Stephen Barker
2286 articles published since January 05, 2019
About Stephen Barker
Currently splitting his time between Madrid and Chicago, Stephen 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. Visit Stephen's personal blog, Quaranste, where he writes about guilty pleasure movies, his latest musical discoveries, and how he stays creative during global pandemics.
8 Reasons A Sherlock Movie Would Be Better Than Season 5 After The Cumberbatch Show's Fall From Grace
Sherlock season 5 looks less likely than ever, but creator Mark Gatiss has hinted at the possibility of a Sherlock movie, which would be way better.
Why Dialogue Is So Difficult To Understand In Christopher Nolan Movies
Christopher Nolan has been criticized for his dialogue sound for years, but there's an explanation for why, and the problem might never be fixed.
Sigourney Weaver’s New Show Directly Reverses Her Bizarre 14-Year-Old Avatar 2 Casting Criticisms
Sigourney Weaver drew criticism for playing a 14-year-old in Avatar: The Way of Water, but her role in The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart reverse them.
Breaking Bad: The Main Characters, Ranked By Wealth
Breaking Bad followed the lives of characters both rich and poor on the wrong side of the law. Who had the most money out of all of them?
Indiana Jones 5 Completes Spielberg & Lucas’ Vision To End The $2 Billion Franchise On A High
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny might have bombed at the box office, but it brought George Lucas and Steven Spielberg's vision full circle.
All 30 Dwayne Johnson Action Movies Ranked Worst To Best
The Rock is one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood who has starred in 30 action movies in just over 20 years, and here they are, worst to best.
Madagascar 4: If It Will Happen, Why It Hasn't & Everything We Know
Despite the last movie being the most successful in the franchise, Madagascar 4 still hasn't happened. Here's what we know about the animated sequel.
Twisted Metal Season 2: Renewal Status, Franchise Plans & Everything We Know
The TV series adaptation of the video game Twisted Metal hit Peacock on July 27, and here's everything we know about season 2.
Haunted Mansion 2: If Disney's Revamped Ride Adaptation Will Get A Sequel & Everything We Know
Haunted Mansion is Disney's second attempt at turning its theme park ride into a film franchise, and here's every update about Haunted Mansion 2.
TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2: Sequel Confirmation, New Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Universe Plans & Everything We Know
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem looks like a return to form for the franchise, and here's everything we know about TMNT Mutant Mayhem 2.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie's Box Office Success Finally Settled A 30-Year-Old Video Game Character Debate
The Super Mario Bros. Movie grossed well over $1 billion worldwide, and that box office success has definitively ended a 30-year argument.
The Menu's Cheeseburger Explained
Out of all the courses of meals that Chef Julian serves to his guests in The Menu, the supplemental cheeseburger proves to have the most significance.
Mortal Kombat 2 Casting Teases A Massive Johnny Cage Character Change
Karl Urban has been cast as Johnny Cage in Mortal Kombat 2, which hints at a version of the Cage character who differs greatly from the games.
10 Movies Unpopular With Audiences That Critics Loved
Between Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Sausage Party, and Ad Astra, it's hard to believe that these unpopular movies were critical darlings.
Bee Movie 2: Jerry Seinfeld's Comments, Sequel Story Ideas & Everything We Know
Bee Movie has gained a huge cult following since its release, leading to demand for a sequel, and here's everything we know about Bee Movie 2.
Gran Turismo 2: If Neill Blomkamp's Racing Game Movie Will Get A Sequel & Everything We Know
A movie adaptation of the Gran Turismo video game series will be released in August, and here's everything we know about Gran Turismo 2.
Why NBC Canceled Debris After Just One Season (What Went Wrong)
NBC pulled the plug on sci-fi series Debris after one season, thanks to its low ratings — and there's a reason people just weren't watching the show.
Why Family Guy Was Canceled After Season 3 (& Why It Came Back)
Family Guy has been a mainstay of FOX for over 20 years, and that makes it all the more surprising that it was canceled for a brief time.
Hobbs & Shaw 2’s Status Makes Fast & Furious’ Future Worrying
Continuing the Fast & Furious franchise through spinoffs might be more difficult than imagined, as proven by Hobbs & Shaw 2’s latest update.
Red One Cast Guide: Who's Joining Dwayne Johnson & Chris Evans In The Star-Studded Holiday Comedy
Red One is Prime's upcoming holiday action movie, and not only does it star Chris Evans and Dwayne Johnson, but it has a great supporting cast too.