About John Orquiola
John Orquiola is the head of Screen Rant's Star Trek Movies & TV coverage, a Senior Features staff writer, and Interviewer.
Author Details
John graduated from New York Fim Academy and began as a director’s assistant on various independent films. As a lover of film and film theory, John wrote humorous movie reviews on his blog, Back of the Head, which got him noticed by Screen Rant. John happily became the Star Trek guy at Screen Rant and he leads Feature coverage of the various Star Trek series.
Industry Focus
John began to parlay his Star Trek knowledge at Screen Rant upon the debut of Star Trek: Discovery in 2017. John spearheaded the growth of Star Trek into a core beat at Screen Rant, and he began interviewing Star Trek talent and creatives in 2020. In addition to leading Screen Rant's coverage of Star Trek movies and TV, John also attends in-person events like red carpet premieres and Star Trek Day.
Favorite Media
Beyond Star Trek, John has written about a wide range of his interests at Screen Rant including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, James Bond, Rocky, Jack Ryan, and Cobra Kai. His other great nerdy love is British TV series like The Crown, Downton Abbey, Sanditon, and Killing Eve. A lifelong wrestling fan, John is especially proud of brokering a working relationship between Screen Rant and All Elite Wrestling (AEW).
John can be found on Twitter @BackoftheHead if you want to see photos of the food he eats.
Latest Articles
Star Trek Director Celebrates Season 3 Episode Wrap With BTS Videos
Director Sharon Lewis has wrapped her episode of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, and she provides a sneak peek behind the scenes.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5's Callum Keith Rennie On Captain Rayner Challenging Burnham's Authority
Screen Rant interviews Callum Keith Rennie about how his new character, Captain Rayner, fits into Star Trek: Discovery season 5.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 3 Ending Explained
Star Trek: Discovery season 5's treasure hunt brings the USS Discovery to Trill for the next clue, but Moll and L'ak may be one step ahead of Burnham.
[UPDATED] Spock & Chapel Return To Space In Jess Bush's Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 BTS
Lt. Spock and Nurse Christine Chapel fly with some help of friends in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3 BTS images shared by Jess Bush.
If Star Trek: Discovery Weren’t Canceled, Rayner Would Continue In Season 6 Says Callum Keith Rennie
Exclusive: Star Trek: Discovery's new cast member, Callum Keith Rennie, discusses plans for Rayner to continue if season 5 weren't the final season.
Why Wolverine Started To Lose His Healing Power In Logan
In Logan's dark future timeline, Wolverine was losing his mutant healing factor. Here is the reason why Logan got sick and why his powers failed him.
Star Trek: Discovery’s Rayner Actor Hints At Backstory With Season 5’s New Villains
Exclusive: The cause of Star Trek: Discovery season 5's animosity between Rayner, Moll, and L'ak will be revealed says actor Callum Keith Rennie.
Star Trek: Discovery Director Admits Production Error Like Game Of Thrones' Coffee Cup
Star Trek: Discovery director Doug Aarniokoski confirms that his baseball cap is visible in a mistake from season 5, episode 2 "Under the Twin Moons."
Walter Koenig Points Out A Star Trek Trope That Is “Repeated Again And Again”
Walter Koenig breaks down an issue with the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "The Changeling" he sees repeated throughout the franchise.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5 Brings Back Enterprise Captain Archer Tribute
The spirit of Star Trek: Enterprise's Captain Jonathan Archer continues to be felt in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 over a thousand years later.
Discovery’s New Captain Is “Tough To Like But Hard Not To Love”, Says Star Trek Director
Star Trek: Discovery director Doug Aarniokoski: predicts fans will warm up to Captain Rayner just as they did to Captain Shaw in Star Trek: Picard.
Star Trek Quark Actor Armin Shimerman Leads DS9 Virtual Tour
Star Trek: Deep Space Nine comes to life in a stunning digital recreation that fans can explore with Quark actor Armin Shimerman narrating.
Discovery Will Have Star Trek’s First Wedding in 22 Years
Star Trek: Discovery's Saru and T'Rina are tying the knot, and season 5's nuptials will be the first franchise wedding since Star Trek: Nemesis.
Star Trek: Discovery's Huge Season 5 TNG Connection Explained By Showrunner
Star Trek: Discovery showrunner Michelle Paradise reveals why season 5's treasure hunt mission is a direct sequel to a classic TNG episode.
Never Heard Of Star Trek: Discovery’s Red Directive Before? There’s A Simple Explanation
Captain Burnham's new mission in Star Trek: Discovery season 5 is a Red Directive, but has a Red Directive come up in Starfleet before?
Star Trek Discovery's Alex Kurtzman & Michelle Paradise Tease Season 5's Coda & Talk Tie-Ins
Star Trek: Discovery executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Michelle Paradise discuss ending the series, the coda, and THAT TNG reference.
Star Trek: Discovery Season 5, Episode 1 Ending & TNG Treasure Explained
Star Trek: Discovery season 5's premiere dropped a bombshell that ties all the way back to Star Trek: The Next Generation. We break it down.
Star Trek's Next TV Show "Leaves The Door Open" For Discovery's Sonequa Martin-Green
Star Trek: Discovery series lead Sonequa Martin-Green discusses the possibility of Captain Burnham appearing in Star Trek: Starfleet Academy.
I'm Glad Star Trek Into Darkness Deleted Kirk Lying In His Captain's Log
Star Trek Into Darkness deleted a scene where Captain Kirk lies in his Captain's log that painted Jim in a truly terrible light.
Discovery Confirms What Happened To Q In Star Trek's 32nd Century
Star Trek: Discovery season 4 revealed the whereabouts of Q in the 32nd century, but Star Trek: Picard could contain some answers.