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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.
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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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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.

I've Been Waiting 21 Years For Kill Bill 3, & Uma Thurman's New Action Movie Role Already Makes Me Want It More
Uma Thurman has been revealed as the villain of Netflix's The Old Guard 2, reigniting hopes for her return as the Bride in Kill Bill Volume 3.

Did Sammie Sell His Soul To The Devil In Sinners? Credits Theory Explained
It seems like Sammie sold his soul to the Devil to succeed as a musician in Sinners, and there is evidence for and against this popular film theory.

Disney Has Already Quietly Fixed The Biggest Problem With Snow White For Future Live-Action Remakes
Though the live-action remake of Snow White bombed at the box office, Disney may be able to recover with its remakes of Lilo & Stitch and Moana.

Until Dawn's Ending Sets Up The Movie I Wanted The First Film To Be
2025's Until Dawn film set up a faithful adaptation of the video game as a sequel, which really should've been the story already presented to people.

The Smashing Machine's True Story & Mark Kerr's UFC Career Explained
Benny Safdie's The Smashing Machine depicts Dwayne Johnson portraying athlete Mark Kerr in a biopic about the latter's hectic life and career.

Sinners: All 6 Musical Eras & Styles In Sammie's Big Juke t Scene Explained
Sinners delivered a jaw-dropping scene at Sammie's concert at the juke t, bringing together several eras and styles of music across time itself.

Sinners Does What Almost Every Other Vampire Movie & TV Show Is Too Cool For
Sinners embraces traditional vampire rules that other films and TV shows avoided, which ironically made it one of 2025's most unique horror movies.

10 Until Dawn Easter Eggs & Video Game References
Despite its many differences from the original video game, 2025's Until Dawn horror film features several clever Easter eggs to the source material.

8 Ways Until Dawn Is Different From The Video Games
Many significant changes were made to Until Dawn's story for the 2025 film, which made this video game adaptation feel like a very different tale.

Sinners' Ending Puts A Fresh Spin On A 57-Year-Old Horror Movie Classic
Ryan Coogler's vampire horror film, Sinners, features a strong parallel to Night of the Living Dead while subverting the movie's shocking ending.