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About Brandon Howard
Brandon is an entertainment writer covering Movies and Television for a variety of digital publications.
When he isn't working, Brandon loves reading and watching as many movies as he reasonably can on any given day.
Industry Focus
Brandon started writing for Screen Rant in 2024, and is currently a Senior Writer with the Superheroes team, focusing on Marvel and DC.
He is particularly excited to cover the DCU as it begins to unfold.
Favorite Media
There isn't much Brandon won't watch; any movie, in any genre, anywhere, and in any quality. Still, he particularly loves 90's-early 2000's J-Horror, character-driven slow burns, slice of life, and films set against neon-soaked cities at night.
Some of his favorite directors are: Wong Kar-wai, Hayao Miyazaki, Sofia Coppola, Ryan Coogler, Noami Kawase, Richard Linklater, Ryutaro Nakagawa, Satoshi Kon, Sion Sono, James Cameron, and Sam Raimi.
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Before Breaking Bad, Dean Norris Starred In The TV Spinoff For One Of Horror's Most Underrated Monster Franchises
Several years before Dean Norris made his mark as Hank in Breaking Bad, he starred in the Tremors TV series, a spin-off of the underrated franchise.

I Finally Get The Meaning Of Breaking Bad's Darkest Scene Thanks To Bryan Cranston
Breaking Bad was full of shocking moments, but one scene in particular stands out as Bryan Cranston talked about why it is so important.

I Loved Supernatural's Original Ending, But There's One Detail That Never Made Sense
There is a lot to love in Supernatural’s originally planned ending, but one aspect of Dean never quite made sense after everything that happened.

Netflix's Underrated Action-Packed Fantasy Show With 88% RT Score Deserved More Than Just 2 Seasons
Warrior Nun is one of the best fantasy shows on Netflix, which makes it even more frustrating that it was cancelled after just two seasons.

If You Like The Witcher, Watch Netflix's Other Ambitious Fantasy Show With 83% On Rotten Tomatoes
For those who enjoy Netflix’s The Witcher, the streamer has another ambitious fantasy series based on a book series that is worth watching.

Sons Of Anarchy's Perfect Replacement Is A 6-Season Crime Drama With 88% On Rotten Tomatoes
Sons of Anarchy was a special show that is hard to replace, but there is one crime drama that is perfect for those looking for something similar.

Before Arcane, This Dark Video Game Adaptation With 94% RT Score Was Netflix's Best Fantasy Show
Arcane helped propel video game adaptations forward, but several years before it was released, there was another series that made its mark.

Kevin's Cabin In This Is Us Was Once Owned By This TV Power Couple
Kevin’s final house in This Is Us was incredibly beautiful, and it belonged to a surprising TV power couple during the time it was used to film.

All 6 Karate Kid Movies (& Cobra Kai), Ranked From Worst To Best
The Karate Kid movie franchise spans six movies, as well as the show Cobra Kai. Now with Karate Kid: Legends' arrival, it's time to rank them all.

Before The Rock's A24 Movie, Watch One Of His Best Performances In This Underrated HBO Show
Before checking out A24’s film The Smashing Machine, watch one of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson’s best performances in an underrated HBO TV show.

Before Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone Universe, This HBO Show Was The Best Western On TV
While Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone universe is impressive, one underrated HBO masterpiece set the stage for the modern Western genre on television.

If You Loved Mikey Madison In Anora, Watch One Of Her Best Performances In This Underrated FX Show
Years before Mikey Madison’s powerhouse performance in Anora, she starred in an underrated TV show that happens to be one of her best roles.

Ridley Scott's Forgotten Sci-Fi Masterpiece With 80% RT Score Is Just As Good As Blade Runner
Blade Runner is one of the best science fiction movies of all time, but Ridley Scott’s often-forgotten TV masterpiece is just as good.

Breaking Bad's Forgotten Spinoff No One Should Watch Makes Me Appreciate Better Call Saul Even More
Better Call Saul is one of the best shows of all time, and another Breaking Bad spinoff highlights just how lucky we were to get such a great prequel.

"The Great Heartbreak Of My Career": Alison Brie's Netflix Show With 93% On RT Deserved More Than Just 3 Seasons
GLOW was unfortunately canceled prior to finishing season 4, and Alison Brie laments on it being one of the biggest heartbreaks of her career.

"A Terrible Sign Right From The Start": The Moment Alan Tudyk Realized Firefly Was Fighting An Uphill Battle
Firefly never got a proper chance to become a mainstream success, and one specific production issue shows it was doomed from the start.

The Winchesters Was Fun, But Supernatural's First Spinoff Deserves Some Love Too
While The Winchesters was a fun look at Sam and Dean’s parents, there is one other Supernatural spinoff that deserves some of its own love.

Supernatural's Most Bizarre Crossover Didn't Involve Sam Or Dean And I Still Loved It
Despite not featuring Sam or Dean, one Supernatural crossover with an unlikely series is so bizarre that it actually works really well for it.

Thunderbolts* Cast & Marvel Character Guide
Several MCU characters return for Phase 5's Thunderbolts, a team of antiheroes and reformed villains attempting to follow in the Avengers' footsteps.

7 Back To The Future Easter Eggs In Ready Player One
Ready Player One is a movie with many Easter eggs, mainly relative to video games, but the Back to the Future references are some of the most obvious.