Catriona Mactaggart
School
The University Of Glasgow
Expertise
Female-led Superhero Series, The Arrowverse, The Charmed Universe
- As a self-proclaimed superhero fangirl, Catriona is excited about the increasing number of female-led shows making their way onto the small screen and could talk about Melissa Benoist's iteration of Supergirl all day long.
- She has watched every episode of the 1998 Charmed series at least a dozen times and can quote the show on command.
- Catriona was named The Independent's Writer of the Month in September 2020 for her opinion piece calling out rape culture in the entertainment industry.
Experience
Catriona got her start writing about teen superhero Stargirl, and she has continued writing about superheroes for digital publications like Small Screen and The Sun. Her focus also extends to other genres, such as sci-fi, fantasy, and supernatural dramas. She loves to discuss, analyze, and dissect the way women are portrayed on screen, and she is passionate about gender equality in the entertainment industry. Catriona joined the Static Media family in 2021 as a freelance features writer for Nicki Swift. She continues to channel her passion for entertainment and pop culture for the outlet, alongside writing about TV and film for Looper, having joined the features team in 2022.
Education
Catriona has an M.A. in Classics and English Literature from the University of Glasgow. Her education inspired her to pursue an editorial career, and she has been working as a freelance journalist and writer ever since she graduated.
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Stories By Catriona Mactaggart
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Foxface might not survive the first "Hunger Games" movie, but the actor who played her remains alive, well, and can often be found on an improv stage.
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Josh Peck is beloved from his days on "Drake and Josh" and enjoying his career as an adult now, but he went through some very dark times along the way.
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Bailee Madison earned a lot of praise as a child actor, and she hasn't slowed down at all as she's grown up. Here's what the star has been up to.
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Tom Holland's career reached new heights when he was cast as the MCU's Spider-Man, but it also changed the actor's life forever.
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Although "Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol 3" came out recently, fans are still wondering if there will be a fourth movie in the series, and when that might be.
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The ending of "Cruel Summer" Season 2 is full of twists and turns up until the very last moment. Here's what it all means.
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Marvel's twisty Skrull spy saga, "Secret Invasion," has wrapped after one season on Disney+. Here's the ending of the MCU series, explained.
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This guide explains some of the subtler points of Netflix's "A Beautiful Life."
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Season 3 of "The Mandalorian" continues to appeal to a broad audience, but there are a few things that only adults will notice, and we've spotted them all.
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It's not uncommon for actors who play couples to end up together in real life. Here are actors who fell in love with an on-screen family member in real life.
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Some actors will be associated with one character for their entire careers. Here are the actors who'd change one thing about their most iconic characters.
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With any long-running show, there are always storylines fans can't stand or get past, and Young Sheldon has its fair share.
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The complete "Jurassic Park" timeline spans six films, one short, some books, and an animated Netflix series, "Camp Cretaceous." Here's the timeline explained.
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From fantasies like Harry Potter to comedy-dramas like The Great, this is where you've seen the cast of Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves before.
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Ever wonder how J.K. Simmons got ripped to play Commissioner Gordon in "Justice League"? Here's the full scoop on how the Oscar-winner got into fighting shape.
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Since ending in 2019, some of the "Runaways" cast have gone on to have great movie success while others haven't acted in years. Here's what they're up to now.
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Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." left our screens in 2020 after seven seasons. But what happened to the cast of the ABC series? Here's what they're doing now.
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Let's get a better look at the shows we know are going to blow everyone away in 2024.
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Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic is a box office and critical hit, with Austin Butler's performance earning a nod for the Academy Awards, and here's the story
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From Jason Momoa to Margot Robbie, these are the DCEU stars who take home the highest paychecks.
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Join us as we take a look back at some of the "Harry Potter" franchise's most iconic moments and scenes that you would never know were improvised.
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"That '70s Show" kickstarted the careers of so many of its cast and its spinoff, "That '90s Show," could do the same. Here's where you've seen the cast before.
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Tim Allen’s sequel series "The Santa Clauses" ties up plenty of loose ends from the film trilogy. Here's how the first season of the Disney+ show ends.
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Netflix's "Wednesday" has put Wednesday Addams and her creepy family back in the spotlight. These are Wednesday’s best lines from Season 1 of the hit show.
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Fans of DC's Stargirl might be disappointed that The CW didn't grant the cult superhero hit a Season 4, but at least we got a satisfying conclusion.
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The original "Gossip Girl" finished in 2012, but it remains just as popular today. With 121 episodes under its belt, we've ranked the 15 best of the show's run.
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Throughout the Jumanji film series, there have been a lot of subtle references to the original film and other Easter eggs scattered throughout the backgrounds