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Kevin Pantoja

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May, 2019
Harry Potter, Spider-Man, Orphan Black
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About Kevin Pantoja

Kevin Pantoja is a writer and editor at Screen Rant based in New York City, where he brings deep expertise in blockbuster franchises ranging from Harry Potter and Spider‑Man to Succession and the MCU. A passionate storyteller with a creative writing degree (Valedictorian, Full Sail University), Kevin blends entertainment news, feature essays, and pop‑culture commentary into engaging, audience-first content

Author Details

Born and raised in New York City, Kevin Pantoja eventually earned his Bachelor's Degree in Creative Writing for Entertainment at Full Sail University as Valedictorian.

Industry Focus

He is a knowledgeable fan of Harry Potter, the MCU, Star Wars, and closely follows the latest movies and TV shows that air.

Favorite Media

Kevin's favorite films and TV shows include Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Everything Everywhere All At Once, Orphan Black, Succession, and Community.

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Jake Gyllenhaal at the New York premiere of The Bride!
Dune Director Denis Villeneuve's Most Underrated Movie Is Now A Streaming Hit

Denis Villeneuve is most known for films like Dune and Arrival but his hidden gem from 2013 with Jake Gyllenhaal has become a hit on HBO Max.

Jake Gyllenhaal at the New York premiere of The Bride!
Dune Director Denis Villeneuve's Most Underrated Movie Is Now A Streaming Hit

Denis Villeneuve is most known for films like Dune and Arrival but his hidden gem from 2013 with Jake Gyllenhaal has become a hit on HBO Max.

Regina Hall
10 Greatest Regina Hall Movies, Ranked

Regina Hall is one of the most talented, funny, and versatile actors around, which is evident by her best film roles, from Scary Movie to Girls Trip.

Marlon Wayans' Shorty, Regina Hall's Brenda and Shawn Wayans' Ray looking surprised at someone at the front door in Scary Movie
10 Fun Parody Films If You Love The Scary Movie Franchise

Scary Movie 6 is on the way, meaning it's a great time to watch hilarious similar spoof films, from The Naked Gun to Shaun of the Dead and more.

Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet at the 20th Rome Film Festival
The Movie Jennifer Lawrence Regrets Making Is Now A Hit On Netflix

Jennifer Lawrence has expressed regret over Passengers, a controversial film she stars in alongside Chris Pratt, which is now a streaming hit.

Characters climbing in Escape Room
An Underrated Horror Gem Just Hit Prime Video & Is A Must-See Movie

2019's Escape Room is one of the more fun modern horror movies and it's now available starting June 1st on Prime Video for everyone to appreciate.

Andrew Garfield pointing to his hand in Spider-Man No Way Home
10 Greatest Supporting Performances In MCU Movies

The MCU is filled with great acting by its talented cast, yet these fantastic supporting performances stole the show in their respective movies.

Maya with messy hair in The Strangers Chapter 2
The Start Of A Horror Trilogy Nobody Is Talking About Is Now Trending On Peacock

One of Peacock's top 10 films right now is The Strangers: Chapter 1, the start of an underrated horror trilogy that nobody seems to talk about.

The characters gathering for a meeting in The Brave Little Toaster
Why The Brave Little Toaster Took So Long To Land On Disney+ (& Is Now A Streaming Hit)

The Brave Little Toaster took over six years to land on Disney+ due to a lot of confusion about its distribution rights, yet it's now a streaming hit.

Scarlett Johansson in Lucy
10 Great Underrated Action Movies On Netflix

Netflix is home to some fantastic action movies and while many are well-known, there are hidden gems in the genre that deserve way more love.

Mira, Rumi, and Zoey in KPop Demon Hunters.
The Most Watched Netflix Movie Each Year Of The Past Decade

Each year, at least one Netflix original movie becomes a huge hit for the streaming service, racking up hundreds of millions of hours watched.

Timothee Chalamet posing in front of a Marty Supreme step and repeat
Timothée Chalamet's Most Underrated Movie Is Now On Netflix

Timothée Chalamet is one of the biggest actors in the world today, yet one of his most underrated films comes has found its way to Netflix.

Michael B Jordan as Adonis Creed in Creed 3
The Best Sports Movie Franchise Is Now Streaming On Netflix

Every Rocky film, including the Creed spin-off entries, has now landed on Netflix, meaning you can watch the best sports movie franchise in full.

Kane Parsons and Chiwetel Ejiofor on set of Backrooms
9 Impressive Movie Directors Who Started On YouTube

The popularity of Backrooms and Obsession has people discussing the great movies made by filmmakers who got their starts as YouTube creators.

Renate Reinsve running through a tight hallway with blood on her face in Backrooms
A24's 8 Most Unique Horror Movies

A24 has put out some fantastic horror films over the years, including some truly unique projects like the buzzworthy Backrooms and some hidden gems.

Tim Blake Nelson's Samuel Sterns reveals his green appearance in a prison cell in Captain America Brave New World
Captain America: Brave New World Failed For One Key Reason

The fourth Captain America movie attempted to be a sequel to a film from nearly two decades prior, which is the main reason why it was a misfire.

Mary standing in front of the blue tape outline of the Backrooms door and looking over her shoulder
How Backrooms Went From Internet Creepypasta To Major Movie Release Explained

Backrooms is one of the most anticipated movies of 2026 and the road it took to go from creepypasta to YouTube to the big screen is intriguing.

Wunmi Mosaku and Sopé Dìrísù standing together in His House
10 Best Underrated Horror Movies On Netflix

Netflix is home to some fantastic horror films that not enough people talk about, from slashers to cult classics to video game adaptations.

B-Rabbit (Eminem) rapping in Papa Doc's (Anthony Mackie) face as a crowd watches in 8 Mile
10 Best Debut Acting Performances By Musicians

Musicians step into the world of acting with high expectations and some delivered great debut performances that even earned major award nominations.

Rachel McAdams' Linda looking worried while holding Dylan O'Brien's Bradley in Send Help
Rachel McAdams Is Hollywood's Most Underrated Scream Queen

Rachel McAdams might not have appeared in a ton of horror movies but her work in the likes of Send Help and Red Eye make her a great scream queen.

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