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.
Latest Articles
The MCU Is Quietly Setting the Stage for One of Marvel’s Most Powerful Characters
The Kang Dynasty is coming, and some events in other MCU properties make it look like a powerful Marvel character is coming to help in the fight.
Avengers: The Kang Dynasty Could Bring a Forgotten Avenger Back to the Forefront
With Avengers: The Kang Dynasty coming, the heroes could get help from a forgotten team member that has been missing for over a year.
A Cult '80s Film Delivered Scully and Mulder Long Before The X-Files
Years before The X-Files premiered on Fox, a cult-favorite horror movie presented the archetype for FBI Agents Mulder and Scully.
How Star Wars: A New Hope Nearly Ignited a Real-Life War
Star Wars almost started a major war in the real world while George Lucas was in the middle of filming the first movie, A New Hope.
How Honest Trailers May Have Accurately Predicted the MCU's Phase 4
Honest Trailers made a bold prediction for the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 4, and in a lot of fans' minds, it was right on the dot.
Nanook of the North: Cinema's First 'Documentary' Turns 100
Nanook of the North was the first recognized documentary, and while it is problematic, it still holds an important place in cinema history.
The MCU's Multiverse Saga Has a New Nick Fury
Wong has popped up a lot in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will be back in She-Hulk, making it look like he is the new Nick Fury of the MCU.
How American Werewolf in London Essentially Created a New Oscars Category
An American Werewolf in London changed how the Oscars looked at makeup effects, but it wasn't alone in creating the category.
Captain America's Next MCU Villain Opens the Door for the X-Men's Strongest Foe
Captain America is battling the New World Order in his next Marvel Cinematic Universe outing, meaning a powerful mutant might join the fray.
Samaritan Looks Like the Spiritual Sequel to M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable
Sylvester Stallone's new superhero movie Samaritan could finally give fans of M. Night Shyamalan's Unbreakable universe a proper sequel.
The DCEU Doesn't Need to Bring Batfleck Back - It Needs to Do Away With the Dark Knight
Ben Affleck is reportedly returning as Batman in Aquaman 2, but it might be better to let him go from the DCEU than to play musical chairs.
A Minor Detail Suggests She-Hulk Takes Place During The Blip
While there's been no official word on when She-Hulk: Attorney at Law takes place in the MCU timeline, there are hints in the official trailer.
Secret Headquarters Merges Superheroes and Spy Kids
The upcoming Paramount+ movie Secret Headquarters shares a lot in common with Spy Kids, making it look like a superhero copy of the franchise.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur's First Look Gives Its Heroes a New Motto
Moon Girl has her own special motto, just like Spider-Man, but it fits her personality to perfection as she fights crime.
GOTG Vol. 3's Will Poulter Is the Anti-Tom Holland Regarding MCU Spoilers
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3’s Will Poulter is trying hard to keep a lid on spoilers, which he says is the opposite of Spider-Man star Tom Holland.
Thor: Love and Thunder Improves Multiverse of Madness' Villain Arc
Doctor Strange and Thor both battled villains who suffered great losses, but in Love and Thunder, Gorr improved on Wanda Maximoff in many ways.
Ms. Marvel's Iman Vellani Is Right: Everything in Marvel Is Canon Now
Ms. Marvel star Iman Vellani stated that everything is canon in the MCU now, like Agents of SHIELD characters, and she is absolutely right.
Thor: Love and Thunder - Star-Lord and Thor Have More In Common Than Expected
Thor and Star-Lord always had a complicated and often competitive relationship, but Love and Thunder shows they are more alike than expected.
Thor: Love and Thunder Fixes Ragnarok's Warriors Three Problem
Thor never dealt with the deaths of his close friends in the Warriors Three in Thor: Ragnarok, but Thor: Love and Thunder addressed their deaths.
Thor: Love and Thunder - Why Gorr the God Butcher Wants to Kill the Gods
In Thor: Love and Thunder, Gorr the God Butcher is dead set on killing all gods, and in his mind, he has a very good reason for doing so.