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’s Jack Crusher Received A Borg Change Bigger Than Picard
When Jack Crusher was assimilated by the Borg in Star Trek: Picard season 3, he one-upped the change the Borg made for his father, Jean-Luc Picard.
“It’s Been A Weird Week”: Picard Breakout Actor Reveals Origin Of Captain Shaw’s Best Line
Star Trek: Picard season 3's Todd Stashwick revealed how he came up with Captain Liam Shaw's best zinger on The Shuttlepod Show.
Picard’s Starfleet Museum Visit Shows A Great Seven of Nine Star Trek: Legacy Fix
Star Trek: Picard season 3 has one scene that shows a glimpse of how to make Seven of Nine a bit more like Jeri Ryan in Star Trek: Legacy.
Star Trek Reversed Strange New Worlds' Fixing A 56-Year-Old Romulan Mistake
Star Trek: Lower Decks showed a map of the Neutral Zone and the Romulan Star Empire that reverses Strange New Worlds' fix of TOS' map.
Patrick Stewart Wanted A Different Star Trek: Picard Ending & 1 More Movie
In an excerpt from his new memoir, Patrick Stewart gives a first-hand account of the different ending and movie he wants for Star Trek: Picard.
Star Trek Movie Reboot Reportedly A Top Priority For Paramount After Strike Ends
As the WGA writer's strike ends, Paramount is reportedly prioritizing the next Star Trek movie, and a new report hints it could be a reboot.
Star Trek Brings Back Another Enterprise Favorite Besides Trip
Connor Trinneer voiced Trip Tucker for the first time in 18 years, but Star Trek also sneaked in two callbacks to Enterprise's Malcolm Reed.
Did Ro Laren Survive Picard Season 3? Star Trek Production Designer Hints It's Possible
Commander Ro Laren seemingly perished in Star Trek: Picard season 3, but production designer Dave Blass teases a chance Ro may yet live.
Picard Legacy Collection 54-Disc Star Trek Set Releases In November
The Picard Legacy Collection, a massive 54-disc set including Star Trek: The Next Generation, TNG movies & Picard arrives this November!
Star Trek: Picard Production Designer On Season 3 & The Enterprise-D Set
Screen Rant interviews Star Trek: Picard production designer Dave Blass about the Enterprise-D set, his season 3 memories, and Star Trek: Legacy.
Trip's Enterprise Comeback Is An Even Bigger & Better Star Trek Reunion
Connor Trinner's comeback as Enterprise's Trip Tucker turns out to be bigger than expected. He's part of a huge Star Trek reunion in very Short Treks.
Picard Season 3 Had The Best Riker Thanks To A Star Trek Secret Weapon
Jonathan Frakes was hailed for playing the best version of Captain Will Riker ever in Star Trek: Picard season 3, and there's a good reason why.
Star Trek 4 Update Says Movie Is "Still On Track," Skeptical Fans Respond
Star Trek fans react with skepticism online to the latest update that the long-delayed Star Trek 4 movie is still in the works.
Star Trek: Legacy's New Enterprise May Be Slightly Different If Series Happens [Updated]
Exclusive: Star Trek: Picard production designer Dave Blass would like to update the Enterprise-G if the Star Trek: Legacy series happens.
"I Regret If People Were Offended": Patrick Stewart Explains Picard’s Season 3 F-Bomb
Patrick Stewart explains why Jean-Luc Picard dropped an F-bomb in the special features of Star Trek: Picard season 3's home video release.
Leila Grey On Netflix's Wrestlers, AEW & Jade Cargill's Baddies
Screen Rant interviews Leila Grey about Wrestlers on Netflix, OVW wrestling, and her time in AEW as the last of Jade Cargill's Baddies.
Writer’s Strike Ending: 7 Star Trek Updates
With a tentative deal to end the WGA writer's strike in place, here's what this will mean for the various Star Trek projects in the works.
Enterprise Made A Classic Star Trek Alien Race Finally Matter After 34 Years
Andorians were introduced in Star Trek: The Original Series, but they didn't have a major role in the franchise until Enterprise made them prominent.
Connor Trinneer’s Trip Tucker & Star Trek: Enterprise Controversy Explained
Star Trek: Enterprise's Chief Engineer, Trip Tucker, played by Connor Trinneer, remains a fan favorite and Trip's death is still controversial.
Star Trek’s New Vulcan Learned The Right Lesson From DS9
Star Trek: Lower Decks' integration of Lt. T'Lyn is the best use of a new character since Lt. Ezri Dax joined Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.