About Jim Korioth
Jim Korioth, a lifelong sci-fi fan, is a Core Features Author for Screen Rant. He has a BA in English and Music from Trinity University, and a JD and an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin. Born and raised in Texas, he practiced law and played cello in rock bands in Austin for years before abruptly relocating to rural northern Minnesota, just in time for the 2014 polar vortex winter. He now lives in Minneapolis where, in addition to writing for Screen Rant, he is a multi-instrumentalist, producer and composer. He is the proud papa of three cool kids. His favorite Doctor is Tom Baker. His favorite Star Trek: The Original Series episode is "The Tholian Web," but he will always have a soft spot for "The Way to Eden." His favorite Star Trek: The Next Generation episode is "Yesterday's Enterprise." His favorite Trek movie is Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.
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