Stephen Holland-Staff Writer

Stephen Holland

Staff Writer

November, 2023
MA Journalism, BA English, Media, and Cultural Studies
Martin Scorsese, Film Noir, Nicolas Cage
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About Stephen Holland

Stephen is a Classic Movies writer at Screen Rant. Formerly a reporter for The Irish Independent and The Sligo Champion, he has also been published in other outlets such as the Sunday World, Connacht Tribune, and Knewz.com. With experience covering crime, human-interest, politics, and social justice movements, pop culture and entertainment always stood out as his favorite stories to pursue. Stephen also writes, produces, and presents his own music podcast series on Spotify called Sound Thinking, which explores off-beat or underrepresented genres. This podcast takes a deep dive into the careers of different artists and bands, such as Bob Dylan, David Bowie, and The Kinks.

Industry Focus

Stephen has a Masters in Journalism from the University of Galway and previously worked as an English teacher around the world in countries including France and Vietnam. While completing his MA, Stephen received the award for Radio Production of the Year at the Irish Student Media Awards (SMEDIA) for his documentary ‘Nun Left Behind’, which explores Ireland’s complex relationship with religion through the lived experiences of religious sisters.

Favorite Media

Stephen’s love for media stretches back to his earliest memories of enjoying classic cartoons like Cow and Chicken, Dexter’s Lab, Dragon Ball Z, and The Simpsons. Before long, this interest had extended to prestige series like Breaking Bad, Mad Men, The Sopranos and Twin Peaks or British comedies such as the Armando Iannucci Shows, Fleabag, and Peep Show. He has a great love for film and directors like Ingmar Bergman, Alfred Hitchcock, Akira Kurosawa, David Lynch, and Martin Scorsese. With a broad interest in action, comedy, drama, and international film, one of Stephen’s most enjoyable hobbies is checking out every nominated movie at the Academy Awards and making his predictions about who will take home that elusive Oscar.

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James from Minions & Monsters Surrounded by Orange Goop and Eyeballs
6 Most Iconic Gibberish Languages In Movies, TV, & Video Games

While languages like Elvish, Klingon, and Dothraki have been fully fleshed out, other iconic fictional dialects are just pure gibberish

Dwayne Johnson as Maui in live-action Moana remake
When Will Disney's Moana Live-Action Remake Release On Streaming?

Disney hasn't announced when Moana will release on streaming. But past data allows us to predict its streaming debut with likely accuracy

Sylvester Stallone as Cobra
10 Greatest Mindless 80s Action Movies Of All Time, Ranked

The 1980s featured some of the most over-the-top, mindless action ever seen on screen, as stars like Stallone and Schwarzenegger became true icons

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Moana steering and smiling in new live-action Disney remake
Disney's Live-Action Moana Doesn't Have A Post-Credits Scene, But There's Another Reason To Stay

Although it may not have a post-credits scene, the live-action Moana offers a special surprise for viewers feeling nostalgic for the original

Millie Bobby Brown smiling at the Stranger Things season 5 premiere
8 Upcoming Millie Bobby Brown Movies And TV Shows, Ranked By Anticipation

Although audiences know her best from Stranger Things, Millie Bobby Brown has a whole slate of highly anticipated projects in the works

Two Minions facing one another with their mouths full of bananas in Minions & Monsters
10 Greatest Illumination Animated Movie Characters

Over the past quarter century, the Minions have helped Illumination build a cast of characters as iconic as those of Disney and Pixar

Tyriq Withers and Maika Monroe in Reminders of Him
8 Biggest Reminders Of Him Changes From Colleen Hoover's Book

Even though Colleen Hoover co-wrote the Reminders of Him screenplay, there were some major changes as this romance made the jump from page to screen

Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penelope Cruz, and Edward Norton sit close together on a couch in a living room and talk 
8 Great Dysfunctional Relationship Movies To Watch If You Loved The Invite

The Invite tapped into the complexities and awkwardness of modern romances and brings to mind plenty of great movies from times gone by

Halle Bailey and Rege-Jean Page embracing in You Me and Tuscany
10 Great Romance Books To Read If You Love You, Me & Tuscany

The rom-com stylings of You, Me & Tuscany captured the appeal of enemies-to-lovers romance and recalls so many great books for readers to discover

The light is shining on Emily Blunt in Disclosure Day
Disclosure Day's Train Scene Is One Of The Best Stunts Spielberg Has Made In Years

Director Steven Spielberg has been behind some of the best stunts cinema has ever seen, and Disclosure Day features his greatest in a long time

Marty and Doc in Back to the Future
10 Classic Movies No One Wants To See A Remake Of

From black-and-white classics of times gone by to sci-fi family favorites, these movies should never ever be remade under any circumstances

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James Woods attending the 'Once Upon a Time' premiere during the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
5 Most Underrated James Woods Movies, Ranked By Box Office

As one of the most interesting actors of his generation, there are plenty of hidden, underrated gems in James Woods vast filmography

Anne Hathaway adjusting her glasses while crossing a street behind the scenes on The Devil Wears Prada 2
10 Best Quotes In The Devil Wears Prada 2

Seeing Andy Sachs return to Runway was a sight to behold as The Devil Wears Prada 2 proved a truly great story never goes out of style

Elijah Wood looking shocked as Frodo in Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers
8 Movie Trilogies That Are More Rewatchable Than The Lord of the Rings

Although many return to Peter Jackson's Middle-earth time and again, these incredible trilogies are even more rewatchable than The Lord of the Rings

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Nic Hoult holding a shotgun as Nux in Mad Max: Fury Road
10 Most Exciting Movies Ever Made

More so than any other medium, movies have the power to excite audiences and absolutely floor them with some of the spectacular visuals ever seen

Marlin and Dory among other sea creatures in Pixar's Finding Nemo
10 Iconic 2000s Movies That Feel Totally Different To Watch Now

Our perception of movies can change over time, and all of these iconic 2000s releases feel totally different when revisiting them today

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10 Good Horror Movies That Deserved Better Than They Got

From hidden horror gems to forgotten frights, all of these underrated horror movies deserved far more attention than they ever got

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10 Family-Friendly Fantasy Movies That Are Amazing From Start to Finish

From coming-of-age classics to franchise films, these beloved fantasy stories stand out as genuinely perfect from start to finish.

Robert Duvall in THX 1138
10 Near-Perfect Dystopian Sci-Fi Movies That Nobody Remembers Today

From feminist post-apocalyptic tales to forgotten cult classics, these dystopian stories deserve far more attention from mainstream audiences

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Annie stands at the top of the stairs with a gun and needle in Misery
10 Best Non-Musical Plays Inspired By Movies

From cult classics to fantasy franchises, although it's usually the other way around, sometimes great movies can become acclaimed plays

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