Seb Flatau
Contributing since May, 2023
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Author Details
Seb Flatau is a London-based culture writer and playwright. He writes about movies, TV, theatre, and books with keen interest and a posture so bad he’s starting to look like a question mark.
Industry Focus
He’s a senior core features writer with Screen Rant, where he writes about TV and movies, with a particular preoccupation with horror, action, and sitcoms. He regularly dives into stories of film history, as well as speculations on the industry’s future.
Favorite Media
Seb’s favorite recent TV shows are The Bear, Andor, Succession, and Sex Education. He has a timeless love for Community and Gravity Falls. His favorite movies are Mission: Impossible Fallout, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and the trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
Latest Articles
Disney’s True 2023 Box Office Win Highlights A Blockbuster Problem
The victory of a 2023 movie in one specific box office arena constitutes a win for Disney, but it speaks poorly of a major blockbuster trend.
Furiosa Setting Tease Suggests Immortan Joe’s Most Exciting Ally Is Getting A Backstory
Furiosa's trailer hints that one of Mad Max: Fury Road's most dangerous Immortan Joe allies will be getting a backstory in the prequel movie.
New Beetlejuice 2 Ghost Will Solve 35-Year-Old Mystery About Michael Keaton’s Character
A confirmed Beetlejuice 2 spirit means the sequel is well-positioned to answer a lingering question from the original Michael Keaton movie.
Ridley Scott’s New Movie Creates 1 Massive Challenge For Gladiator 2 To Overcome
Ridley Scott's newest movie features is extremely impressive in one major aspect, but this may undercut the impact of his upcoming Gladiator 2.
Every Adam Sandler Animated Movie Ranked
Adam Sandler has delivered surprisingly few animated comedies across his decades-spanning comedy career; it's worth looking into how they stack up.
We Can't Believe Netflix Just Robbed Us Of RDJ vs. Robert Pattinson
Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Pattinson would have faced off in this Netflix comedy movie, but the streamer has officially canceled the project.
The Steven Spielberg Films So Dark They Changed The Way Movies Are Rated
Steven Spielberg made one of his biggest contributions to the modern cinema landscape after two of his '80s movies triggered a change in film ratings.
One Of John Wick’s Biggest Legacies Was To Put An End To An Overused Action Movie Trend
John Wick has influenced the action genre in several ways, but the property's biggest contribution changed the way Hollywood approaches fight scenes.
Bradley Cooper Just Revealed The Perfect Franchise Sequel He Needs To Direct Next
Bradley Cooper could leverage his reputation as one of Hollywood's most exciting new directors to deliver a sequel to a beloved comedy franchise.
HBO Will Reignite The Most Controversial Video Game Debate More Than 4 Years Later
HBO is likely to reignite some incredibly controversial video game debates when The Last of Us season 2 repeats the games’ divisive plot points.
How Much Stephen King Was Paid For Carrie (& Why It Was So Little)
Stephen King has carved out a vastly profitable career as a horror novelist, but his first book, Carrie, yielded a surprisingly small payday.
Kristen Stewart's Best Movie In The Past 9 Years Is Still A Christmas Movie From 2020
Kristen Stewart’s recent filmography has had its ups and downs, but this 2020 Christmas movie is still one of the Twilight star’s career highlights.
Transformers' Biggest Test As A Movie Franchise Is Happening In 1 Year
The Transformers franchise will be testing out a very different kind of movie in 2024, but the project could be exactly what the property needs.
The Longest Action Movie Fight Scene
A largely unknown movie delivers action cinema's longest continuous fight scene; it's an impressive feat that comes with many complications.
Emily Blunt's 2024 Oscars Nomination Will Help End 1 Of Christopher Nolan's Biggest Career Criticisms
If Emily Blunt's performance in Oppenheimer earns the actress an Oscar nomination, it will be an antidote to one major Christopher Nolan controversy.
Fallout’s Most Iconic Image Is Getting An Origin Story In The Most Surprising Way
The Fallout game series' instantly recognizable central image will soon be getting a backstory thanks to an upcoming high-profile TV project.
The Wicked Movie Needs To Break One Bizarre Recent Trailer Trend
The upcoming two-part Wicked movie is positioned to be a major Hollywood event, but the musical needs to avoid a strange recent trailer convention.
The Perfect Replacement For The Ocean’s Franchise Premiered 10 Years Ago & Is Finally Continuing
The sequel to a $350 million heist movie is confirmed to be in the works, finally offering a worthy replacement to the Ocean's Eleven trilogy.
Law & Order: SVU Season 25 - Release Date, Cast, Story Details & Everything We Know
Law & Order: SVU has been renewed by NBC, but some major characters won't be returning for the 25th season of the crime procedural drama.
Barbie's Best Picture Hopes Are Weaker Than You Might Think For 1 Unexpected Reason
Barbie is a likely contender for Best Picture at the 2024 Oscars, but the film sports a label which has historically performed poorly at the Awards.