Liam Gaughan

Allentown, Denton

Entertainment Writer and Critic at Freelance

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Articles

These 5 Intense Minutes of 'The Sopranos' Changed Everything - and They Don't Involve Adriana

6 days ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

The Sopranosis a rarity among the greatest television shows of all time, as it retained a remarkable level of consistency throughout. While even excellent shows like The Wire and Breaking Bad had seasons that were considered to be weaker, The Sopranos kept heightening its tension as it moved forward, reaching a critical apex within its later installments.
Michael Cera's Greatest Performance Is Still His 'Twin Peaks' Cameo

6 days ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Michael Cerabecame one of the most significant comedy stars to emerge from the Judd Apatow era of comedy, as his performance in Superbad represented an awkward, uncomfortable stage of adolescence that many young people could relate to. Although Cera was sometimes criticized for simply playing the same character in every single project, he steadily showed the diversity of his skill set by playing a charismatic musician in Scott Pilgrim vs.
'Bring Her Back' Features Maybe the Most Bone-Chilling, Unsettling Kid Performance Since 'Hereditary'

6 days ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Editor's note: The following contains spoilers for 'Bring Her Back' Hereditaryis hailed as one of the most terrifying films in recent memory, not only because of its detailed examination of family trauma, but also for the disturbing performance by Milly Shapiro. Although the notion of children being in peril has been common within the history of the horror genre, Shapiro’s strange, unreadable performance made the first hour of Hereditary even creepier.
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Fails Everything 'Cobra Kai' Accomplished With Daniel's Character

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Editor's Note: The following contains spoilers for Karate Kid: Legends.While Karate Kid: Legendsis the first installment in its franchise since the 2010 remake starring Jaden Smith, the series has continued to peak in its popularity as the result of Netflix’s Cobra Kai. In an inventive twist on the “legacy sequel” concept, Cobra Kai continued with the story of the original The Karate Kid by showing the perspective of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka).
Ralph Macchio | Collider

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan |Rahul Malhotra |Collier Jennings

"I Want More Jackie Chans": The Martial Arts Icon Is Passing on More Than Life Lessons With 'Karate Kid: Legends' 'The Karate Kid Part II' Showed Every Sequel Doesn’t Need To Be a Remake ‘Cobra Kai’s Final Season Failed To Find Balance Everything We Learned on the Set of the 'Cobra Kai' Series Finale ‘Cobra Kai’ Never Needed To Bring This Character Back From the Dead Does ‘Cobra Kai’ Set Up ‘Karate Kid: Legends’?...
The Blacklist | Collider

1 week ago | collider.com | Jen Vestuto |Liam Gaughan |Christine Persaud |Jasneet Singh

The Blacklist Release Date 2013 - 2023-00-00 Network NBC Showrunner Jon Bokenkamp ‘The Blacklist’ Should’ve Ended After This Season Red and Paula Share a Tender Moment in 'The Blacklist' Finale Clip [Exclusive] ‘The Blacklist’ Sets Date for Supersized Series Finale Why ‘The Blacklist’ Is the Ultimate Dad TV Show 'The Blacklist' Season 10 Trailer Reveals Premiere Date for Final Season 7 Shows Like The Blacklist to Satisfy All Your Crime Needs What Harry Lennix Has Learned After 8 Seasons of...
I'm Worried That James Gunn's DCU Is Already Suffering From One Major Problem

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

The announcement that James Gunn and Peter Safranwere taking creative control of the future of the DC franchise was met with a sigh of relief, as the DCEU, up until that point, had failed to create a phenomenon on the level of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It was evident that the DC saga needed a hard reboot, and that someone with the organizational capabilities of Kevin Feige should provide a guide map for the future of the franchise.
10 Netflix Original Shows That Are Bangers From Start to Finish

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Netflix has completely revolutionized the streaming industry by creating a format in which audiences are able to binge shows at a rapid rate. Although there previously may have been a distinction between what qualifies as “television” versus “film,” Netflix has developed exciting partnerships with many of the most exciting movie stars and directors working today.
The 10 Best Comedy Sequels of All Time, Ranked

1 week ago | collider.com | Liam Gaughan

Making a sequel is no easy task, especially when the original project has already been greeted with critical acclaim. While there are many sequels like The Godfather: Part II and Star Wars: Episode V- The Empire Strikes Back that are hailed as being some of the greatest films ever made, it is much more challenging to create a follow up to a comedy film. Comedy is often the most subjective genre, and the number of truly excellent comedy sequels is fairly low when compared to other genres.
The Vehicle Baby

1 week ago | splicetoday.com | Liam Gaughan

J.J. Abrams’ name has been the subject of praise and ire, but for the first time, he’s become an artist out-of-touch with his audience. Although he penned such 1990s hits as Regarding Henry and Armageddon, Abrams attained recognition from the entertainment community from his work on “water-cooler shows,” such as Felicity, Alias, and most notably, Lost.