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Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan-Features & Lists Writer

Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan

Features & Lists Writer

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About Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan

Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan is a writer, editor and lifelong fanatic from Southern California. After earning her Bachelor's degree in English at UC Berkeley, she decided to put her fandom knowledge to use by writing for The Daily Fandom and CBR. When she isn't writing or working on personal projects, she enjoys reading, singing, playing piano and ukulele, or making elaborate Halloween costumes.

Author Details

Madeline Matsumoto-Duyan is a writer, editor and lifelong fanatic from Southern California. After earning her Bachelor's degree in English at UC Berkeley, she decided to put her fandom knowledge to use by writing for The Daily Fandom and CBR. When she isn't writing or working on personal projects, she enjoys reading, singing, playing piano and ukulele, or making elaborate Halloween costumes.

Industry Focus

Madeline joined CBR in 2020 as a freelance features writer. Before long, she became a features editor and later branched out into lists. Currently, Madeline is a self-publishing writer for movies and TV. 

Favorite Media

Madeline adores Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. and is a huge MCU fan. She also loves The Hunger Games, Harry Potter, and Star Wars.

Latest Articles

The Child Catcher from Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Willy Wonka from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Alan Parish from Jumanji.
10 Best Family-Friendly Movies That Are Scarier Than You Remember

From Chitty Chitty Bang Bang to Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, these childhood favorites pack in more scares than viewers might expect.

Split Images of Agents of Shield
10 Agents of SHIELD Plot Points the MCU Should Have Acknowledged

Agents of SHIELD may have been better off without the MCU, but the movie franchise missed out on some spectacular stories by ignoring the spinoff.

Split image of Rodolphus, Bellatrix and Leta Lestrange from Harry Potter.
A Complete Lestrange Family Tree in Harry Potter

Lestrange might be one of the most infamous names in Harry Potter, but how much do we really know about the old wizarding family?

Archie Renaux's Malyen Oretsev and Jessie Mei Li's Alina Starkov on the Shadow and Bone Season 2 poster.
Why Was Shadow & Bone Canceled?

Shadow and Bone seemed poised to become a staple at Netflix, but the streaming service canceled the fantasy show after just two seasons.

Wish' Saba Sabino
8 Deleted Scenes and Concepts That Could've Improved Disney's Wish

Disney's Wish may have disappointed at the box office, but fans have been mesmerized by its deleted scenes and the movie it could've been.

Edwin, Charles and Crystal from Dead Boy Detectives with Lockwood and Lucy from Lockwood & Co. behind them.
Fans Can't Stop Comparing Dead Boy Detectives to This Canceled Netflix Show - And They Have a Point

Dead Boy Detectives bears a strong resemblance to another ghost show that Netflix canceled after one season, which has some fans worried.

Katnis, Peeta and Hunger Games Districts
A Complete Guide To The Hunger Games Districts

In The Hunger Games, the tyrannical Capitol rules over the districts, but what do audiences actually know about the different regions of Panem?

Split Images of Lady Bird, Pride and Prejujdice, Twilight, Donnie Darko, and Ghost in the Shell
The 20 Best Free Movies On YouTube Right Now

From Pride & Prejudice to Point Break, YouTube has movies to suit all different tastes, and they're all available to stream for free with ads.

Split image of Seb and Mia from La La Land, Nora and Hae Sung from Past Lives, and Joel and Clementine from Eternal Sunshine.
10 Best Movie Couples Who Didn't Even End Up Together

While Hollywood is famous for its happy endings, these iconic movie couples stand out precisely because they don't end up together.

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Katniss Everdeen aims her bow and arrow in front of a flaming Mockingjay
The Hunger Games: Why Katniss Is Definitely Descended From [SPOILER]

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes centers around a young Coriolanus Snow, but fans may have also been introduced to a direct ancestor of Katniss.

Split image of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Yelena Belova, Monica Rambeau and Shang-Chi overlaid with dust particles.
10 New MCU Heroes and Were They Were Blipped?

The MCU has introduced many new heroes in the Multiverse Saga, and each comes with the same question: were they a victim of Thanos's snap?

The Agents of SHIELD Season 6 cast surrounded by a collage of MCU posters.
Agents of SHIELD Doesn't Need a Revival - But the Show Could Go in a Different Direction

Marvel fans are buzzing with talk about an Agents of SHIELD revival, but there's a better option that wouldn't risk spoiling the beloved series.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione
A Complete Guide to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Between the books, the movies, the play and more, Harry Potter can be an intimidating franchise to get into, but CBR is here to help.

Weasley Family
A Complete Weasley Family Tree in Harry Potter

Ron Weasley is the most prominent member of his family, but the sprawling House of Weasley is a major presence throughout the Harry Potter franchise.

Chani and Paul Dune Part Two
A Complete Guide to Dune: Part Two

Dune: Part Two is finally here, expanding the epic story on the big screen. Here's what you need to know about Denis Villeneuve's sequel.

Split Images of Zendaya, Josh Broling and Florence Pugh
8 Dune Actors Who Are Also in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Denis Villeneuve's Dune might not have much in common with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the two franchises share some truly talented actors.

Avatar The Last Airbender' Zuko
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender's Best Change Sets up a Fan-Favorite Character's Entire Arc

While fans disagree with some of the changes in the live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender, most like this addition to a beloved character's story.

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The Hunger Games' President Snow, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark in front of a fiery mockingjay
20 Best Quotes From The Hunger Games

While viewers remember favorites like "May the odds be ever in your favor," many other quotes help capture the spirit of the Hunger Games franchise.

Split image of Rocket Raccoon, Mile Morales and Batman
10 Recent Superheroes Movies to Restore Your Faith in the Genre

Superheroes haven't been receiving the same praise as in the 2010s, but that doesn't mean there aren't still great ones coming out today.

Lucy Gray and Coriolanus from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes flanked by Katniss and Peeta from Catching Fire.
Will the Hunger Games Franchise Continue - And Should It?

While The Hunger Games got a satisfying end in Mockingjay, the franchise's recent prequel may have opened the door for more installments.

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