Akos Peterbencze
Location
London, United Kingdom
School
PTE Mihaly Pollack University Of Technology
Expertise
True Detective, Jason Reitman Films, The Sopranos
- Akos has a deep knowledge of television shows that helped him craft his writing style over two decades.
- He dives into the writing process with a clear purpose and crucial passion needed to engage audiences emotionally.
- In his early 20s, Akos came in second in a nationwide film review contest created by a cinema chain in his home country.
Experience
Akos Peterbencze is an entertainment writer with a degree in television and media. He's been covering film and television for over three years. He's a regular contributor at Paste Magazine, and his work has been featured in such popular outlets as Slant Magazine, Certified Forgotten, The Cinematique, Fanfare, Humungus, and more. He used to run a small pop culture publication called Vulnerable Man on Medium, which focused on features, reviews, and personal essays through film and television.
Education
Akos has a certification in Television and Media from PTE Mihaly Pollack University, with an emphasis on TV programming, analysis, and reporting.
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Stories By Akos Peterbencze
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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney' docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham" continues to deliver the quality and energy we fell in love with the first time around.
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Netflix's "Painkiller" tells the familiar story of America's opioid epidemic in a flashier, more digestible, yet less comprehensive way.
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Were you floored by the emotional "Beef" finale? Did you think Harrison Ford died in "1923"? These and other plot twists are among the best of 2023.
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2023 has brought so many intriguing television shows in its first quarter, but here are 12 new shows that might've been flying under your radar this year.
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Plenty of movies are in the Rotten Tomatoes 100% club but, what about those that just fall short? Here are some that lost their perfect score due to one review.
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Sylvester Stallone has been a boxer, a soldier, and a shark. Now, he's also a mobster. Let soak up some behind-the-scenes info about "Tulsa King."
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With Michael Keaton set to return as Batman in the upcoming "The Flash" film, we're looking back at his 10 best moments during his run as the Dark Knight.
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From a new "Creed" sequel to the long-awaited "Barbie" film, here are a few upcoming movies you didn't realize will be directed by famous actors.
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"Shrinking" follows a therapist as he tries to process the tragic loss of his late wife. Here is where you've seen the cast of "Shrinking" before.
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Though it concluded in 2010, "Nip/Tuck" remains one of Ryan Murphy's most beloved projects. Here are some facts about the show only hardcore fans will know.
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The story of George Jones and Tammy Wynette has been brought to life on Showtime. Here are the most heartbreaking moments in the series.
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"From Scratch" tells a profoundly moving love story led by Zoe Saldaña and Eugenio Mastrandrea. Here are 10 other shows like it that you should check out next.
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Find out the best movies that deal with divorce and separation, which run the gamut from powerful dramas to surprising children's movies.
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Running the gamut from a demonic glory hole to a violence-filled Nashville mansion, find out the best horror films of 2022 that you may have missed.
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Mr. Harrigan's Phone is more of a coming-of-age drama with modern themes than a spooky, blood-soaked horror, and here are a dozen other films fans might like
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Here are 12 culturally essential shows that should be on your must-watch list.
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2022 isn't over yet, but there have still been plenty of great films that have gone seriously underappreciated.
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"The Resort" presents a mystery that unfolds among the backdrop of Cancun, Mexico. Here are 10 TV shows that fans of "The Resort" might Like to see next.
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This miniseries methodically digs deep into the psyche of a horrifying cold-blooded murderer, with some really disturbing moments along the way.
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Some of Hollywood's most esteemed directors tend to stick to their own source material, and here are a few of those famous names who write their own scripts
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Here, are 10 other TV shows that fans of "The Staircase" will love.
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The life and trials of Beach Boys co-founder Brian Wilson are captured beautifully in the 2014 biopic Love and Mercy, and here are other fun facts about the pic
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Surf's up, dude! If you're looking to get in the right headspace, "Blue Crush," "Big Wednesday," "Bra Boys" and these other flicks will get you chasing waves.
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Donald Glover's "Atlanta" is one of the weirdest and most uncomfortable programs on television. Here are the creepiest moments in "Atlanta" Season 3.
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Were you excited for "Boyhood," "The Visit" or "10 Cloverfield Lane"? Probably not, since these movies and more were filmed in near-complete secrecy.
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It'll be a while before we learn more about Lumon Industries. In the meantime, here are some mysterious TV shows that Severance fans need to watch.