Will Walker Orr
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About Will Walker Orr
Will Walker Orr is a contributing writer at Screen Rant who specializes in classic movies, TV deep-dives, and in-depth character analysis. When he’s not dissecting the Terminator franchise or participating in long-form discussions over The Sopranos’ finale, Will is composing music as a guitarist with 10+ years of experience.
Will is also a feature writer for Ann Arbor City Lifestyle.
Industry Focus
Sci-fi, thrillers, adventure, fantasy, epics, and any and all things Stanley Kubrick and The Sopranos.
Favorite Media
While I'm a huge fan of television—with some of my favorite series including Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, and The White Lotus—I believe that cinema offers a snapshot approach to storytelling that can communicate metaphysical themes and ideas like no other. Or maybe I've been watching too many Stanley Kubrick documentaries.
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Rachel McAdams' 8-Year-Old Comedy Contains One Of The Genre's Most Impressive Scenes
Rachel McAdams and comedy go together like chips and salsa—a must-have for fans of this 2018 comedy, which features one of the genre's best sequences.
Who Really Gets Infected First In John Carpenter's The Thing
The mystery of who was first infected in The Thing has prevailed for over 40 years—but this new timeline might finally solve things once and for all.
Jeff Bridges' 16-Year-Old Sci-Fi Quietly Changed Movies For The Better
Jeff Bridges has no shortage of classics under his belt, but one of his most underrated films not only changed movies for the better, but forever.
Guy Ritchie Has Found His Man From UNCLE Sequel Replacement
Over 11 years after the release of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., Guy Ritchie finally has his spiritual sequel at the ready for a release this spring.
Will Ferrell Played The Greatest Comedy Character Of The 2000s
Will Ferrell is known for many comedic roles, but there's one that's not only his greatest, but the greatest performance of the 2000s.
Alan Ritchson’s New Movie Pulls Off A Film Trick You Won’t Realize Until Its Final Seconds
Alan Ritchson is no stranger to action-packed filmmaking. His latest film, however, pushes things to the limit with an expert, last-second twist.
This 41-Year-Old Sci-Fi Movie Has The Best Script Of All Time
It's been over 40 years since the release of this '80s sci-fi classic, yet its screenplay is still considered one of the greatest in cinema history.
12 Years Later, This Robin Williams Comedy Hits Different
The late Robin Williams was one of a kind, and 12 years after his passing, this 2014 comedy continues to hit different on a rewatch.
Wuthering Heights Family Tree Explained: How All The Characters Are Related
Apart from its tragic love story, Wuthering Heights is notable for having a complex family tree at the heart of its narrative: let's break it down.
5 Groundhog Day Facts That Would Make Even Phil Connors Smile
Groundhog Day: since the '90s the February holiday has been intertwined with its incredible cinematic namesake, whose creation is a story in itself.
People We Meet On Vacation Star's Rom Com Series With A 95% RT Score Is The Perfect Binge Watch This Week
If you enjoyed Emily Bader's recent rom com People We Meet On Vacation, this Prime Video show is the perfect series to binge watch next.
41 Years Later, The Greatest Quote In Sci-Fi History Is Still Indisputable
There have dozens of iconic quotes in sci-fi: "May the force be with you," "Live long and prosper"—none, however, are as great as this '80s one-liner.
5 Out-Of-This-World Facts You Didn't Know About E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial
It's no overstatement to say that E.T. is one of the greatest films to emerge from the 80s, but its creation remains a story unknown to most ears.
Ben Affleck Speaks Fluent Spanish - Here's How And When He Learned
During recent red carpet appearances, Ben Affleck has flaunted his prowess with speaking Spanish—but how and when did the actor learn the language?
5 Fascinating Things You Didn't Know About Home Alone 2: Lost In New York
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York is arguably the greatest film in the Home Alone franchise, yet so much of its creation remains unknown to the public.
5 Things You Didn't Know About National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation is a certified holiday classic, yet even 36 years later, the story of its creation proves as wild as its plot.
Harrison Ford's '90s Masterpiece Should Have Been A Disaster
Harrison Ford's greatest crime thriller came in the '90s when he teamed up with Tommy Lee Jones for this 1993 hit that could've easily gone south.
5 Reasons Mean Girls Is The Best Teen Movie Of All Time
Mean Girls turned 21 this year, yet it continues to set the standard for teen comedies in the 21st century—likely since it's the best teen movie ever.
The Real First Blockbuster Came Out 42 Years Before Jaws
40 years before Jaws premiered in summer 1975, this Depression-era hit changed the way audiences view movies to monumental box-office success.
5 Clues That Prove Jack Torrance Also Has The Shining
Although Jack Torrance is one known as of the best villains in horror, there's one aspect of his character that's rarely ever discussed: his shining.