Author Details
Ryan Northrup is a freelancer entertainment writer based out of Hamilton, Ontario. After working briefly in PR, Ryan shifted his focus to the world of movies and TV, his true passion. Torn between wanting to write about movies and wanting to write his own, Ryan attended Vancouver Film School, developing friends and industry contacts.
Industry Focus
Working as a Senior Writer at Screen Rant, Ryan covers a wide variety of movie and TV releases. While he writes about everything from the biggest blockbusters to the latest Netflix shows to smaller indie movies, much of Ryan’s focus at Screen Rant is on major action franchises like John Wick, Mission: Impossible, and Fast & Furious.
Favorite Media
Ryan will turn up at the theater for anything that Christopher Nolan makes and thinks Tenet is underrated (“Don’t try to understand it, feel it.”) He passionately believes that Tom Cruise is the single most reliably entertaining movie star alive and agrees with Spielberg that the man saved Hollywood’s butt. Ryan is also desperately hoping for Hannibal season 4.
Latest Articles
“This Is A Trope”: Lord Of The Rings’ Archery Scenes Are A Mixed Bag, Expert Reveals
Archery expert Jim Kent analyzes Legolas and Lurtz’ archery scenes from The Lord of the Rings, finding some aspects that aren’t true to life.
Harry Potter & Voldemort Are Unsettlingly Sweet BFFs In Christmas Art Images
A new batch of festive AI-generated images imagines Harry Potter and Lord Voldemort celebrating the holiday season at Hogwarts as best friends.
Lord Of The Rings Art Pits Sam Against Shelob In Epic Reimagining Worthy Of The Books
Sam’s fight against Shelob gets an epic reimagining in new The Lord of the Rings art, and it’s worthy of J.R.R Tolkien’s beloved source material.
Godzilla Minus One Gets Towering New Poster After Box Office Hit Gets Surprise Oscars Attention
A towering new poster has been released for Godzilla Minus One, celebrating the film’s surprise inclusion in the Best VFX Oscars shortlist.
“There Has To Be Something There”: Zack Snyder Shares His Unique James Bond Movie Pitch
Zack Snyder shares his unique pitch for a James Bond movie, revealing the direction he would take the iconic British espionage franchise.
Leave The World Behind's Coincidental Tesla Detail Addressed By Director
Director Sam Esmail addresses Leave the World Behind’s Tesla scene and whether it is related to the real-life recall of autopilot-capable Teslas.
Home Alone's Biggest Question About The McCallisters Gathers Economists To Determine Their Wealth
It’s long been a mystery how the McCallisters afforded their lavish lifestyle in Home Alone, and economists have now gathered to weigh in.
Wholesome Wonka Video Imagines Wilder & Depp's Versions Meeting Timothèe Chalamet's
A wholesome new Wonka video imagines what a meeting would look like between Gene Wilder, Johnny Depp, and Timothée Chalamet’s characters.
Percy Jackson's Annabeth Star Has The Best Response To Alexandra Daddario Comparisons & Trolling
Leah Jeffries, who plays Annabeth in Disney Plus’ Percy Jackson and the Olympians show, has the perfect responds to Alexandra Daddario comparisons.
Bridgerton Season 3 Image Reveals First Look At Penelope & Eloise Together Since Fallout
A new image has been released from Bridgerton season 3, revealing Penelope and Eloise’s first encounter since their major season 2 falling out.
Outer Range Season 2 Release Year Revealed
After season 1 released on Prime Video last year, Josh Brolin’s Outer Range season 2 release window has been revealed in a new promo video.
Timothée Chalamet So Confidently Teases Dune 3 Plot Point That Another Sequel Seems Guaranteed
Paul Atreides actor Timothée Chalamet confidently teases one major Dune 3 plot point, making another Denis Villeneuve sequel seem inevitable.
Leave The World Behind’s "Polarizing" Ending Candidly Addressed By Director
Director Sam Esmail addresses the ending to his new Netflix disaster thriller, Leave the World Behind, which has proven divisive for audiences.
Stranger Things Season 5 Poster Art Reveals Max's Worst Nightmare In The Upside Down
A new piece of Stranger Things season 5 art imagines Sadie Sink’s Max falling deeper into the Upside Down after her ambiguous season 4 fate.
Why Hiccup & Astrid From How To Train Your Dragon Are Couples Goals Explained By Therapist
A licensed therapist explains why Hiccup and Astrid from How To Train Your Dragon are “couple goals,” and there are some compelling reasons.
The Color Purple's Rotten Tomatoes Score Dethrones Steven Spielberg's 1985 Version
The Rotten Tomatoes score for 2023’s The Color Purple has arrived, and the new musical has beaten the score for Steven Spielberg’s 1985 original.
New Planet Of The Apes Movies Could Bring Back Andy Serkis, Director Confirms
Wes Ball addresses why Andy Serkis doesn’t return for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and reveals that he could still play a part in future films.
Why Friends Was Perfect For Leave The World Behind Despite Major Rights Risk
Sam Esmail explains why Friends (and its theme song) was crucial to Leave the World Behind, despite the risk that the rights wouldn’t be attainable.
One Of The Highest-Rated Holiday Horror Movies Is Now Available On VOD
After making a splash with audiences and critics last month, one highly-rated holiday horror movie is now available to rent and purchase on VOD.
Original Gladiator Star Confirms He Won't Appear In Sequel After Conflicting Reports
One star who played a prominent role in the original Gladiator alongside Russell Crowe confirms he won’t be returning for Ridley Scott’s sequel.