Rich Knight

Rich Knight

Content Producer

The Background: Rich Knight is a content producer for CinemaBlend who has been off and on writing for the website since 2010. He used to cover video games and DVDs (Remember those?), but now mostly writes about whatever he’s interested in at the moment. He graduated from Rutgers University (Go, R.U.!) and has written for a number of publications, including Complex Magazine, XXL, Weightwatchers, etc. But he considers CinemaBlend his favorite website to write for, mostly because it’s so much fun. And also because they let him write about Godzilla. When he’s not writing for CB, he’s a novelist and a teacher. 


What They're Into: Rich loves old movies, video games, and books. Lots and lots of books. His favorite movies of all time are Apocalypse Now, Big Trouble in Little China, and Adaptation, as well as so-bad-they're-good movies like Troll 2, Batman & Robin, and Freddy Got Fingered. Bring on the awful! He’s also really big into anime, AEW, The Legend of Korra, and pretty much anything connected to the Breaking Bad universe. He’s a Nintendo fanboy for life, loves Deep Dish Pizza, and his Marvel vs. Capcom 2 team is Guile, Strider, and Wolverine. Come get some. 


What They're Excited About Right Now: Going through John Carpenter’s entire filmography, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and the drama that is the AEW locker room. 

Latest articles by Rich Knight

Al Pacino negotiating a deal in Dog Day Afternoon

There Are So Many Great Movies From The '70s, But This 1975 Gem Starring Al Pacino Might Be The Very Best

By Rich Knight published

Attica! Attica!

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Johnny Cage wearing sunglasses in fighting stance for Mortal Kombat 2

Mortal Kombat 2 Looks Amazing, But Here Are 5 Things That Would Make It The Perfect Mortal Kombat Movie For Me

By Rich Knight published

A hot take? Naw, consider these TOASTY takes!

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A devestated Marissa Tomei in In the Bedroom

The Best Marisa Tomei Movie Isn't My Cousin Vinny, But Rather, It's One Of The Darkest Movies You'll Ever Watch

By Rich Knight published

Definitely one of the best movies of the 2000s.

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From left to right: Julia Garner as Silver Surfer and Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Can We Talk About How The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is All About Female Empowerment?

By Rich Knight published

I'm calling it: Sue Storm is the strongest woman in the MCU.

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Homer and his helper monkey, Mojo, struggling for life on The Simpsons

I Know Nobody Else Would Call This The Best Episode Of The Simpsons, But Here's Why "Girly Edition" Will Always Be My Favorite

By Rich Knight published

The first appearance of The Crazy Cat Lady!

Television
Pam Grier walking in an airport in Jackie Brown

It's Weird How Jackie Brown Almost Feels Like The Cult Movie In Tarantino's Legendary Career, But It Does, And Here's Why

By Rich Knight published

Well, following a masterpiece like Pulp Fiction didn't help.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger with a gun in his hand in Last Action Hero

I've Never Understood The Dislike For What Is Secretly One Of Arnold Schwarzenegger's Best Movies

By Rich Knight published

We don't need another hero. Or do we?

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Sylvester Stallone outside with trees in The Expendables 2

I Know Nobody Cares About The Expendables Franchise Anymore, But Here's Why I Still Think The Expendables 2 Was The Peak When It Came To Action Movies

By Rich Knight published

Honestly, how can you go wrong with all of these action stars?

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Arnold Schwarzenneger standing over his victim, Plain Zero

Can We All Just Take A Minute To Reminisce On How Awesome The 1987 The Running Man Is Before The Next One Comes Out?

By Rich Knight published

Clap if you love Dynamo!

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Burt Reynolds in Boogie Nights.

If You're Looking To Get Into Paul Thomas Anderson's Films, Here's Where I Think You Should Start

By Rich Knight published

We're talking master filmmaking here.

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Ryan Gosling tightening his fist in Drive

Do You Know What Movie Rules? Drive Starring Ryan Gosling. Here's Why I Think People Should Rewatch This 2011 Gem

By Rich Knight published

The other Ryan Gosling stuntman movie.

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Rob Reiner and Christopher Guest talking in a studio room in This Is Spinal Tap

5 Reasons Why This Is Spinal Tap Is Still The Funniest Movie I've Ever Seen In My Entire Life

By Rich Knight published

There really is a fine line between stupid and clever.

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Ernest Borgnine rubbing Betsy Blair's shoulders in Marty

My Favorite Best Picture Winner Is Also The Shortest To Ever Win The Award. Here's Why I Think It's The Perfect Movie

By Rich Knight published

93 minutes of perfection!

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Laurence Fishburne as Furious Styles in Boyz N the Hood screenshot

I've Been Thinking About Boyz n The Hood, And I Wish There Were More Black Dad Characters Like Jason "Furious" Styles

By Rich Knight published

Stay furious.

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T-Rex roars in Jurassic World: Rebirth

I Have Not Liked A Single Jurassic World Movie Except For Rebirth. Here's Why The Latest Film In The Franchise Has Finally Gotten Me On Board

By Rich Knight published

Fourth time's a charm!

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Slyvester Stallone talking to his rival in Rocky V

Everybody Likes To Call Rocky V The Worst Rocky Movie, But Is It Really That Bad?

By Rich Knight published

I honestly don't even think it's the worst Rocky movie.

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A blood-soaked Marilyn Burns in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

I'm A Horror Fanatic, And I Still Think That 1974's The Texas Chain Saw Massacre Has The Greatest Ending To Any Horror Movie Ever. Here's Why.

By Rich Knight published

Chainsaw noises and grunting! What more could you possibly want?

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Leonardo DiCaprio pointing at a TV in Once Upon A Time In Hollywood

I Know Tarantino Wants To Make Ten Movies, But If Once Upon A Time...In Hollywood Was His Last Picture, I Wouldn't Be Upset. Here's Why.

By Rich Knight published

Okay, so what if Tarantino just stopped at nine? Would that be okay?

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Close-up of doll mask in Squid Games 2

I'm Glad We Got Seasons 2 And 3 Of Squid Game, But I'm Worried For The Future Of The Franchise

By Rich Knight published

They had a good run, but it's finally over. Isn't it?

Streaming News
Eddie Redmayne in a darkened room as Stephen Hawking in The Theory of Everything

I Rewatched The Theory Of Everything, And I Have One Big Takeaway This Time Around

By Rich Knight published

Definitely worth a rewatch if you've only seen it once.

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Delta Slim (Delroy Lindo), Stack (Michael B. Jordan), Sammie (Miles Caton) and Cornbread (Omar Benson Miller) drive along the road in Sinners

Yes, I Love How Good Sinners Is, But Can We Just Talk About The Representation For A Minute?

By Rich Knight published

So much diversity in one film!

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Tidus laughing loudly in Final Fantasy X

We Once Got A Final Fantasy Movie Back In 2001 Called The Spirits Within That Flopped. Here's Why I Think It's Time For Them To Give It Another Try

By Rich Knight published

There's no limit (break) when it comes to a new Final Fantasy movie!

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Keanu Reeves staring with intensity in 47 Ronin

In Defense Of The Only Keanu Reeves Movie That Nobody Seems To Like

By Rich Knight published

Why don't people love this movie like I do?

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Aaron Pierre in Rebel Ridge

Chill Out, Dude: Why A Black James Bond May Be Just What The Long-Running Franchise Needs

By Rich Knight published

Okay, so hear me out...

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Ryu in Street Fighter 6

4 Reasons Why The Recent Casting For The New Street Fighter Movie Makes Me Think That They're Finally Going To Get It Right This Time Around

By Rich Knight published

Here comes a new challenger!

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