Celine Grant

Content Writer, Copywriter, Screenwriter, Editor, Creative Strategist & Film, TV & Music Critic/Journalist

Celine was born and raised in New York City. She eventually moved to Trinidad & Tobago, where she spent a portion of her adolescence. Her blended upbringing has provided her with a unique writing style that incorporates the grit of her home state and the vibrancy of the Caribbean. 

Articles

Pieces on art, culture, food, and entertainment

Phrasemaker •

10 Best Christmas Movies to Watch on Netflix During the 2025 Holidays

The streaming giant has staked its claim in every corner of the film landscape, and the Christmas movie industrial complex is no exception. The abundance of merry movies can seem daunting, and this list barely scratches the surface of original holiday flicks Netflix has to offer. But fear not, you’ll soon be able to put an end to the endless scrolling and spend more time enthralled by the magic of seasonal cinema with the 10 best Christmas movies to watch on Netflix during the 2025 holidays.

W...
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Tron’s Jeff Bridges Is Reviving an Iconic Film Camera

On October 6, 2023, Academy Award-winning actor Jeff Bridges took to Instagram to announce The Widelux Revival Project. The endeavor is supported by a brand-new company, SilverBridges. The collaboration between Bridges, his wife Susan Geston Bridges, analog photography magazine SilvergrainClassics’ editor-in-chief Marwan El Mozayen, and editor Charys Schuler aims to revive the beloved actor’s all-time favorite camera, the discontinued Widelux. Bridges famously used it to document behind-the-scen...
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10 TV Shows to Watch if You Like Stranger Things

The release of Part 1 of Stranger Things 5 marks the beginning of the end for the beloved Netflix series. It’s a fact that both die-hard fans and casual viewers dread. And so it makes perfect sense they would want something to fill the void. However, it may not be so simple. Stranger Things occupies a unique position in the television landscape. It’s an enticing blend of 80s nostalgia and sci-fi horror led by a lovable ragtag group of kids.


These aspects have allowed the Duffer Brothers’ show...
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Calabash Garden: A Place to Root For

With new liming spots popping up frequently, it can be difficult to choose the ideal place to unwind after an exhausting work week or the perfect venue to make unforgettable memories with friends. That’s where Calabash Garden comes in. Tucked away on 48 Tragerete Rd. in Port of Spain this blink and you’ll miss it restaurant and private event space is the definition of a hidden gem. However, reservations are always required to gain access to this oasis.
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Get Ready to Mix Things Up With Mixx Tings

With Trinidad and Tobago’s entertainment industry back up and running, it isn’t hard to find a party to attend. There’s always a soca fete, deep house rave, or afrobeat party popping up. However, with so many options, deciding where the next pump is can be difficult. So, why be forced to choose when you can have it all? Mixx Tings promises to cater to your every desire, whether you’re in the mood for afrobeat, house, soca, hip hop, or even dancehall. In preparation for their final instalment of the summer, we delve into what makes this event a breath of fresh air.

Music, TV, & Film Reviews

Mostly bite-sized musings 

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Pluribus Review – A Study on Slow Sci-Fi

Apple TV’s latest sci-fi series, Pluribus, has been hailed as having one of the best pilots of all time, and I wholeheartedly agree with that sentiment. That is if it’s your first time watching TV. If so, hello, welcome to Earth, and please do enjoy your stay. Pluribus is another addition to the growing list of Apple TV’s sci-fi success stories, as it comes hot on the heels of Severance. The series also marks the second collaboration between acclaimed screenwriter Vince Gilligan (Breaking Bad, B...
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Phrasemaker’s Best of 2025: Movies, TV Shows, Music, Games, and Books

Beautifully, Phrasemaker has blossomed into a bustling online publication with thirty team members. It only started this year, and now we have members in New Zealand, India, Australia, the U.S., and those are just the most common ones (we even have someone writing in Nairobi!). Me, personally, I’m very happy about it. If we can get a hundred people together next year, even better (write with us…).


But enough advertising. Here we’ve put together the highlights of the year. It’s an impressive l...
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Wicked: For Good Could’ve Been an Email

An addendum, an epilogue, an end credits scene, or a footnote, Wicked: For Good could’ve been anything but a full-length feature film. A year after the cultural phenomenon that was Wicked comes the long-awaited conclusion. You’ll have to accept my condolences; this film was pronounced dead on arrival. 


Cynthia Erivo’s (Elphaba the Wicked Witch of the West) and Ariana Grande’s (Glinda the Good) intense chemistry and unwavering commitment to the material remain the only source of stability in a...
The Trove •

Album Analysis: Olivia Dean Teaches Us The Art of Loving

The London-based neo-soul singer-songwriter Olivia Dean released her sophomore album on September 26, 2025. Over the course of 34 minutes, Dean’s delicate vocals and jazzy instrumentation guide you through intimacy, heartbreak, and new beginnings. This is The Art of Loving.The album opener, “The Art of Loving,” doubles as the title track. It’s a gentle melody that eases you into the record’s subject matter. Dean, accompanied by a piano and soft strings, croons about the mechanics of love. It’s a...
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Album Analysis: Joshua Burnside Grapples with Time, Fatherhood, and Mortality on Teeth of Time

