Brooks Vernon
Contributing since February, 2021
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About Brooks Vernon
Brooks Vernon is a freelance writer and filmmaker from Maryland, USA. Along with multiple ScreenRant articles, he has written short stories and screenplays, directed short films and live comedy specials, and co-founded the Maryland based production company Potential Strangers LLC.
Industry Focus
Brooks Vernon's writing primarily focuses on the world of film and television, and he keeps up with current news and projects within both the mainstream and independent spheres of cinema.
Favorite Media
Brooks loves film, and works as an independent filmmaker along with being a writer. His favorite films include John Carpenter's The Thing, Dog Day Afternoon, Manhunter, Seven Samurai, Spirited Away, Oldboy, Speed Racer, The Night of the Hunter, and Batman Returns.
His favorite tv shows include The Sopranos, Adventure Time, The Venture Bros, Last Airbender and Legend of Korra, Hannibal, The Wire, Better Call Saul, and The Bear. His favorite books include the Earthsea Cycle and the Dune Chronicles.
He is also a comic book lover and an avid Dungeons and Dragons player.
Latest Articles
Black Sails: Thomas Hamilton's Character & Real Life Differences Explained
Thomas Hamilton is secretly the most important character in Black Sails and his alleged death serves as a catalyst for Captain Flint's character arc.
This Surprising $75 Million Hit From Last Year Bodes Well For Mark Wahlberg's Upcoming Villain Movie
Mark Wahlberg's new movie Flight Risk could prove to be a surprise success given how similar it is to another action film from last year.
Austin Butler's Dune Role Continues A Weird Feyd-Rautha Casting Trend That Began In The 70s
In Dune: Part 2, a casting tradition for Feyd Rautha in the book's various film adaptations was continued in a surprising way by Austin Butler.
The Conjuring 4: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
The Conjuring 4 release date is on the way, and the Warren's next and final outing looks to be their most chilling supernatural adventure yet.
Apocalypse Now: All 4 Different Cuts Explained (& Which Is The Best)
Apocalypse Now's troubled production history led Francis Ford Coppola to make 4 different cuts of the Vietnam War film, but which is the best?
Invincible Season 2: Release Date, Trailer & Everything We Know
Invincible season 2 is on the way to Amazon Prime Video, and here's what we know about the next chapter of the animated Robert Kirkman adaptation.
Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia Reboot: Director, Release Date & Everything We Know
Netflix's new Chronicles of Narnia reboot is still in the works, but being this early into development means there are still few details about it.
Boogie Nights True Story Explained: John Holmes Real Life Compared
John Holmes was an infamous porn star of the 70s and 80s whose life story inspired Paul Thomas Anderson's first-ever work and, later, Boogie Nights.
Borderlands: What The Cast Look Like in The Film Vs The Game
The upcoming Borderlands movie is shaping up to have a stacked cast, but some of the casting choices seem to fit better than a few others.
What Happened To Brian In The Forgotten 2 Fast 2 Furious Prequel Short?
Before the release of 2 Fast 2 Furious, there was a prequel short that explained what happened to Brian O'Conner between the first two movies.
Why John Wayne Turned Down Starring In A Western With Clint Eastwood
John Wayne turned down the chance to work with Clint Eastwood on a Western simply because he hated Eastwood's much darker takes on the old west.
Christopher Lambert's Highlander: The Series Cameo Explained
Christopher Lambert only appeared on one episode of Highlander: The Series, mainly due to his successful movie career in the 90s keeping him off TV.
Are Ghost-Hunting Shows Real Or Fake? Paranormal TV Tricks Explained
A vast majority of ghost hunting reality shows are fake, and they utilize very simple camera and audio tricks along with the power of suggestion.
The Many Saints of Newark Trailer Hints At A Major Paulie Sopranos Story
The Many Saints of Newark's trailer hinted at a memorable Paulie Story from the original series and could possibly be one of many nods to the show.
The Sopranos: How Old Was Paulie At The Beginning & The End
In The Sopranos it can be ambiguous at times how old a character like Paulie is, but the age of the actor paired with certain details can clear it up.
Owl House Season 2 Cast & Character Guide: What The Voice Actors Look Like
The second season of the Owl House brings back much of the fantastic voice cast from season one, along with elevating a few previous guest voices.
Conjuring 3: What Happened To The Warrens After The Devil Made Me Do It
After the events of the Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, the Warrens continued to investigate different paranormal occurrences through the '80s.
Where The Other Wizards Were During The Lord of the Rings
In the Lord of the Rings books it is said there are other wizards besides Gandalf and Saruman, but where were they during the War for the Ring?
Owl House Season 2 News & Updates: Everything We Know
The Owl House season 2 premieres on June 12, 2021 and is shaping up to be much darker in tone than the first season; here's what to expect.
Why Bautista Was Right To Choose Army Of The Dead Over The Suicide Squad
Bautista made the right call to choose playing the lead in Army of the Dead instead of a smaller role in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.