Brandon Zachary

California

Los Angeles-based Writer. Has a LOT of opinions about X-Men, and will yell them all. Nancy Cartwright called me delightful. In your face, everybody.

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Articles

The Amateur Totally Wastes Jon Bernthal, But His Next 84% Action Movie Won't

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account The following contains spoilers for The Amateur, now playing in theatersThe Amateur cast Jon Bernthal as a potentially interesting spy character but doesn't do anything interesting with him. Bernthal has steadily become a consistent presence in Hollywood, following up his breakout performance in The Walking Dead with notable appearances in Martin Scorsese movies and the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Punisher. The concept of seeing...
I'm Relieved That Predator's New Movie Is Building On The Best Aspects Of Prey

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Predator: Killer of Killers is taking one of the best elements of Prey and enhancing it threefold. Ever since Predator hit the big screen in 1987, the franchise has had a consistent presence in Hollywood. However, many entries in the series blend together over time, with the typical focus on soldiers, cops, and criminals being outgunned by the alien becoming repetitive after a while. That's partly what made the phenomenal Prey such a...
I Know It's The Point, But The Skinny Springfield In The Simpsons Season 36 Really Freaks Me Out

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account The following contains spoilers for The Simpsons season 36 episode 13, "The Last Man Expanding," now streaming on HuluThe Simpsons' latest dig at the pharmaceutical industry radically changes the body types of multiple supporting characters — and is really creepy as a result. "The Last Man Expanding" introduces a new weight loss drug to Springfield that transforms much of the show's heavy-set supporting cast into much skinnier (and...
Bring Her Back Looks Even Scarier Than The Directors' Modern Horror Classic With 94% On Rotten Tomatoes

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Bring Her Back is shaping up to be an even scarier movie than the Philippou Brothers' previous film, which boasts an impressive 94% Tomatometer score. Making their initial break as the online horror comedy duo RackaRacka, their time working on films like The Babadook gave the duo a chance to expand their skill-set with horror short films. This steadily developed their abilities until they helmed their feature-length debut, Talk To...
Which Movies I Think Would've Won The Best Stunts Oscar If It Existed The Last 10 Years

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

The Oscars will formally begin awarding films for Best Stunt Design, and these ten films would have won the award if it had been around for the last ten years. There has been lots of internal debate in the film industry over the Academy Awards and which new categories could be introduced. While an Oscar for casting was already confirmed for the 98th Academy Awards, many filmmakers and stars have been calling for the institution to incorporate an award that celebrates stunt design and performers.
10 Ideas Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Revival Should Take From The Comic Sequel

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Buffy the Vampire Slayer's upcoming revival should take some cues and concepts from the sequel comics. After running for seven seasons, Buffy the Vampire Slayer concluded on a bittersweet but open-ended note that set up a wide future for the franchise. The subsequent comic sequels set up a lot more adventures for the Scoobies and their growing network of allies, taking their threats to entirely new levels.
Why Warfare Is Dedicated To Elliot Miller: What Happened To The Real Navy SEAL

1 week ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account The following contains spoilers for Warfare, now playing in theatersWarfare is dedicated to Elliott Miller, a real-life Navy SEAL who was severely injured in the battle that inspired the film. Unlike many other war movies, Warfare doesn't divert from real events to tell a story. Instead, the film is as realistic as possible, something that was an overt goal for co-directors Alex Garland and Ray Mendoza. Mendoza was also present at...
A New Predator Movie Comes Out In 2 Months, And It Might Just Be The Best Thing The Franchise Has Ever Done

2 weeks ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

Predator: Killer of Killers has the potential to be an all-time great entry in the Predator franchise, but it isn't the only reason fans should be excited for 2025. Debuting in 1987's The Predator, the hulking alien hunter has been a mainstay of pop culture since the extraterrestrial first battled Arnold Schwarzenegger during the height of his career.
The Amateur Ending Explained

2 weeks ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

The following contains spoilers for The Amateur, now playing in theatersThe Amateur's ending can be a surprise for those expecting the finale to match the original novel and prior film adaptation. The Amateur is the second film based on Robert Littell's novel of th same name. When CIA cryptographer Charlie Heller loses his wife in an apparent terrorist attack in London, he decides to get revenge by entering the field as a surprisingly effective agent.
Drop's Ending Explained: Who Is Manipulating Violet And Why?

2 weeks ago | screenrant.com | Brandon Zachary

The following contains spoilers for Drop, now playing in theatersDrop's big twist is hanging in front of the audience all along, with a wild motivation that actually plays into the themes of the film. Directed by Christopher Landon, Drop focuses on Meghann Fahy's Violet. On her first date since the death of her abusive husband, Violet initially seems happy to finally be sharing a meal with the handsome and sweet Henry.