
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

I Still Hope Elizabeth Olsen Will Play Scarlet Witch Again, But I'm Beyond Excited About Her New Movie With MCU Vet Oscar Isaac
By Nick Venable published
Keeping with the supernatural entities, at least.

Kelly Reilly And Cole Hauser's Yellowstone Spinoff Is Set To Start Filming Soon, But Swirling Rumors Point To Big Demands Being Made Behind The Scenes
By Nick Venable published
Trouble outside of Paradise...Valley?

Ella Purnell Was 'Unaware' That Walton Goggins Became A Total Sex Symbol, But I Love Hearing Why She Thinks 'It Tracks'
By Nick Venable published
At least Goggins wasn't full of himself over it.

The Last Of Us Fans Reacted To That Surprise Moment From Pedro Pascal's Joel With All The Emotions, And I'm Right There With Them
By Nick Venable published
Who was ready for that shockingly brief return?

NBC's Fall Lineup Finally Confirms Two On-The-Bubble Drama Renewals, And I'm Also Here For The Good News About Jimmy Fallon And Daniel Radcliffe's New Shows
By Nick Venable published
Fall TV is shaping up nicely.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Live Blog Watchalong: I'm Reacting To Ellie And Dina's Hunt For Nora, Seraphite Carnage, Spores And More
By Nick Venable last updated
On the road again.

As Cancelations Keep Coming Down The Pipeline, CBS Admits It’s Been A ‘Challenging’ Year
By Nick Venable published
CBS' big boss isn't too worried, but viewers probably are.

Watching Walton Goggins Rip His Ghoul Prosthetics Off Seems Like The Best Way To Celebrate Fallout Season 2 Wrapping
By Nick Venable published

The Last Of Us Apparently Left A Huge Conflict Out Of Season 2, And The Creators' Reasoning Kind Of Blows My Mind
By Nick Venable published
I sorta get it, and then sorta don't.

Why Two FBI Shows (And The Equalizer) Actually Got Canceled, According To CBS
By Nick Venable published
This is why we can't have nice things.

I Totally See Why Universal Is Adding Year Round Horror Experiences, But I Did Not See This One Specific Request Coming
By Nick Venable published
Perhaps a nightmare to some, this is my dream theme park.

Donnie Wahlberg’s Latest Comments About His Blue Bloods Spinoff Make Me More Optimistic The Reagan Family Dinners Will Continue
By Nick Venable published
This would be the best way to bridge the gap between Blue Bloods and its spinoff.

I Love American Psycho Vet Chloë Sevigny's Pitch To Return For The Remake, And Am Amused By How She Referred To The Director's Now-Dead DCU Movie
By Nick Venable published
Chloe Sevigny remains a pearl in the film world.

There Has Been A Lot Of Debate About Gendered Emmy Categories, But I Love How Bella Ramsey Tackled The Subject
By Nick Venable published
Awards iclusivity isn't the easiest subject to tackle.

Harrison Ford Shares Thoughts On Returning To Yellowstone After 1923, But I'm More Fixated On Helen Mirren Talking Spencer And Alex's Baby John
By Nick Venable published
Looking back and forward at the Dutton's TV lineage.

I'm Loving All The Last Of Us Fans' Glowing Reactions To Ellie And Dina's Big Episode, And I Think Isabela Merced Explained Their Relationship Perfectly
By Nick Venable published
So adorable.

’Crazy’ Fans Told One Office Alum ‘F–k You' After Her Dog Died, All Thanks To Playing A Character Who Came Between Jim And Pam
By Nick Venable published
I hate this for anyone.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 4 Live Blog Watchalong: I'm Reacting To Isaac's Brutal Introduction, Ellie And Dina's Revealing Seattle Trip And More
By Nick Venable last updated
Don't eff around with Isaac.

Conan O'Brien Will Forever Be Tied To The Simpsons, But Kumail Nanjiani Hilariously Detailed How Minimal His 'Actual Contribution' Was
By Nick Venable published
Ha-ha. [In Nelson Muntz's voice]

Superman’s James Gunn Jokes About The ‘Weird’ Reason David Corenswet Is The Right Actor To Play The Man Of Steel
By Nick Venable published
If the red boot fits, wear it.

Will Trent Revealed A Severance Cast Member Joined The Show To Shake Up Season 3's Final Episodes (And Maybe More)
By Nick Venable published

'Is Thor Taking On MMA Fighting?' Chris Hemsworth Is Back To Building His Biceps For Avengers: Doomsday, And Fans Are Eating It Up
By Nick Venable published
Hemsworth is looking huge.

Charli XCX Is Going From Brat Summer To An A24 Movie With One Of Cinema's Most Extreme Directors, And My Excitement Level Is Through The Roof
By Nick Venable published
Is Charlie XCX the next scream queen?
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