Jason Wiese
The Background: Jason Wiese writes feature stories for CinemaBlend. His occupation results from years dreaming of a filmmaking career, settling on a "professional film fan" career, studying journalism at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO (where he served as Culture Editor for its student-run print and online publications), and a brief stint of reviewing movies for fun. He would later continue that side-hustle of film criticism on TikTok (@wiesewisdom), where he posts videos on a semi-weekly basis.
Jason has been writing since he was able to pick up a washable marker, with which he wrote his debut illustrated children's story, later transitioning to a short-lived comic book series and (very) amateur filmmaking before finally settling on pursuing a career in writing about movies in lieu of making them. Look for his name in almost any article about Batman.
What He's Into: Readers may notice a recurring theme of horror and superhero-related content (especially in regards to Batman) in much of Jason's work, but his favorite film of all time is more in line with traditional action/adventure stories: Raiders of the Lost Ark. His favorite TV series is the gritty, grounded crime thriller Breaking Bad and if you catching him reading anything, it is probably a comic book (and, more often than not, one featuring Batman). More important to him than entertainment, however, are his wife and two dogs.
What He's Excited About Right Now: Jason typically tries to keep his excitement and expectations for any upcoming movies as low as possible, but he is certainly looking forward to the second halves of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Beyond the Spider-Verse) and Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, as well as Tim Burton's long, LONG-awaited follow-up to a very film in his household, Beetlejuice. However, even more than any of those sequels, he is especially looking forward to returning to Matt Reeves' vision of Gotham City in the upcoming follow-up to The Batman.
Latest articles by Jason Wiese
![Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KPomTtVz5LQskHKd9qJP6F-320-80.jpg)
32 Movie And TV Characters That Deserved Getting Their Revenge
By Jason Wiese published
Some say revenge is not the answer, but these movie and TV characters beg to differ.
![Wicket from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6e3b3zB3TYiucCpJ4pere7-320-80.jpg)
The Real Hero From 32 '80s Movies
By Jason Wiese published
The "heroes" from your favorite '80s movies may not be who you think.
![Bruce Campbell in My Name Is Bruce](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TVjXYYnwT8swDADWERPKEk-320-80.jpg)
Hysteria!: What We Know About Peacock's Upcoming Horror TV Show
By Jason Wiese last updated
Here's what we know about Peacock's upcoming series taking aim at '80s paranoia, Hysteria!
![Unfrosted cast](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/s2taZoLg6tzFDQDHnJEL7Y-320-80.jpg)
Unfrosted: Release Date, Cast, And Other Things We Know About Jerry Seinfeld's Netflix Pop-Tart Movie
By Jason Wiese last updated
Jerry Seinfeld brings you the origin of everyone's favorite breakfast treat with Netflix's Unfrosted.
![The cast of U.S.S. Callister on Black Mirror](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qHBUAY5dn9hxs4YZRAh9gB-320-80.jpg)
All Black Mirror Seasons Ranked, Including Season 6
By Jason Wiese last updated
Our choice for the best Black Mirror season yet in ascending order.
![Kane Hodder as Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eyKFAsH58XTK3MtZoi3VaZ-320-80.jpg)
32 Horror Movie Villains Whose Motives Are Kind Of Understandable
By Jason Wiese published
Just how villainous are your favorite horror movie villains, really?
![Dakota Johnson in Cha Cha Real Smooth](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qfLTYLnMvSkBbV5X8nf6Cf-320-80.jpeg)
Materialists: What We Know About The A24 Romantic Comedy Movie
By Jason Wiese published
From the writer and director of Past Lives comes the upcoming A24 rom-com, Materialists.
![Whalefall book cover](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EviBoGaWXkZnb5tB8TeeGS-320-80.jpg)
Whalefall Movie: What We Know So Far About The Upcoming Book Adaptation
By Jason Wiese published
The bestselling novel Whalefall is about to become a movie from the director of No One Will Save You.
![Kim Kardashian and Emma Roberts on American Horror Story](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gDKFU3JvfPazswEA3hNuiR-320-80.jpg)
American Horror Story Season 12 Part 2: Premiere Date, Trailer, Cast And Other Things We Know About The FX Horror TV Show’s Return
By Jason Wiese last updated
The second half of American Horror Story Season 12 is arriving soon!
