
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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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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2023: the year of superhero fatigue
The Explainer The year may represent the end of an era for Hollywood
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The 'Scream' calamity: how a beloved film series collapsed
Under the Radar Why the long-running franchise may not recover after losing its leading ladies
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Why does Warner Bros. keep canceling finished movies?
Under the Radar The studio's decision to scrap multiple completed films isn't sitting well with Hollywood
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TV to watch in December, from 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' to 'What If...?'
The Week Recommends Spend your December with Mr. D and Dr. Who
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Movies to watch in December, from 'Wonka' to 'The Color Purple'
The Week Recommends A month for Beyoncé, Godzilla and Willy Wonka
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BTS, Taylor Swift and the influence of pop music fans
The Explainer Swifties and the like have proven they can exert their influence for political and social change
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What does 'back to normal' mean for Hollywood now?
The Explainer The longest strike in SAG-AFTRA history is over. What's next?
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The biggest snubs and surprises of the 2024 Grammy nominations
The Explainer An artist some pundits expected to earn zero nominations came out of nowhere to snag 7
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The monstrous history and longevity of Godzilla
The Explainer Why the legendary king of the monsters still resonates after nearly 70 years
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6 great podcasts for film and TV fans
The Week Recommends Your commute just became much more bearable with these podcasts
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The daily gossip: Matthew Perry remembered by 'Friends' creators and stars, Megan Fox makes a point of flouting SAG's Halloween costume guidelines, and more
The daily gossip: October 30, 2023
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Movies to watch in November, from 'The Marvels' to 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes'
Feature From the big franchises to the critically-acclaimed Oscar hopefuls
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The tumultuous search for a 'Daily Show' host
Under the Radar A controversy over fabricated standup stories reportedly blew up Comedy Central's succession plan
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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 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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'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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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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Every 'Saw' film, ranked
The Explainer The highs and lows of the gory horror soap opera
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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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