Dean Black

Dean is a News Writer for Startefacts. Officially, anyway, since it's hard to keep him off other types of articles when he becomes excited. Adept to all things big and small-screen, Dean lives in his carefully set-up news feed to stay on top of any updates while simultaneously rewatching his favorite shows for the hundredth time.

An avid Harry Potter and Game of Thrones fan, he is always lurking on various fan forums in search of interesting theories or obnoxiously hot takes. Any time of the day, Dean is eager to explain why Grindelwald is superior to Voldemort in every way and how D&D's questionable decisions could fit into GRRM's lore (with effort).

Realistically, something doesn't need to be magical to hook him: as long as it's a movie, a TV show, or a video game, consider him interested.

Better yet, if he can blend a few topics into one and then compile a must-watch film list for the true connoisseurs of some half-forgotten genre like cyberpunk, neo-noir, western, or vampire novels.

When Dean can't be found among his fellow fantasy enjoyers, it typically means that he locked the door and indulges himself in one of his guilty pleasure TV shows — Blue Bloods, Chicago Fire, Friends, HIMYM, and others. Or, perhaps, he's rapidly spamming the refresh button on Box Office Mojo, ready to jump straight to writing.

Harry Potter & Co. Fell for the Taboo Name Way Too Many Times
Harry Potter & Co. Fell for the Taboo Name Way Too Many Times
Tom Riddle’s edgy nickname was protected with the Taboo charm that revealed anyone who said it. But why did it take the Golden Trio so many times to figure out?
This Secret Harry Potter Movie Villain Remains a Mystery for Fans
This Secret Harry Potter Movie Villain Remains a Mystery for Fans
Of all the famous antagonists in Harry Potter, there is one mysterious man whose character didn’t even have a proper name — but still got way too much recognition.
10 Greatest Sociopaths in TV Show History, Ranked by Fans
10 Greatest Sociopaths in TV Show History, Ranked by Fans
We missed the moment when the movie industry started romanticizing sociopaths, but well, it happened. Here are the 10 most fan-beloved TV show sociopaths ever.
Unlike Game of Thrones, George Martin Might Just Have the Undead Army Win
Unlike Game of Thrones, George Martin Might Just Have the Undead Army Win
The White Walkers from the HBO show were sore losers, but the Others from George Martin’s novels are on a whole different level — and they might just win.
10 Most Viewed Netflix Shows of 2023's First Half
10 Most Viewed Netflix Shows of 2023's First Half
2023 has been a strong year for Netflix: the platform's Top 10 most-viewed shows have been watched for almost 5 billion minutes in the first half of the year alone!
7 Harry Potter Movie Moments Non-Book Readers Just Couldn't Understand
7 Harry Potter Movie Moments Non-Book Readers Just Couldn't Understand
Harry Potter movies left out many crucial details the books had, and viewers who had never read the books were genuinely confused with these plot points.
10 Best Punchlines from GoT’s Tyrion Lannister
10 Best Punchlines from GoT’s Tyrion Lannister
Tyrion Lannister has been our source of the best punches and one-liners throughout the entirety of Game of Thrones — here are his 10 best quips and comebacks.
Critics Are Ripping Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon to Shreds; What Do Fans Say?
Critics Are Ripping Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon to Shreds; What Do Fans Say?
Rebel Moon is another case of critics and audiences clashing over a movie’s score. While most viewers loved Snyder’s latest outing, critics are gleefully butchering it.
Chicago Fire S12 New Details: Stellaride Drama, Cast Quits, Firehouse Wars, & More
Chicago Fire S12 New Details: Stellaride Drama, Cast Quits, Firehouse Wars, & More
Firehouse 51 crew is definitely not taking it easy in Season 12 of Chicago Fire.
10 Most Binge-Worthy TV Shows in History, Voted by Fans
10 Most Binge-Worthy TV Shows in History, Voted by Fans
Binge-watching is among the most relaxing and pleasant pastimes that don’t involve spending hard-earned cash. Which shows do people binge-watch the most?