Seb Flatau
170 articles published since May 02, 2023
Author Details
Seb Flatau is a London-based culture writer and playwright. He writes about movies, TV, theatre, and books with keen interest and a posture so bad he’s starting to look like a question mark.
Industry Focus
He’s a senior core features writer with Screen Rant, where he writes about TV and movies, with a particular preoccupation with horror, action, and sitcoms. He regularly dives into stories of film history, as well as speculations on the industry’s future.
Favorite Media
Seb’s favorite recent TV shows are The Bear, Andor, Succession, and Sex Education. He has a timeless love for Community and Gravity Falls. His favorite movies are Mission: Impossible Fallout, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and the trailer for Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
The Sinister Reason Netflix Spent $469 million On Knives Out
There's an ambitious long-term plan attached to Netflix's acquisition of the Knives Out franchise, one which may justify the $469 million cost.
Nintendo's Cinematic Universe Will Succeed By Avoiding A Common Franchise Mistake
A Nintendo cinematic universe would be exempt from a problem that often causes movie franchises to stall — one even the MCU has fallen prey to.
Get Out Clue Reveals One Of The Movie's Biggest Twists Ridiculously Early
Jordan Peele's horror masterpiece is littered with clues to the film's dark twist, with one of the biggest and riskiest coming early in the runtime.
How Independence Day's Iconic White House Explosion Was Filmed Without CGI
Roland Emmerich's alien invasion blockbuster Independence Day benefited from an entirely practical approach to its dramatic White House explosion.
The New $400M Exorcist Trilogy Already Looks Doomed
Universal's $400 million investment in the Exorcist franchise is looking bleak, with reviews and weekend box office turning in huge disappointments.
The Crown: The Real Timeline Of Prince William & Kate Middleton's Relationship Explained
Preparation for The Crown season 6's foray into the relationship between Prince William and Kate Middleton merits a rundown of their real timeline.
The Strangers Cast & Character Guide
The indie horror hit The Strangers delivers on the chills of its minimalist story with an accomplished cast of Hollywood stars and character actors.
Who Is Emperor Shaddam IV In Dune 2? Christopher Walken's Character & Role Explained
One of the most important characters in Dune didn't show up in the first movie, but Walken's Emperor is poised to play a major role in Part Two.
What Is An Executive Producer? Hollywood's Most Confounding Movie Credit Explained
The executive producer is one of the most important credits on a film's production, but its elusive definition requires some explanation.
How Old Was Linda Blair In The Exorcist
Linda Blair made a controversial debut as the demonically-possessed 12-year-old in The Exorcist, although her real age differs from her character's.
Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes Theory Reveals The New Movie Brings Back Time Travel
The upcoming fourth installment in the Planet of the Apes reboot of the franchise teases a new technology that could finally unite the timelines.
10 Best TV Filler Episodes Ranked
Standalone "filler" episodes can feel frustratingly superfluous to a show's overall narrative, but some great shows know how to wield them.
"We Are So F**ked": Steven Spielberg Put His Band Of Brothers Actors Through Hell (& It Worked)
Band of Brothers producer Steven Spielberg put the Easy Company actors through a brutal bootcamp before filming, but the effort was worthwhile.
Back To The Future Part 2 Vs. Part 3: Which Sequel Is Better
The Back to The Future franchise delivers two shockingly strong follow-ups to the original sci-fi classic; it's worth comparing how each one fares.
Where To Watch Cloverfield Movies
Cloverfield, 10 Cloverfield Lane, and The Cloverfield Paradox feature loose in-universe connections, but their streaming links are even more remote.
1 Line In The Bear Season 2 Sums Up The Show's Meaning In 11 Words
One of The Bear's less dramatic episodes contains an easily-missed line that proves key to understanding the dramatic core of the series.
Where To Watch Every Tremors Movie (& The TV Show)
The cult creature feature franchise Tremors has amassed seven low-budget movies and a short-lived TV series, but where can fans watch them?
10 Most Ridiculous Final Destination Deaths
The Final Destination franchise features plenty of ridiculous kills, but there's a sense of palpable horror inherent to event the most absurd deaths.
Halloween 1978 Ending Explained
The original 1978 movie thrives off the seemingly unmotivated evil of Michael Myers, but later Halloween installments confused this central image.
How Much Exorcist: Believer Cost To Make & What Box Office It Needs
The upcoming Exorcist: Believer swill likely be the most successful follow-up to 1973's The Exorcist, but expensive rights complicate the question.