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
Gerard Butler And O’Shea Jackson Tell Us Who They Want To Join The Cast For Den Of Thieves 3, And It Would Get Me Fired Up
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives It would be a reunion!
The Superman Trailer Raised An Interesting Question That I Think Was Answered By The Creature Commandos Finale
By Sean O'Connell published
It's more connected than I thought.
That Time Hugh Jackman Threatened To Leave The Greatest Showman, And How His Director Convinced Him To Stay
By Sean O'Connell published
This Is Me... leaving!
DC Fans Have The Same Complaint After The Creature Commandos Finale, But There’s A Silver Lining For James Gunn
By Sean O'Connell published
If they are going to complain about anything...
Bruce Willis’ Daughter Has The Sweetest Request For Her Upcoming Wedding, And I Sincerely Hope The Family Pulls It Off
By Sean O'Connell published
This would be unforgettable.
Alan Ritchson Beats Some Sense Into An Army Of Fools In Explosive, Full Reacher Season 3 Trailer
By Sean O'Connell published
And more of the Paulie rivalry.
‘It Kind Of Is A Young Man’s Game’: David Fincher’s Blunt Comments On Retirement Bum Me Out As My Generation Of Filmmakers Starts Calling It Quits
By Sean O'Connell published
Nothing lasts forever.
Here I Thought Wicked Would Waltz To A Best Picture Oscars Win, But It's Only Golden Globes Victory Has Me Thinking Twice
By Sean O'Connell published
The movie is Popular. But is it more than that?
I’m Adoring All The Love Demi Moore And Bruce Willis’ Daughters Are Sending The Actress After Her Golden Globes Win
By Sean O'Connell published
This family has a lot to celebrate.
David Fincher Talks To Us About Brad Pitt's Crazy Schedule, The Complicated Sloth Makeup, And The Infamous Box As Seven Turns 30
By Sean O'Connell last updated
The making of a masterpiece.
James Gunn Answered Some Major Batman Questions After The Caped Crusader Showed Up In Creature Commandos Episode 6
By Sean O'Connell published
Holy cameo, Batman!
After Hitting The A-List, Glen Powell Is Now Following In Margot Robbie And Robert Downey Jr.’s Footsteps
By Sean O'Connell published
Can he bring Sydney Sweeney along with him?
I Love All The New Star Wars Creatures And Droids In Skeleton Crew, And I Appreciate Them Even More After Jon Watts Told Me How They Designed Them
By Sean O'Connell published
I want to visit Lucasfilm. Now.
I'm Still Annoyed By The ‘Snake-Bitten’ Spider-Man Comments, Because I Think They Totally Miss The Problems Facing The Marvel Franchise
By Sean O'Connell published
Can this series be saved?
That Time Samuel L Jackson Admitted His Die Hard Movie Had A Bigger Impact Than Pulp Fiction, And Bruce Willis Is Involved
By Sean O'Connell published
Are you picking Zeus over Jules?
'You Knew When He Came In, It Was Like, All The Fun Would End.' A Former Diddy Employee Talks The Rap Mogul Sucking The Fun Out Of Every Room He Walked In
By Sean O'Connell published
More stories of a complicated past.
‘What Underwear Would Glinda Wear?’: Ariana Grande’s Preparation For Wicked Went Much Deeper Than I Thought, Up To And Including Witch Panties
By Sean O'Connell published
Commitment to the bit!
‘He Thought His Career Was Over’: I Think James Gunn’s Leap From Marvel To DC Is Remarkable, Especially After Hearing Sean Gunn’s Take On The Story
By Sean O'Connell published
He has made superhero history.
‘It Was A Gory Mess’: Bill Skarsgård Grosses Us Out With Stories About Filming His Final Nosferatu Scenes With Lily-Rose Depp While Covered Head-To-Toe In Latex
By Sean O'Connell published
Something gets pierced, and I want to throw up.
Is Pumbaa A Stoner? Listen, There’s Disney Canon, And Then There’s Seth Rogen Canon
By Sean O'Connell published
It means no worries...
Jason Momoa Officially Joins James Gunn's DC Universe, And It's The Perfect Role
By Sean O'Connell published
So long, Aquaman.
Will Ferrell Drinking And Smoking In His Buddy The Elf Costume Is The Sign I Need To Tell Me The Christmas Season Is Over
By Sean O'Connell published
Bah humbug to you as well, Buddy.
'You Should Be Embarrassed’: Chevy Chase Didn’t Hold Back When Telling Saturday Night Director How He Felt About The Movie
By Sean O'Connell published
This might devastate me.
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