Bryn Gelbart
School
New York University
Expertise
Star Wars, Video Game Adaptations, Slasher Movies
- While he was still in school, Bryn interviewed Edward Norton and Holly Hunter at the Hamptons Film Festival.
- Bryn attended a behind-the-scenes press visit to Laika Studios and interviewed Travis Knight before the release of Kubo and the Two Strings.
- His video games criticism has been featured in Critical Distance on multiple occasions since 2019.
Experience
Bryn is a journalist and critic who has been writing about movies, pop culture, and video games since 2016. He got his start as an intern at Indiewire, where he attended his first red carpet and premiere events as a member of the press. He has been writing for Static Media since 2021 and has contributed features to Looper, SVG, and the Daily Meal. His other bylines in the media include IGN, Insider, Eurogamer, GameSkinny, Game Rant and TechRadar.
Education
Bryn graduated from New York University with a B.A. in Journalism and Cinema Studies.
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Stories By Bryn Gelbart
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Believe it or not, some people on the Internet complained about The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power. Here are some of their biggest gripes.
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As the Christina Applegate-starring Netflix dark comedy reaches its conclusion, Dead To Me's final season has some major questions to answer.
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The final installment in Blumhouse's new "Halloween" trilogy, "Halloween Ends," helmed by David Gordon Green, is packed with small details you probably missed.
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"Death Note" is one of the best anime shows of all time, but that doesn't mean every episode is essential viewing. Here are the filler episodes you can skip.
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Find out the strange coincidences, power of the number 28, and surprising sources of support in the untold truth of "Donnie Darko."
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David O. Russell's 2013 con artist drama, "American Hustle," is a star-studded, Oscar-nominated affair. Here's the untold truth of "American Hustle."
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Naru's journey pits her against an alien Predator, invading poachers, the scorn of her tribe, and even her own flaws. These are her bravest moments in Prey.
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Whether they got them in commemoration of a memorable shoot or alongside co-stars, these are the most famous actors who wound up getting tattoos of their roles
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Season 2 of "Only Murders in the Building" ended with another big bombshell. Here's our in-depth explanation of the explosive Season 2 finale.
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Because nobody should do anything unless Peter Dinklage approves, here's how Game of Thrones stars really feel about House of the Dragon.
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Pixar certainly isn't above criticism, and several moments in Lightyear — in some cases rightfully — got a lot of flak from the Toy Story fanbase.
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From "Life Aquatic" to "Rushmore" to "Fantastic Mr. Fox," the source of some Wes Anderson films is fascinating.
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"The Bear" has been praised by chefs for its mostly accurate portrayal of restaurant work. Here's everything "The Bear" gets wrong about the food industry.
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Still not convinced Obi-Wan and Leia's adventure on Disney+ makes any sense? Here are the most confusing moments in Obi-Wan Kenobi explained.
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British actor Daniel Kaluuya already has some stories to tell and is looking to tell even more in the future. Here is his untold truth.
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Now that we've seen so much of the Stranger Things cast outside of Hawkins, we can't lie and say they've all chosen the best projects every time.
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The sendup to true crime podcasts "Only Murder in the Building" is one of Hulu's best shows. Here is the untold truth of "Only Murders In The Building."
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Baz Luhrmann's Elvis got praise from an important source - the family of the titular superstar - but not all biopics have been warmly received by loved ones
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Between all the lightsaber action and epic Jedi battles, it's easy to not notice these lines in Obi-Wan Kenobi that mean more than you think.
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Nightwing, or Dick Grayson, has done some questionable things over the years. Here are the most terrible things he's ever done.
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Let's not forget about everybody in Star Wars who isn't as famous as Darth Vader. In fact, there are Obi-Wan Kenobi characters who mean more than you think.
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It could be the greatest sci-fi sequel of its era, but that doesn't mean it's perfect. These are the 6 best and 6 worst things in Blade Runner 2049.
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Denis Villeneuve's immersive cyberpunk sequel demands repeat viewings. In particular, these are a few Blade Runner 2049 scenes that deserve a second watch.
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Interstellar is one of Christopher Nolan's most ambitious and confusing movies of all time -- so here's a look at some of the most perplexing moments explained
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There are a lot of characters in "Halo" with potential to become key movers and shakers. Here are characters in "Halo" that are more important than you think.
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With five films (and counting) and a two-season television series, the timeline of The Purge franchise has become a bit muddled -- here's a guide for the events
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The "Pulp Fiction" director made some of our favorite movies, and maybe that's why there are lots of dumb things in Quentin Tarantino movies we all ignore.