Nick Venable
The Background: Nick Venable is an Assistant Managing Editor, and the TV Editor. His humble origin story with CinemaBlend began all the way back in the pre-streaming era, circa 2009, as a freelancing DVD reviewer and TV recapper. After rising up through the ranks covering Movies, Nick leapfrogged over to the small screen to cover more and more television news and interviews, eventually taking over the section for the current era. Born in Louisiana and currently living in Texas — Who Dat Nation over America’s Team all day, all night — Nick spent several years in the hospitality industry, and also worked as a 911 operator. And if you ever happened to hear his music or read his comics/short stories, you have his sympathy. His love for his wife and daughters is almost equaled by his love of gasp-for-breath laughter and gasp-for-breath horror. A lifetime spent in the vicinity of a television screen led to his current dream job, as well as his knowledge of too many TV themes and ad jingles.
What He's Into: Nick is one of those people who won’t necessarily insert a Monty Python reference into every conversation, but is still mentally equipped to do so. Beyond such appreciation for surreal UK comedy, Nick also indulges in as much horror splendor as possible, from Stephen King novels to James Tynion IV comics to Freddy Krueger one-liners to all things Mike Flanagan. Throw in a dash of NFL, some 311 and Weird Al, fried crawfish poboys, bourbon, ‘90s-era pro wrestling, crossword puzzles and mystery-driven video games, and baby, you got a stew going. (Nick will insert an Arrested Development reference into every conversation, if possible.)
What He's Excited About: Anything Jeff Lemire, Tom King and W. Maxwell Prince think of, ever. More of Kelly Reilly’s deliriously fierce performances on Yellowstone. HBO’s The Last of Us. Clone High’s return. Colin Farrell’s Penguin being in every movie/TV show/breakfast cereal.
Latest articles by Nick Venable
One Tree Hill’s Bethany Joy Lenz Equates Controversial Creator Mark Schwahn To A Cult Leader
By Nick Venable published
As a former cult member, her opinion is valid.
Suits Vet Patrick J. Adams Told Us Why It Was A 'No-Brainer' To Play 'Not The Nicest Guy' In Fox's Accused, And How It Was A Reminder Of His Early Career
By Nick Venable published
Patrick J. Adams should be in everything.
Yellowstone's Rip Is Literally Blowing Stuff Up In New Season 5 Video, But Sarah Atwood Gets My Vote For MVP
By Nick Venable published
I so miss Yellowstone's brutal intensity.
What Is Pink Cocaine? Cops Are Investigating Hotel After Liam Payne’s Death As Lamar Odom Gives An Explainer
By Nick Venable published
A dangerous combination.
Teacup's Creator Explains How James Cameron's Aliens Influenced His Horror Series, But It's Not In The Way You'd Expect
By Nick Venable published
There's no Ellen Ripley involved, which is a shame.
Mayim Bialik And Melissa Rauch Are Getting A Big Bang Theory Reunion On Night Court, And This Storyline Sounds Hilariously Wild
By Nick Venable published
Don't expect to see Nobel winner Amy Farrah Fowler.
With The American Psycho Remake In The Works, An Actor From Ryan Murphy's Universe Wants To Play Patrick Bateman
By Nick Venable published
But how much does he know about Phil Collins?
‘I Don’t Know If She Sleeps’: How Reba McEntire’s The Voice Schedule Complicated Filming Her New Sitcom Happy’s Place, According To The Showrunner
By Nick Venable published
The Queen of Country abides.
Arnold Schwarzenegger And Son Patrick Are Co-Starring In The Same TV Show, And I'm Agog At All The Other Big Names Involved
By Nick Venable published
Cannot wait for this.
‘I’m Sorry, I’m A Weirdo’: Yvette Nicole Brown Recalls Working With Matthew Perry And The Awkward Dynamic They Initially Had Due To Her Fandom
By Nick Venable published
Nothing odd about this couple comedy greats.
I Adored Agatha All Along Bringing Evan Peters' Ralph Bohner Back, But I Have Two Big Questions That Need Answering
By Nick Venable published
Good job, Bohner!
‘My Butt’s Had A Lot Of Screen Time:’ The Boys' Jack Quaid Shares Thoughts On Hugie's Nudity Ahead Of Final Season
By Nick Venable published
There are so many sides to Hughie.
Why I Think Agatha All Along's Origin Story For Billy Explains Lilia's Weird Outbursts In Past Episodes
By Nick Venable published
She's not just a mentally erratic witch.
Will Marvel’s Werewolf By Night TV Special Receive A Follow-Up? Here’s What Director Michael Giacchino Says
By Nick Venable published
Marvel fans need more full moons.
Kaitlin Olson Is The Reason ABC's High Potential Is So Great, But It Also Avoids Some Of My Biggest Problems With Quirky Procedurals
By Nick Venable published
Loving this show for all the reasons.
I Watched Terrifier 3 A Month Ago, And Still Haven't Been Able To Get One Gruesome Atrocity Out Of My Head (No, Not The Opening)
By Nick Venable published
I probably forgot something important so this gross AF moment can live forever in my head.
3 Gotham Characters I Would Absolutely Love To See Popping Up In The Penguin (And Even Matt Reeves’ The Batman)
By Nick Venable published
Penguin me this, penguin me that.
What Do Steve Harvey And Dwayne Johnson Have In Common? Family Feud Contestant Leaves Host Speechless With Downright Baffling Answer
By Nick Venable published
How did this make sense to say on national television?
Mark Harmon Gives NCIS: Origins' New Leroy Gibbs Star All The Compliments, And The Actor Is Feeling The Pressure
By Nick Venable published
This would be a huge responsibility for any actor.
New Agatha All Along Video Drops Big Reveal About That Mystery Car Wreck And Confirms Teen's Real Name
By Nick Venable published
You should see him in a cro...oh wait, he's wearing it now.
The Penguin Gave One Batman Villain A Shocking Outcome, And The Showrunner Told Us Why Sofia Made That Brutal Choice
By Nick Venable published
Not so invulnerable in The Penguin's canon.
Kaitlin Olson Celebrated High Potential's Big Ratings Win, And Boy Do I Wish It's Always Sunny Got Numbers Like This
By Nick Venable published
If anybody deserves this kind of win, it's Kaitlin Olson.
Christopher Meloni Reveals Celeb Who Left Him The Most Starstruck, And I Can't Imagine Law & Order Fans Would Guess It
By Nick Venable published
I can easily relate to Chris Meloni's reaction.
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