About Taylor Gates
Taylor Gates is a Los Angeles-based editor and critic who earned her BFA in Creative Writing from the University of Evansville. She is a member of the Hollywood Creative Alliance and is Rotten Tomatoes and CherryPicks approved. Her work has also been featured on BuzzFeed, Show Snob, That Hashtag Show, AfterBuzz TV, and Starry Constellation Magazine.
Taylor especially loves dramedies that feature complex female and LGBTQ+ characters. In her free time, Taylor can be found writing and directing her own work, watching Rachel Weisz’s entire filmography, and spreading the word about The Hahnaissance.
Latest Articles
'My Life with the Walter Boys' Review: Your Next Netflix Comfort Binge
It may not break any new ground, but it’s a pleasant ride — and the first Wattpad adaptation done right.
Kathryn Hahn Put (Literal) Sweat and Tears Into ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’
The Emmy nominee reflects on shooting the “life-changing” miniseries just months before ‘Agatha: Darkhold Diaries.’
‘Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret.’ Director Told Her Actors to "Throw the Script Away"
Kelly Fremon Craig discusses her playful directing style and Rachel McAdams’ Gotham Award nomination.
Kamala Khan Reminds Us of Another MCU Hero, and It’s Not Carol Danvers
Hint: they like their mac and cheese.
Greta Gerwig’s Best Performance Is in a Noah Baumbach Movie — But Not the One You Think
Greta Gerwig's best performance sees her dig into contradictions and explore the curse of charisma.
Blumhouse Premieres Interactive New 'Imaginary' Trailer Before 'Five Nights at Freddy’s'
The film is set to premiere early next year and stars the iconic Betty Buckley.
Harlan Coben Wants ‘Shelter’ Season 2 to Be Darker
The Amazon Prime Video show’s creator also reveals the one thing he insisted happen in Season 1 and the biggest changes from the book to the show.
‘She Came to Me’s Director Wants You to Be Confused
Rebecca Miller discusses why an audience’s confusion can be a good thing and how her dad’s favorite joke inspired Anne Hathaway’s wildest scene.
'I Told You So' Review: A Visually Stunning but Narratively Uneven Drama | TIFF 2023
The Italian film showcases interconnected individuals during a heat wave in Rome, with some storylines proving to be more compelling than others.
‘The Morning Show’ Season 3 Review: Apple TV+ Series Still Tries to Do Too Much
‘The Morning Show’ may still have way too much going on, but at least none of it is boring.
'Copa 71' Review: A Solid Soccer Doc Highlights a Historic Moment in Women’s Sports | TIFF 2023
Despite breaking records, the history of the 1971 women’s World Cup in Mexico City has been hidden away. This documentary wants to change that.
Carrie’s Best Friendship in ‘And Just Like That…’ Season 2 Isn’t With Charlotte or Miranda
“Look who it is — Carrie Bradshaw and the luckiest girl in New York.”
‘The Adults’ Director Dustin Guy Defa on How Playing Poker with Michael Cera Inspired the Script
He also discusses using humor as a weapon and casting Sophia Lillis.
Michael Cera, Sophia Lillis, and Hannah Gross on Bad Accents and “Humbling” Choreography Fails Filming ‘The Adults’
They also discuss how they developed their sibling chemistry and shooting in the freezing cold.
‘Jury Duty’ Producer Nicholas Hatton on How Sacha Baron Cohen Prepared Him For Ronald Gladden
He also shares his favorite James Marsden improv moment and explains how producing the show felt like pulling off a heist.
'Harlan Coben’s Shelter' Review: This Teen Mystery Series Has an Identity Crisis
Despite some clever plot twists and likable characters, the series’ tone holds it back from its potential.
'Twilight' Wasted Its Potential By Sidelining These Characters
'Twilight' could have been so much more fascinating had it not sidelined the Cullen family's dynamics.