About Rachel Sandell
Rachel Sandell is an experienced editor and proofreader with a love for language and storytelling. A graduate of the creative writing MFA program, The Rainier Writing Workshop, she is the author of five short stories and analyzes the different facets of fiction her spare time. She's also a huge nerd, with a particular fondness for superheroes (the MCU will always be a personal favorite), anime (and their live-action adaptations), sitcoms (especially the witty wild ride that is Community), and anything that remotely resembles The Lord of the Rings. She has a special interest in digging into the details of a story to see how it operates and has been combining analysis with pop culture fun for the past five years. She currently enjoys being the poetry archivist for Fireweed: Poetry of Oregon and freelancing editing for various wonderful clients.
Latest Articles
If You Love 'Mulan,' Check Out This Netflix Royal Romance K-Drama
When it comes to impersonation and a game of survival, there's nothing more dangerous than a king's affection.
‘Wonder Woman’ Got This So Right About Female-Led Superhero Movies
What makes Wonder Woman so wonderful?
Believe It or Not, 'Community' Was Inspired by a Real-Life College
"Welcome to Greendale. You're already accepted."
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Donatello Is Underrated — But That May Be About to Change
"Allow me to be the badass for once."
Who Is the Shredder? The History of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Biggest Baddie
From cheese grater to the TMNT's greatest threat, here's the story of the guy who dines on turtle soup.
The Best Barbie Movie Is the One That Started It All
Barbie movies are always fun to watch, but this 2001 entry stands out from the rest.
This Oscar-Nominated Animated Western Was Made by Two Pixar Artists
This 2016 short packs multiple timelines and a whole lot of grief into just under seven minutes.
Disney's 'Mulan' Encapsulates the Spirit of the Original Folktale
"The greatest gift and honor is having you for a daughter."
History Has Shown 'Jeopardy!' and 'Wheel of Fortune' Will Survive Without Their Iconic Hosts
We're in Double Jeopardy now. The loss of two longstanding iconic game show hosts has lovers of the genre worried about its staying power.
This Neil Gaiman Story Almost Got Adapted by Pixar
Neil Gaiman is a beloved author, but did you know one of his stories almost got adapted by this legendary studio?
The Willem Dafoe Detective Thriller Comedy That We'll Never See
Sometimes even movies with great potential never make it past the first few weeks of filming.
Sean Connery's Final Film Is This Animated Movie, and It Bombed Big Time
What in the world did I just watch?
These Are the Defining Characteristics of a K-Drama
Korean dramas are ridiculously fun to watch. Let's explore why.
‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’ Excels at Autism Representation by Not Calling Attention to It
"My name is Woo Young-woo, whether it is read backward or flipped. Kayak, deed, rotator, noon, racecar, Woo Young-Woo."