Irish singer-songwriter Joshua Burnside stands at the nexus of the old and the new. His sound blends traditional Irish folk music and electronica. Known for his deeply layered lyricism and haunting production, Burnside’s latest album, Teeth of Time, released on February 28, 2025, is no different.The titular track “Teeth of Time/Mountain” opens with a smooth-talking salesman spouting the advantages of purchasing a waterbed. A once hot commodity, now a relic lost to time. A force Burnside views as...
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Album Analysis: Dijon’s Baby is a Boundless and Beautiful Storm

Dijon’s second album, Baby, was released on August 15, 2025. Prior to its release there were whispers amongst die-hard fans that something was brewing. At long last news of the follow-up to his debut album, Absolutely, came. There was no fanfare, no promotional tour, just an Instagram post the week before: “Baby out 1 week,” followed by a thumbs-up emoji. A simple statement for an album that’s anything but.That dichotomy runs throughout the record. Baby is sonically abrasive but lyrically tender...
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Album Analysis: On Everybody Scream Florence and the Machine Conjures a World Where Fame Is Divine and Death Is Delicious

Indie rock band Florence and the Machine fittingly released their sixth album, Everybody Scream, on October 31, 2025. Considering the band’s decade-spanning mythos, motifs, and musicality, it’s a bit surprising their first Halloween release came so late in their discography. Florence Welch has cultivated an extravagant mythology for herself as a performer. Over the course of her illustrious career, she’s transcended the role of a mere singer-songwriter. Florence’s musical persona has evolved int...
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Adults: A Lesson in Staying the Course

“Trust the process.” “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” “It gets better.” All platitudes I fervently muttered to myself. My hands clasped, slowly rocking back and forth as sweat beaded down my forehead. Those words became my mantra. More than that, a prayer. I was crying out to someone, something, anything to deliver me from the hell that was the first two episodes of FX’s latest comedy series, Adults. By some stroke of luck, nay, divine intervention. My cries were heard. I was Moses, and the third e...
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Weapons: The First Step on the Road to Reclaiming My Cinephile Badge

And we’re off to the races. I started this journey with one of my most anticipated watches, spooky or otherwise. I’m not alone in my excitement for Weapons. Zach Cregger made a huge splash with Barbarian, and film fanatics have been waiting with bated breath to see what he does next. Tack on the rumor that everyone’s favorite horror filmmaker, Jordan Peele, fired his team for losing the bidding war for the film, and the hype has now a taken on a life of its own. Still I tried, to the best of my...
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Him: A 90-Minute Nike Ad From Hell

I had high hopes for Justin Tipping’s Him, but man oh man did it turn out to be a whole lot of nothing. Tyriq Withers and Marlon Wayans work well here as protégé Cameron Cade and mentor Isaiah White, respectively. As a matter of fact, they’re the only things that work in this. Wayans delivers an exemplary performance as an aging star quarterback. He’s able to be maniacal without being cartoonish, stoic but not boring, and volatile whilst still hitting the emotional beats. If you’re having doubts...

Impact Metrics

My articles have garnered 350k+ impressions (and counting) and are regularly featured in Google's Top Stories and first page rankings.

Song of the Week

Unfortunately for you, I suffer from "I put you on" syndrome. So allow me to do just that.

Ad Campaigns

Copywriting, content writing, concepts, creative strategies, and commercial scripts

Legends of the Underworld

Hey Legends, we messed up, and we need your help to fix it. In an attempt to perfect our latest spooky pre-workout formula, we accidentally opened a portal to the Underworld and unleashed creatures hell-bent on killing your gains. So down that shake, take that last set to failure, and get ready to show these impostors who the real Legends are.

GHOST X Universal Orlando Halloween Horror Nights

This year, Ghost has its own haunted house at Universal Orlando's legendary Halloween Horror Nights. The event's cult following, coupled with integrated product storytelling, will boost brand visibility. The bold, immersive experience will allow Ghost to tap into a new demographic and foster brand loyalty. Securing an installation at the event comes with exclusive merchandise and themed food, which means more opportunities for product interaction.

GHOST X M&M'S

This isn't a trick. Ghost and M&M's have joined forces to create a limited-edition protein powder. With M&M's inclusions in every sip, it's finally possible to hit your macros this Halloween.


Closed eyes and pursed lips. There's no doubt Warheads is extremely sour, but it also makes you extremely kissable. Who needs a breath mint when you can just pop and pucker?

Long distance isn't a problem. Send a Black Cherry kiss through the phone.

Nervous about making the first move? Try a dose of mouth-watering courage

Practice makes perfect. Even if you're flying solo, you can still work on your form.

Screenplays

Pilots and a feature

TAROT

LET THE CARDS DECIDE

2024 TSL Free Screenplay Contest Quarterfinalist

In a cutthroat world of tarot card magic, four cartomancers join forces to recover the Arc, a powerful relic, but they quickly find themselves amidst a war between two families and two planes of reality.

Werecountry (Coming Soon)

ALL WERES GO TO HELL

A young girl on the run finds herself entangled with a pack of werewolves. Together, they traverse the American countryside while the nation is on the brink of civil war.

A Death in the Family

HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS


Haunted by her mother's death, a woman begins to question the circumstances surrounding her demise whilst struggling to maintain a grip on reality.

Creative Writing

Monologues