About Shawn S. Lealos
Shawn S. Lealos is a freelance writer who received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from the University of Oklahoma with a minor in Film Studies. He has worked as a journalist for 25 years, starting in newspapers and magazines before moving to online media as the world changed. Shawn is a former member of the Society of Professional Journalists and a current voting member of the Oklahoma Film Critics Circle. He has work published on websites like The Huffington Post, Yahoo Movies, Chud, Renegade Cinema, and 411mania. Shawn is also a published author, with a non-fiction book about the Stephen King Dollar Baby Filmmakers and has begun work on a new fiction series as well. Visit Shawn Lealos' website to learn more about his novel writing and follow him on Twitter @sslealos.
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Spider-Man's 20 Strongest Villains, Ranked
Marvel's Spider-Man is an incredibly powerful character, so it makes sense that his villains are also strong so they can provide a worthy challenge.
From Phases to Sagas: The Organization of the MCU, Explained
Now that Phase Four of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is finished, here is a look at the phases and sagas and how they are all organized in the story.
Mortal Kombat 1995 Is Still Cinema's Best Bizarre Video Game Adaptation
25 years ago, the Mortal Kombat movie hit theaters, going on to become one of the best (and strangest) video game adaptations in history.
Harry Potter: Sirius Black's Escape From Azkaban Was Surprisingly Simple
Azkaban was supposed to be the most secure prison in the Harry Potter world, but two men showed how easy it was to escape the Dementors' notice.
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire never revealed who won the Triwizard tournament in the movie, but the books explained everything.
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One beloved Star Wars actor was almost the key to starting the entire DC Universe, but their movie's failure led to much bigger things.
Kang Isn't the Most Important Villain in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
While Kang is the biggest name in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, there might be a villain in the movie who is even more important.
Why Phase 4 Is the Best MCU Era
From the introduction of long-form MCU series on Disney+ to a focus on building the heroes for the future, Phase 4 ended up as the best era of the MCU
Wakanda Forever's Big Fight Outdoes the MCU's Most Brutal Battle
The final fight between Shuri and Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever was the MCU's most brutal, in just about every aspect of the battle.
Marvel's Eternals Are Here to Stay - and Phase 4 Proves It
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Harry Potter's First Antagonist Was Also the Most Tragic
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While Kang might not have a direct connection to Ant-Man in the source material, some comic book history makes Ant-Man 3 a perfect introduction point.
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With Black Panther: Wakanda Forever arriving in theaters, there are several movies fans of the franchise could rewatch to prepare for its release.
Emilia Clarke's MCU Character May Hint at the Guardians of the Galaxy's Future
With James Gunn leaving Marvel, the Guardians of the Galaxy's future is in doubt, but Abigail Brand could be the key to their future in the MCU.
Armor Wars Is the Perfect Place to Pay Off a Black Widow Easter Egg
War Machine will lead the way in Marvel's Armor Wars. But an armored Soviet villain would be another perfect addition to the movie.
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When looking at films that had the biggest impact on horror movies, Sam Raimi's original The Evil Dead stands as one of the most influential.
The 10 Most Powerful Female X-Men
Marvel's X-Men team is packed with strong and fearsome female mutants, some with incredible powers and leadership qualities to match.
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