Joe Garza
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
Santa Clara University
Expertise
Horror Movies, Comic Books, Classic Films
- Joe has ghostwritten two horror screenplays for a TV actress (but can't say who because of NDAs).
- He's seen almost every Alfred Hitchcock film at least twice.
- A comic book fanatic, Joe has more than 12,000 comic books at his parents' that his mom hasn't thrown out (yet).
Experience
Joe continues to let his music degree gather dust as he builds a career as an arts and entertainment writer. Prior to writing about pop culture history and interesting facts at Grunge, he wrote for National Elite Media's publications the LA Trend and the Bay Area Trend, covering local attractions and things to do in those respective areas. From 2014 to 2018, he managed the content for the pre-seed startup accelerator the Founder Institute, where he covered various topics related to entrepreneurship and the tech world. When not writing about pop culture for money, he spends his free time writing about pop culture for free on a blog nobody knows about. Like half the population of Los Angeles, Joe moved there to become a failed screenwriter, a hobby he is very good and experienced at.
Education
Joe has a BA in Music from Santa Clara University, with an emphasis in guitar. He was also a copy editor for the school newspaper, the Santa Clara, for a year.
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Stories By Joe Garza
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Marvel's Merry Mutants are on the march! Here's our countdown of the most powerful characters in the "X-Men" franchise.
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Talented makeup artists do an amazing job transforming folks into otherworldly characters. Here are what Marvel movie villains look like under the makeup.
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For those of you who want to learn even more about Mjolnir's long and storied history, here's everything you need to know about Thor's hammer.
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If you only know Iron Man from the MCU, you're missing out on some of old Shellhead's most exciting adventures. These are the essential "Iron Man" comics.
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It's a great time to be a Spider-Man fan. If you want to learn why Spidey's one of the greatest superheroes of all time, you need to read these comics,
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Because Sam Raimi is so tied to horror, it makes sense that genre actors would appear in his films. Here's a list of the best horror star cameos in his movies!
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Move over Marvel, monsters and maniacs have their own cinematic universes, too. These horror movies have some surprising connections you may not have noticed.
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Fans love it when their favorite fictional worlds are built out into new stories. Discover the horror movie spin-offs you didn't know were in the works!
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Decades after its premiere, "The X-Files" remains one of the most influential series of all time. We're ranking the spooky classic's seasons from worst to best.
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Want to check out earlier iterations of your favorite Marvel heroes? That's why we've created this guide of 15 Marvel animated movies that are worth watching.
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There are a lot of laughs to be had in "Star Wars" knock-offs from the 1970s and '80s, so we've created a handy guide to some of the zaniest examples.
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In the 1970s, blaxploitation films transcended their grindhouse roots to explore relevant social issues. These are the films that defined the genre.
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Star Wars plot holes have been a source of viewer bewilderment for years. Let's take a look at some of the biggest Star Wars plot holes that still confuse fans.
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Let's take a look at the careers of horror movie child stars who are still active in the entertainment industry, but who you wouldn't recognize today.
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"King of the Hill" experienced some ups and downs throughout its 13-season run but is a great animated show. Here's every season of "King of the Hill," ranked.
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It can be difficult for even die-hard fans to keep track of X-Men lore. Check out our list of the 15 best X-Men comic storylines to help get you started.
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David Lynch is a master of crafting characters that stay with us long after the credits roll. Here are the most memorable David Lynch characters ever, ranked.
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TV institution "The Simpsons" has an incredibly strong legacy of over 30 acclaimed seasons. Let's take a look at the best seasons of "The Simpsons," ranked.