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
Yes, ‘Smallville’ Is About Clark Kent, But Lex Luthor Is the Real Star
"The great men and women of the world have always been defined by their enemies."
What Makes 'Batman: Mask of the Phantasm' Still the Best Batman Movie
There's a reason we find ourselves always returning to this part of Gotham.
15 Sci-Fi & Fantasy Christmas Episodes To Watch for the Holiday Season
Aliens, demons, and ghosts — oh my!
'The Muppet Christmas Carol' Turns Dickens Into a Slapstick Comedy
There are plenty of Christmas Carols out there, but none quite like the Muppets' version.
'Yellowstone's Thomas Rainwater Never Got the Storyline He Deserved
'Yellowstone's resident Chief deserves more to do than stand around and look menacing.
The Heartbreaking Reason Jimmy Stewart Replaced Gary Cooper in ‘How the West Was Won’
Why didn’t the 'High Noon' actor star in this Western classic?
This ‘X-Files’ Two-Parter Is a Bizarre Christmas Carol
This is 'The X-Files' double feature you probably forgot about.
The True Story Behind 'Little House on the Prairie's Blizzard Episode
Not every Christmas story is a magical fairy tale, and this 'Little House on the Prairie' episode detailed the harshness of winter.
How Historically Accurate Is ‘Dances with Wolves’?
Kevin Costner is known as a Western hero, but is his most notable addition historically accurate?
This ‘Hawaii Five-O’ Episode Was Banned to Save Lives
This 'Hawaii Five-O' episode hasn't been seen since it first aired.
The Ultimate Western Sidekick Is Also the Genre’s Greatest Force
The athlete-turned-actor is the Western genre’s secret weapon.
'Yellowstone’ Has Still Never Topped This Shocking Finale
Things got pretty explosive for the Duttons in this season finale.
The Jimmy Stewart & John Ford Western That Made an Awful Production Mistake
Director John Ford made some problematic choices.
Wait, Is Jared Padalecki Going To Guest Star on ‘The Boys’?
Fingers crossed that it won't be long before this 'Supernatural' alum makes his way over to 'The Boys'!
This ‘Supernatural’ Christmas Episode Is One of the Show’s Most Gruesome
The ’Supernatural’ episode is a holiday special that blends the horror threats with the Winchesters’ traumatic family history.
'Smallville's Phantom Zone Turned Clark Kent Into Superman
Who would've thought a prison for alien criminals would've shown Clark Kent the meaning of heroism?
'Yellowstone' Was Better When We Thought John Dutton Was Dying
'Yellowstone' started with so much potential that could've easily offered Kevin Costner a proper exit.
'Smallville's Best Villain Wasn't Lex Luthor
This 'Smallville' baddie makes all other villains kneel before him.