Rich Knight
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
5 Classic Japanese Films That Were Not Directed By Akira Kurosawa
By Rich Knight published
There are a great many classic Japanese films that weren't directed by Akira Kurosawa. Here are just a few of them.
I Don't Care What The Critics Say, I Loved The Super Mario Bros. Movie, And Here's Why
By Rich Knight published
The critics didn't love the Super Mario Bros. movie, but I did, and here's why.
Did John Wick Really Need Four Movies to Tell His Story?
By Rich Knight published
I love John Wick, but I'm not sure if we really needed four movies, and here's why.
6 Excellent Silent Movies To Watch If You've Only Ever Seen The Talkies
By Rich Knight published
Silent movies are some of the greatest films of all time, so here are some of the best silent movies to watch if you've never seen one before.
7 Great Movies About Con Artists
By Rich Knight published
Movies about con artists are fun to watch, but nobody wants to be a victim. So, check out these great flicks so that you can tell the signs!
4 Reasons Why I'm Really Over Grogu On The Mandalorian
By Rich Knight published
Grogu is cute and all, but he's also kind of annoying. Here's why I wish he was no longer on The Mandalorian.
Every Johnny Depp Performance In A Tim Burton Movie, Ranked
By Rich Knight published
Here are all the performances from Johnny Depp in his work with famed director, Tim Burton, ranked so you know which are the best.
5 Classic Movies You'll Love, Even If Black And White Films Aren't Normally Your Thing
By Rich Knight published
Even if you don't like classic, black and white films, you'll like these movies. I guarantee it.
3 Reasons I'm Overjoyed That The Movie Critic Will Be Tarantino's Last Movie, And 2 Reasons Why I'm Absolutely Devastated
By Rich Knight published
I'm overjoyed for Tarantino's final movie, The Movie Critic...but I'm devastated, too. It's complicated!
5 Reasons Why Sailor Moon Is A Good Anime To Start With If You've Never Watched An Anime Before
By Rich Knight published
There are plenty of great anime out there, but Sailor Moon is probably the best to start off with, and here's why.
4 Big Reasons I Might Have Enjoyed The Last Of Us More If It Were A Less Faithful Adaptation
By Rich Knight published
The Last of Us was a quality show, but I might have enjoyed it more if it wasn't so faithful to the source material, and here's why.
A History Of Black Characters Surviving In Horror Movies
By Rich Knight published
There's a history of Black characters dying in horror movies, but some hope as well. Here's how.
I Watched Hook For The First Time To See If It's As Bad As The Internet Makes It Out To Be, And Well...
By Rich Knight published
I never saw Hook as a child, so I finally watched it as an adult to see if it's as bad as the internet makes it out to be, and I have thoughts.
5 Reasons Why Marvel Fans Should Give Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur A Chance
By Rich Knight published
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur isn't your typical Marvel show, and I mean that in the best sort of way.
Every Movie In The MonsterVerse, Ranked
By Rich Knight published
The MonsterVerse has its hits and its misses, but, which movies are more hits than misses? Well, you're about to find out.
Shrek Vs. Kung Fu Panda: Which Is The Better Animated Movie Franchise
By Rich Knight published
Shrek and Kung Fu Panda are two of DreamWorks' biggest animated movie franchises, but which one is better? Well, you're about to find out.
5 Reasons Why Commando Is The Greatest Action Movie Of All Time
By Rich Knight published
You can take your Die Hards and your John Wicks, and shove them, because Commando is the greatest action movie of all time, and here's why.
What Is Tollywood? - What To Know And How It's Different From Bollywood
By Rich Knight published
Tollywood and Bollywood have similarities, but they are not one in the same. Here's how they're different.
5 Reasons Why Even This DCEU Hater Is Pumped For The New Flash Movie
By Rich Knight published
I really can't stand the DCEU, but the new Flash movie might just make me a believer.
3 Reasons Why I Don't Want A Zootopia Sequel, And 2 Reasons Why I Desperately Want One
By Rich Knight published
The first Zootopia was perfect, so I don't know if we need a sequel. But since we're getting one, here are a couple reasons why I want it.
Jordan Peele Has Never Made A Bad Movie. Here's Why That's Important For Black Cinema
By Rich Knight published
Jordan Peele only makes good movies, which is great for other Black filmmakers, and here's why.
From Joseph Lee To JFK: A Celebration Of Ossie Davis's Highly Diverse Career
By Rich Knight published
Ossie Davis had a highly diverse career. Here is a celebration of his amazing work.
Why New York Undercover Is Still My Favorite Dick Wolf Show
By Rich Knight published
Everybody looks back fondly upon Law & Order, but for me, it's New York Undercover all the way when it comes to Dick Wolf shows, and here's why.