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I was invited to contribute to The Daily Beast after their editors noticed some of my stuff online. I've been writing for them since early 2023. Read my articles below...

Secrets of ‘National Treasure’ Revealed—20 Years Later

‘Shawshank Redemption’s’ ‘River of S**t’ Was Full of Actual Poop

How Han Solo Ended Up in ‘(500) Days of Summer’

Revealed: Brendan Fraser—Not Tom Cruise—Was Always Top Pick for ‘The Mummy,’ Director Says

‘I Love You Man’ at 15: How Paul Rudd Perfected His Bass-Slappingly Relatable Role

‘Footloose’ at 40: Lori Singer Recalls Intense Stunts, Slaps, and Skinny-Dipping

20 Years Later, We’re Still Shocked ‘Garth Marenghi’s Darkplace’ Was on TV

How Bill Murray’s Most Deranged Christmas Movie Was Born

‘Mrs. Doubtfire’ Director on NC-17 Cut and Scrapped Sequel Plans

The Problematic, Jizz-Soaked Legacy of ‘There’s Something About Mary’

How ‘Futurama’ Became the Show That Won’t Stay Dead

‘Trading Places’ at 40: Dan Aykroyd Knows That Blackface Scene Wouldn’t Fly Today