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
King Saul Goodman? Bob Odenkirk Shares Distaste For Monarchy Only To Find Out He's Related To Royalty
By Nick Venable published
Better Call Saul's Bob Odenkirk recently shared his not-so-positive take on ruling systems, and then learned he's got royal blood in the family.
The Conners Showrunners Reveal Two Season 6 Storylines That I Can't Wait To See, And The Nick Offerman Episode Sounds Great As Well
By Nick Venable published
The Conners' strike-delayed Season 6 is digging into a few storylines I can't wait to see, complete with a Nick Offerman guest spot.
Ed Brubaker's Criminal: Everything We Know So Far About Amazon's Comic Book TV Show
By Nick Venable published
Amazon Studios' adaptation of Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Criminal is on the way, and here's everything we know so far.
The 100 Best Movies Of The 1990s
By Nick Venable published
The CinemaBlend staff voted to create a list of the 100 best 1990s movies.
Kieran Culkin Is Reuniting With Macaulay Culkin (And Other Siblings) For First Project Since Home Alone 2, And It Sounds Like A Winner
By Nick Venable published
Kieran Culkin, brother Macaulay and more siblings are uniting for a new streaming TV show for the first time.
Kieran Culkin Went Viral For Telling His Wife He Wants More Kids In Awards Speech. He Reportedly Has 'Regrets'
By Nick Venable published
Following his viral Emmy acceptance speech in which he pitched having another kid to his wife, Kieran Culkin reportedly had a regret or two.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Brought A Fan Favorite Back In New Trailer That I Definitely Didn't See Coming
By Nick Venable published
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire looks like a Greatest Hits album for the franchise, and the latest trailer includes a totally unpexected return.
It's Drawn Comparisons To The Office, But Abbott Elementary's Tyler James Williams Has Some Brand New Thoughts On Where Janine And Gregory Are Going
By Nick Venable published
Abbott Elementary's Janine and Gregory get compared to The Office's Jim and Pam, and Tyler James Williams just shared a Season 3 update.
'An Incredible Show': Christopher Nolan Rains Praise On Emma Stone And Nathan Fielder's The Curse, And He's 100% Right With His Comparisons
By Nick Venable published
Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder's Showtime series The Curse made a huge fan out of Oppenheimer director Christopher Nolan, who had nothing but praise.
Did True Detective: Night Country Actually Go Full Supernatural With That Shining Callback And Freaky Final Scene?
By Nick Venable published
True Detective: Night Country's third episode seemed to go hard on the supernatural, but what's actually happening?
Sydney Sweeney's New Horror Movie Immaculate Looks Freaky As Hell In Red-Band Trailer, But It's The Scissors Moment That Really Got Me
By Nick Venable published
Sydney Sweeney is boosting her horror cred with the new movie Immaculate, which released a freaky new red-band trailer.
The Best Sketch Comedy TV Shows Of All Time
By Nick Venable published
Here are CinemaBlend's picks for the best sketch comedy TV shows of all time, from Monty Python to Key & Peele.
Night Court Is Giving Melissa Rauch A Huge Big Bang Theory Reunion That Might Give Fans Some Weird Feelings
By Nick Venable published
Night Court is bringing a Big Bang Theory star for a reunion with Melissa Rauch that sounds like it could get a little weird for TBBT fans.
The White Lotus Season 3: Which Cast Members Are Returning, And Who Are The New Stars?
By Nick Venable published
HBO's The White Lotus is bringing familiar faces back for Season 3, along with a host of new stars, from Carrie Coon to Patrick Schwarzenegger.
True Detective: Night Country's Biggest Mystery Might Be That A.I. Concert Poster And The Showrunner's Explanation For It
By Nick Venable published
True Detective: Night Country's second episode featured a baffling A.I. music poster, and the showrunner offered a slightly less baffling explanation.
Sofia Vergara Gets Real About Her 'Boobs' Opening Doors In Hollywood And The Real Reason For That Joe Manganiello Split
By Nick Venable published
Sofia Vergara opened up about the cause for her split with Joe Manganiello, and reflected on her boobs' impact on her career.
True Detective: Night Country's Connections To Matthew McConaughey's Season 1, And What They Could Mean
By Nick Venable published
True Detective: Night Country is undeniable entertwined with Matthew McConaughey's Season 1, and we're rounding up all the big connections.
Yellowstone Fans Are Still Waiting On Tons Of Episodes And Spinoffs, And Taylor Sheridan's Latest TV Deal Doesn't Give Me Much Confidence
By Nick Venable published
As the Yellowstone drought continues for fans, Taylor Sheridan's newest TV deal makes the long line of spinoffs seem impossible to pull together.
I'm Digging True Detective: Night Country's Murder Mystery, But A Few Gripes Are Keeping Me From Going All In
By Nick Venable published
True Detective: Night Country really works on some levels, but a few details are keeping me from going all in on the murder mystery.
Married With Children's Ed O'Neill Shares Hilarious (And Possibly Dishonest) Way Fans Share Their Love For The Sitcom
By Nick Venable published
Ed O'Neill reflected on his Married with Children days and shared the hilarious way some fans will voice their love for the show.
Married With Children's Ed O'Neill Opens Up About Where He Thinks Feud With Former Co-Star Amanda Bearse Started
By Nick Venable published
Ed O'Neill addressed his Married with Children falling out with Amanda Bearse, and thinks he knows why he's to blame.
Criminal Minds: Evolution Star Reveals Surprising Exit, And I’m Hoping That Paves The Way For Matthew Gray Gubler’s Return As Reid
By Nick Venable published
Criminal Minds: Evolution is losing one star ahead of its second season, and I'm hoping it means Matthew Grey Gubler is set to return as Reid.
32 Saturday Morning Cartoons That Barely Get Talked About Anymore
By Nick Venable published
We miss Saturday morning cartoon lineups, and here are a bunch of animated shows that barely anyone talks about these days.