J.A. Clifton
School
University Of Houston
Expertise
Television, Culture, Comics, Storytelling
- J.A. Clifton was a longtime writer at the seminal Television Without Pity, where he covered multiple shows in weekly columns for 15 years.
- As an editor for Gawker Media, Clifton led his TV-focused vertical to 1M monthly readers within six months.
- Tribune's Screener was another TV-focused vertical that grew to 1M monthly readers in six months. As the site's Editor at Large and Deputy Editor, Clifton redefined the editorial process and doubled production and readership.
Experience
J.A. Clifton is a writer and critic from Austin, TX. Pursuits include movies, social justice, comics, television, writing fiction, and tabletop and videogames. He spends most of his leisure time playing with his dog, a Corgi mix, and waiting for Christmas.
Education
J.A. Clifton attended the Honors College of the University of Houston as a National Merit Scholar. He studied linguistics and creative writing, with a focus on postmodern theory.
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Can't get enough puberty-related grossout gags? Not only are we not judging you, but here are 12 hilarious sitcoms like Big Mouth you should watch next.
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If you're bewildered by the conclusion of Ryan Murphy's most recent effort for Netflix, you're not alone. Here's the ending of The Watcher season 1 explained.
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The android Data is one of the best known "Star Trek" characters ever, but did you know he has an evil twin brother? Here is Lore's entire backstory.
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The Hellraiser franchise is already famous for some of the most disturbing scenes in horror. Let's take a look at how the newest movie adds to that.
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In the dystopian digital hellscape of Night City, it's easy to not notice the little things. Here are small details you missed in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners.
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There's been over a thousand episodes and several movies, so even superfans of "One Piece" forget some plot points. Here's a breakdown of the whole timeline.
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From June's first contact with Mayday to Fred Waterford's arrest, we're breaking down the complex timeline of "The Handmaid's Tale."
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Where do all the "Attack on Titan" OVAs fit into the overall timeline? This is the correct order in which to watch "Attack on Titan."
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In "Attack on Titan," humanity's remnants live in walled cities to protect them from the Titans. Here is the complete "Attack on Titan" timeline explained
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"The Sandman" rewrote the rules for comics, and Netflix's new series aims to do the same. Here are the best shows like "The Sandman" you should check out next.
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"Fate" is a beloved anime, manga, and gaming franchise whose multiple timelines make it incredibly complex. Here is the correct order in which to watch "Fate."
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The "Sailor Moon" franchise is so expansive that it can get a bit confusing. Here is the correct order in which to watch the "Sailor Moon" franchise.