
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

'We Don’t Do That Here': Whoopi Goldberg Shares Her Guess For Why Some People Want The View Taken Off Of Television
By Nick Venable published
A comment that some will agree with, and not so much others.

Kaley Cuoco's Streaming Show Just Got Canceled, But I'm Glad Her New Ad With Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki Is Here To Soothe The Pain
By Nick Venable published
A real good news / bad news sitch.

Daredevil: Born Again Finale Watchalong: I'm Talking Matt And Karen, The Punisher's Brutal Return And More - Live Blog
By Nick Venable last updated
Can somebody please Marvel-magic Season 2 into existence?

I'm Still Obsessing Over All The Last Of Us' Video Game References In The Season 2 Premiere, With Two In Particular Keeping Me Giddy
By Nick Venable published
This show's creative team is beyond top-notch.

Night Court Is Giving Melissa Rauch The Best Big Bang Theory Reunion Yet, And It Involves A Young Sheldon Star And A Michael J. Fox Tribute
By Nick Venable published
Night Court wins the guest star game every single time.

The Last Of Us Season 2 Premiere Watchalong: I'm Talking Joel And Ellie Awks, Video Game Moments, That Kiss And More
By Nick Venable last updated
I've missed live-action Joel and Ellie so hard.

Upcoming Horror TV Shows: All The Scary New Shows Hitting TV And Streaming That I Can't Wait To Watch
By Nick Venable last updated
Beware these terrifying upcoming horror TV shows.

Next Summer Is Going To Be All About Tom Holland, And I Need Everyone To Start Coming Up With A Fun Spider-Man Version Of Barbenheimer Now
By Nick Venable published
But if there are delays, we riot.

Yellowjackets Co-Creator's Comments About Long-Awaited Pit Girl Reveal Are Making Me Rethink Everything We Know, And Not In A Good Way
By Nick Venable published
R.I.P. to Mari, and to my hopes of getting solid answers.

An Internet Troll Called Yellowstone 1923’s Star ‘Walmart Glen Powell,’ And He Actually Responded
By Nick Venable published
Walmart doesn't sell such high-quality cowboy hats.

Black Mirror's 'Bête Noire' Legitimately Just Made Me Question Reality After A Coworker And I Saw Different Things Watching The Exact Same Episode
By Nick Venable published
Charlie Brooker, you clever so and so.

The Conners' Lecy Goranson Talked Me Through Working With 'Top Dog' John Goodman On What I Thought Was Dan And Becky's Harshest Fight Yet
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives Fights like that sting like no other.

Suits LA’s Ratings Have Not Been Great, But Reports Say It Might Get Renewed Because NBC Invested A Lot In Marketing. I Think There’s Another Reason
By Nick Venable published
Trouble on the West Coast?

'He's A Trooper': I Asked Yellowjackets' Director About Doing The Unthinkable To Joel McHale, And I’m Amused By How Many People Had Thoughts On How To Make It Happen
By Nick Venable published
The penultimate episode got a little stabby. Okay, a lot stabby.

Tim Allen Reflects On Starting Home Improvement Without Any Sitcom Knowhow And Still Beating Roseanne in The Ratings
By Nick Venable published
First, second, and third time's a charm.

The White Lotus Finale Watchalong: I'm Sharing My Horrified Thoughts On All The Deaths And Big Reveals - Live Blog
By Nick Venable last updated
Saying goodbye to a fictional Thai resort has never been so stressful.

‘Somebody’s Going To Die’: Yellowjackets’ Director Talked To Me About Finally Introducing The Pit, And What He Thinks About THAT Lottie Moment
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives It's finally here for real!

After Bella Ramsey's Latest Last Of Us Comments About Joel And Ellie In Season 2, I Need To Soak Up Their Happiest Moments - 'So Look Forward to That'
By Nick Venable published
Woe will be all of us when Season 2 arrives.

Kevin Bacon’s Death In Friday The 13th Remains Iconic, And He Talked To Us About How The Low-Budget Effect Compares To The Gore In His New Amazon Show
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives You need blood gushing out of a neck, you call Kevin Bacon.

Kaitlin Olson's High Potential Character Quickly Became One Of My TV Faves, And I'm Pumped To Hear The Praise She Got From Disney TV's Head Honcho
By Nick Venable published
A true TV gem.

I Can't Wait For Supergirl: Woman Of Tomorrow, But Comic Genius Tom King Has A New Adaptation In The Works That I'm Even More Excited About
By Nick Venable published
A truly unique story for live-action.

After Helen Mirren Called Out James Bond’s ‘Sexism,’ Pierce Brosnan Reacted
By Nick Venable published
The MobLand co-stars had words.

Kevin Bacon’s New Show The Bondsman Kills Him Off In The Very First Scene (Before Bringing Him Back To Life), And The Showrunner Explained Why He Wanted That ‘WTF’ Opening
By Nick Venable published
Exclusives Now THAT is how you start a TV show.
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