
Liam Gaughan
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Contributing since February, 2017
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About Liam Gaughan
Liam Gaughan is a film and TV writer at Collider. He has been writing film reviews and news coverage for ten years. Between relentlessly adding new titles to his watchlist and attending as many screenings as he can, Liam is always watching new movies and television shows.
In addition to reviewing, writing, and commentating on both new and old releases, Liam has interviewed talent such as Mark Wahlberg, Jesse Plemons, Sam Mendes, Billy Eichner, Dylan O'Brien, Luke Wilson, and B.J. Novak. Liam aims to get his spec scripts produced and currently writes short films and stage plays. He lives in Allentown, PA.
Favorite Media
Liam's favorite movies include 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Shawshank Redemption, The Departed, Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, and the Star Wars franchise. His favorite shows include Twin Peaks, Succession, Mr. Robot, Mad Men, The Wire, and The Sopranos.
Industry Experience
Liam holds a bachelor's degree in journalism and has over ten years of experience writing about entertainment media. His bylines include Dallas Observer, Dallas Morning News, Slashfilm, Taste of Cinema, Central Track, MovieWeb, Rebel Scum, and About.com among others.
Latest Articles
Michael Bay Was Once Obsessed With Remaking Horror Movies
Platinum Dunes started out remaking classic horror movies, but found success when it changed direction.
Jonah Hill's 10 Best Dramatic Movies, Ranked
Jonah Hill has proven to be more than just comedic relief.
This Is Why Josh Hartnett’s ‘Oppenheimer’ Performance Hits So Hard
As Ernest Lawrence, Josh Hartnett delivers a pivotal nuanced performance in 'Oppenheimer.'
‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 3 Ending Explained: What Happens to the Family?
What in the name of Baby Billy happened in the Season 3 finale?
Ang Lee Gave Us a Perfect Movie for People Who Dread Thanksgiving
Ang Lee's 1997 film is a real conversation starter.
'The Crown's Biggest Problem Has Never Been More Obvious
'The Crown' no longer has any deeper insight into the events that it is depicting.
Paul Giamatti Is an Expert of Satire in This Crime Comedy
Giamatti’s performance leaves no room to suggest that the film is anything other than parody.
Terrence Malick’s Western Romance Is an Important Shift in His Filmography
Malick’s film is one of those rare movies that demands being seen theatrically because of its overwhelming emotional language.
Joaquin Phoenix's Most Underrated Performance Is in This Moving Biopic
Phoenix turned 'Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot' into a hilarious, yet surprisingly moving exploration of the healing process.
'The Simpsons' Best Thanksgiving Episode Is Darker Than You Remember
This episode of 'The Simpsons' showed it wasn’t afraid to deal with the uncomfortable aspects of the holiday season.
Christian Bale’s Weight Was an Issue During ‘Batman Begins’
Bale went a step too far during his debut performance as Batman.
Sam Esmail's First Movie Breaks the Rom-Com Formula, and It Works
Esmail’s 2014 directorial debut used its nonlinear devices to break the rules of the romantic comedy genre.
'A Walk in the Woods' Almost Reunited Robert Redford and Paul Newman
Paul Newman and Robert Redford were last seen onscreen together in 'The Sting.'
'Mindhunter' Season 3 Would've Taken the Show in a New Direction
Season 3 could have featured Holden and Tench meeting Hollywood celebrities.
'The Crown' Season 6 Part 1 Ending Explained: What Happens in the Aftermath?
The sixth season’s first half explores some of the darkest moments in the House of Windsor’s history.
Is Tubi Really the Free Netflix?
Tubi has been compared to major streamers like Netflix and HBO Max.
No, That Urban Legend About ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Isn’t True, But These Ones Are
Somewhere over the rainbow there is a dark production history (but it doesn't include a dead munchkin).
'The Crown' Season 6 vs. 'The Queen': Who Tells the Story Better?
Both 'The Crown's final season and 'The Queen' depict the death of Princess Diana and its aftermath, but which does the event justice?
‘I’m Thinking of Ending Things’ Isn’t Actually That Complicated
Charlie Kaufman's adaptation of Iain Reid's surrealist horror novel expertly interweaves the unnerving and emotional.