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Simon Gallagher

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About Simon Gallagher

Simon Gallagher has worked in movie and TV journalism for more than 15 years. He has written more than 6000 articles, and edited thousands more. He is an expert in the entertainment industry, particularly in the golden age of screen superheroes. Simon is also a Rotten Tomatoes approved critic.
 

Author Details

From Gateshead UK, Simon is Screen Rant's Executive Editor and former head of Features. He has been writing professionally about pop culture for since 2009, and has been read millions of times. He once co-wrote a book about beer, published a football fanzine in honor of Newcastle United, and was part of a beloved radio double act. He has covered film festivals, appeared on many podcasts, and is open to all set visits.

Industry Focus

Having been with Screen Rant since August 2020, and initially leading the Features operation, Simon has covered the full spectrum of movies and TV shows, from hunting Easter eggs to breaking down Grease in the detail it deserves. Specialism comes in the form of deep dive analysis, opinions, and musicals. Obviously.

Favorite Media

Simon loves Clueless. Like, a lot. When not able to write about Clueless, his favorites and areas of expertize are in Marvel and DC comic book adaptations, Harry Potter, Bridgerton, classic Star Trek, movie collectibles, LEGO, and the life, works, and legend of Paul Rudd.

Latest Articles

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TIL Leonardo DiCaprio Was Almost Cast In 3 Different Batman Movie Franchises

He may not have been in a comic book movie, but Leonardo DiCaprio could have starred opposite 3 different Batmans.

Chris Evans as Captain America in the MCU
Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Does 1 Thing In 6 Episodes It Took The Avengers 14 Years To

2024's best Marvel release has changed the game in the MCU era, leaving an old superhero trope in the past. But will the MCU follow?

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I Cannot Believe Marvel Just Confirmed THAT About Professor X

After the trauma of the Genosha attack and the deaths of 2 Marvel icons, X-Men lore has just taken a hard swerve into unchartered adult waters.

Netflix shows - Grey's Anatomy, The Crown, Beef, Heartstopper, Seinfeld, Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
30 Best TV Shows On Netflix Right Now (April 2024)

From classics like Gilmore Girls and Seinfeld to twisty sci-fi like Stranger Things, the best shows on Netflix have something for everyone.

Netflix movies - Maestro, May December, Uncut Gems, To All the Boys, Spider-Man, Across the Spider-Verse, Harriet
30 Best Movies On Netflix Right Now (April 2024)

From Marriage Story to Dune and They Cloned Tyrone, here are our picks for the best movies on Netflix for everyone to enjoy this month.

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OK I Admit It, X-Men's Gambit Fate Is The Perfect Ending (No Matter How Much It Hurts)

X-Men '97's stunning episode 5 made an incredibly difficult decision, but through the pain, it was an inspired choice that worked perfectly.

Deadpool with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine Isn't Deadpool 3 Because Of This Key Change, Explains Director

Exclusive: Shawn Levy has clarified why 2024's only MCU movie isn't just a direct Deadpool sequel, explaining its trend-breaking title.

Dan Stevens in Legion
Dan Stevens Wants To Reprise His X-Men Universe Role For The MCU's Mutant Reboot

Exclusive: The star of an unfairly overlooked X-Men spin-off that ended 5 years ago is keen to return to the MCU.

Cassandra Nova with Magneto and ROgue mourning Gambit
Major X-Men '97 Villain Theory Gets An Official Response & It May Set Up Something Bigger

The villain who sent the Wild Sentinels to Genosha and killed X-Men '97's heroes may not be the most obvious choice (and that might be good).

A collection of characters from the greatest movies of all time including Woody the Cowboy from Toy Story, the Godfather, and Frodo Baggins
The 55 Best Movies Of All Time

Screen Rant breaks down the best movies of all time, from old classics to modern masterpieces across multiple genres of cinema.

Rogue cries in anger in X-Men 97
X-Men '97 Creator Explains THAT Devastating Ending So Perfectly It Makes The Tragedy Even Better

X-Men '97's new devastating episode should go down as one of Marvel's greatest episodes, and creator Beau DeMayo just made it even better.

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Are Those X-Men Legends Really Dead In X-Men '97's Brutal Episode 5?!

X-Men '97's latest episode just killed off countless mutants, including two of the most famous names in X-Men lore. But will the brutal deaths last?

MCU Rewatch
How To Watch the Marvel Movies In Order (By Release Date & In Order Of MCU Timeline Events)

Want to catch up before the next release, or just revisit the universe for a refresher? Here's the order to watch the entire MCU timeline.

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How To Watch The Avengers Movies In Order (Chronologically & By Release Date)

Incredibly, over the course of a decade, the Avengers movies have made more than $7bn. Here's how to watch all 4 MCU releases in order.

 Bill Murray as Dr. Peter Venkman & Kristen Wiig as Erin Gilbert & Paul Rudd as Gary Grooberson from The Ghostbusters Franchise
Every Ghostbusters Movie, Ranked Worst To Best (Including Frozen Empire)

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is finally out, but how does the latest Ghostbusters sequel rank alongside the originals, 2016's reboot, and Afterlife?

A Justice League scene shows Batman, Jim Gordon and Wonder Woman
Justice League Star Debunks A 7-Year Myth About His Incredible DC Workout

The DCEU's Jim Gordon has finally set the record straight on the viral photo that teased a shredded new look for a DC icon.

Elizabeth Olsen as Scarlet Witch and Agatha Harkness
Controversial Harry Potter Star Reveals She Rejected $600k For The MCU Role That Perfectly Suited Her

A controversial Harry Potter alumni was offered half a million dollars to appear in Agatha in the MCU, and reveals exactly why she turned it down.

Keanu Reeves as John Wick in front of the Marvel Studios logo
Keanu Reeves Lands His Childhood Dream Marvel Role In New MCU Art

Keanu Reeves has been linked to many Marvel roles, but there is one hero that would be his dream to play, and the star looks pitch-perfect in MCU art.

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Upcoming Spider-Man Movies & TV Shows: All 12 Projects Explained

Along with more Spider-Man 4 and more Spider-Verse on the horizon, there are more movies and shows from the current Spider-Man multiverse coming up.

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Every Upcoming DC Movie In 2024 And Beyond

Here's every new DC movie confirmed as in development by WB for 2024 and onwards, including release dates and where they belong in the franchise.

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