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
‘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.
Tom Hanks Tells Us The Moment From One Of His Classic Movies That Made Him ‘Burst Into Tears’
By Sean O'Connell published
Re-live the moment right now.
I Love Journalism Movies, And September 5 Is One Of The Best I’ve Ever Seen
By Sean O'Connell published
History comes to life in real time.
Chris Evans Had The Coolest Reaction To Ryan Reynolds’ Suggestion For The Deadpool And Wolverine End Credits Scene, But I’m Still Shocked At How It Came Together
By Sean O'Connell published
Michael Keaton Tells Us A Sweet, Personal Story He Recently Experienced That Mirrors One Of Mr. Mom’s Greatest Scenes
By Sean O'Connell published
"You're doing it wrong."
The Penguin’s Michael Kelly Tells Us The ‘Weird’ Aspect Of His Final Scene, But I Think It Shows How Intense This DC Show Can Be
By Sean O'Connell published
Gotham is a brutal town.
Venom: The Last Dance End-Credits Scenes Tease Two Possible Future Directions For The Franchise
By Sean O'Connell published
But do we want either of them?
New Cobra Kai Season 6 Trailer Finally Teases The Fight Fans Have Been Waiting Forever To See, And I’m Pumped
By Sean O'Connell published
We also know when the show is coming back.
Tom Hardy Reveals The Huge Shift He Wanted For Venom: The Last Dance, And How It Leads To This Movie Including Something Fans Haven’t Really Seen
By Sean O'Connell published
You merely adopted the dark. Venom was born in it.
Tom Holland Confirms Spider-Man 4 Details, But There’s Still One Major Question I Need Answered
By Sean O'Connell published
I think a lot of fans are asking this.
‘I Don’t Think I Should Answer That One’: Joe Locke’s Hesitancy To Answer An Agatha All Along Question Gives Me A Good Idea Of What Might Happen In The Finale
By Sean O'Connell published
Down, down... down the road.
‘The Most Baller Move I’d Ever Seen’: The Awesome Trick Colin Farrell Did At The Penguin Table Read To Help His Co-Stars Stay In Character
By Sean O'Connell published
Talk about commitment.
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