Brian Boone
School
University Of Oregon
Expertise
TV Sitcoms, The Simpsons, Saturday Night Live
- Brian has contributed to trivia and pop culture titles that have sold more than 10 million copies.
- He wrote for comedy institutions including The Onion, ClickHole, Bunny Ears, and RiffTrax.
- He applied his extensive cultural knowledge while appearing as a contestant on "Jeopardy!"
Experience
Brian has written trivia and about pop culture for print and the internet for two decades. He's contributed hundreds of articles and edited titles for the bestselling Uncle John's Bathroom Reader series and published books about rock music, sports, and entertainment. He covers humor books for Vulture, writes pop culture podcasts for Cloud10, and he joined Static Media in 2016, concentrating on television, film, and music for Looper, Grunge, and Nicki Swift.
Education
Brian received his Bachelor of Arts degree in magazine journalism and theater arts from the University of Oregon, where he also studied English literature, presented comic plays, and edited the campus arts and entertainment magazine.
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Stories By Brian Boone
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No matter what you're into, Amazon's streaming service has a documentary for you.
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From raunchy laugh riots to highbrow classics, these are the best comedy movies of all time.
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Hulu keeps churning out stuff to meet fan demand across a wide selection of genres. Here are all the best Hulu originals that debuted on the service in 2021.
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From murder mysteries to psychological mind-benders, these are the best thrillers that you can watch on Hulu.
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Here's a blow-by-blow account of the ugly feud between antique collectors Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, two of the stars of "American Pickers."
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Antonio Banderas emerged from a small city in Spain to become an actor and philanthropist of international renown. Here is his untold truth.
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Hulu offers a number of must-see documentaries covering a number of topics — some straight-up classics and others little-known gems.
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When it comes to documentaries, HBO Max has some of the most important, riveting, and unforgettable documentary films and made-for-TV series ever made.
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From family favorites and adult masterpieces to television adaptations and original stories, here are the best animated movies on Netflix.
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We've scoured through HBO Max's catalog and pulled the 30 best action films. If you're wondering what to watch tonight, look no further.
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HBO Max is home to numerous cartoon movies of the past and present. We're talking hits, obscure gems, and cult classics alike, and here are all the best ones.
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You may know him as biker bad-boy Jax Teller from the ultraviolent drama Sons of Anarchy, but Charlie Hunnam is much more than your stereotypical action hero.
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From hilarious hits to witty cult classics, here are the best comedies you can find on HBO Max.
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Robert Sheehan has led an incredible life on and off the screen. He has made the most of his time when not appearing as Klaus in The Umbrella Academy.
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Standup comedian Dane Cook hasn't been a household name in over a decade. Let's retrace some steps and figure out where the comic went wrong.
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Whether they were greedy, actually deserved more money, or were trying to get out of a role, these actors asked for a raise and found themselves fired.
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A "Ted" prequels series is in the works at Peacock with Seth MacFarlane attached. Here's what we know about this upcoming revival.
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Ernest Cline recently released the sequel novel "Ready Player Two." Here's when you can expect the film adaptation to hit the big screen.
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Here's a trip around the planet to look at all of the many "Fast and Furious" knockoffs, ripoffs, and clones produced throughout the franchise's long run.
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Fans of "Young Sheldon" know the title character isn't the only child prodigy around and here's where you might have seen the actor behind Paige Swanson before.
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From aquatic adventures to superhero tales, there are the very best Pixar movies ranked.
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Let's take a look back at the most memorable sketches of the 2020-2021 "SNL" season — all the best ones, and all the worst ones, too.
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Netflix's upcoming adaptation of "Spaceman of Bohemia" sees Adam Sandler in the lead role. Here's everything else to know about the cast and plot.
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Enola Holmes fans have been doing their own detective work when looking for another film. Here's everything we've figured out regarding the sequel.
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YouTube offers a genuine smorgasbord of horror flicks, each designed to scare you and the ones you love, and each for the unbeatable price of zero dollars.
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From Nicholas Colasanto to Jay Thomas and Harry Anderson, here are the beloved "Cheers" actors who've left us since the show began airing on NBC in the '80s.
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Adam Sandler's comedy flicks "Grown Ups" and "Grown Ups 2" were unexpected box office hits. But will there ever be a "Grown Ups 3" to continue the series?