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Stephen Holland

Staff Writer

Contributor Since November, 2023
Qualifications MA Journalism, BA English, Media, and Cultural Studies
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Breaking Bad, Martin Scorsese, The Simpsons
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About Stephen Holland

Stephen is a Movie and TV Lists 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 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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The Canceled Movie That Should Have Taken Shrek's Place In Cinema History

While Shrek was a defining animated movie of the early 2000s, this unreleased Disney satire would have pre-dated it had it not been canceled.

Michael Caine and Nicolas Cage in The Weather Man (2005)
20 Years Later, I'm Still Mad This Underrated Nicolas Cage & Michael Caine Dramedy Was A Box Office Flop
The Weather Man

While it may not have been a hit at the box office, this underrated dramedy showcased the incredible talents of Nicolas Cage and Michael Caine.

Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed in Creed III
Sylvester Stallone's Favorite 2 Rocky Movies Show Why Creed Is The Superior Series
Rocky

Sylvester Stallone has revealed his favorite Rocky movies, and his choices offer fascinating insight into why the Creed movies were even better.

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Dolph Lundgren On Getting Famous After His Rocky IV Role
Dolph Lundgren On Getting Famous After His Rocky IV Role: "It Took Me About Five Years To Recover"
Dolph Lundgren

It took some time for Dolph Lundgren to adapt to the shock of his newfound fame after playing the iconic Soviet fighter Ivan Drago in Rocky IV.

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Intriguing James Bond Theory Reveals Skyfall Is A Secret Sequel To Pierce Brosnan's Era
James Bond

One clever Reddit proposed a fascinating theory that links the Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig eras of the MI6 secret agent James Bond.

Hermione with her fist on her chin in Harry Potter
I'll Never Understand Why Hermione Is So Ruthless When it Comes To One Harry Potter Character
Harry Potter

While Hermione Granger was a kind-hearted friend, her ruthless actions toward some show that you wouldn't want to get on her bad side.

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san te (gordon liu) trains in the rain in the 36th chamber of shaolin
10 Best Old School Kung Fu Movies On Prime Video
Prime Video

From all-time classics to underrated hidden gems, Prime Video is truly one of the best streaming services for old school kung fu movies.

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Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny stand on Platform 9 3/4 in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
What Happened To Every Major Harry Potter Character After The Movies
Harry Potter

While Harry Potter came to an end, that does not mean the many beloved characters didn't have long and fulfilling lives after the credits rolled.

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Humphrey Bogart on the poster for Sahara (1943)
Humphrey Bogart's 1943 War Movie With 92% On RT Might Just Be One Of The Best WW2 Movies Ever Made

While Humphrey Bogart has starred in some iconic movies, this underseen World War II story was truly one of the best depictions of conflict ever made.

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Harry-Potter-Daniel-Radcliffe-and-the-cast
Harry Potter Becoming An Auror Was The Wrong Ending (This Is The Career He Should've Had)
Harry Potter

While Harry continued fighting against the Dark Arts as an Auror, there was one career path I wish he had pursued after the Battle of Hogwarts.

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Rosamund Pike as Miranda Frost in Die Another Day (2002)
"I Won't Be Doing That:" Rosamund Pike Recalls Being Asked To Undress During James Bond Audition
Rosamund Pike

While Rosamund Pike got her start as Miranda Frost in Die Another Day, she recently stated had to deny an uncomfortable request during her audition.

Jean-Claude Van Damme in Kickboxer
If You Like High-Flying Kicks, Check Out These 10 Great Martial Arts Movie Actors

The high-flying kick is one of the most impressive attacks in all of martial arts cinema, with a select few stars truly excelling at it.

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Why Chuck Norris Turned Down A Role In Bruce Lee's Enter The Dragon
Chuck Norris

While Chuck Norris's breakout role came in a Bruce Lee film, he refused the chance to play a part in the martial arts masterpiece Enter the Dragon.

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Don't Be Fooled By Its 11% RT Score, Jean-Claude Van Damme's 1990s Martial Arts Video Game Movie Is Surprisingly Good
Don't Be Fooled By Its 11% RT Score, Jean-Claude Van Damme's 1990s Martial Arts Video Game Movie Is Surprisingly Good
Street Fighter

While Jean-Claude Van Damme has had some missteps across his career, this divisive 1994 video game adaptation was certainly not one of them.

Imagery from Clint Eastwood's Flags of Our Fathers (2006)
19 Years Later, I'm Still Bummed That Clint Eastwood's Companion To Letters From Iwo Jima Was A Box Office Flop
Clint Eastwood

With two war movies released back to back in the year, one of Clint Eastwood's 2006 films never quite achieved the box office success it deserved.

A still from Titan A.E. (2000)
This $36.8 Million Box Office Flop Killed Its Studio, But Is Now Hailed As A Cult Classic
Titan A.E.

While this sci-fi adventure boasted great visuals and a compelling story, it sadly never got the praise it deserved at the time of its release.

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How Long Daniel LaRusso Actually Trained With Mr. Miyagi In The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid - Franchise

Although it's one of cinema's iconic fighting competitions, Daniel LaRusso had very little training from Mr. Miyagi before the All-Valley Tournament.

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John Krasinski as Jack Silva in 13 Hours
Michael Bay's Forgettable 2016 War Movie Has One Outstanding Battle Scene That Saves It
Michael Bay

While director Michael Bay may not always gain critical acclaim, this forgettable 2016 war movie still featured one truly outstanding battle scene.

Charlton Heston in Planet of the Apes (1968)
Every Charlton Heston Sci-Fi Movie, Ranked

With roles in some of the most iconic sci-fi movies of all time, Charlton Heston has been part of some excellent dystopian and futuristic films.

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Michael B. Jordan's Controversial Rocky Retcon Saved Sylvester Stallone's Franchise
Rocky

The Creed series revitalized the Rocky franchise for modern times, and one retcon about Apollo's history was central to the spin-off series' success.

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