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About Stephen Holland
Stephen is a Classic Movies writer at Screen Rant. Formerly a reporter for The Irish Independent and The Sligo Champion, he has also been published in other outlets such as the Sunday World, Connacht Tribune, and Knewz.com. With experience covering crime, human-interest, politics, and social justice movements, pop culture and entertainment always stood out as his favorite stories to pursue. Stephen also writes, produces, and presents his own music podcast series on Spotify called Sound Thinking, which explores off-beat or underrepresented genres. This podcast takes a deep dive into the careers of different artists and bands, such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and The Kinks.
Industry Focus
Stephen has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Galway and previously worked as an English teacher around the world in countries including and Vietnam. While completing his MA, Stephen received the award for Radio Production of the Year at the Irish Student Media Awards (SMEDIA) for his documentary ‘Nun Left Behind’, which explores Ireland’s complex relationship with religion through the lived experiences of religious sisters.
Favorite Media
Stephen’s love for media stretches back to his earliest memories of enjoying classic cartoons like Cow and Chicken, Dexter’s Lab, Dragon Ball Z, and The Simpsons. Before long, this interest had extended to prestige series like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Sopranos and Twin Peaks or British comedies such as the Armando Iannucci Shows, Fleabag, and Peep Show. He has a great love for film and directors like Ingmar Bergman, Alfred Hitchcock, Akira Kurosawa, David Lynch, and Martin Scorsese. With a broad interest in action, comedy, drama, and international film, one of Stephen’s most enjoyable hobbies is checking out every nominated movie at the Academy Awards and making his predictions about who will take home that elusive Oscar.
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10 Great Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies You've Probably Never Heard Of
While some dystopian stories have gained mainstream acclaim, there's so many more incredible post-apocalyptic stories for sci-fi fans to check out.

In 1948, Humphrey Bogart Made A Western Movie That I Think Is Even Better Than Casablanca
Humphrey Bogart was involved with some all-time great movies, but this Western adventure from director John Huston stands as his finest work.

I Believe This John Wick Villain Actor Is Hollywood's Most Underrated Action Star
John Wick has featured plenty of iconic action stars, but Scott Adkins brought real martial arts skills and his expert fighting talent to the series.

Clint Eastwood Shelved Unforgiven for 10 Years - Because He Knew It Would Only Work Once He Was Old Enough
Even though Clint Eastwood purchased the script for Unforgiven in 1981, he decided to wait a decade to be old enough for the role of William Munny.

Why Michael J. Fox Thought Back To The Future Would Ruin His Career
Despite being Michael J. Fox's career-defining film role, the Back to the Future star was anxious that playing Marty McFly could ruin his career.

Ridley Scott Reflects On VFX In Modern Hollywood: “It Should Not Be A Repair Bill For A Badly Made Movie”
EXCLUSIVE: Ridley Scott gets candid about his fast-paced filming techniques and not using special effects as a crutch for a poorly planned film.

Pixar's Forgotten First Movie Of The 2020s Deserves A Sequel 5 Years After $142 Million Box Office
While Pixar has made sequels to many of its most beloved movies, it's the box office flop Onward that deserves a follow-up film most of all.

Why Don Corleone Says "We're Not Murderers" In The Godfather's Opening Scene, Despite The Movie's Many Murders
Although Don Vito's statement that he's not a murderer may sound hypocritical, there was a flawed logic behind The Godfather mafia boss's belief.

Jean-Claude Van Damme's 10 Best Movies, Ranked
The Muscles from Brussels, Jean-Claude Van Damme, has earned his reputation as a major action star through some incredible martial arts movies.

Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants Actors' Enduring Friendship & Public Of Blake Lively Addressed By Director: "It's Rare In Show Business"
EXCLUSIVE: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants director spoke to Screen Rant about the movie's stars' ongoing of Blake Lively.

Train To Busan Took One Terrifying Step Most Zombie Movies Are Afraid To
While all zombie movies explore the post-apocalyptic effects of a deadly outbreak, Train to Busan made one change that pushed things even further.

Johnny Depp & Tim Burton Have Made 8 Movies Together, But Never Beat Their Second Collaboration From 31 Years Ago
While Tim Burton and Johnny Depp made cinematic history with Edward Scissorhands, their second movie together was actually even better.

The Best Rocky Sequel Came Out 30 Years After Sylvester Stallone's Original Movie
While movies like Rocky II and Rocky IV were truly iconic, the best sequel in Sylvester Stallone's franchise came 30 years after the original.

10 Movies That Finally Happened After Years In Development Hell
Development hell relates to films whose production struggled to get off the ground, and all these movies languished in this limbo for decades.

Cary Grant May Be Known For His Comedy, But His Best Movies Are These 2 Alfred Hitchcock Films
Cary Grant made a name for himself as a comedy star, but his two best movies were actually dramatic roles for director Alfred Hitchcock.

"A Lifesaver": James Stewart Credited This Western With Saving His Career
While James Stewart first gained prominence as a likeable all-American everyman, one1950s movie saw him transition toward morally ambiguous roles.

How Harry Potter Can Talk To Snakes: Parseltongues Explained & Everything You Need To Know
Parseltongue is the ability to speak with snakes, and Harry Potter's use of this magical language offers insight into his connection to Voldemort.

8 Modern Musicals That Are As Good As The Old Classics
While it's hard to live up to the legacy of classic musicals, these modern releases deserve to be ed alongside the best of all time.

There's Only One Harry Potter Character As Evil As Voldemort
While Lord Voldemort was the main antagonist of the Harry Potter franchise, there was one reprehensible Death Eater who was just as wicked.

Back To The Future's Opening Scene Gives Away The Movie's Plot In 6 Big Ways
The opening scene of Back to the Future was a masterclass in foreshadowing that was packed with subtle nods and Easter eggs of what was to follow.