Dustin Pinney
School
Broome-Tioga Bocees
Expertise
Movies, Comics, TV
- Dustin graduated from the same high school as Rod Serling, which still inspires him to transcend his small city upbringing.
- Dustin wrote for the very first U.S. event hosted by the international sports entertainment empire New Japan Pro-Wrestling, including its opening ceremony.
- Two of Dustin's short films have aired on television.
Experience
Dustin's experience in covering film started in high school when he co-created/co-hosted "2 On 1 Movie Review," a film review segment for the public access series "Sports Week." Since then he has written short stories that have been published in online and print venues. He wrote extensively about Doctor Who for the websites letusnerd.com and doctorwhonews.com. His screenwriting, so far, has been limited to short fan films and commercials. His comic book "Ignite Comics Presents: Valor" is available on Amazon. Most recently, he wrote about all the movies, TV and comics he loves for cbr.com.
Education
Studied video production at Broome-Tioga Bocees, where he was salutatorian, and was awarded both the President's Award and the Sports Week Scholarship.
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Stories By Dustin Pinney
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Hocus Pocus 2 is a shot of nostalgia with Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker back as the Sanderson sisters, but there are some differences
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Rob Zombie's reimagining of The Munsters takes fans back in time to when Herman and Lily first met. So, how do they become the happy family we know?
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A cast of beloved veterans and talented newcomers brings to life the incredible true story of The Greatest Beer Run Ever. Here's where you've seen them before.
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If you want to know more about Cameron Crowe's controversial film, then open your eyes, and let's explore the untold truth of Vanilla Sky.
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What you probably never knew about "Weird Al" Yankovic's first feature film, "UHF," includes its wild production, deleted scenes, and tragic making-of.
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The "Star Wars" series "Andor" has gone down well with fans and critics alike. Looking for some similar shows to check out? We've got you covered.
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Discover the context and meaning behind the 2022 remake of "Goodnight Mommy" starring Naomi Watts.
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"See How They Run" brings mystery and comedy together, all while paying homage to a long-running play. Learn about the cast, secrets, and creation of the movie.
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If you want to know more about these murderous, cotton candy-loving aliens, read on for the untold truth of Killer Klowns from Outer Space.
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Kevin Smith's "Clerks III" might be one of the most meta movies ever made. Here are all the references to Star Wars, View Askew, Degrassi and nmore.
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Samaritan isn't your average superhero movie, and it doesn't end with a battle for the fate of the world. Instead, it's a journey toward discovery and change.
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The Nightmare on Elm Street movies are full of memorable main characters, but which ones are true Dream Warriors, and which ones are absolute nightmares?
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"Wednesday" is Netflix's reimagining of the iconic franchise "The Addams Family." Here is where you've seen the cast of Netflix's "Wednesday" before.
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If you enjoyed the new follow up to "Orphan" and want more thrills, here are 12 recommendations of movies you need to check out after "Orphan: First Kill."
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The prequel Orphan: First Kill uses what we know from the original film to turn our expectations upside-down and deliver scares in some truly surprising ways.
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If Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities has you hungry for more anthology horror, then we've got you covered.
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From heroic final girls to Jason Voorhees himself, here are the main characters of the Friday the 13th franchise ranked.
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Part of the fun in watching a director's movies is seeing what carries over from film to film. Here are all the major motifs in Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse.
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From an alternate opening to that controversial ending, here's the untold truth of The Mist.
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If you want more shows like Star Trek: Lower Decks in your life, then read on for some hilarious sci-fi adventures.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe takes its first steps into flat-out comedy with "She-Hulk: Attorney at Law." Here are some similar shows to check out.
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From final girls to the Shape himself, here are the main characters of the Halloween franchise ranked.
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To honor the character and the wonderful Olivia Newton-John, we're ranking all of Sandy's best Grease scenes.