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 rise and fall of the DC Extended Universe
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The daily gossip: "The Blind Side" subject alleges he was never actually adopted, Zooey Deschanel gets engaged to Jonathan Scott, and more
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The daily gossip: 'Wonder Woman 3' isn't in the works despite Gal Gadot's claims, Timothy Olyphant almost played Captain Kirk, and more
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How 2023 changed the summer blockbuster game
Under the Radar Will this year's hits and bombs change how studios approach the season?
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The daily gossip: Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion, Billy Porter has to sell his house due to Hollywood strikes, and more
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The daily gossip: Taylor Swift leads MTV Video Music Awards nominations, Wayne Brady comes out as pansexual, and more
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The daily gossip: 'Exorcist' director William Friedkin dies at 87, Greta Gerwig makes history as 'Barbie' passes $1 billion, and more
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The daily gossip: 'Breaking Bad' star Mark Margolis dies, Zachary Levi clarifies controversial comment about 'dumb' strike rules, and more
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The Lizzo allegations and fallout
Speed Read Unpacking the claims against the singer and ongoing backlash
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The daily gossip: Lizzo says she isn't 'the villain' after accusations, Marc Maron blasts 'insecure babies' offended by 'Barbie,' and more
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Stars who have joined the picket lines during the Hollywood actors strike
Speed Read Hollywood actors are making their voices heard as the SAG-AFTRA strike continues
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All the box office records broken by 'Barbie'
Speed Read Greta Gerwig's smash hit has made history in more ways than one
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The daily gossip: Hasan Minhaj may be the next host of 'The Daily Show,' Gal Gadot claims 'Wonder Woman 3' will still happen, and more
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The daily gossip: 'Euphoria' stars mourn Angus Cloud, Lizzo accused of sexual harassment by former dancers, and more
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Is Barbenheimer coming for the Oscars?
Speed Read Both films in everyone's favorite double feature could make a play for Oscars
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The daily gossip: Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies, Cardi B tosses microphone at fan who threw drink at her, and more
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Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dies at 70
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The daily gossip: Michelle Yeoh gets married after 19-year engagement, Megan Fox defends asking fans to donate to friend's GoFundMe, and more
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Emmys to be postponed for first time since after 9/11 due to strikes
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TV to watch in August, from 'Ahsoka' to 'One Piece'
Speed Read A "Star Wars" streaming show, the return of a hit Hulu mystery, and more
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The daily gossip: Simu Liu addresses awkward red carpet moment with Ryan Gosling, Ariana Grande slammed by new boyfriend's estranged wife, and more
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Which movies and TV shows have been affected by the Hollywood actors strike?
Speed Read Some productions have shut down, while others are pressing ahead
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Greta Gerwig didn't anticipate the conservative backlash to 'Barbie'
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Movies to watch in August, from 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem' to 'Blue Beetle'
Speed Read A video game adaptation, a pair of raunchy comedies, and more
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