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Samantha LaBat
Samantha LaBat

Obsessed with Hamilton and most things Disney. Gets too attached to TV show characters. Loves a good thriller, but will only tolerate so much blood.

Latest articles by Samantha LaBat

Leyna Bloom as Wye in Port Authority, staring at the ground pondering after dance rehearsal

Port Authority Star On Representing The Transgender Community In Film

By Samantha LaBat published

Bloom is careful to clarify that a single role does not and should not represent an entire community.

Gildart Jackson & Melora Hardin as Jaqueline & her husband chatting after tennis on The Bold Type

Ahead Of The Bold Type’s Final Season, Melora Hardin Reflects On Favorite Storylines

By Samantha LaBat published

Jaqueline herself shares her favorite storylines from The Bold Type's previous seasons.

Disney Debuts Season One Trailers For Innovative New Series Launchpad

By Samantha LaBat published

Each of these stories tugs at the heartstrings in true Disney fashion.

Hedy Wong (as Tera) embraces Lynna Yee (as Tera's mother Wavy) from behind as Lynna cleans in Take Out Girl

Take Out Girl Director And Star Speak Out Against Categorizing Anyone As 'Other'

By Samantha LaBat last updated

Take Out Girl director Hisonni Johnson and star Hedy Wong discuss categorizing any group as 'other' and how their film promotes unity.

Hedy Wong as Tera, accepting cash from J. Teddy Garces as Hector in Take Out Girl

Take Out Girl Director Shares Why He Never Feels Pressure To Represent The Black Community

By Samantha LaBat published

It's Hisonni Johnson's pleasure, not pressure.

Take Out Girl Writers Want To Clear Up A Big Misconception About The Movie

By Samantha LaBat last updated

If you watch Take Out Girl in its entirety, the message is clear.

Dylan O'Brien as Fred in Flashback, appearing exhausted and concerned

Watch Dylan O'Brien Make A Bold Decision In Flashback Exclusive Clip

By Samantha LaBat published

Dylan O'Brien is introduced to a new drug in his latest movie that will have you questioning whether you'd try it yourself.

Tera (Hedy Wong) and Saren (Lorin Alond Ly) stand outside their family's restaurant in Take Out Girl

Take Out Girl Star On Why The Film Is Important For the Asian American Community

By Samantha LaBat published

The characters in Take Out Girl are very different from the Asian American characters typically portrayed on the big screen.

Courtney Parchman throwing her hands in the air to party in The Get Together

Watch A Rideshare Convo Get Awkward Really Fast In This Relatable Clip From The Get Together

By Samantha LaBat published

If you're missing the rideshare and house party experience and/or are struggling with adulting, The Get Together is for you.

Sean Patrick Flanery holding George Kosturos' arm up, declaring him winner of fight

American Fighter Clip Deals With Post-Fight Racism, 80s Skate Parties And A Love Connection

By Samantha LaBat published

American Fighter starring George Kosturos showcases far beyond the world of underground fighting in this young man's life.

Daniel Dae Kim in his space suit as Kim in Stowaway

Daniel Dae Kim's Stowaway Presents Chilling Moral Dilemma In Exclusive Netflix Clip

By Samantha LaBat published

An exclusive clip from Netflix's Stowaway showcases the film's chilling moral dilemma.

Harold Perrineau, Melissa De Sousa, and Nia Long in The Best Man meeting at a bar

The Best Man Director Malcolm D. Lee On Barriers That Still Exist For Black Filmmakers

By Samantha LaBat published

Malcolm D. Lee opens up about some of the challenges Black filmmakers face.

Max Talisman, smiling at the camera and wearing bright green and pink

Things Like This Director On Debuting A Gay Love Story That’s Not About Coming Out

By Samantha LaBat published

Max Talisman's Things Like This will tell what happens after the coming out process.

Morris Chestnut and Taye Diggs smiling at a party in The Best Man

The Best Man Director Reflects On The Film's Success And Reuniting With The Cast

By Samantha LaBat published

The original cast and director of The Best Man reunited for something special for the fans.

MB, Sema, and their goat dancing and singing in Super Sema

Super Sema's Latest Mission Doesn't Go As Planned In Exclusive Clip

By Samantha LaBat last updated

Super Sema is in trouble in this exclusive clip from an upcoming episode of the YouTube series.

Alexa Loo, Nasim Pedrad and Jake Ryan in Chad, standing in front of school busses

Aladdin's Nasim Pedrad Hopes Fans Can Empathize With TBS' Chad, Even When He's Being Ridiculous

By Samantha LaBat published

Nasim Pedrad talks an adolescent's need to fit in and how viewers can empathize with Chad.

Nasim Pedrad dressed as 14-year-old Chad in the high school hallway

What SNL Vet Nasim Pedrad Drew From Her Personal Life To Develop Chad For TBS

By Samantha LaBat last updated

Nasim Pedrad shares what aspects of her personal life inspired her new TBS series Chad.

Sema of Super Sema

How The Rich Culture In Africa Inspired YouTube Original Super Sema

By Samantha LaBat last updated

Africa has been largely underrepresented in Western television and film, but Super Sema is changing that.

B. Scott smizing into the camera like a queen

BET Announces Its First Trans Non-Binary Host And Executive Producer

By Samantha LaBat last updated

B. Scott will host and produce a new show at BET.

Tom Holland at war in Cherry

This Behind-The-Scenes Clip From Tom Holland's Cherry Is A Good Reminder Of How Hard War Scenes Are To Shoot

By Samantha LaBat published

The Russo brothers went the extra mile to convey the experience as accurately as possible.

Art and Dot dancing in the rain on a vibrant street in Disney's Us Again

Disney's Us Again Director On Working With World Of Dance Alums Keone And Mari

By Samantha LaBat published

World of Dance featured performers Keone and Mari were selected to choreograph Disney Animation's latest short.

Yeri Han as Monica talking to her children in Minari

How Minari Represents The Korean Experience, According To The Film’s Star

By Samantha LaBat published

Yeri Han, star of Minari, shares how the film represents her personal experience.

Raya looking ahead on her desert journey in Raya and the Last Dragon

Kelly Marie Tran Loves That Raya And The Last Dragon Changes The Idea Of A Disney Princess

By Samantha LaBat published

Kelly Marie Tran is Disney's first Southeast Asian princess, and Raya is redefining what it means to be a princess.

Raya and Namaari approaching each other to battle in Raya and the Last Dragon

One Raya And The Last Dragon Scene Had To Be Rewritten Many Times

By Samantha LaBat published

The tone of one of Raya and the Last Dragon's first scenes sets up the payoff at the end.

Art and Dot dancing in the rain in Us Again

Us Again, The First Walt Disney Animation Short In 5 Years, Will Make You Cry

By Samantha LaBat published

Have your tissues nearby.

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