![Mark Hamill's Joker in Batman: Mask of the Phantasm](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QNn9gj7WkXxcfQRMo7wgP8-320-80.jpg)
6 Actors Who Could Have Played The Joker In A DC Movie
By Jason Wiese published
You might be surprised to learn what actors had a chance to play The Joker.
![Picard in the Captain's chair in Star Trek: The Next Generation](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QC6pQJSG83rdYv8evsijzm-320-80.jpg)
The Best Sci-Fi TV Shows Available To Stream Now
By Jason Wiese last updated
Go where no one has gone before (and other places too) with our guide to the best sci-fi TV shows streaming.
![Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CxzQAyFGmkQtW9fBNQrio9-320-80.jpg)
32 Crazy Fan Theories About Your Favorite Movie Characters
By Jason Wiese published
You may never look at your favorite movie characters the same again after checking out these bizarre fan theories.
![Larry indecisive in Curb Your Enthusiasm](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fr5poFiuoQoDiBLYxzFSUT-320-80.jpeg)
11 Shows Like Curb Your Enthusiasm And How To Watch Them
By Jason Wiese published
Loving Curb Your Enthusiasm means you might also like these other funny TV shows.
![Ramon Rodriguez in ABC's Will Trent](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PrcaCTWURDDUSmAw27oBLC-320-80.png)
11 Great Shows Like Will Trent And How To Watch Them
By Jason Wiese published
Fans of Will Trent should also check out these great TV shows.
![Jim Carrey in Liar Liar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wEoJWKFUxDGq57Hq4vWnjM-320-80.jpg)
The Best Jim Carrey Movies, Ranked
By Jason Wiese published
You'll laugh, and maybe even cry, at our picks for the best Jim Carrey movies, ranked.
![Deadpool](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6dp4gKX7SFMBPhGAT8bPNX-320-80.png)
32 Great Fourth-Wall-Breaking Characters From Movies And TV Shows
By Jason Wiese published
Our favorite movie and TV characters who break the fourth wall.
![Jeff Goldblum and Will Smith in Independence Day](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/msXPw5uuJYbVj9pXcqtUye-320-80.jpg)
Independence Day Cast: What The Stars Of The Sci-Fi Blockbuster Are Up To Now
By Dirk Libbey, Jason Wiese last updated
Celebrate your freedom and one of the best sci-fi blockbusters of all time by checking in on the Independence Day cast.
![Robert Downey Jr. as Lewis Strauss in Oppenheimer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nKphqsfvrmX54dqoMQoRR7-320-80.jpeg)
Every SNL Cast Member Who Has Been Nominated For An Oscar
By Jason Wiese last updated
A surprising amount of Saturday Night Live actors have received Academy Award nominations.
![Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TdMQKuEgGUmBAQspiDadzU-320-80.jpg)
32 Fantastic Johnny Carson Quotes
By Jason Wiese published
Take a look at some of the funniest and most amusing things Johnny Carson said on The Tonight Show or elsewhere.
![Bryce Dallas Howard working hard at her cluttered desk in Argylle.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Fck2SoKK4FAhHYu3YBFnoC-320-80.jpg)
I Love Following Bryce Dallas Howard's Directing Career: 5 Types Of Movies I'd Like To See Her Do Next
By Jason Wiese published
I imagine what Bryce Dallas Howard's career as a director could look like in the near future.
![Michael Fassbender in The Killer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fnaKJovMzbeMuR4EW2sTob-320-80.jpg)
The Best Thrillers To Stream On Netflix Right Now
By Jason Wiese last updated
Netflix is home some great recent or classic thriller movies you can stream now.
![Maris' silhouette on Frasier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TZvzYeMuRHuSTxjWNtFEf5-320-80.jpg)
32 TV Characters We Never Saw
By Jason Wiese published
These TV characters prove that memorability that does not alway rely on visibility.
![Peter Dinklage in The Toxic Avenger](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4deiatsQZcD8U3ifu8ChJj-320-80.jpg)
The Toxic Avenger: What We Know About The Superhero Movie Reboot
By Jason Wiese last updated
The grossest superhero of all time returns in the upcoming reboot of The Toxic Avenger.