Sean O'Connell
The Background: Sean O’Connell is a journalist and CinemaBlend’s Managing Editor. He joined the staff as a freelancer in 2011, and gradually climbed the ranks as he helped the site grow in stature. Currently, he manages the site’s junket and interview opportunities. He also co-hosts CinemaBlend’s official podcast, ReelBlend, with fellow Critics Choice Association members Jake Hamilton and Kevin McCarthy. Sean has had his byline published in various respected publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and Fandango. He’s also the author of three nonfiction books: Release the Snyder Cut, detailing the controversial saga of Zack Snyder’s Justice League; With Great Power, an in-depth retelling of Spider-Man’s history in Hollywood, and; Bruce Willis: Celebrating The Cinematic Legacy Of An Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.
What He’s Into: Sean is a basketball fanatic, and divides his love evenly between the NBA (the Charlotte Hornets are his team) and college basketball (where he drives the bandwagon for the Kentucky Wildcats). He spends most weekends watching his two sons play basketball, and still can't believe they've outgrown him. Sean also loves cooking, and thinks there’s no better feeling than preparing a meal for someone and watching them enjoy it. If Sean didn’t write about movies, he’d probably be involved full-time in the music scene somehow. He grew up playing guitar, switched to drums, and now plays bass for a power-punk garage band called Confetti Cannon. His all-time favorite TV show is Breaking Bad. His all-time favorite movie is Spider-Man: No Way Home. His all-time favorite book is Stephen King’s IT, and his all-time favorite snack is fudge-covered Oreos that he keeps in the freezer.
What He’s Excited About Right Now: The building blocks of James Gunn's DC Cinematic Do-Over, and the overwhelming stack of other people's books he's about to dive into. now that he finished work on his own Bruce Willis book.
Latest articles by Sean O'Connell
The Marvels Director Addresses The Rumors She Left Marvel In The Lurch, Explains What Really Happened
By Sean O'Connell published
The Marvels director Nia DaCosta had to move to London before post-production on The Marvels concluded. Now, she explains why.
Is Loki Now The Most Powerful Being In The MCU? Marvel Head Writer Eric Martin Weighs In With An Interesting Wrinkle
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Now that Loki controls time slipping, is he the most powerful being in the MCU? We discuss with Loki writer Eric Martin.
Is Loki He Who Really Remains? 'Loki' Season 2, Episode 5 Review & Analysis
By Katie Hughes, Sean O'Connell published
Could Loki be behind everything we know regarding the TVA? Disney+'s "Loki" Season 2, Episode 5 has us thinking exactly that.
Harry Potter Director David Yates Opens Up About David Holmes' On-Set Accident, And Daniel Radcliffe's Planned Documentary
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusive David Holmes was injured while performing a stunt on a Harry Potter movie. Now, his director is weighing in.
Blink-182’s Tom DeLonge Made A Throwback Amblin Movie About Aliens, Conspiracies, And Southern California, And His Fans Will Love It
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Yes, Blink-182 dropped an incredible new album. But Tom DeLonge also made his directorial debut, and it's fantastic!
Totally Killer Cinematographer Reveals The ‘Rule’ Of Horror Movies, And I Think It Works For Every Terrifying Slasher
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Totally Killer walks the line between horror and comedy, and the film's cinematographer explains the rule they discovered when looking for scares.
Loki Cinematographer Breaks Down The Meaning Of Episode 4’s ‘Impactful’ Final Shot, And How Tom Hiddleston Filmed It
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives We spoke with Loki's cinematographer about the Season 2, episode four cliffhanger, and how they filmed it.
I Toured Savannah’s New Hollywood Backlot, And It’s A Game Changer For Filming In The South
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives The Savannah College of Art and Design rolled out Phase One of its new Hollywood Backlot, and it's magnificent.
Friends Star Matthew Perry Dead At 54 Following An Apparent Drowning
By Sean O'Connell published
It is being reported that Friends star Matthew Perry was found dead at his L.A. home. He was 54.
