About Michael John Petty
Michael John Petty is a Senior Features Writer for Collider and has been with the site since 2021. Michael loves to spend his days writing, volunteering with his church, and enjoying everyday life with his wife and daughter.
Michael's first work of self-published fiction – The Beast of Bear-tooth Mountain – was released in 2023 and became the #1 Best Seller in "Religious Fiction Short Stories" on Amazon. Having lived in Illinois, Montana, and Southern California, Michael currently resides in North Idaho with his family.
Industry Experience
Michael has a bachelor's degree in film and photography from Montana State University and over a decade's worth of writing and podcasting experience.
In addition to Collider, Michael's other bylines include Looper, Superman Homepage, Next Luxury, and Across the Airwaves. He also hosts No Fate: A Terminator Podcast.
Favorite Media
Around these parts, Michael is best known for his love of Smallville, Supernatural, Little House on the Prairie, and the Yellowstone universe, not to mention all-things Batman. His favorite movie is The Iron Giant and he's a big fan of The Lord of the Rings, The Conjuring Universe, and The Chronicles of Narnia.
Additionally, he loves shows and franchises such as Millennium, Longmire, Terminator, The X-Files, and Westerns that you probably haven't heard of.
Latest Articles
That Time Christopher Reeve Refused To Leave the Set of ‘Smallville’
The original Man of Steel didn't want his time with the younger Clark Kent to end.
Is Tom Hanks' '1883' Character Based on a Real Person?
Hanks showing up in '1883' was a welcome surprise, but was his character based on a real historical figure?
What 'Smallville' Gets Right About Superman That Other Adaptations Don't
'Smallville' completely understands the Man of Steel.
'Yellowstone' Shouldn't Have Killed Off Lee Dutton So Early
Remember the other Dutton brother? 'Yellowstone' sure doesn't!
Why Did Max Thieriot Leave ‘SEAL Team’?
Max Thieriot's Clay Spenser was killed off in Season 6, but why did the actor opt out of sticking with Bravo Team?
‘SEAL Team’s Cast Is Hiding an Actual Navy SEAL
An actual SEAL is a part of the Paramount+ series, and it makes the show all the better.
Marvel, Please Don’t Make ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Meaningless
Re-assembling the original Avengers would be a huge mistake!
'Supernatural's Original Ending Would've Given Us Way More Closure
Fans weren't terribly thrilled with where we left the Winchesters, but how was it supposed to turn out?
‘The Santa Clauses’ Season 1 Recap: What to Remember Before Season 2
Scott Calvin and his family are back to save Christmas!
Here’s How ‘Yellowstone’ Connects to ‘Little House on the Prairie’
How does the hit neo-Western series connect to the timeless family favorite? The answer may surprise you!
What Does 'Yellowstone's Popularity Say About America?
Audiences love what Taylor Sheridan brings to the table, and for good reason.
This ‘Supernatural’ Death Haunted Us (and the Winchesters) the Most
Of the series' many permanent deaths, this was the toughest to watch.
What’s Happening With the ‘Yellowstone’ 6666 Spin-off?
What's the status of Taylor Sheridan's Texas-set 'Yellowstone' spin-off?
What Sets ‘SEAL Team’ Apart From Other Military Shows
There are plenty of other military shows out there, but 'SEAL Team' may just be the best.
The Blink-and-You’ll Miss It ‘Supernatural’ Easter Eggs in ‘The Boys’
'Supernatural' creator Eric Kripke is the man behind 'The Boys,' so it's no wonder that there'd be some crossover.
That Time Dave Bautista Was on ‘Smallville’
Before Dave Bautista was known for his work with Marvel, he was a DC guy!
The Least Accurate Part of 'Yellowstone' Is Staring You in the Face
Sure, 'Yellowstone' is a TV show, but for one that claims to be accurate to the Montana way of life, there's one big thing it's missing.
'Yellowstone' Season 1 Recap: Everything to Remember Before Season 2
Here's everything you need to refresh your memory about the Duttons' first year.