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Author Details

Currently based in Madrid, Stephen Christopher Barker has been a staff writer at Screen Rant since 2020. Since graduating from Manchester Metropolitan University with a bachelor's degree in Film, Television, and Cultural Studies in 2014, he has written for numerous movie and music websites.

Industry Focus

As a seasoned media professional, Stephen specializes in writing incisive features on and new movie releases and conducting in-depth analyses of box office statistics. His work intertwines critical assessment with market trends.

Favorite Media

Stephen has a deep affinity for classic cinema, exemplified by masterpieces like The Godfather and The Conversation, and a keen appreciation for auteur-driven films, particularly those by David Fincher. Stephen's interests extend to awards season movies but will also defend The Fast and the Furious as a modern masterpiece.

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hulk in avengers age of ultron
World War Hulk: Plot Details & Everything We Know
World War Hulk

Marvel Studios has been putting the chess pieces in place for a World War Hulk movie, which could be the biggest non-Avengers event movie in the MCU.

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Collage of Olivia and Paula standing together, Rachel hugging Shane, and a shocked Armond from The White Lotus
The White Lotus: The Controversial Season 1 Ending Explained
The White Lotus

The finale of Mike White's HBO critical hit The White Lotus is as intricate as the show. Here's The White Lotus season 1 ending explained in full.

A composite image of Gemma looking at a computer with Megan looking sinister in M3GAN
M3GAN 2.0: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
M3GAN 2.0

After she terrorized audiences back in 2022, M3GAN is returning in a sequel, and there are already a ton of exciting updates about the new movie.

A composite image of Cal with a bandage on his head looking sadly with Ashtray looking scared and Rue looking on expectantly in Euphoria
Euphoria Season 3: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Euphoria

Euphoria season 2 ended its eight-episode run more popular than ever before and with a long wait until season 3, here's everything we know about it.

A composite image of Loak looking toward the camera in front of Jake and Neytiri embracing before a burning field in Avatar The Way of Water
Avatar: Fire And Ash - Release Date, Cast, Story & Everything We Know About Avatar 3
Avatar: Fire and Ash

Avatar: Fire and Ash will be the middle chapter of James Cameron's 5-movie saga, but what does the third movie have in store for the Na'vi?

Paul Bettany as White Vision in WandaVision, setting up the show Vision Quest
Vision Quest: Cast, Story, & Everything We Know About The MCU Show
Vision Quest

WandaVision's ending left a lot of loose ends, as it ended with White Vision fleeing Westview, but the Vision show will answer everything.

Adult animation montage
25 Adult Animated Shows Like Invincible
Invincible

There are many adult animated shows out there like Invincible, including many that can also be found on Amazon Prime Video

Christina Ricci, Jenna Ortega, Luis Guzman, and Catherine Zeta-Jones in Wednesday season 1
Wednesday Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Story, Trailer & Everything We Know
Wednesday

Following the climactic season 1 finale of Tim Burton's Wednesday, here's everything we know about season 2 of Netflix's Addams Family show.

A composite image of Owen looking on in front of Owen talking to Hannah in The Recruit
The Recruit Season 2: Everything You Need To Know
The Recruit

Netflix's spy thriller The Recruit returned for its second season in early 2025, here's what you should know about the Noah Centineo-led series.

A composite image of Ali Wong smiling while sitting down with Steven Yeun frowning while driving in Beef
Beef Season 2: Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Beef

Netflix's comedy-drama series Beef features a star-studded cast and a bitingly hilarious concept, and the show has been renewed for a second season.

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Blended image of Noah Munck as Gibby in iCarly and Rob in The Goldbergs
Noah Munck: Where The iCarly Gibby Actor Is Now
icarly

Noah Munck played the beloved Gibby in the kids' series iCarly but didn't return for the 2021 revival, and here's why and what he's done since.

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An image of Vin Diesel as Dom Toretto and the cast of The Fast and Furious movie
Fast 11: Cast, Story & Everything We Know About The Fast & Furious Movie
Fast X: Part 2

With the Fast 11 aiming to close out the beloved action franchise, there's plenty to learn about the next installment in the Fast & Furious.

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Blended image of Stephanie and Emily in A Simple Favor
A Simple Favor Ending: Disappearance Reveal & The Many Twists Explained
A Simple Favor

Paul Feig's A Simple Favor features plenty of twists and reveals as a woman's disappearance is investigated - now we break down that ending.

A composite image of Ted Lasso sitting in a chair and sipping tea from Ted Lasso
Ted Lasso Season 4: Confirmation, Cast, Story & Everything We Know
Ted Lasso

The Apple TV Plus comedy Ted Lasso has kept audiences rolling with laughter for three seasons already. Now here's everything we know about season 4.

Blended image of various characters in Nefarious
Nefarious Ending Explained: Why The Horror Movie Feels Like A True Story
Nefarious

Nefarious might have gotten a mixed reception from critics, but the ending has left audiences wondering if the movie is based on a true story.