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
![will ferrell in elf](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/htzxxtwjRJ6wFbXL6uXtQ5-320-80.jpg)
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.
![Pierce Hawthorne (Chevy Chase) asks a question on Community](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MmnJw7yuzB6euEREocQrrB-320-80.jpg)
'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.
![David Corenswet in Superman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Ezgvpx4xUwg8kDEqAk9bS-320-80.jpg)
I’m So Happy Superman Brings Back The John Williams Theme Song, Especially After James Gunn Tells Us His Plans For Using It In The DC Blockbuster
By Sean O'Connell published
And now I'm humming it.
![What If exclusive clip](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/24LJckneWPqCCYnd7VgA2n-320-80.png)
Marvel Shares An Exclusive What If...? Scene That Gives Off Serious Back To The Future 3 Vibes, And I'm Loving It
By Sean O'Connell published
Gonna be a shootout at the OK Corral.
![The Substance](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/QpUGFG675zfdvsEodcddKe-320-80.png)
My Favorite Movie Of 2024 Is Almost Too Bizarre To Recommend, Unless You Have The Same Twisted Sense Of Humor That I Do
By Sean O'Connell published
It's not for everyone.
![Red Hulk (Harrison Ford) in Captain America: Brave New World](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/sgMiuGfeTEPHxGiGQPJ7e9-320-80.png)
‘The Last Thing You Want Is To Be The Person That Hurts Harrison Ford’: What Happened When The MCU Actor Did Mo-Cap Work For Captain America: Brave New World
By Sean O'Connell published
Are you going to tell Harrison Ford no?
![Clayface from Harley Quinn](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m4VXXUxyRWwYGJKGWGkjBP-320-80.png)
James Gunn Tells Us The Real Reason He Greenlit Mike Flanagan’s Clayface, And His Answer Convinces Me That The DC Universe Is On The Right Track
By Sean O'Connell published
This is the right way to think.
![Green Lantern in Injustice animated movie](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LF2NbNM5nKNbKaPqPpihG5-320-80.jpg)
Lanterns: What We Know About Green Lantern's DCU Streaming Show
By Sean O'Connell published
The Green Lanterns are getting a live-action Max series, and the gears are starting to turn on production.
![Superman and Lois in James Gunn's Superman](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FhQss5JQsZGianiKR8YLva-320-80.png)
James Gunn's Superman Trailer Blew Me Away With Its Majestic Flights And Bone-Crunching Fights
By Sean O'Connell published
The Man of Steel returns!
![Creature Commandos Episode 4](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aCrGTCF69V3sZcoMc488p7-320-80.png)
The DCU’s Batman And Wonder Woman Appear In Creature Commandos Episode 4, And The Show’s Executive Producer Tells Us James Gunn’s Specific Instructions For The ‘Shocking’ Scene
By Sean O'Connell published
Let's go frame by frame!
![Amy Adams examining her teeth in a mirror in Nightbitch](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/67FBC6wd5FWJNS4XrRwEPP-320-80.jpg)
Amy Adams’ Nightbitch Has A Scene That Was So Disgusting, Crew Members Had To Leave The Room While They Filmed It
By Sean O'Connell published
Don't eat before seeing this movie.
![David Corenswet as Superman getting suited up](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5V2Sqr2xwVxfjNQ3if8Lv9-320-80.jpg)
Superman Takes Flight In Action-Packed First-Look Video Of James Gunn's DC Comics Adaptation
By Sean O'Connell published
Look up, and see the return of a hero.
![Bruce Willis in Precious Cargo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wDfnVWWnpYAzVo8pvLwsR8-320-80.jpg)
One Of Bruce Willis' Weirdest Movies Might Be Getting A Sequel, And This Sounds Like A Disaster In The Making
By Sean O'Connell published
Don't do this. Please.
![Superman 2025](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3c9XkMVh5s6XzRqxiZEXLa-320-80.jpg)
James Gunn Admits To Us He Was Against Superman Wearing Trunks, Until David Corenswet Told Him One Thing That Completely Changed His Mind
By Sean O'Connell published
It actually makes a lot of sense.
![Ralph Macchio in Karate Kid: Legends](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/99DQWhZ86w9UbJhwaeYF4i-320-80.png)
I’m Pumped For The Emotional Way The Karate Kid: Legends Trailer Connects Ralph Macchio’s Story To Jackie Chan’s Character
By Sean O'Connell published
This makes a lot more sense to me now.
![Ted Danson in A Man on the Inside](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/voVNfE7UmNsJt3ofd6xh7b-320-80.png)
I Think Ted Danson's A Man On The Inside Is The Best Show On Streaming Right Now, And Netflix Just Gave Me The Best News Possible
By Sean O'Connell published
Whatever it is, we are in.
![Lily Rose-Depp in Nosferatu](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/S4CTnibCE6fDVup8kShyNU-320-80.png)
Nosferatu’s Cast Calls Bill Skarsgard’s Character ‘One Of The Most Terrifying Things’ They Have Ever Seen, And I Completely Agree
By Sean O'Connell published
The voice, alone, will horrify you.
![Kraven the Huner](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hGqYmSUYC4yQECGBujjewH-320-80.png)
Krav-feratu? Nosfer-aven The Hunter? Aaron Taylor-Johnson Weighs In On Fans Double-Featuring His December Movies
By Sean O'Connell published
Which will you see first?
![Jack Quaid in Novocaine](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/N7yXbDAPPWxNDKx4C9ECSZ-320-80.png)
Novocaine Trailer: Watch Jack Quaid Trade The Boys For A Different Hero Who Can’t Feel Pain
By Sean O'Connell published
Don't call him Wolverine.
![Bruce Willis in Pulp Fiction](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/dVnNbKisV5GXkkoftmUTfj-320-80.png)
Bruce Willis’ Family Is ‘Praying For A Miracle’ As They Plan Christmas, While Also Making A Special Promise To His Fans
By Sean O'Connell published
May their days be merry and bright.
![Eric Frankenstein in Creature Commandos](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Y4RZMaJqbUZkB2jdaXJSUN-320-80.png)
David Harbour Has An Awesome Theory About Frankenstein After Creature Commandos Episode 1, And I Think He’s On To Something
By Sean O'Connell published
I was wondering this, as well.
![Costumed Spider-Man in No Way Home](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/54f6BCV7sSZfQ6qtFFogUT-320-80.jpg)
Now That Spider-Man 4’s Producer Reveals ‘What The Movie Is About,’ I’m Far More Excited About Tom Holland’s Next Spider-Man Movie
By Sean O'Connell published
Move over, Multiverse.
![Aaron Taylor-Johnson as Quicksilver in Avengers: Age of Ultron](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R6UQcX252PAJcKx9jMhv88-320-80.png)
I Agree With Aaron Taylor-Johnson's Funny Quip About Scarlet Witch's Treatment Of Quicksilver, And Hope Marvel Corrects This Mistake In An Avengers Movie
By Sean O'Connell published
I didn't see that coming.
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