Brendan Morrow
Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. A graduate of Hofstra University, he studied journalism and film and has written about movies and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe. Brendan is based in New York City.
Latest articles by Brendan Morrow
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JK Rowling's transphobia controversy: a complete timeline
In Depth How did we get to this point, and what, exactly, has the author said?
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Every MCU movie since 'Avengers: Endgame,' ranked
The Week Recommends How does 'The Marvels' stack up against Marvel's recent output?
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All the records Taylor Swift has broken
Speed Read Swift's 'Eras' tour is now the highest-grossing concert tour in history
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Video games to play in the winter, from 'Alone in the Dark' to 'The Last of Us Part II Remastered'
The Week Recommends Bundle up with some video game bundles
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Comedians to see on tour this winter
The Week Recommends Who needs 'The Eras Tour' when you can see 'The Peras Tour?'
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2024 Golden Globe nominations predictions: Will Barbenheimer dominate?
In Depth Plus: Which films will be nominated in a new category honoring blockbusters?
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The 6 best Christmas horror movies
The Week Recommends These bloody good horror flicks put a dark spin on the holiday
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The best horror franchises of all time
The Week Recommends From Freddy to Jason to Michael Myers, who has the greatest horror series of them all?
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The daily gossip: Jerry Seinfeld cryptically teases 'Seinfeld' news, Elon Musk may have saved Amber Heard's 'Aquaman' job, and more
Feature The daily gossip: October 10, 2023
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9 fascinating facts you didn't know about 'The Exorcist'
The Explainer Some reactions in the film are more genuine than you might think
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The biggest lingering questions after the 'Ahsoka' finale
The Explainer After that cliffhanger, what's next for the show and 'Star Wars' as a whole?
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The 9 best Halloween-themed movies to watch this season
The Week Recommends Get in a festive mood with the help of these great horror films
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Is 'The Office' coming back? What we know about a rumored reboot.
Under the Radar The classic NBC sitcom may soon be returning
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The daily gossip: Man arrested in connection with shooting of Tupac Shakur, an OceanGate movie is in the works, and more
Feature The daily gossip: September 29, 2023
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Every 'Saw' film, ranked
The Explainer The highs and lows of the gory horror soap opera
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Video game actors might also go on strike
The Explainer Another possible SAG-AFTRA strike is looming, this one involving video game performers
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When will your favorite show be back now that the writers strike is over?
The Explainer Here's when to expect new episodes of the late-night shows, 'SNL,' and more
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TV to watch in October, from 'Loki' to 'The Fall of the House of Usher'
The Explainer Celebrate spooky season with some eerie streaming shows
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Movies to watch in October, from 'The Exorcist: Believer' to 'Killers of the Flower Moon'
The Explainer Taylor Swift and Martin Scorsese are coming to a theater near you
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Where Oscar season stands after the fall film festivals
The Explainer The race has shifted as some surprise candidates pull ahead
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Comedians to see on tour this fall
Stand up and head to see these hilarious comics on tour
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Touring theater productions to see this fall
Get your toes ready for tapping as mean girls and funny girls head your way
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Movies directed by actors have mixed success at Toronto International Film Festival
TIFF's actor-directed films ranged from 'hugely thrilling' to 'abysmal'
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Why Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher are facing writer backlash
The two hosts have drawn the ire of the Writers Guild of America
By Brendan Morrow Published