Nick Venable
The Background: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.
What He's Into: Nick is one of those people who won’t necessarily insert a Monty Python reference into every conversation, but is still mentally equipped to do so. Beyond such appreciation for surreal UK comedy, Nick also indulges in as much horror splendor as possible, from Stephen King novels to James Tynion IV comics to Freddy Krueger one-liners to all things Mike Flanagan. Throw in a dash of NFL, some 311 and Weird Al, fried crawfish poboys, bourbon, ‘90s-era pro wrestling, crossword puzzles and mystery-driven video games, and baby, you got a stew going. (Nick will insert an Arrested Development reference into every conversation, if possible.)
What He's Excited About: Anything Jeff Lemire, Tom King and W. Maxwell Prince think of, ever. More of Kelly Reilly’s deliriously fierce performances on Yellowstone. HBO’s The Last of Us. Clone High’s return. Colin Farrell’s Penguin being in every movie/TV show/breakfast cereal.
Latest articles by Nick Venable
14 Shows To Watch If You Like Amazon's The Boys
By Nick Venable, Jason Wiese last updated
While Amazon's over-the-top superhero dramedy The Boys continues to take the world by storm, here's what else you can stream between episodes.
Top Gear Vet Jeremy Clarkson Calls Out Successor And Joe Rogan For Saying The Show Faked Its Infamous Tesla Review
By Nick Venable published
When is reality TV actually reality?
Kathy Bates Explains Why CBS’ Matlock Convinced Her To Reverse Retirement Plans, And I Sincerely Hope It’s What She Needed
By Nick Venable published
Any project is better with Kathy Bates in it.
Susan Sarandon Shares Sweet Message After Reuniting With Kevin Costner So Many Years After Bull Durham
By Nick Venable published
Has it REALLY been more than 35 years?
'It's Not Okay': The Boys' Valorie Curry Calls Out Fans For 'Repeatedly' Making Her Uncomfortable With Firecracker-Related Demands
By Nick Venable published
Fandom at its worst.
After Anna Delvey Was Permitted By ICE To Join Dancing With The Stars, Whoopi Goldberg And The View's Hosts Did Not Hold Back
By Nick Venable published
DWTS' newest batch of contestants started lots of conversations.
‘There’s One I Hated’: How The Fake Agatha All Along Titles Almost Backfired On The Marvel Showrunner
By Nick Venable published
One of the coolest pop culture trollings ever.
Jimmy Kimmel Is Talking Retirement Again, And I Get His Feelings About What Happens After He Quits
By Nick Venable published
Walking away from success is hard.
Ahead Of Stranger Things’ Final Season, The Duffer Brothers Landed Another Beetlejuice Icon And More Sci-Fi Legends For A Wild-Sounding Series
By Nick Venable published
This cast is, dare I say it, better than Stranger Things' initial ensemble.
Looks Like The I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot Just Lost One Of Its Lead Stars
By Nick Venable published
I Know What You Did Last Summer is bringing its slasher vibes back to modern audiences, but one core cast member has always had to drop out.
Ryan Seacrest Reveals Wisdom Pat Sajak And Vanna White Shared During His First Day On The Set, And It's Not What I Expected
By Nick Venable published
Ryan Seacrest shares what he learned from Pat Sajak and Vanna White on his first day on the Wheel of Fortune set.
After Rewatching Stephen King's Creepshow For The First Time In Ages, I Have One Big Wish For The Horror Icon's Future
By Nick Venable published
Upon rewatching the Stephen King-scripted Creepshow for the first time in many years, I have a big wish for the horror master's future.
Only Murders In The Building Is One Of My Faves, But The Fourth Season Just Did Something I Didn't Think Was Possible (Thanks To Jane Lynch)
By Nick Venable published
With its fourth season, Only Murders in the Building has accomplished something I admittedly stopped thinking was possible.
Yellowstone Fans Had Plenty To Say After Kelly Reilly Shared New Season 5 Video, And I Think Paramount Needs To Hear Them Out
By Nick Venable published
Many Yellowstone fans shared the same thought in response to Kelly Reilly's Season 5 post, and we hope Paramount is listening.
Robert Downey Jr. Recalls Having To Film A+ Natural Born Killers Scene Mere Hours After Being 'Nine Sheets To The Wind,' And It's Anti-FOMO
By Nick Venable published
Robert Downey Jr. reflected on filming Natural Born Killers while being under the influence for some very important scenes.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia Season 17: Everything We Know About The Gang's Return To FXX
By Nick Venable published
The Gang from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is coming back to FXX for Season 17, and here's what we know.
No Big Deal, Just Chris Hemsworth Jumping Off A Cliff Shirtless For His Disney+ Series Limitless
By Nick Venable published
Chris Hemsworth knows how to get fans pumped for Limitless Season 2: shirtless cliff-diving pics.
Netflix Is Adding One Of TV's Best Horror Shows, And I Can't Wait For More People To Be As Obsessed With It As I Am
By Nick Venable published
Netflix is adding one of the best horror TV shows currently airing, and I can't wait for more people to get obsessed with it.
Mike Flanagan Would ‘Love To’ Join James Gunn’s DCU, And There Are 3 Characters I Know He’d Be The Perfect Choice For
By Nick Venable published
If Mike Flanagan ever joins James Gunn's DCU, here are the projects he'd be most perfect to bring to live-action.
Joey Lawrence Was Accused Of Cheating While Filming A Christmas Movie, But Not So Fast
By Nick Venable published
Joey Lawrence's impending divorce has sparked rumors about him cheating with a Christmas movie co-star, and he responded to the reports.
Stephen King's Love Of A Canceled TV Fan-Fave Sparks Hope For A Renewal
By Nick Venable published
A recently canceled fan-favorite series has earned praise from Stephen King, and there's renewed hope for the show to get saved.
The Madison: The Storyline, Cast, And Everything Else We Know About Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone Spinoff
By Nick Venable published
Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff The Madison is quickly coming together. Here's what we know, from the growing cast to the storyline and beyond.
’It’s Such A Different Show Now’: How The View Has Really Changed From Barbara Walters’ Original Vision, According To One Show OG
By Nick Venable published
One O.G. co-host from The View opened up about how much the show has changed from Barbara Walters' original vision.
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