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 Makes No Sense: Why Do Wizards Use Cameras but Reject Pens?
Harry Potter Makes No Sense: Why Do Wizards Use Cameras but Reject Pens?
In the Wizarding World, there’s a weird consensus that using Muggle inventions means that the wizards are weak; but they already use many of those, don’t they?
5 Best New TV Shows of 2023, Ranked
5 Best New TV Shows of 2023, Ranked
We’re reaching the middle point of 2023, and it’s been quite productive in terms of TV series: here are the 5 best shows that came out this year so far!
The Last of Us Showrunner Explains Why Video Game Adaptation Genre Is 'Hopeless'
The Last of Us Showrunner Explains Why Video Game Adaptation Genre Is 'Hopeless'
It’s a marvelous sight, watching the person who just achieved great success in something call it “hopeless,” but this time, we can’t help but agree with Craig Mazin.
Robert Downey Jr. Named 'The Best Film He's Been In' and You'll Never Guess It
Robert Downey Jr. Named 'The Best Film He's Been In' and You'll Never Guess It
With Robert Downey Jr.’s extensive resume, it’s quite a feat for a movie to be called his favorite — but the actor recently revealed his #1 film, and it’s not even Iron Man.
5 Most Wicked Mission: Impossible Stunts by Tom Cruise, Ranked by Death Probability
5 Most Wicked Mission: Impossible Stunts by Tom Cruise, Ranked by Death Probability
Tom Cruise has performed numerous insane on-screen stunts fueled by his adrenaline addiction, but these five are the deadliest feats any actor has ever pulled off.
Actor's Guild’s Strike Rules for Actors, Explained: Yeap, It's a Complete Hollywood Halt
Actor's Guild’s Strike Rules for Actors, Explained: Yeap, It's a Complete Hollywood Halt
SAG-AFTRA finalized their list of what the members of the Guild are not allowed to do during the strike, and boy will it render the industry completely stagnant.
John Wick 5: Everything We Know about Keanu Reeves' Return
John Wick 5: Everything We Know about Keanu Reeves' Return
This iconic franchise was supposed to be five movies long; then it was shortened to just four; now it’s five again — and here’s everything that we know about its future. The John
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Were 'Dying on the Inside' While Filming Barbie
Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie Were 'Dying on the Inside' While Filming Barbie
This is all fun and games when you look at it from the outside, but Margot Robbie revealed that shooting Barbie had both her and co-star Ryan Gosling “mortified.”
Actor's Guild Strike Hits Oppenheimer First: London Premiere Moved, Lead Actors Left
Actor's Guild Strike Hits Oppenheimer First: London Premiere Moved, Lead Actors Left
With the official start of the SAG-AFTRA strike, Oppenheimer was the first movie to suffer its consequences: the London premiere was disrupted by the strike.
Real Reason Why Hagrid Cared about Students So Much Will Break Your Heart
Real Reason Why Hagrid Cared about Students So Much Will Break Your Heart
The kind and wholesome half-giant has always been loyal to Hogwarts and cared deeply about the students — and when you learn why, we promise you will cry.