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Michael John Petty-Senior Features Writer

Michael John Petty

Senior Features Writer

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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 LooperSuperman HomepageNext 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 SmallvilleSupernaturalLittle 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 RingsThe Conjuring Universe, and The Chronicles of Narnia.

Additionally, he loves shows and franchises such as MillenniumLongmireTerminatorThe X-Files, and Westerns that you probably haven't heard of.

Latest Articles

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This 'Longmire' Episode Is Inspired by a Real-Life Investigation

What happens on the Rez doesn't always stay on the Rez.

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The ‘Terminator 2’ Rip-Off That Rips Off Another James Cameron Movie

This Italian feature tries to be different, but it ends up just ripping off several '80s sci-fi classics.

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'The Winchesters' Finale Gives Dean the 'Supernatural' Ending He Deserves

Dean couldn't fully know peace until he was done.

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We Don't Need Another Season of Taylor Sheridan's 'Special Ops: Lioness'

Like some of the filmmaker's best work, 'Lioness' might work best as a one-and-done story.

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Out of ‘Yellowstone’s Bad Guys, These Two Are the Worst

These are 'Yellowstone's best/worst baddies, and it doesn't even come close.

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Beth Dutton’s Scars on ‘Yellowstone’ Have a Deeper Meaning

The hidden meanings behind Beth's wounds might surprise you.

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The 'Supernatural' Spin-Offs That Never Were...

Before 'The Winchesters,' 'Supernatural' tried to get a few different spin-off shows off the ground.

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The CW’s ‘Flash’ Series Failed This Character

The Fastest Man Alive couldn't make it long on television.

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Zack Snyder Got This One Thing Right About Batman

Say what you will about the DCEU, but Zack Snyder knew how to bring the Dark Knight from page to screen.

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What Happened to the 'Treasure Planet' Sequel?

Joseph Gordon-Levitt was ready to return to the sky, but Disney took the wind out of Jim Hawkins’ sails.

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Clark Kent’s ‘Smallville’ Family Tree Explained

Clark Kent has more family than 'Smallville' ever knew what to do with.

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Is ‘Yellowstone’s Broken Rock Reservation a Real Place?

Montana is home to seven different Indian Reservations, but is 'Yellowstone's Broken Rock one of them?

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John Wayne Completely Disregarded the ‘True Grit’ Novel For Its Sequel

Katharine Hepburn and the Western icon did their best with this one.

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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."

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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.

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'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.

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'Yellowstone's Thomas Rainwater Never Got the Storyline He Deserved

'Yellowstone's resident Chief deserves more to do than stand around and look menacing.

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Does 'Yellowstone's Beth Dutton Deserve the Hate?

"Just tell me who to fight."

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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?

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