have had a close encounter, but you can get the next-best thing by watching these 20 top-tier movies about aliens.
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They say a hero is only as good as their villain, but these sci-fi baddies may be even better than their do-gooder counterparts. Here's why they're the best.