Michael Montgomery
School
Pepperdine University
Expertise
X-Men Comics, Marvel Cinematic Universe, PlayStation Gaming
- Michael wrote the film "My Friend Violet," which premiered at the North Hollywood CineFest in 2016.
- He has written two novels, "Super: The Eve of War" and "Super: Decadence."
- Michael was a writer, director, actor, and producer on the Randumb Show, a sketch comedy show on Los Angeles' TV 32.
Experience
Michael Montgomery is a writer from San Diego, CA and has been writing professionally in various capacities for over 10 years, fueling his lifelong passions for both writing and gaming. Michael wrote his first novel in high school, and published it soon after, kickstarting a writing career that has spanned diverse projects, such as film, television, and more. Recently, he has been enjoying writing about pop culture on various websites, starting with Screen Rant and eventually leading him to Looper. In his off-time, Michael enjoys reading comics, painting miniatures, and collecting anything and everything related to the X-Men's Cyclops, who he has always felt a strong kinship with.
Education
Michael studied at Pepperdine University, where he graduated with a degree in Advertising with a focus in Women's Studies.
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Stories By Michael Montgomery
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The cast of "Boy Meets World" won over young audiences back in the '90s -- but what have they been doing in the years since starring in the popular ABC show?
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Now that the secrets of The Woods are revealed, how will the teen titans of "Gen V" deal with the pressures of supe life in Season 2?
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Everyone knows him as one of the biggest stars in Hollywood, but there's more to the Fresh Prince than meets the eye. This is the unspoken truth of Will Smith.
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Everyone loves a good cameo appearance in a film or TV show, at least when it works. These are the cameos that just didn't work -- and the reasons why.
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Here's everything you need to know about the latest "Star Wars" antagonist on "Ahsoka" -- Baylan Skoll, played by the late Ray Stevenson.
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With "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" coming to an end after four seasons on Prime Video, we're breaking down how it all shakes out.
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The beloved video game franchise and book series "The Witcher" is also a Netflix series. Here are small details you missed in Geralt's adventures in Season 3.
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A MacGuffin is an object that's introduced for the sole purpose of propelling the plot forward. Here are a dozen such items -- important or not -- from the MCU.
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Sequels to comedy films are rarely better than the original, but every now and again one comes along that surpasses the first movie against all odds.
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Sci-fi has been a staple of cinema for many years, and while many are iconic, others are underappreciated. These are the 2010 films that deserve another watch.
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The "John Wick" universe has numerous colorful assassin characters. Some of the series' best characters, though, only showed up in one film.
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The departure of Arrested Development from Netflix feels like the end of an era. Let's discuss the best and worst things about the polarizing last two seasons.
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"Doom Patrol" is coming to an end -- but it still has plenty of questions to answer before it concludes for good. These are the absolute biggest.
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Few could have predicted how big of a success HBO's "The Last of Us" was going to be. Here are some of the biggest differences between the show and the game.
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Considering the MCU has a pretty good track record of turning second-stringers into stars, here are 12 minor characters that could lead a Disney+ series.
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Fans of "X-Men: The Animated Series" are finally getting a proper follow-up show. Here are some Avengers characters we want to see pop up in "X-Men '97."
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Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan is back with season 3, which is full of epic twists and turns. We break down all the small details you may have missed in this epic show.
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The third season of "Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan" didn't disappoint. Here's our deep dive into the explosive ending of Season 3.
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Over the years, there have been a few massive shockers that have stumped the panel ... and occasionally even the viewers at home.
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"Andor" takes the Star Wars universe in a new direction with its gritty approach to a galaxy in conflict. We've ranked all the Season 1 deaths by sadness.
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Here's the "Andor" character you are based on your astrological sign.
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With over 200 episodes under its belt, "Chicago Fire" boasts a number of lovable characters. Here are the main characters on the show ranked from worst to best.
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Each of the 12 signs carry unique traits, which coincide with many of "Malcolm in the Middle's" best characters.
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Now that the MCU's officially been in the streaming TV business for a few years, let's take a gander at the best and worst episodes of Marvel's Disney+ shows.
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From terrible clip shows to Lois' revenge schemes, we're counting down the 7 best and 7 worst episodes of "Malcolm in the Middle."
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It's the longest-running animated iteration of Earth's Mightiest Heroes, but some episodes of "Avengers Assemble" are mightier than others.
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"Wolverine and the X-Men" is full of excellent episodes -- and some truly terrible ones. We're taking a look at the 7 best and 7 worst.