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About Shawn S. Lealos
Shawn S. Lealos is a freelance writer, author, editor, and filmmaker based out of Edmond, Oklahoma by way of The University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. He has a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Writing and a minor in Film Studies. He has also been a professional film critic and a member of the OFCC film critics group in Oklahoma for over a decade.
Industry Focus
Shawn has worked for Screen Rant since 2018 in several roles. He started out as a list writer before moving on into a senior writer role. He is now working on the updates team, targeting everything he loves, from comic book movies to horror flicks to the best in genre television shows.
Favorite Media
Shawn is a proponant of physical media and has a DVD/Blu-ray collection that is closing in on 2,000 titles. His main obsession is anything involved with comic book adaptations. His favorites include anything from the MCU, including the Disney+ shows, as well as indie adaptations such as Locke & Key, Sandman, and classics like The Crow.
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Kung Fu Panda 4 Ending Explained: Po's New Title & Dragon Warrior Replacement
Kung Fu Panda 4 has a seemingly conclusive ending with regards to Po's journey. We break down the biggest revelations from the ending & what's next.

Walking Dead Timeline Explained: When All 7 Shows Take Place
The Walking Dead takes place across seven shows, covering multiple seasons and years of storytelling. Here's the complete TWD timeline explained.

Insidious: The Red Door Cast & Character Guide
Insidious: The Red Door is the fifth installment of the horror franchise, with most of the original cast returning to reprise their roles.

Mission Impossible Movies Ranked - From The 1996 Original to Dead Reckoning Part 1
Mission: Impossible is one of the most consistent movie franchises out there, but we've accepted the nearly-impossible task of ranking them.

Ready Player One: Halliday's Easter Egg & Ending Explained
The hunt for Halliday's Easter Egg in Ready Player One inspired a variety of important lessons, with an ending built around this mysterious character.

10 Best Movies Like Black Bag
Steven Soderbergh’s Black Bag is a perfect example of how to do an espionage thriller right, drawing inspiration from countless others in the genre.

Every Transporter Movie Ranked Worst To Best (Including Collateral)
Jason Statham broke out as an action star with The Transporter series - we rank the movies of the Frank Martin-centered series, including Collateral.

How Real Are Now You See Me’s Magic Tricks? The Franchise’s Secrets Explained
The Now You See Me franchise requires suspension of disbelief, which begs the question of how real the magic tricks in the infamous heist movies are.

The Father Who Moves Mountains Ending Explained: I'm Still Not Over What Happened To Cosmin
The Father Who Moves Mountains is a disaster survival movie with an ending that disappointed fans, but here is what it all meant.

Now You See Me Ending, Explained
Now You See Me tells the exciting story of four talented magicians who become famous after a series of high-risk tricks, but its ending is complex.

There's Still Time To Watch Netflix's Action Fantasy Movie With 80% On RT Before The Sequel Finally Comes Out This Year
The Netflix sequel to The Old Guard is coming in 2025 and there is still time to watch the underrated original.

15 Best Movies Like A Simple Favor
Fans of A Simple Favor can watch other crime comedies led by women like Ocean's Eight, I Care a Lot, and Happy Death Day for more laughs and action.

The Most Powerful Vampires In Twilight, Ranked From Weakest To Strongest
Twilight's focus might be Bella and Edward, but in the background, there are some seriously strong vampires. Here are the most powerful of them all.

Sylvester Stallone's Strongest Character Would Easily Take Down Rocky Balboa & John Rambo
Sylvester Stallone has starred as several powerful characters in movies, but his two most famous aren't his strongest.

Neil Patrick Harris's 10 Best Movies And TV Shows
From a kid doctor to a sitcom playboy, the best Neil Patrick Harris movies and TV shows reflect both the actor's comedic and dramatic talents.

The Exorcist Timeline Explained: What Order To Watch Every Movie
The Exorcist certainly franchise has its ups and downs in of quality, but for any completist, there is a certain order to watch all five movies.

Who Is Pazuzu? The Exorcist's Demon & Real Mythological Inspirations Explained
Pazuzu is the demon to defeat in The Exorcist franchise, and it's based on a mythological entity that isn't as evil as its movie version.

Karate Kid: Daniel Is The REAL Villain Theory Explained
A popular theory regarding The Karate Kid postulates that Ralph Macchio's Daniel is the movie's real villain — could that really be true?

Why Rachel DiPillo's Sarah Reese Left Chicago Med In Season 4 (& Returned In Season 10)
Rachel Dipillo's Sarah Reese was written out of Chicago Med at the beginning of season 4, but she returned in season 10, episode 8 for a reason.

The Platform Ending Explained: What "The Girl Is The Message" Really Means
The ending of The Platform saw a man choose the life of a child over his own, and here is what it all means, explained.