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 Stanley Kubrick Letting Twister Director Jan De Bont Use A Clip From The Shining In His Tornado Movie: ‘The Studio Actually Didn’t Believe It’
By Sean O'Connell published
And why it meant so much to Jan de Bont.
Captain America: Brave New World Trailer Unleashes The Newest Threat To Anthony Mackie And The Marvel Cinematic Universe
By Sean O'Connell published
Anthony Mackie has assumed the Captain America shield in the MCU, and with it comes a wide range of global threats!
Cobra Kai Creators Have ‘Discussed’ Telling Mr. Miyagi Stories, But Are Very Clear About How They’d Handle Pat Morita
By Sean O'Connell published
The team behind Cobra Kai says that they have discussed telling Mr. Miyagi stories, but explain how they'd handle Pat Morita.
The Shining And Popeye Star Shelley Duvall Dies At 75 Following Battle With Diabetes
By Sean O'Connell published
We'll always remember Shelley Duvall for her performance in The Shining, but she was so much more.
12 Batman Villains Robert Pattinson Could Face Off Against In The Batman 2, Ranked From Least To Most Likely
By Sean O'Connell published
We know that The Batman: Part 2 is coming. But we don't yet know who the villain(s) will be. So, we make educated guesses!
Florence Pugh Falls In Love With Andrew Garfield In The Emotional, Heartbreaking We Live In Time Trailer
By Sean O'Connell published
We have the first official trailer for We Live In Time, which finds Florence Pugh falling in Love with Andrew Garfield. Not hard to believe.
Jason Momoa Might Be Making His DCU Debut Soon, And I Disagree With Fans Who Already Are Complaining
By Sean O'Connell published
There's a new rumor surrounding Jason Momoa and his return to DC storytelling, but with a twist that's making some fans mad.
Directing The Cat In A Quiet Place: Day One Sounds Incredibly Complicated, But Now We Have A Disturbing BTS Photo That Shows How They Did It
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives The cat steals the show in A Quiet Place: Day One. And now, a wild image suggests (in part) how they pulled it off.
Anthony Mackie Shared An Awesome Look At His Captain America Suit, And Now I Bet I Know When We’ll See A Trailer
By Sean O'Connell published
Anthony Mackie is starting to share Captain America content, and that tells me a trailer is on the way.
‘I Can’t Use His Computer Anymore’: Scarlett Johansson Gets Candid About Moon Landing Conspiracies, And The Research Her Fly Me To The Moon Producer Did Into Dark Web Theories
By Sean O'Connell published
Scarlett Johansson didn't go down any rabbit holes while researching Fly Me To The Moon. But her team did.
Zack Snyder Teases The Snyder Cut Of Justice League Is Heading To The Big Screen, But Don’t Get Too Excited
By Sean O'Connell published
SnyderVerse fans started to get excited when they heard that Justice League was going to the big screen. Just, not all the screens.
Alan Ritchson Drastically Switched Up His Look As Soon As Reacher Season 3 Wrapped, And We Have To Discuss This New Hairstyle
By Sean O'Connell published
The moment Reacher Season 3 wrapped, Alan Ritchson changed up his look for a new part, and damn!
‘Daniel Is The Piece That Does Tie In’: How Cobra Kai Season 6 Impacts Ralph Macchio’s Upcoming Karate Kid Movie, According To Showrunners
By Sean O'Connell published
We're all focused on Cobra Kai Season 6, which starts its run on July 18. But does it affect the next Karate Kid movie?
Nicolas Cage's Serial Killer Finally Reveals Himself In The Last Longlegs Trailer, And I'm Both Horrified And Fascinated
By Sean O'Connell published
Nicolas Cage plays a serial killer in the upcoming Longlegs, and his transformation looks otherworldly.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Trailer Delivers More Of What I Want From These Episodes: John Kreese
By Sean O'Connell published
The Final Boss has emerged, and he's ready to destroy Miyagi-Do.
‘Stop Doing That’: The Bear Cast Explains How The Show Has Impacted Eating Out At Restaurants
By Sean O'Connell published
I'd be stressed out serving a cast member from The Bear.
Jennifer Aniston Reportedly Still Reeling Over Bruce Willis Dementia Diagnosis: ‘It’s Too Real For Jen’
By Sean O'Connell published
Their time on Friends was outstanding.
Kevin Feige Just Confirmed Two Fantastic Four Rumors While Explaining Why This Is The Upcoming MCU Project He’s ‘Incredibly Excited’ About
By Sean O'Connell published
It's almost officially clobberin' time!
Paul Walter Hauser Went After Vin Diesel For His Unprofessional Behavior On Set
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Don't compare Paul Walter Hauser to Vin Diesel. It won't go over well.
Justice For Reggie: How Bad Boys 4 Gave Its Long-Suffering Character The Redemption Arc He Deserved (Plus How The Movie Landed On That Final Scene)
By Sean O'Connell published
It's the best moment of the summer season so far.
DC Rumors Swirl Around Andy Muschietti’s Batman Movie, But It Feels Like Grasping At Straws
By Sean O'Connell published
Let's discuss the facts.
The Acolyte’s Cinematographer Reveals The Pivotal Episode 4 Scene That Came Together ‘As A Gift’ Despite Months Of Pre-Planning
By Sean O'Connell published
You just have to be ready for the magic.
Batman's Still Missing From The Penguin's Latest Trailer, But That Actually Makes Me More Excited For This Show
By Sean O'Connell published
Does a Batman spinoff show actually need Batman? The Penguin is going to try and answer that question.