Richard Newby

Richard Newby is a talented freelance journalist who has made significant contributions to the world of entertainment journalism. He has covered genre films and comic books for Heat Vision at The Hollywood Reporter and his work also appears in Fangoria, Vulture, and The A.V. Club. Richard is the author of the short story collection, We Make Monsters Here. He holds a B.A in Film Studies and English from The Ohio State University and an M.F.A in Creative Writing from Adelphi University.

Biography:  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/author/richard-newby/

61%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • I ain't afraid of no ghosts. And I offer my ranking, below.
  • It's pretty amazing looking back now how one film created fandom voracious as Slimer
  • The difference between Thrones and Avatar is that there were no visuals that went along with Thrones, so that was the extra challenge.

Conflicts of Interest

25%

Examples:

  • The deception 'The difference between Thrones and Avatar is that there were no visuals that went along with Thrones, so that was the extra challenge.' has not been proven to be a conflict of interest.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • The statement 'Ghostbusters managed to sustain itself after a negatively received sequel through its unique concept alone' is false as merchandise and cosplay played a significant role in keeping the franchise alive during this time period.
  • The statement 'In 1984, Columbia Pictures was just hoping the Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis-penned high-concept film could break even and break box office records upon release.

Deceptions

65%

Examples:

  • The statement 'Ghostbusters managed to sustain itself after a negatively received sequel through its unique concept alone' is false as merchandise and cosplay played a significant role in keeping the franchise alive during this time period.
  • The statement 'In 1984, Columbia Pictures was just hoping the Dan Aykroyd and Harold Ramis-penned high-concept film could break even and break box office records upon release.

Recent Articles

Deadpool and Wolverine's Unlikely Partnership: A New Kind of Mayhem in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Deadpool and Wolverine's Unlikely Partnership: A New Kind of Mayhem in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024 Deadpool and Wolverine, longtime adversaries turned unlikely allies, team up in the MCU for an R-rated buddy comedy. With a star-studded cast including Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, the film has generated buzz with its record-breaking $180 million opening weekend. Fans were treated to surprise cameos at Comic-Con, and critics raise concerns about storytelling tendencies.
Twisters' Immersive 4DX Experience Drives $80.5M Opening Weekend Box Office Success

Twisters' Immersive 4DX Experience Drives $80.5M Opening Weekend Box Office Success

Broke On: Sunday, 21 July 2024 Twisters, a new disaster movie and sequel to the 1996 classic, has shattered box office records with $80.5 million in opening weekend sales. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung and starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, its success can be attributed to its immersive 4DX screenings, positive reviews, and broad appeal.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - A New Team, But Flaws in the Film

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire - A New Team, But Flaws in the Film

Broke On: Saturday, 23 March 2024 Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire introduces a new team of Ghostbusters, but the chase sequence through New York City is poorly executed and Phoebe's initial exclusion from the team seems unfair.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - A Live-Action Adaptation of the Animated Series

Avatar: The Last Airbender - A Live-Action Adaptation of the Animated Series

Broke On: Wednesday, 28 February 2024 Avatar: The Last Airbender is a live-action adaptation of the animated series that follows Avatar Aang's journey to master water, earth and fire bending. Seasons 1-3 cover Book I: Water and elements from Book II, Earth.