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 Fans Still Bugged by How Useless Ministry of Magic Was in Fight with Voldemort
Harry Potter Fans Still Bugged by How Useless Ministry of Magic Was in Fight with Voldemort
It's no secret that the Ministry of Magic proved pretty useless during the Second Wizarding War, failing to resist Voldemort and effectively being taken over in a matter of a few months.
Dumbledore's Mirror of Erised Vision Is Surprisingly Predictable
Dumbledore's Mirror of Erised Vision Is Surprisingly Predictable
The Mirror of Erised is an ancient and powerful artifact that reveals the most desperate desires of a person looking into it.
No, "Tony Stank" Delivery Guy Is Not Stan Lee's Best Marvel Cameo
No, "Tony Stank" Delivery Guy Is Not Stan Lee's Best Marvel Cameo
Calling Stan Lee a legend is no exaggeration: it's hard to come up with someone who left an even remotely similar impact on the comics industry.
Myrtle's Case: Why Her Ghost Never Helped Investigate Her Own Death?
Myrtle's Case: Why Her Ghost Never Helped Investigate Her Own Death?
The Chamber of Secrets contained one of the darkest mysteries of Hogwarts.
Even Old-Time Chicago Fire Fans Believe Show Must Be Wrapped Up Already
Even Old-Time Chicago Fire Fans Believe Show Must Be Wrapped Up Already
Most fans agree that Chicago Fire has seen better days, but some would go as far as wanting the show canceled.
The Biggest Shipper of Harry Potter's Most Divisive Couple Was One of the Characters
The Biggest Shipper of Harry Potter's Most Divisive Couple Was One of the Characters
When it comes to romances, the Harry Potter fan community turns into an almost literal battlefield. Everyone has their favorite headcanons, and almost no one agrees with what JKR designed…
The Art of Not Trying: Apparently, Gotham Knights Has to Copy Reeves' Batman to Survive
The Art of Not Trying: Apparently, Gotham Knights Has to Copy Reeves' Batman to Survive
Gotham Knights, a new TV show from the CW, launched less than two weeks ago and only has two episodes out now, but it already seems to have pissed off many fans.
Ultimate Crossover: AI Blends Harry Potter and LotR Together (You're Not Ready For Draco as Legolas)
Ultimate Crossover: AI Blends Harry Potter and LotR Together (You're Not Ready For Draco as Legolas)
Out of all the major fantasy franchises, three stand out the most: Lord of the Rings, the godfather of the genre; Harry Potter, the most famous young adult fantasy series; and Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire), the darkest story of them all.
If Harry Potter Was Realistic, Voldemort Would've Won in Goblet of Fire
If Harry Potter Was Realistic, Voldemort Would've Won in Goblet of Fire
Every masterplan in fiction, no matter its brilliance, is doomed from the start. It is doomed to be picked apart and criticized by all the true virtuosos of hindsight insights.
Mrs. Dursley and Those Damned Wizards: Harry Potter Looks Very Different From Petunia's POV
Mrs. Dursley and Those Damned Wizards: Harry Potter Looks Very Different From Petunia's POV
The Dursleys are usually either hated or made fun of by both the Harry Potter fan community and its characters. It's completely understandable: by no means were they good people, at least towards Harry.