Author Details
Stephen has written for Screen Rant since 2016. Stephen sees movies as achievements in art, business, entertainment, and technical craftsmanship, and loves diving deep into the rabbit holes of learning in each of those areas as he strives to better understand and write about the movies we love and the people and industry that makes them.
Industry Focus
Stephen writes features about all manner of movies and TV, focusing on data and analytics such as box office, streaming numbers, and Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, Stephen will take deep dives into the intricacies of the movie and TV industry to write about how the industry works and other complicated issues.
Favorite Media
As a co-host of the Batman v Superman: By the Minute podcast, Stephen has a strong appreciation for Zack Snyder's movies as well as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and anything steeped in mythology. Stephen loves polarizing movies that start a conversation but thinks arguing over whether something is "good" or "bad" is the most boring way to talk about movies.
Latest Articles
Anatomy Of A Fall Ending Explained: Was Daniel Lying?
Anatomy of a Fall is a French courtroom drama about a woman accused of killing her husband, revealing the limits and ambiguity of perception.
The Holdovers Ending Explained
Strict Professor Paul Hunham and troubled student Angus Tully are stuck together for Christmas vacation, but the two form an unlikely bond,
10 Things To Expect From Rebel Moon's Extended Version
Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire's shorter PG-13 version cut a lot out. Here's what to expect from Zack Snyder's longer R-rated version.
Every Character's Backstory That Was Cut From Rebel Moon
Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire's shorter PG-13 cut means some characters are missing their full backstory. Here's what was cut.
Is Rebel Moon's Plot Too Familiar & Unoriginal? That's Kind Of The Point
Rebel Moon criticisms call it too familiar, but that's the point. It's inspired by one of the most re-told stories and rooted in classic genre tropes.
Rebel Moon Is The Most Zack Snyder Movie Zack Snyder Has Ever Made
Zack Snyder's iconic style is apparent throughout his filmography, but Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire is Zack Snyder's most Snyder-y movie yet.
The Surprising 42-Year-Old Movie That Heavily Inspired Rebel Moon
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon has drawn a lot of comparisons to Star Wars, but its true inspiration is a 42-year-old animated movie, Heavy Metal.
What Zack Snyder Is Doing With Rebel Moon That Differs From Star Wars & George Lucas
Rebel Moon has some similarities to Star Wars, but it's because Zack Snyder and George Lucas had a very similar creative process and inspirations.
7 Easter Eggs, Homages & Snyder-isms In Rebel Moon
Zack Snyder's signature style includes slow motion, brutal action, and more. Here's 7 Snyder-isms found in Rebel Moon - Part 1: A Child of Fire.
Rebel Moon: Kora's Backstory Could Be Even Darker Than She Admits
Kora's Rebel Moon backstory with the Imperium is dark, but the death of the royal family creates even more questions about her past.
Rebel Moon: What Actually Happens to Admiral Noble At the End?
The end of Rebel Moon reveals a surprising twist about Noble, creating a lot of questions about what happens to him and what's next in the sequel.
Rebel Moon: Kai's Shocking Twist Explained
Charlie Hunnam's as Kai in Rebel Moon isn't exactly what everyone expected, but his backstory makes the unexpected twist make a lot of sense.
Rebel Moon: Did Balisarius Assassinate the Slain King?
Rebel Moon doesn't ever explicitly confirm who killed the king, but the circumstances make Balisarius (and Kora) highly suspect.
The Ice Astral Plane & Main Rebel Moon Villain Explained
At the end of Rebel Moon, Admiral Noble has a mysterious meeting with Balisarius on a frozen lake in an astral plane. Here's what was going on.
The Meaning Of Jimmy The Robot's Antlers In Rebel Moon
Jimmy the robot is wearing a new costume including an antler headpiece at the end of Rebel Moon. Where does it come from and what does it mean?
The World Of Rebel Moon Explained (Including All Terminology)
Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon creates an entirely new sci-fi universe full of new cultures and technology with some unfamiliar terminology.
Rebel Moon Ending Explained In Full, Including Every Scene That Sets Up Part Two
Rebel Moon, Zack Snyder's new epic Netflix space fantasy sets up a new sci-fi universe and ends with a cliffhanger setting up part 2.
What's Going On With Jonathan Majors?
After his MCU debut as Kang the Conqueror in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Jonathan Majors was arrested for assault. Here's what's going on now.
Love and Monsters Ending Explained
After mutant monsters take over the world, Joel feels useless to his bunker, so he goes on a quest to reunite with his high school girlfriend.
Leave The World Behind Ending Explained
The Sandfords reserve a house for a quick getaway, but their plans change after there's a massive cyber attack and the homeowners return unexpectedly.