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About Dan Zinski

Dan Zinski is a freelance scribe currently contributing to Screen Rant as a movie and TV news writer. He previously wrote for FanSided, The Viking Age, Lightly Buzzed and Dotspotter. His favorite actors include Greta Garbo, Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, Cate Blanchett, Groucho Marx and Richard Burton. His favorite directors include David Lynch, Orson Welles, Jean-Luc Godard and whoever made Night of the Comet. His hottest movie take is that Solo is better than Return of the Jedi. His hottest TV take is that Parks and Rec is the greatest sitcom of all-time.

Author Details

Dan Zinski is a freelance scribe currently contributing to Screen Rant as a movie and TV news writer. He previously wrote for FanSided, The Viking Age and Lightly Buzzed.

Industry Focus

Dan is focused on The Walking Dead, 1923, The Terminator, Sylvester Stallone, Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon, Dune, Mad Max, Indiana Jones, Stephen King, James Bond, The Last of Us, Better Call Saul, Breaking Bad and general horror.

Favorite Media

Dan's favorite shows include Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, Mad Men, Parks and Recreation, New Girl, 30 Rock, Futurama, Rick & Morty and Succession. His favorite movie franchises include Star Wars, Indiana Jones and James Bond.

Latest Articles

Juno Temple as Dot looking upward while seated in a waiting room chair in Fargo season 5 1
Fargo (2014)
Fargo Season 5's Unsettling Dot Reveal Puts 1 Character In A Tough Position

How Fargo season 5, episode 6's unsettling reveal about Dot's past puts one particular character in a tough position, as explained by a cast member.

Jake Gyllenhaal shirtless and ripped, posing in a martial arts fighting ring surrounded by rabid fans, in a dramatic scene from Road House 1
Road House Remake Footage Reveals Best Looks Yet At Ripped Jake Gyllenhaal

Newly released Road House remake footage reveals the best looks yet at a very ripped Jake Gyllenhaal as UFC-fighter-turned-bouncer Elwood Dalton.

Ben Stiller makes a goofy face in a scene from Night at the Museum 2. 1
Ben Stiller Returning To Acting After 6-Year Hiatus With Comedy From Blumhouse's Exorcist Sequel Director

Ben Stiller reportedly lines up his first lead role in six years in a new comedy from Blumhouse's Exorcist sequel director David Gordon Green.

A gorilla soldier wields a long stick with a brightly glowing cattle prod-like device at one end in a dramatic scene from Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes 1
“He’s Rediscovered Electricity”: Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes’ New Adversary Detailed By Director

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes director Wes Ball teases the movie's intriguing new adversary, a chimpanzee who has rediscovered electricity.

Tom Cruise and Michelle Monaghan share a light-hearted moment during a party scene from Mission: Impossible 3 1
Michelle Monaghan Kissed Tom Cruise On Her Honeymoon After Movie Schedule Clash (& Her Husband Loved It)

Michelle Monaghan reveals that she kissed Tom Cruise on the day that was supposed to be her honeymoon during Mission: Impossible III shooting.

Alan Ritchson looking sideways and talking intensely in a dramatic scene from Reacher season 2 1
Reacher Season 2 Reviewed By Series Author Lee Child

Reacher season 2 is positively reviewed by original book series author Lee Child, who praises star Alan Ritchson's evolution as Jack Reacher.

Ryan Reynolds looking up and speaking earnestly in a dramatic scene from The Adam Project 1
Deadpool 3 Director & Ryan Reynolds Reteaming For Fourth Time On Netflix Heist Thriller

Deadpool 3 director Shawn Levy reteams with star Ryan Reynolds for a fourth time, as the Adam Project pair plot a new Netflix heist thriller.

Richard Gere looking dramatic in a scene from Pretty Woman 1
Richard Gere's Pretty Woman Character Has A Grim Post-Movie Fate According To Julia Roberts

Julia Roberts reveals what she thinks happened to Richard Gere's Pretty Woman character after the movie ended, and it's a pretty grim fate.

