Aahil Dayani
School
McMaster University
Expertise
Avatar Films, "How I Met Your Mother", Indian Cinema
- Aahil has interviewed several celebrities, including "Thor: Ragnarok" composer Mark Mothersbaugh, "21 Jump Street" co-director Phil Lord, and more.
- He has attended the Toronto International Film Festival since 2015.
- While there are more productive things to do, Aahil makes it a point to rewatch "Uncut Gems" at least thrice a year.
Experience
Aahil began his career in entertainment journalism in 2017 when he first started as an intern for Heroic Hollywood. After the initial burst of excitement in seeing his name emboldened on the internet, he began working with several other outlets, including Screen Rant and HotNewHipHop. He later returned to Heroic Hollywood as a part-time staff writer, where he wrote breaking news, his fair share of hot takes, and scripted several YouTube videos. In 2022, he joined Static Media as a news writer for Looper, a gig that lets him gush about how cool "Top Gun: Maverick" is.
Education
Aahil double majored in English and theatre & film studies at McMaster University. His thesis included co-writing and co-directing a production on pandemics and writing a paper on his favorite movie of all time: "Om Shanti Om."
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Stories By Aahil Dayani
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe wasn't known for its gruesome death scenes -- until Sam Raimi came along to direct the second "Doctor Strange" movie.
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An AI-generated trailer imagines what it would look like if Wes Anderson directed a "Justice League" reboot for James Gunn's DC Universe franchise.
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Artificial intelligence is taking a stab at reimagining what Marvel's mightiest heroes would look like if they were recast in this bonkers teaser.
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While Alan Ritchson is enjoying the success of his show "Jack Reacher," the actor says he would love to play Batman -- and has a specific explanation why.
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Disney has officially announced release dates for an upcoming "Star Wars" film, "Toy Story 5," "Tron: Ares," and the live-action "Moana" remake.
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A notorious 2018 box office flop from filmmaker Peter Jackson is finally finding an audience thanks to a successful streaming run on Netflix.
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This "Fantastic Four" promo image from Marvel shows the Human Torch blazing through the sky with a particularly interesting New York City skyline behind him.
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While "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" was a major flop for Lucasfilm and Disney, it lost even more money than initially thought.
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A 2021 Denzel Washington crime drama struggled to find an audience during its box office run, but it's experiencing newfound popularity on Netflix.
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Warner Bros. is moving forward with the iconic "Matrix" franchise and they've found the perfect writer and director to take on the series.
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Austin Butler brought Feyd-Rautha to life in "Dune: Part Two," but there were other actors rumored to be in the running for the coveted role.
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The official TikTok for "Joker 2" shared a sound clip featuring Lady Gaga’s Harley Quinn, revealing what her take on the iconic villain sounds like.
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Netflix's miniseries "Testament: The Story of Moses" has fans divided, with some loving the unique approach and others thinking it doesn't quite work.
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An AI-generated trailer imagines what a Star Wars movie directed by Wes Anderson would look like, complete with unique visuals and a star-studded cast.
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No matter how many times you've watched the 1988 fantasy horror comedy "Beetlejuice," you likely never realized this surprising detail about Michael Keaton.
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A trailer purporting to show Keanu Reeves as Ghost Rider is making the rounds, which would be all well and good if only the clip wasn't a fan creation.
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Hayley Atwell's Captain Carter will reportedly be returning for Season 3 of "What If...?" and appearing in live-action form in "Avengers: Secret Wars."
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An underrated title from Ben Affleck's filmography is experiencing a surge of popularity after finding a new audience via streaming on Netflix.
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Though it's far from a critical darling, Netflix's "The Wages of Fear" remake is currently dominating the streamer's charts across the globe.
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"Captain America: Brave New World" star Anthony Mackie explains the biggest difference between his MCU role and his experience making "Twisted Metal."
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Dwayne Johnson's 2022 film "Black Adam" was a critical and commercial flop, but scores of fans are checking it out and streaming it now that it's on Netflix.
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Brian Cox may be best known as the malicious patriarch on "Succession," but he also has a fly-fishing drama thats proving incredibly successful on Netflix.
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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon achieved success as co-writers and co-stars in "Good Will Hunting." Here's why the duo hasn't collaborated in the same way since.
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Thanks to one TikTok user and their use of AI, viewers can now see how "The Simpsons" would look like if it was a dark, gritty, and live-action sci-fi film.
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If you're interested in seeing the original "The Equalizer" TV show from the 1980s, your viewing options are hard to come by. Here's how you can see the series.