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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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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2024 is already shaping up to be a fantastic year for TV. Let's take a look at all the shows that we think are going to make a big splash this year.
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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
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If you loved Purple Hearts, check out our picks for the best movies that'll make you believe in the impossible and get your heart racing.
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"Virgin River" Season 4 leaves plenty of unanswered questions behind. These are the biggest, from Melissa's plans to Brady's future.
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Clearly, we all wish we were Harfoots. Other matters remain less obvious. Here are The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power's most confusing moments explained.
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Season 2 of "Stargirl" was just as fun, emotional, and action-packed as the first. Here are the things we want to see in Season 3 of "Stargirl."
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The Lockes are moving on to the next chapters of their lives, but some of us are still confused. Therefore, here's the ending of Locke & Key Season 3 explained.
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MCU fans probably remember how they know Mark Ruffalo, but it won't always be that obvious where you’ve seen the cast of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law before.
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Season 3 of "The Umbrella Academy" brought some big changes, leaving as many questions as it answered. Here's what you need to know about the new timeline.
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The Umbrellas and their associates are pretty much all crafted by established acting pros. Here's where you've seen the cast of The Umbrella Academy before.
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The mystery surrounding Reginald Hargreeves and his sinister agenda endures. These are the biggest unanswered questions from The Umbrella Academy Season 3.
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Is the Dance-A-Thon episode better than the one where Rory finally breaks it off with Jess? Let us consult the 30 best Gilmore Girls episodes ranked.
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He's known around the world as Harry Potter's best friend, but how much do you know about the character? This is the untold truth of Ron Weasley.
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If you are a huge fan of Mean Girls you're going to love this list of 40 movies with similar themes, characters and events. Read on for all the deets.