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About Anthony Orlando
Growing up in Oradell, New Jersey, Anthony always had a ion for creative storytelling, having written his first novel at age 12. After majoring in both English and Film & Media Studies at Lafayette College, Anthony pursued a career in journalism. Having writing for outlets like COED Media, BuzzFeed, Comic Book Resources, /Film, Digital Trends Media Group, and New Jersey Urban News, Anthony continues to analyze and critique films and TV shows and express my ion for storytelling in its many forms.
Anthony has also written and directed his own short films, particularly in the horror genre. His most recent short film, “High Light”, won awards at multiple film festivals.
Industry Focus
Anthony has been a professional journalist since 2020, writing about TV, movies, video games, books, pop culture events, and local news.
Favorite Media
Anthony has a deep love for all things related to TV and movies, particularly in the horror enre. When he wants to relax, Anthony likes to watch comedy shows like Seinfeld, The Office, Arrested Development, and Rick & Morty.
His favorite movies are 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shining, Jaws, The Empire Strikes Back, Apocalypse Now, The Dark Knight, Psycho, The Exorcist, Get Out, Dune: Part Two, Avengers: Infinity War, Zack Snyder's Justice League, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Finding Nemo
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Bring Her Back vs. Talk To Me: Which A24 Horror Movie Is Better
Danny and Michael Philippou unleashed another A24 horror hit with Bring Her Back, but the film had to reach a very high bar set by Talk to Me.

Mike Flanagan's Exorcist Movie Gets Clarifying Production Update That Puts 2026 Release In Doubt
Horror filmmaker Mike Flanagan shared an update about his Exorcist movie, and fans will have to wait a bit longer for the movie to come out.

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Changed Drastically After Dead Reckoning's Box Office Disappointment
After Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning fell short at the box office, massive changes were made to The Final Reckoning to make it more successful.

I'm Confused Why Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Abandoned A Key Subplot For Ethan
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning tried to fix the mistakes made by Dead Reckoning, but not exploring Marie's character hurt the finale film.

Knives Out 3's First Teaser Explained: What That Footage & Quote Reveals About The Story
After months of waiting, Netflix released the first cryptic teaser video for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, which is a mystery in itself.

6 Reasons Why The Rotten Tomatoes Score For A24's New 90% Horror Movie Is So Great
A24's Bring Her Back has debuted with a strong Rotten Tomatoes score, which can be attributed to many factors, including the cast, story, and scares.

The Final Reckoning Lost A Key Trait Of The Best Mission: Impossible Movies, & It Was Inevitable
Unlike other Mission: Impossible movies, The Final Reckoning is directly connected to previous films in the franchise, and that was necessary.

How The Odyssey Will Be Different To Every Other Christopher Nolan Movie
As a fantasy film, The Odyssey is an unusual project from Christopher Nolan, but this could make it his most surprising and enjoyable film yet.

7 Reasons Sinners Is The Best Movie Of 2025 So Far
Ryan Coogler's horror film, Sinners, has become the best movie of 2025 for several reasons, including the cast, the visuals, the story, and the music.

Sinners Is Only $31 Million Away From Breaking Into A Box Office Top 10 That Includes Only One Horror Movie
Ryan Coogler's Sinners is close to being one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies in the United States, sharing a spot on the list with 2017's It.

The Real Blues Musician Sinners Is Based Around & How Sammie Connects To The True Story
Sammie's character in Sinners is heavily inspired by legendary musician Robert Johnson, with both of them living lives that share many similarities.

Sonic 4 Introducing This Long Overdue Video Game Character Would Be Great If Not For This Problem
Sonic the Hedgehog 4 could introduce fan-favorite Rouge the Bat to the franchise, but the story and massive list of characters make it a bad idea.

Jack Sparrow Isn't The Returning Character Pirates Of The Caribbean 6 Needs The Most
Though Jack Sparrow may not return for Pirates of the Caribbean 6, the franchise needs Davy Jones to come back more, especially after the fifth film.

New John Wick 5 Update Confirms The Franchise Will Continue A Specific Sequel Trend
Director Chad Stahelski teased John Wick: Chapter 5's globetrotting story, continuing to expand the franchise's rich world beyond New York City.

6 Challenges Facing John Wick 5 That Keanu Reeves' Sequel Must Overcome
After the franchise's fourth film, John Wick: Chapter 5 has a lot that it needs to do in order to present a satisfying and entertaining new film.

Why Is One Of Alien’s Androids In Predator: Badlands? 7 Theories About Elle Fanning's Character
Predator: Badlands will feature the Weyland-Yutani android Thia, played by Elle Fanning, creating several possibilities for this sci-fi action film.

Snow White's Box Office Has Beat 2 Modern Disney Live-Action Remakes, But It's Still The Biggest Disappointment
Snow White finally made over $200 million, unlike two other Disney remakes, but the big-budget movie severely underperformed at the box office.

5 Characters Jonathan Bailey Could Secretly Be Playing In Jurassic World Rebirth
Jonathan Bailey's character in Jurassic World Rebirth supposedly has a link to Dr. Alan Grant, meaning he's a student or has a familial bond with him.

Ana De Armas’ John Wick Spinoff Is Doing The Story Keanu Reeves’ Assassin Will Probably Never Get
Ana de Armas' Ballerina gives audiences the assassin origin story John Wick never got, making it a unique part of Keanu Reeves' action franchise.

Was Grace Wrong For Inviting The Vampires Into Club Juke In Sinners? Why Her Actions Are Defensible
Grace's decision to invite the vampires into the juke t in the film Sinners is controversial, but there are many reasons why she's overhated.