Jillian Unrau-Writer

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Contributor Since January, 2021
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The Lord of the Rings, Studio Ghibli
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About Jillian Unrau

Jillian (she/her) is a writer for the Movies & TV section at TheBestWarGames. She's always loved writing and been a voracious consumer of all kinds of media, so writing for TheBestWarGames has been the perfect place to channel those passions.

She's been with TheBestWarGames for three years and has covered all sorts of topics in that time, with a particular focus on Lord of the Rings, Studio Ghibli, and anything related to books. She's also been able to move into the Commerce section at TheBestWarGames and create product recommendation lists for all kinds of fandoms.

When she's not writing for TheBestWarGames, you'll find her losing to her friends at Mario Kar t or rewatching old episodes of The Muppet Show.

Industry Focus

I write about a wide range of topics related to everything film and TV, but you'll usually see me doing my best to explain Lord of the Rings lore or talking about my favorite screen adaptations of books.

Favorite Games

My favorite games are any entries in the Animal Crossing or Legend of Zelda franchises, though I'm also quite partial to Trivial Pursuit.

Favorite Console

I grew up with Nintendo consoles, and to this day, they still tend to be what I gravitate towards. The Nintendo DS will always have a special place in my heart (and by that, I mean it's my entire childhood), but I'm definitely loving the Switch right now.

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Looking for the best Studio Ghibli-related books? These books are perfect for anyone who's both a reader and a big Miyazaki or Ghibli fan!

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One of Disney's lesser-known classics would translate perfectly into a live-action format.

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These Dwarves of the northeast play a big role in the finale of The Hobbit.

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Kuruk had a complicated legacy as the Avatar and encountered many hardships during his life.

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Yangchen was one of the more beloved Avatars, and brought a lot of peace to the world during her life.

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Get your hands on these action figures before the holidays, ya filthy animal!

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LOTR: Where Does Shelob Come From?
Lord of the Rings

The giant spider of Middle-earth has a mysterious history, despite her many appearances throughout Lord of the Rings media.

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Studio Ghibli

These posters and wall hangings will bring a touch of whimsy to any Ghibli-loving home!

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Does Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Deserve More Seasons?
Avatar: The Last Airbender

The live-action remake received mixed reactions and some are questioning if giving it more seasons was the best idea.

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Christopher Nolan

Check out all of the best films from the director of Oppenheimer and Interstellar!

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Emma Stone: The Best Deals On Her Greatest Films
Movies & TV

Catch up on the Academy Award-winning actress's best performances with these amazing movie deals!

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Should The Legend of Zelda Movie’s Inspiration Be Lord of the Rings or Ghibli?
The Legend of Zelda

These popular fantasy stories have inspired Zelda games in the past, but is there one that would work better for the movie adaptation?

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New Movies Coming Out In March 2024
Movies & TV

March is packed with highly anticipated titles, including an epic sci-fi sequel and the latest Blumhouse horror movie.

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