Cathal Gunning
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Cathal Gunning has been writing about movies, television, culture, politics online and in print since 2017. He worked as a Senior Editor in Adbusters Media Foundation from 2018-2019 and wrote for WhatCulture in early 2020. He has been a Senior Features Writer for ScreenRant since August 2020.
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Cathal is a network sitcom expert and has spent years writing about the genre from The Simpsons to The Conners. His longstanding obsessions include horror franchises such as the Scream series, animated comedy shows like South Park and Rick and Morty, and everything ‘80s from Top Gun to Stranger Things.
Latest Articles
1 Big Bang Theory Christmas Episode Nearly Ruined A Special Sheldon Record
The Big Bang Theory maintained a pretty impressive record with Jim Parsons's Sheldon, but one of the sitcom's Christmas episodes jeopardized this.
How All 6 James Bond Actors Compare To Ian Fleming's Iconic Book Character
From Connery to Craig, every version of 007 has taken the character in a new direction. How does each compare to Ian Fleming's original James Bond?
Christopher Nolan & Martin Scorsese's Oscars History Makes The 2024 Oscars Race A Bigger Deal
Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon are likely to go head to head in this year's Best Picture race, but could either actually win the Oscar?
Art The Clown's Origins & 7 Other Questions Terrifier 3 Must Answer
Terrifier 3 must explain what Art the Clown is, how to defeat him, the Little Pale Girl's origins, and so many more lingering franchise mysteries.
The Conners Season 5 Finale Betrayed Roseanne’s Best Christmas Episode
The Conners season 5 finale ruined the message of Roseanne's best Christmas episode, which might be the saddest story the sitcom has ever told.
IT Show Welcome To Derry Could Explore 7 Other Stephen King Stories
Stephen King's many stories set in Derry mean that the upcoming IT prequel Welcome to Derry could explore more of the author's back catalog.
9 Pirates Of The Caribbean Spinoffs Disney Already Missed Out On Making
From Jack's origins to a villain-centric series, the Pirates of the Caribbean movies could have spawned countless potential spinoffs in their heyday.
27 Years Ago, Hulk Hogan Starred In The Worst Christmas Movie Ever
WWE legend Hulk Hogan played Saint Nick in a 27-year-old Christmas movie, but it’s probably one of the worst holiday comedies ever made.
Die Hard Dropping Its Christmas Setting Was A Huge Franchise Mistake
The Die Hard franchise was reinvigorated by Die Hard With A Vengeance, but this sequel dropping its Christmas setting ultimately hurt the series.
Disney’s Most Underrated Christmas Movie Is A Straight-to-Video Sequel That Improves The Original
Disney's Princess canon doesn't include many movies about Christmas, but one straight-to-video sequel improved its predecessor with a festive plot.
10 Greatest Tim Burton Monsters In Movies & TV Shows, Ranked
Tim Burton's movies often make supernatural beings into unlikely heroes, but the director has still created some truly unforgettable movie monsters.
Is Bill Skarsgård Returning As IT's Pennywise In HBO's New Stephen King TV Show?
Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise was one of the most memorable parts of the IT movie adaptations, but will he appear in Max's prequel show Welcome to Derry?
Every Rick & Morty Christmas Episode Explained
With time-traveling spaces snakes, Jurassic Park parodies, and even an appearance from Jesus, Rick and Morty's Christmas episodes are never dull.
The 2 Worst Simpsons Christmas Episodes Make The Same Exact Villain Mistake
The Simpsons has two Christmas episodes that utilize the same classic villain but, unfortunately, both outings just prove he doesn't work as a hero.
Alien: Romulus Is Bucking A Horror Movie Trend That's Waylaid 3 Other Franchises
Alien: Romulus's setting proves that the franchise can't get away from Ridley Scott's prequels fast enough (but that's not necessarily bad news).
How Black Noir Is Alive In The Boys Season 4 (There's 1 Simple Explanation)
How Black Noir is alive in The Boys season 4 trailer will spark several theories based on the comics, but the show’s answer should be fairly simple.
Furiosa's Timeline Is A Huge Missed Opportunity To Explain A 44-Year-Old Mad Max Mystery
The first trailer for Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga has already made it clear that Anya Taylor-Joy's spinoff won't explain a major franchise mystery.
It Took 34 Years, But The Simpsons Finally Made Bart Into A Character Worth Rooting For
The Simpsons season 35, episode 8 took a look at the consequences of Bart's years of pranking and made the character easier to root for as a result.
Top Gun 2: All 6 Jet Fighter Planes That Appear In Maverick
Top Gun: Maverick put Tom Cruise back in the cockpit after three decades, but which specific jet fighter planes appear in the followup to Top Gun?
The Simpsons Season 35 Episode 8’s Edinburgh Setting Creates 2 Major Plot Holes
The Simpsons season 35, episode 8 was set in Edinburgh, but the show's depiction of Scotland's capital city created a couple of major plot holes.