Hugh Grant as Oompa Loompa Lofty wearing home made wings in a funny scene from Wonka 1
"I Sound Like Him Having A Stroke": One Wonka Star Reveals Hugh Grant Is Not Amused By His Impression Of Him

One Wonka star reveals that he showed Hugh Grant his impression of him, and the ever-grouchy Grant was predictably unamused by the effort.

Harrison Ford wearing a shocked expression in an old fashioned bomber aircraft in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny 1
"Is It A Death Star Again?": Indiana Jones 5 Director Candidly Discusses Dial Of Destiny Ending

Indiana Jones 5 director James Mangold candidly discusses the movie's divisive ending by referring to the Star Wars' franchise's Death Star problem.

Timothee Chalamet giving a speech while holding his hat as Willy Wonka in a scene from Wonka 1
Wonka Tried To Recreate Gene Wilder's Entrance From 1971 Version (But Failed)

Wonka star Timothée Chalamet reveals that the film tried to recreate Gene Wilder's famous entrance from the 1971 Willy Wonka film, but failed.

Austin Butler on stage performing a song in a musical scene from Elvis 1
Elvis Director Wants To Turn Austin Butler Biopic Into A Miniseries (Despite Expecting Backlash)

Elvis director Baz Luhrmann wants to turn the hit Austin Butler biopic into a miniseries (even though he expects it will cause a lot of backlash).

Tommy Dewey as the beast making an adorable face despite being scary looking in Your Monster 1
Your Monster: Scream Actor Becomes Extremely Close With A Beast In New Romantic Horror Images

A star of the Scream movies becomes extremely close with a terrifying but charming beast in new images from the romantic horror-comedy Your Monster.

Mark Wahlberg wears military camo in a scene from Lone Survivor 1
"Absolutely Realistic But...": Mark Wahlberg's War Movie Helicopter Scene Gets High Score From Expert

A military expert calls the helicopter scene of Mark Wahlberg’s harrowing 2013 Afghanistan war movie “absolutely realistic” but somewhat unlikely.

Emma D'Arcy as Rhaenyra crying during a dramatic scene in House of the Dragon season 1 1
House of the Dragon (2022)
House Of The Dragon Season 2's First 2 Episodes Seen By GRRM, Author Teases Devastating Fallout After Season 1 Ending

George R.R. Martin says he's seen the first two episodes of House of the Dragon season 2, and teases devastating fallout after the season 1 finale.

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Jason Mewes as Jay and Kevin Smith as Silent Bob walking down an alley looking around in astonishment while Silent Bob carries an orangutan on his back in a funny scene fromin Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back 1
New Jay & Silent Bob Universe Movie Confirmed By Kevin Smith

Writer-director Kevin Smith confirms that he's working on a new Jay and Silent Bob universe movie, joking that he lost a bet with Jason Mewes.

Eddie Murphy lies prone on a carpeted floor smiling upward while multiple guns are pointed at his face in Trading Places 1
Critically-Acclaimed 1983 Comedy Starring Eddie Murphy Gets Sequel Update From Star Dan Aykroyd

A critically-acclaimed, smash hit 1983 satirical comedy starring Eddie Murphy gets an encouraging sequel update from co-star Dan Aykroyd.

Tom Cruise with a slashed cheek squinting dramatically in Mission Impossible 2 1
Mission: Impossible 2 Director Clarifies Rumors Of Tom Cruise's Editing Overhaul

Mission: Impossible 2 director John Woo clarifies rumors that producer and star Tom Cruise took over editing the 2000 action hit.

Bruce Campbell staring wild-eyed in The Evil Dead 1
Bruce Campbell Responds To Darker, More Violent Evil Dead Remakes

Original Evil Dead star Bruce Campbell responds to the darker, more violent remakes and sequels that have been released in recent years.

Rick works at his workbench while Jerry looks on in Rick and Morty season 7 1
Rick and Morty (2013)
"We're Back Baby": Ricky & Morty Seasons 8 & 9 Teased By Creator After Acclaimed Season 7 Episodes

Rick and Morty co-creator Dan Harmon teases seasons 8 & 9, touting a return to form after Justin Roiland's departure ahead of season 7.

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