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Matthew Perrino

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About Matthew Perrino

Matt has been in love with movies ever since he first saw Beauty and the Beast in theaters. He loves traveling to make-believe worlds. He also enjoys books, TV shows, eating too much food, especially pasta and sushi, and nice vacations that he can't afford. 

Industry Focus

Matt has been a freelance writer at MovieWeb since February 2023. He primarily writes lists, rankings, and features that focus on Disney and "nerdy" genres, as well as Hollywood classics, famous plot twists, and iconic quotes. 

Favorite Media

Matt loves most things Disney and animation. He also loves Batman, Star Wars, fantasy, horror, classic Hollywood films, and anything with a good plot twist.  

Latest Articles

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Steven Spielberg's 10 Most Iconic Shots as a Director

Spielberg is one of the most famous directors of all time. Here are his most iconic shots in films, ranked.

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7 Things Tropic Thunder Probably Couldn't Get Away With Today

Tropic Thunder was a controversial and hilarious movie that couldn't get away with a lot of those jokes today.

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Jaws: The Malfunctioning Shark Was the Best Thing for the Movie

Spielberg could not get the mechanical shark to work in the film - and Jaws is better for it.

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Pippi Longstocking: Dated, or Ready for a Modern Adaptation?

The strongest girl in the world was adorable and inspirational - but the stories are dated and controversial by today's standards.

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10 Movie Villains Who Were Actually Loving Parents

Sympathetic or outright evil, these villains still managed to be great mothers and fathers.

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10 Titles That Only Make Sense After You Watch the Movie

These movie titles are unique but seemingly random, until you've watched the film itself.

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Movies Where the Hero Has to Kill a Friend or Loved One

In rare and heartbreaking moments, a hero must make an impossible choice. Here are the most painful examples.

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Harry Potter Spells That Didn’t Make It Into the Movies

Some unique and interesting spells from the books weren't used in the movies - here are the best ones.

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25 Behind-the-Scenes Facts About Our Favorite Horror Movies

Some of these facts almost resulted in a totally different film. Others are just downright creepy, as eerie as the movies themselves.

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10 Movie Sequels That Made Way Less Than the Original

These direct sequels not only bombed at the box office but made a lot less money than the original film.

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How Nearly 100 Episodes of Doctor Who Went Missing

Since its premiere in 1963, there have been a whopping 39 seasons and 871 episodes of Doctor Who. But not all of them have survived.

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10 Things You May Not Have Known About Batman’s Parents

Although we rarely see them in movies, Thomas and Martha play a pivotal role in the Batman universe.

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10 Christmas Movies That Defined the Millennial Generation

Some of the greatest and most beloved Christmas movies came between the '80s and early 2000s when millennials were growing up.

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10 Iconic Movies That Get Spoofed a Lot

These movies have become so well-known that they often find themselves as the butts of other movies' jokes.

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10 Famously Misquoted Movie Lines

Some of cinema's most famous quotes are often recited incorrectly.

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10 Lord of the Rings Movie Quotes That Apply to Real Life

These legendary words are woven into pop-culture, into our very being, and have become a part of our lives.

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The Worst Things Eric Cartman Has Ever Done on South Park

Despite his popularity and significance, all South Park fans know the truth: Eric Cartman is pure evil.

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Jim Carrey’s 10 Best Unscripted Movie Moments

Jim Carrey has made worldwide audiences laugh thanks to his slapstick humor, energetic, over-the-top performances, and of course, his improvisations.

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10 Movies With Really Confusing Opening Scenes

Some of these introductions make more sense as the film progresses, while others require multiple viewings to truly comprehend.

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Batman’s Most Iconic Movie Scenes

Batman has been in many legendary movie scenes that we love to quote and rewatch.

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