
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.
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The daily gossip: George Clooney and more stars are trying to help end the actors strike, J.K. Rowling would 'happily do two years' in jail over her anti-trans beliefs, and more
The daily gossip: October 19, 2023
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Alec Baldwin may be charged again in 'Rust' shooting
Speed Read Prosecutors plan to bring an involuntary manslaughter charge before a grand jury
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The daily gossip: Gwyneth Paltrow plans to 'literally disappear from public life,' Adele quit drinking after being a 'borderline alcoholic,' and more
The daily gossip: October 18, 2023
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The daily gossip: Britney Spears reveals she had an abortion while she was with Justin Timberlake, Timothée Chalamet calls Armie Hammer allegations 'disorienting,' and more
The daily gossip: October 17, 2023
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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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'Ahsoka': the best 'Star Wars' Easter eggs and references you may have missed
In Depth How the show subtly nods to 'The Phantom Menace,' 'The Clone Wars' and more
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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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The daily gossip: Beyoncé is bringing the 'Renaissance' tour to movie theaters, Taylor Swift attends another Chiefs game with famous pals, and more
Feature The daily gossip: October 2, 2023
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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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The daily gossip: 'Harry Potter' stars pay tribute to Michael Gambon, Hasan Minhaj revelations may have cost him the 'Daily Show' hosting gig, and more
The daily gossip: September 28, 2023
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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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The daily gossip: Travis Kelce chats about Taylor Swift's Chiefs game visit, Hollywood writers thrilled with details of new contract as strike ends, and more
The daily gossip: September 27, 2023
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The daily gossip: Chevy Chase says 'Community' wasn't 'funny enough' for him, Golden Globes to add a category for blockbuster movies, and more
The daily gossip: September 26, 2023
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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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The daily gossip: Hollywood writers and studios reach tentative agreement to end strike, Taylor Swift attends Chiefs game amid Travis Kelce dating rumors, and more
The daily gossip: September 25, 2023
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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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The daily gossip: Prime Video is getting ads unless you pay more, Lizzo accepts humanitarian award after being sued again, and more
The daily gossip: September 22, 2023
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