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: Strange New Worlds Season 2 - News, Cast & Everything We Know
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is back for season 2 on Paramount+. Here's everything you need to know about Captain Pike's new voyages.
Strange New Worlds’ Chapel & M’Benga’s Past Explored In Season 2, Say Stars
Strange New Worlds' Jess Bush and Babs Olusanmokun tease how season 2 will further develop Nurse Chapel and Dr. M'Benga's past.
Strange New Worlds Gets 1950s Retro Opening Credits
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' opening credits are hilariously re-imagined as if the Paramount+ series was a TV show in 1959.
Discovery Fulfilled Spock’s Last Star Trek Dream
Spock's final years were spent trying to reunite Vulcans and Romulans, which finally happened in Star Trek: Discovery's distant future.
Strange New Worlds Kirk & Spock Actors Praise Each Other Playing Iconic Roles
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds stars Ethan Peck and Paul Wesley highlight how each other plays the iconic James T. Kirk and Spock.
Strange New Worlds’ Crossover Doesn’t Need A Star Trek Explanation
Strange New Worlds' crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks doesn't need an in-universe explanation for animation vs. live-action.
“Classic Bromance”: Strange New Worlds’ Kirk & Spock Dynamic Teased By Star
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Celia Rose Gooding previews Spock and Kirk meeting in season 2, calling it "essential Trek history."
Strange New Worlds Season 1 Episodes Free To Watch On YouTube In June
Paramount+ has made all episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 1 free to watch on YouTube for the month of June.
The Secret Reason Kirk & Jean-Luc’s Bodies Are In Picard Season 3
Star Trek: Picard season 3 never explained why the bodies of Captain Kirk and Admiral Picard are in Daystrom Station, but here's one reason.
"Ridiculously Fun": Strange New Worlds Stars Discuss Crossover Comedy
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Anson Mount and Rebecca Romjin discuss comedy in the Lower Decks crossover directed by Jonathan Frakes.
"Complications Intensify": Strange New Worlds’ Spock & Chapel Season 2 Romance Teased By Stars
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Jess Bush and Babs Olusanmokun discuss Spock and Nurse Chapel's mutual attraction in season 2.
Strange New Worlds Will Avoid A Big Star Trek Into Darkness Mistake
If Carol Marcus appears in Strange New Worlds season 2, the series knows not to make the same blunder Star Trek Into Darkness did.
Kirk Not In Strange New Worlds Crossover Episode, Confirms Star
Strange New Worlds will crossover with Star Trek: Lower Decks in season 2 but, sadly, James T. Kirk won't meet Mariner and Boimler.
Star Trek 4 Must Be About What Made Wrath Of Khan Great
J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movie cast is no longer in their 20s. Like Wrath of Khan, Star Trek 4 must be about Kirk and crew embracing getting older.
AEW: All Access Season 2 "Bodes Well," Says Boss Tony Khan
AEW: All Access was a hit for TBS and All Elite Wrestling, and CEO Tony Khan has shared an update about the potential for season 2.
Strange New Worlds Episode Titles Hint At What Happens In Season 2
The episode titles for Star Trek: Strange New Worlds are revealed, and they offer hints at what's to come for Captain Pike and his Enterprise crew.
Admiral Burnham? Star Trek Discovery Could End With Michael's Promotion
Star Trek: Discovery is the story of Michael Burnham's rise through Starfleet, and the series ending in season 5 could see her biggest promotion.
Strange New Worlds Season 2 Could Predict A Star Trek: Legacy Story
Strange New Worlds season 2 may find James T. Kirk working with his brother Sam just as the La Forge sisters may be together in Star Trek: Legacy.
Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Timeline (Every Season & What Happened)
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is now in season 4 but the tumultuous events of Midge Maisel's life as a stand-up comic have only spanned less than 2 years.
J.J. Abrams Saved Spock From Kirk’s Picard Fate
Star Trek: Picard season 3 established Captain Kirk's remains are stored in Daystrom Station, a fate J.J. Abrams' Star Trek movies spared Spock.