Jonathan Majors’s Sundance Hit Magazine Dreams Has Been Removed From Searchlight’s Release Calendar, So Is It Gone For Good?
By Sean O'Connell published
Jonathan Majors made headlines for his Magazine Dreams performance. But now it's off the calendar, and I wonder if it's for good.
Kevin Feige Finally Reveals Why Tom Cruise Didn't Play Iron Man For Marvel Studios, And It Makes Complete Sense
By Sean O'Connell published
There is truth to the Tom Cruise rumor for Iron Man, and we now know why it didn't happen.
Footage From Loki’s Season 2 Trailers Tease Something For Owen Wilson’s Mobius That’s Already Breaking My Heart
By Sean O'Connell published
Episode 4 of Loki Season 2 has one hell of a cliffhanger. But we think we know what's to come... and it's sad!
Is The TVA Gone? 'Loki' Season 2, Episode 4 Video Review And Analysis
By Sean O'Connell, Katie Hughes published
What's next for the TVA? We break down episode 4 and speculate wildly about what's to come in Disney+'s 'Loki' Season 2.
Blink-182's Tom DeLonge Tells Me How Their Concert Film Would Differ From Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Movie, And Dick Jokes Are Involved
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives It's not out of the realm of possibility for Blink-182 to do a concert tour similar to Taylor Swift, but Tom DeLonge tells me why it would have to be different.
Blue Beetle Director Gets Candid About The Film's Opening Weekend 'Obstacles,' And The Support He Continues To Hear From DC Fans
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Blue Beetle had a rough opening, but the support from DC fans finally came the director's way.
The 50 Best Horror Movies Of All Time
By Nick Venable, Rich Knight, Sean O'Connell, Corey Chichizola, Mack Rawden, Alexandra Ramos, Eric Eisenberg, Mike Reyes, Jason Wiese, Cody Beck last updated
Here is CinemaBlend's list for the 30 greatest horror films of all time.
'Loki' Season 2, Episode 3 "1893" | Video Review & Analysis
By Sean O'Connell, Katie Hughes published
Love triangles, variants, and time travel - oh my! We break down the latest episode of Disney+'s hit Marvel show, 'Loki.'
Blue Beetle’s Director Reacts To James Gunn Wanting Xolo Maridueña To Keep Playing The Hero In The DCU
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives James Gunn loves Xolo Maridueña and wants him to play Blue Beetle in the DCU. How does the Blue Beetle director feel about that?
Steven Spielberg's The Color Purple Is Coming To 4K Ultra HD And Digital With These Never-Before-Seen Extras
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives As we get ready for the 2023 release of The Color Purple, WB is putting Steven Spielberg's version out with several unreleased features.
I’m A Casual Taylor Swift Fan Who Went To The Eras Tour Movie On Opening Night, And I’ve Come Back With A Warning
By Sean O'Connell published
I like Taylor Swift. But I'm just a casual fan. Did the new Eras Tour movie still work for me?
Bruce Willis’ Wife Was Pumped That Moonlighting Is Streaming, And There’s A Big Reason Fans Should Be Excited Too
By Sean O'Connell published
Now that Moonlighting is available on Hulu, the Willis family is celebrating. But fans have reasons to be happy, as well.
'Loki' Season 2, Episode 2 "Breaking Brad" | Video Analysis & Review
By Katie Hughes, Sean O'Connell published
Is the future of the Multiverse Saga in the hands of Ravonna Renslayer? Watch as we break down the latest episode of 'Loki' on Disney+.
Olivia Holt's Impersonation Of Julie Bowen In Totally Killer Is Perfect, And Her Director Shares Why It Only Gets Better On A Second Viewing
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives We love Olivia Holt in Totally Killer, and her impersonation of Julie Bowen only gets better the more you watch.
Jada Pinkett Smith Tells Her Side Of The Will Smith And Chris Rock Oscar Slap, And Her Reaction Mirrors Most Of Ours
By Sean O'Connell published
Jada Pinkett Smith is promoting her new book, and opened up about her reaction to her husband, Will Smith, slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards.