Sean O'Connell
The Background: Sean O’Connell is a journalist and CinemaBlend’s Managing Editor. He joined the staff as a freelancer in 2011, and gradually climbed the ranks as he helped the site grow in stature. Currently, he manages the site’s junket and interview opportunities. He also co-hosts CinemaBlend’s official podcast, ReelBlend, with fellow Critics Choice Association members Jake Hamilton and Kevin McCarthy. Sean has had his byline published in various respected publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and Fandango. He’s also the author of three nonfiction books: Release the Snyder Cut, detailing the controversial saga of Zack Snyder’s Justice League; With Great Power, an in-depth retelling of Spider-Man’s history in Hollywood, and; Bruce Willis: Celebrating The Cinematic Legacy Of An Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.
What He’s Into: Sean is a basketball fanatic, and divides his love evenly between the NBA (the Charlotte Hornets are his team) and college basketball (where he drives the bandwagon for the Kentucky Wildcats). He spends most weekends watching his two sons play basketball, and still can't believe they've outgrown him. Sean also loves cooking, and thinks there’s no better feeling than preparing a meal for someone and watching them enjoy it. If Sean didn’t write about movies, he’d probably be involved full-time in the music scene somehow. He grew up playing guitar, switched to drums, and now plays bass for a power-punk garage band called Confetti Cannon. His all-time favorite TV show is Breaking Bad. His all-time favorite movie is Spider-Man: No Way Home. His all-time favorite book is Stephen King’s IT, and his all-time favorite snack is fudge-covered Oreos that he keeps in the freezer.
What He’s Excited About Right Now: The building blocks of James Gunn's DC Cinematic Do-Over, and the overwhelming stack of other people's books he's about to dive into. now that he finished work on his own Bruce Willis book.
Latest articles by Sean O'Connell
I'm Obsessed With All The Marvel Additions In Fortnite, But It's Also Serves A Brilliant Purpose For Avengers 5
By Sean O'Connell published
This could be enormous for top Disney franchises.
Reacher Confirms Its First Spinoff Show, But The Plot Details Already Have Me Concerned
By Sean O'Connell published
Are we starting off on the wrong foot?
The Penguin Episode 2 Introduces Sofia Falcone’s Psychiatrist, And The Director Tells Us Why They Didn’t Choose To Use The Scarecrow
By Sean O'Connell published
Mel Gibson Raves About The Current Lethal Weapon 5 Script, But His Update On The Sequel Has Me Completely Bummed Out
By Sean O'Connell published
Good news, worse news.
Garrett Hedlund Tells Us About Jelly Roll Performing On Tulsa King, And Why The Tron Star Doesn’t Sing His Own Original Songs On The Show
By Sean O'Connell published
It might happen one day.
Marvel Fans Think Thunderbolts Will Answer The Big Mystery Surrounding Avengers Tower, And I’m Surprised By The Reveal
By Sean O'Connell published
You mean it's NOT The Baxter Building?
‘It Was An Extremely Uncomfortable Day For Colin’: The Penguin Director Breaks Down Filming Oz’s Nude Interrogation Scene From Episode 1
By Sean O'Connell published
For all of the reasons you might imagine.
‘We Tried A Bajillion Versions’: The Penguin Director Tells Us The Big Episode 1 Moment They Wrestled Over, And How It Sets Up Oz For The Rest Of The Season
By Sean O'Connell published
The consequences of this moment will be massive.
The Penguin Director Explains That Riddler Reference In Episode 1, And How It Ties Back To The Batman
By Sean O'Connell last updated
The Matt Reeves universe expands.
‘I Can Not Believe They Let Me Get Away With That’: Agatha All Along’s Showrunner Tells Us The Episode 1 Moment That She Kept Expecting To Get Pulled
By Sean O'Connell published
I'm shocked that this made it through.
Christopher Reeve’s Son Names His Favorite Scene Of His Father As Superman, And I Couldn’t Agree More
By Sean O'Connell published
We still believe a man could fly.
‘I Was Fully Anatomically Correct’: Colin Farrell Tell Us That He Wore A ‘Penguin Pecker’ While Playing The Penguin, Then Reveals Why We’ll Never Get A Chance To See It
By Sean O'Connell published
This is a missed opportunity.
Chris Hemsworth Got Asked About His Viral Crying Scene In Deadpool And Wolverine, And I Was More Intrigued By His Answer Than I Expected
By Sean O'Connell published
An answer might be in the cards.
After Venom 3 Revealed Its First Look At Knull, The Villain’s Co-Creator Dropped A Tease That Has Me Hyped For The Sequel
By Sean O'Connell published
Strap in for the King in Black.
Tulsa King’s Jay Will Tells Us About That Massive New Season 2 Character ‘Bigfoot,’ And The Important Role He’ll Have In Future Episodes
By Sean O'Connell published
That's a big dude.
Only One Avenger Has Technically Done Better At The Box Office Than Deadpool And Wolverine, And I'm Glad They Could Swing It
By Sean O'Connell published
I don't see this changing any time soon.
Colin Farrell Tells Us The Real Reason Why His Batman Villain Hates The Nickname The Penguin
By Sean O'Connell published
Don't call him that to his face.
Final Venom 3 Trailer Reveals The Movie's Big Villain, Promises Lots Of Symbiotes, And Has Tom Hardy Getting Peed On
By Sean O'Connell published
Because that's the humor we expect from this series.
As Whiplash Turns 10, JK Simmons Shares An Awkward Story About Meeting The Director For The First Time
By Sean O'Connell published
It wasn't quite his tempo.
‘I Destroy A Lot Of Takes’: Rob Lowe Tells Us What Wayne’s World Taught Him About Comedy, And How It Helps On Unstable
By Sean O'Connell published
Not Rob's son John Owen needs more training.
A Key Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse Collaborator Shoots Down False Report That The Movie Has Been Delayed
By Sean O'Connell published
That's good news... sort of.
The Penguin’s Showrunner Gives Us A Sad Reason Why Robert Pattinson’s Batman Isn’t Part Of The DC Show, But It Makes Sense In The Context Of The Batman
By Sean O'Connell published
The power struggle for Gotham's underworld is on.
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