Mark D. McKee
School
William Woods University
Expertise
Military/Police Shows, Action And Adventure Movies, Spies And Gangsters
- Mark published his first novel about a police detective in DC in 2017.
- Mark lives the van life while visiting a movie theater two or more times a week, eagerly awaiting the next adrenaline-filled action flick, gangster movie, or superhero film.
- He has been writing about movies since he first starting getting published in the local newspaper for movie reviews while running the movie rental store.
Experience
The first movie Mark ever saw in the theater was Batman in 1989, and he's been stuck on film and TV ever since. He began by writing movie reviews in the early 2010s and men's style articles in the mid 2010s. He took his freelance writing full-time in 2020 and continues to write about movies, TV, style, and travel.
Education
Mark elected to join the United States Army instead of going to college, but he embarked on a journey of pre-law education before discovering his love for writing and focusing on it full time.
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Stories By Mark D. McKee
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This conspiracy theory claims that the world will end on September 23, based on how often it's been referenced in movies, TV shows, music videos, and ads.
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Put simply, the Incredible Hulk can die, and he has many times in the comics. But he doesn't tend to stay dead for long. Will we see more of this in the MCU?
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Director Jeff Nichols opens up about his pitch for an "Aquaman" movie, which would have followed an older Arthur Curry grieving his son's death.
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The Gerard Butler-led action flick "Plane" is getting a sequel. Here's everything we know so far about the next film in the franchise, "Plane 2: Stowaway."
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By taking a look at "Star Wars" Legends' "Thrawn" trilogy, approved by Lucasfilm, we may already know how Grand Admiral Thrawn will die on "Ahsoka."
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Here's everything there is to know about the upcoming film "Superman: Legacy," which will see James Gunn reboot the franchise for the all-new DC Universe.
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Though Darth Maul initially appeared only in "Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace," he's since earned an entire backstory related to the Nightbrothers.
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As two of the biggest action stars of their era, Jean-Claude Van Damme and Steven Seagal have had a long, drawn-out word war that has lasted decades.
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An interesting "Fantastic Four" casting rumor suggests one-time "Spider-Man" villain Jake Gyllenhaal could be up for a role. But how would that work?
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At the end of "Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi," Anakin Skywalker appears as a Force spirit, secretly fulfilling his Jedi dream after he dies.
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Jessica Pearson was one of the main standouts on USA's "Suits." The actor who played the character is also somewhat of a legend in the world of sci-fi.
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"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" features a frequent Wes Anderson collaborator in a key role. Here's where you've seen him before.
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In Season 2, Episode 10 of "Friends," Rachel dated a man named Russ, who was portrayed by one of the classic sitcom's primary male actors. Who was he?
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"Man on Fire" stars Denzel Washington and Dakota Fanning reunite for "The Equalizer 3." Could the two films actually take place in the same universe?
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Over the course of twelve seasons, even a show as beloved as "Bones" will release some bad episodes - here are the ones that make even huge fans cringe.
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After the "Star Trek: The Next Generation" series, Captain Picard's Enterprise crew stars in four films. Here's how the films fit into the "Star Trek" timeline.
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Margot Robbie's "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie remains in a state of flux, but fan art imagines what she'd look like replacing Jack Sparrow.
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"The Equalizer 3" features a star who is likely familiar to viewers playing the role of Frank Conroy. Here's why this actor looks so familiar.
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Senator Leia Organa Solo is noticeably absent from the group of senators that General Hera Syndulla meets with in Episode 3 of "Ahsoka." Where could she be?
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With "John Wick" set to wrap up with a fifth chapter to the character's story, fans shouldn't expect him to ride off into the sunset just like that.
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Although "Top Gun" is a fictional movie with fictional characters, the 1986 film drew inspiration from a number of real-life people and places.
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A suspicious detail about the lightsaber duel between Ahsoka and Marrok in Episode 2 of "Ahsoka" may prove a wild "Star Wars" fan theory true.
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Fans of "The Rookie" may think that the actor who plays Monica looks familiar. For those who also dabble in the sci-fi and fantasy genres, it makes sense.
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Brandon Routh appears in Season 3 of "The Rookie" as the villainous officer Doug Stanton, who is seen profiling people of color and verging on police brutality.
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Zack Snyder is no stranger to releasing director's cuts for his films, and "Rebel Moon" looks to be no exception. Here's what fans can look forward to.
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Michael Kelly plays Donald Westfield on the Paramount+ series "Special Ops: Lioness," and there's a good chance you've seen him pop up in other projects before.
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So far, there has been only one Mandalorian to ever join the Jedi Order, but there are two who may eventually join him, including Grogu himself.