Jack Walters-Senior Author

Jack Walters

Senior Author

August, 2024
BA Modern Languages
Movies, TV
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About Jack Walters

Jack Walters is a film and television journalist based in Newcastle, UK. He is a Senior Writer on Screen Rant's New Movies team, and has also published work at Loud & Clear Reviews, Next Best Picture, and ScreenSphere.

Author Details

As a Modern Languages graduate who's spent much of his time studying classic, international cinema, Jack Walters has an extensive knowledge of the film industry, focusing closely on the newest trends in entertainment. Previously, his work has seen him cover several international film festivals and review highly anticipated upcoming releases for various outlets.

Industry Focus

Jack has spent time as both a Lists and Feature Writer at Screen Rant, sharing his thoughts about all corners of film and television. He's written several articles about famous actors and their most famous bodies of work, alongside more focused pieces about current theatrical and streaming releases.

Favorite Media

Jack Walters may be a New Movies writer at Screen Rant, but his film interests span all eras and genres. His favorite films include Back to the Future, Vertigo, Children of Men, The Social Network, and Whiplash. His favorite television shows include Doctor Who, Succession, Dark, and Game of Thrones.

Latest

Dead Man's Wire
Dead Man's Wire Review: Gus Van Sant's Latest Comedy Is A Hilarious Crime Caper That Lacks A Critical Bite

Gus Van Sant’s latest comedy, Dead Man’s Wire, is a hilarious crime caper that would benefit from more depth in its social commentary.

The Testament of Ann Lee
The Testament Of Ann Lee Review: Amanda Seyfried Is Sensational In This Socially Charged Religious Drama

The Testament of Ann Lee is a poignant, visually dynamic story of religious fervor led by Amanda Seyfried at her most vulnerable and enchanting.

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Vicky Krieps, Cate Blanchett, and Charlotte Rampling in Father Mother Sister Brother
Father Mother Sister Brother Review: Jim Jarmusch’s Relatable Family Comedy Struggles To Justify Its Unique Structure

Jim Jarmusch’s Father Mother Sister Brother is an ambitious comedy that doesn’t quite come together with the precision it so desperately needs.

Jaskier writing in The Witcher season 4
How To Read The Witcher Books In Order (Chronological & Release Dates)

The Witcher books can be enjoyed in chronological or release date order, but there's another alternative that may improve the experience.

Jacob Elordi as the creature in Frankenstein.
Jacob Elordi's Next Role Is Surprisingly Similar To His Frankenstein Character

Jacob Elordi's Oscar-worthy performance in Frankenstein is his best work to date, but it won't be long until he takes on a similar character.

Gwen holding the Grabber by the collar as his frowning mask looks up at her in Black Phone 2
8 Horror Movies To Watch If You Liked Black Phone 2

Black Phone 2 is a dark, gritty piece of supernatural horror that clearly draws inspiration from other modern classics while forging its own identity.

Judy smiling in the mirror in The Conjuring: Last Rites.
7 Most Exciting Potential Conjuring Spinoffs, Ranked

There are plenty of routes the Conjuring franchise could take now that the main series is over, but some spinoff ideas are more exciting than others.

The Tin Man, Dorothy, Cowardly Lion, and Scarecrow speak with the Wizard of Oz in Wicked: For Good
7 Actors Who Could Be Playing The Cowardly Lion In Wicked: For Good

Jon M. Chu has confirmed that a famous actor will provide the voice for the Cowardly Lion in the upcoming Wicked sequel - but gave no clues about who.

Ethan Hawke sitting at a bar pointing in Blue Moon
7 Reasons To Watch Ethan Hawke's Blue Moon This Weekend

Ethan Hawke's Blue Moon deserves plenty of attention, but it's going to struggle at the box office this weekend because of its strong competition.

Maggie talking to a severe looking Alma in After the Hunt
All 5 Main Performances In After The Hunt, Ranked

After The Hunt is a character-driven story that hinges on its lead performances - and thankfully, each actor brings something unique to their role.

Fiyero (Jonathan Bailey) and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) staring into each other’s eyes up close in Wicked: For Good
8 Movies Critics Still Haven't Seen That Could Shake Up The Oscars Race

Many of this year's biggest Oscar contenders have already been screened, but not every awards player will be doing the rounds on the festival circuit.

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Jared Leto on a Lightcycle in Tron: Ares
7 Reasons TRON 4 Shouldn't Happen

TRON: Ares may not have been the smash hit Disney was hoping for, but it proved one thing: this franchise is ready to take an extended break.

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Ethan Hawke gazing up at Margaret Qualley, who stands next to him, in Blue Moon
Ethan Hawke’s New Movie Is About To Upset The Best Actor Oscar Race

Ethan Hawke could shake up the Best Actor race with Blue Moon, even if the film has some important flaws that will hold it back in other categories.

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Neytiri looks up at Jake in the trailer for Avatar Fire and Ash
Avatar Came Back – So Why Didn’t 3D Movies?

In 2009, Avatar triggered one of the biggest cinematic trends in recent memory. Could Avatar 3 finally recreate the explosive popularity of 3D films?

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Jack Black looking at a block in Minecraft movie
Video Game Movies Will Save Hollywood

The landscape of video game movies in Hollywood has changed dramatically over the past few years, and it won't be going back any time soon.

Three characters looking through a pane of glass in Tron Ares
Tron: Ares Doesn’t Want To Be A Legacy Sequel At All

Tron: Ares has plenty of exciting connections to the previous movies, but these often prevent the sequel from actually forging its own identity.

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Brad Pitt as Ryan and George Clooney as Danny looking at a computer in Ocean's Eleven
The Oceans Franchise Is Course Correcting To Help Its Future

Oceans Fourteen seems like a very reliable way of bringing this franchise back to life, even if it comes at the expense of a fascinating spinoff.

Keira Knightley as Laura on a boat in The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman In Cabin 10 Ending Explained & Every Clue About The Big Twist

The Woman in Cabin 10 is filled with unpredictable twists and turns for audiences to make sense of, many of which reward multiple viewings.

Keira Knightley as Laura in The Woman in Cabin 10
The Woman In Cabin 10 Cast & Character Guide: Who's In Kiera Knightley's Thriller

The Woman In Cabin 10 is a true ensemble murder-mystery that features several recognizable faces, all of whom are harboring dark secrets.

Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield in After The Hunt-1
After The Hunt Review: Julia Roberts Stands Out In Luca Guadagnino's Darkly Ambiguous #MeToo Thriller

After The Hunt features three excellent performances in a story of deception and secrecy that challenges the sociopolitical climate of the modern day.

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