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
The Story Behind John David Washington’s Hot Sauce Line In Tenet, And What He Loved Most About Christopher Nolan’s Reaction
By Sean O'Connell published
Here's the origin of that Tenet line.
I Rewatched Deadpool And Wolverine On Disney+, And Discovered One Dark Place Ryan Reynolds Wasn’t Willing To Go For A Joke
By Sean O'Connell published
This definitely would have been too far.
I Take My Fire Stick With Me When Attending All The Biggest Movie Press Junkets - And Now You Can Save 49% In Amazon's Black Friday Sale
By Sean O'Connell published
From someone who watches and reviews a hell of a lot of movies as a job, I can't recommend these Black Friday Fire Stick deals enough.
‘I Didn’t Have A Clue’: Creature Commandos Showrunner Tells Us The Two Characters That Concerned Him The Most, And What Finally Won Him Over
By Sean O'Connell published
They will become your favorites.
I Love The Prisoner Of Azkaban, And Now I’m Even More Excited For The Upcoming Harry Potter Series After Getting Alfonso Cuaron’s Thoughts On The Adaptation
By Sean O'Connell published
He makes me believe this can work.
Now That Superman Is Coming To The DCU, Frank Grillo Tells Us How Rick Flag Sr. Feels About The Man Of Steel
By Sean O'Connell published
What type of conflict is brewing?
Now That Cobra Kai Is Ready To Introduce The Iron Dragons, Yuji Okumoto Tells Us What Fans Can Expect From The Show's 'Biggest Threat'
By Sean O'Connell published
Enter the Dragons.
I Desperately Needed The Blast Of Holiday Cheer, And Disney Magic, That’s Delivered By Taika Waititi’s Heartwarming Short The Boy And The Octopus
By Sean O'Connell published
Disney getting us ready for Christmas.
The Penguin Finale Included One Scene That Teased The Possible Direction Of The Batman Part 2. Here’s What I Think It Means.
By Sean O'Connell published
Oz goes into the lion's den.
Marvel Fans Think The Thunderbolts Trailer Gives Away A Key Death, But I Think Something Else Is Going On
By Sean O'Connell published
Let's look at the evidence.
Tom Cruise's Epic Paris Olympics Game Stunt May Be A Part Of The New Mission: Impossible Movie, And It Makes It Even More Insane
By Sean O'Connell published
There are significant clues.
‘It’s Bad For Everybody’: The Penguin Showrunner Breaks Down The ‘Tragic’ Endings She Gave To Oz, Sofia, And Each Of The Main Characters
By Sean O'Connell published
It's what they deserved, right?
‘That Was A Bad Decision’: Mila Kunis Shares Horror Stories About Showing Her Kids Inappropriate Movies, And You’ll Laugh When You Hear Which Ones They Were
By Sean O'Connell published
All parents have made this mistake.
I've Seen 75 Movies in 2024 So Far. Here Are 5 Great Ones, And 5 You Should Skip
By Sean O'Connell published
Recommendations, and ways to save your time.
Bruce Willis Almost Played John Wick, And I’m Fascinated By How Different He Would Have Been From Keanu Reeves
By Sean O'Connell published
Yipee kai yay, Mr. Wick?
‘It’s The Worst Film That Has Ever Been Made’: Joker 2 Co-Star Unloads On Joaquin Phoenix Sequel, And Has A Good Theory On Why It Flopped
By Sean O'Connell published
These are some harsh words.
The Penguin’s Clancy Brown Tells Us Who He Thinks Would Have Won The Fight Between Oz And Sal In Episode 7
By Sean O'Connell published
I totally buy his answer.
I Found A Funny Connection Between Billy Crystal’s New Show And His Classic Film City Slickers, But He Swears He Had ‘Nothing To Do With That’
By Sean O'Connell published
How did he let this happen?
‘Here’s A Nerdy Little Fact’: Inside Out 2’s Director Tells Us An Easter Egg From The First Movie That Led To The Creation Of A Major Character
By Sean O'Connell published
This is so cool.
I Love Dafne Keen’s Touching Reaction To Jennifer Garner’s Elevator Mishap At A Deadpool And Wolverine Screening
By Sean O'Connell published
Poor Elektra!
Now That The Venom Trilogy Is Over, I'll Never Forgive The Tom Hardy Franchise For Its Gravest Sin
By Sean O'Connell published
Really, what was the point?
‘Are You Guys Allergic To Money?’: Tom Hanks Tells Us Why Forrest Gump 2 Never Happened, Despite The Studio Begging For It
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Life is like two boxes of chocolates?
‘This Is Absurd’: Dafne Keen Tells Us The One Thing She Demanded From Channing Tatum When They Filmed Scenes Together For Deadpool And Wolverine
By Sean O'Connell published
She made a name for herself.
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