Michael Cantrell-Contributor

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April, 2025
17 years of professional writing
movies & TV
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About Michael Cantrell

A 17-year veteran of professional writing, Michael Cantrell is considered one of the most prolific writers on the internet. He's written for many different kinds of businesses and news publications during his career, having more articles go viral than he can recall.

Michael is passionate about films and television, having been obsessed with the mediums practically since the day he was born. He's written reviews and features digging deep into the thematic content behind movies and comics, along with breaking news stories related to the entertainment industry.

He's a huge fan of the horror genre, with all the blood, guts, and spookiness sending a thrill up his twisted spine.

Michael loves the film and television content on TheBestWarGames because many of the excellent topics and features help him engage with his favorite movies and TV shows in new ways.

Favorite Movies

Braveheart
The Godfather I & II
The Exorcist
The Conjuring
Rocky I & II
Karate Kid I, II, & III
Inglorious Basterds
Once Upon a Time in Hollywood
Pulp Fiction
Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Nightmare on Elm Street

Favorite Anime

Dragon Ball Z
Solo Leveling
Baki Hanma
Kengan Ashura
Kenichi
JuJutsu Kaisen
Hajime No Ippo
Seven Deadly Sins
Berserk

Favorite TV Shows

Cobra Kai
The Office
Daredevil
Ash vs. Evil Dead
Supernatural
Smallville
Reacher
Squid Game
The Crown
Dexter

Latest

Dexter Trinity Killer
How The Dexter Spinoff About The Trinity Killer Might Turn Him Into A Sympathetic Character

The new Dexter spinoff might make viewers see the chilling Trinity Killer in a whole new light.

Pennywise In IT
Pennywise The Clown's Connection to the Dark Tower, Explained

Stephen King's novels are interconnected, all converging in his magnum opus, The Dark Tower. But one book is more connected than others: IT

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After The Success Of Sinners, Here Are Several Ways Hollywood Can Further Reinvent The Vampire Flick

Sinners has proven there's still some life left in Vampire cinema. Here's what filmmakers can do to further diversify the genre.

Dexter Resurrection
What Dexter: Resurrection Needs To Do To Finally Stick The Landing

After firing two duds while trying to end Dexter's story, will the third time be the charm for Dexter: Resurrection?

Ezra Bridger With Darth Maul
Star Wars: Darth Maul’s Crimson Dawn Was the Empire’s Biggest Missed Threat

The biggest threat to the Empire wasn't the Rebel Alliance, but the crime syndicate growing in the shadows.

Darth Maul Star Wars Battlefront 2
Star Wars: Darth Maul's Loyalty To Palpatine, Explained

Palpatine showed Darth Maul no mercy, yet he remained loyal to him. Here's why.

David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson in The X-Files reboot
Scully 2.0? Casting the Right Female Lead Is Key to The X-Files Reboot’s Success

Here's what director Ryan Coogler must do with his female lead for X-Files Reboot to be Successful.

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Fox Mulder and Dana Scully in The X-Files
With Ryan Coogler’s Vision, The X-Files Can Finally Embrace Its Horror Roots

Sinners director Ryan Coogler has golden opportunity to return The X-Files to its horror roots drawing in new viewers.

The Winter Soldier AKA Bucky Barnes as a congressman in Thunderbolts*
Bucky Barnes Deserves Better, And Thunderbolts* Might Be His Chance To Shine

Bucky Barnes has never been given his moment to shine. Thunderbolts* can fix that.

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Cobra Kai Daniel LaRusso
Cobra Kai's Connection To A Real Life Karate Master, Explained

Cobra Kai's Miyagi-Do karate is connected to a real style and Okinawan master.

Maul Shadow Lord
Star Wars Maul: Shadow Lord Might Already Be Making A Significant Mistake

Disney has announced a brand new Star Wars animated series, Maul: Shadow Lord, but they're seemingly making a huge mistake.

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Starfighter Logo
Star Wars: Starfighter Supposedly Focusing On Another Jedi Story Is Truly Disappointing

Disney finally confirms Star Wars: Starfighter's existence, but rumors abound that it could be yet another Jedi story.