Morgan Leigh Davies
Morgan Leigh Davies is freelance writer and researcher who covers film and culture for Bustle. Her areas of specialty include the Oscar race and film history, and she brings an interdisciplinary approach to her writing.
Her criticism has appeared in publications including The Los Angeles Review of Books, The Village Voice, The Daily Dot, and Bright Wall/Dark Room, and she co-hosts the weekly pop culture podcast Overinvested. As a researcher, she works with freelance journalists, authors, and podcast producers, most recently on Campside Media’s history show Eclipsed.
Morgan also volunteers as a mentor with Girls Write Now. In her free time, you can usually find her reading a book or watching tennis.
TV & Movies
Michael Peterson & Sophie Brunet’s Relationship Timeline
How did the subject of 'The Staircase' and the woman who edited it wind up falling in love?
Books
The 43 Best Mystery Books To Read Now
From Arthur Conan Doyle’s classics to Tana French’s contemporary novels, there’s sure to be something up your alley.
TV & Movies
All The Theories About Kathleen Peterson’s Death
How did the woman at the center of 'The Staircase' really die?
Streaming
Where Is Dr. Cline Now?
The fertility doctor, featured in 'Our Father,' inseminated dozens of women with his own sperm without their consent.
Streaming
Sadly, You Can’t Stream 'Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness'... Yet
The new film is only available in theaters, at least for now.
TV & Movies
Meet Michael Peterson’s First & Second Wife
The suspect at the center of 'The Staircase' was married twice.
TV & Movies
Meet Clea, Charlize Theron’s New Marvel Character
In the comics, Clea is Doctor Strange’s partner in crime — and love interest.
TV & Movies
David Rudolf, Michael Peterson’s Attorney In 'The Staircase,' Is Still Practicing
The lawyer recently published a book about wrongful convictions.
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Kiernan Shipka On Playing Mad Men's Sally Draper & Her Life At Age 14
"I would say I was, emotionally, a little cracked open."
TV & Movies
Sarah Goldberg Thinks We’re All A Little Terrible
The actor relishes the material she explores in 'Barry,' HBO’s anti-morality play.
TV & Movies
Meet The Real Lafferty Family From 'Under the Banner of Heaven'
A comprehensive guide to every member of the murderous, dysfunctional Lafferty clan.
TV & Movies
How Did Marilyn Monroe Really Die?
Netflix's new doc, 'The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe,' suggests the Kennedys were involved.
Books
The 40 Best Horror Books To Read If You Want A Scare
From classics like 'Frankenstein' and 'The Haunting of Hill House' to newer releases like 'Mexican Gothic,' our list has you covered.
TV & Movies
There’s A 'Harry Potter' Book Easter Egg In The New 'Fantastic Beasts' Movie
If you have sharp eyes, you may have caught the hidden reference to the original books in 'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore.'
TV & Movies
Wizard Teen Pregnancy Is A Thing, According To 'Fantastic Beasts'
At long last, Credence Barebone's parentage has been revealed... and it resolves a longtime Harry Potter mystery.
Books
Kate Folk Isn’t A Bot... Probably
In Folk’s new story collection, 'Out There,' real and fake are virtually indistinguishable.
Music
The Reason Taylor Swift Isn’t At The 2022 Grammys
She’s nominated for Album of the Year.
Streaming
Don’t Believe The Conspiracy Theories About “Crypto King” Gerald Cotten’s Death
Here's what really happened.
Streaming
Where Is The Bitcoin Widow Now?
Here’s what happened to Jennifer Robertson, the wife of the notorious Bitcoin scammer featured in 'Trust No One.'
TV & Movies
These ’90s Teen Movies Should Have Been Way More Popular
From gay cheerleaders to singing newsboys, these cult films have it all.
