Jordan Williams
1892 articles published since June 16, 2019
Author Details
Jordan is based in Seattle, Washington, where she enjoys exploring the natural beauty the PNW has to offer as well as cheering on the Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, and Kraken. She runs on coffee and classic movies, taking pride in having seen every film on AFI's 100 Greatest Films list and every Best Picture Oscar winner. She graduated from the University of Oregon with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Media Studies.
Industry Focus
Jordan Williams is the Streaming Movies/TV Editor for Screen Rant, formerly the site's Theatrical Movies Editor. In addition to leading covering on new streaming shows and movies, Jordan often writes about the horror genre, the Game of Thrones franchise, '90s and '00s sitcoms, box office analysis, and the Oscars. She has been with the site since 2021, having occasionally published TV reviews, exclusive data analyses on new releases, and interviews with actors, directors, and Disney "imagineers."
Favorite Media
Jordan's top four movies on Letterboxd are It's a Wonderful Life, The Royal Tenenbaums, Interstellar, and When Harry Met Sally, but some close runners-up include Beetlejuice, Inglourious Basterds, and Roman Holiday. Her favorite TV shows include Game of Thrones (yes, even season 8), Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, Friends, and Schitt's Creek. She’s currently working through watching the entire list of the Oscars’ Best Picture nominees, though this task is often interrupted by rewatches of When Harry Met Sally.
Who Was GoT's Three-Eyed Raven? Targaryen Theory Explained
Bran becoming the Three-Eyed Raven is a confusing, yet integral aspect of Game of Thrones' story, but what was the identity of Bran's predecessor?
Stranger Things Season 5 Is Finally Ending 7-Year Steve & Jonathan Complaint
Stranger Things' writers have teased a long-awaited change to the dynamic between original characters Steve & Jonathan after five seasons.
Why Midnight Mass Never Uses The Word Vampire
Midnight Mass never actually calls the creature infiltrating the island a "vampire," and Mike Flanagan had a very important reason for omitting it.
Who Plays Young Roderick & Madeline In The House Of Usher
In addition to Bruce Greenwood & Mary McDonnell, three sets of actors play young Roderick & Madeline Usher in The Fall of the House of Usher.
What Happened To Annabel Lee, Roderick's Wife, In The House Of Usher?
The fate of Annabel Lee, Roderick's first wife and the mother of his two oldest children, is important to his reckoning in the House of Usher.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher Ending & Meaning Explained
Mike Flanagan's haunting & poignant ending for The Fall of the House of Usher explores a wealthy family's reckoning in one of his most tragic stories.
15 Best Movies On Apple TV+ Right Now
The best movies on Apple TV+ range from documentaries about celebrated performers to musical comedies to even a Best Picture Academy Award winner.
Mr Nobody In John Wick 4 Explained
Mr. Nobody is an assassin introduced in John Wick: Chapter 4, with his largely mysterious background and motivations making him extremely interesting.
The Fall Of The House Of Usher Family Tree Explained
The Usher family tree is subject to mysterious deaths, corruption & horror in The Fall of the House of Usher – here's how they're all related.
American Horror Stories Season 3: Release Date, Where To Watch & Everything We Know
American Horror Stories season 3 comes to Hulu in October, and the episode titles reveal another exciting chapter for Ryan Murphy's anthology horror.
Game Of Thrones: Everyone Who Knew Jon Snow Was A Targaryen Before Him
Jon Snow learning he was a Targaryen became a key point in his character arc, but he was one of the last to learn who his real parents were.
40-Year-Old Pet Sematary Mystery About Jud Finally Answered In New Stephen King Movie
Jud Crandall's origin story in Paramount+'s Pet Sematary: Bloodlines answers a query about his character from Stephen King's 1983 horror novel.
Tim Burton Rejecting Disney’s Jack Skellington Wish Saved Nightmare Before Christmas
Disney requested a critical change to Jack Skellington's character in The Nightmare Before Christmas, but Tim Burton thankfully rejected the idea.
Hocus Pocus Was An Infamous Bomb For Disney: 7 Reasons The Halloween Classic Failed
Hocus Pocus is regarded as a classic Halloween movie today, but the Disney film was a huge box office bomb when it was released in 1993.
Pet Sematary Prequel Retcons Stephen King's Original Book Story
Pet Sematary: Bloodlines adapts Jud Crandall's story-within-a-story about Timmy Baterman's resurrection, but makes some big changes to King's version.
20 Best Halloween Movies On Netflix
Netflix has filled its movie library with plenty of horror hits, spooky classics, and family-friendly supernatural films to watch this Halloween.
The Winter King Episode 6 Sets Up Major Changes To 1500 Years Of King Arthur Legends
A new clip teasing Arthur and Guinevere's meeting in The Winter King episode 6 hints their legendary romance will make some changes from the book.
Wes Anderson Won't Make A Movie With Netflix - But They Just Gave Him His Best Ever Rotten Tomatoes
Wes Anderson's short film adaptation of a classic Roald Dahl story gives him his career-best Rotten Tomatoes, but won't lead to a full Netflix movie.
The 10 Most Anticipated New TV Shows Of October 2023
From predictive media analytics company Diesel Labs, Screen Rant lists the 10 most anticipated new TV shows arriving in October 2023.
The 10 Most Anticipated Movies Of October 2023
Screen Rant lists the 10 new movies in October 2023 with the biggest online hype, measured by predictive media analytics company Diesel Labs' data.