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Alex Harrison-Senior Editor

Alex Harrison

Senior Editor

November, 2020
Bachelor's in English (Brown University); Master's in Film Studies (University of Edinburgh)
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Author Details

Alex is the Senior Movies Editor, managing the New Movies team, as well as part of Screen Rant's stable of critics. After graduating from Brown University with a B.A. in English, he spent a locked-down year in Scotland completing a Master's in Film Studies from the University of Edinburgh, which he hears is a nice, lively city. He now lives in and works from Milan, Italy, which he sometimes glimpses through his window while typing away in his apartment.

Industry Focus

Alex's interest in film gradually took over his academic study, and it has done the same since he ed SR in 2020. Working his way up the Movie & TV News beat built up a strong general knowledge of projects both seen and unseen, but movies always remained a primary interest. Now, he oversees coverage of new releases across news, features, and lists, and continues to privilege film in his review work.

Favorite Media

Though prodding him for his "favorite" anything won't do you any favors, Alex's love for all things cinema can probably be traced back to watching the extended edition of The Fellowship of the Ring at four years old. Having since discovered the joys of Buster Keaton, David Lynch, and Céline Sciamma, he doesn't plan on ever giving up the dream of carrying a little review notebook from screening to screening and calling it a career.

Latest

John Wick looking sympathetic in Ballerina
Ballerina Has A John Wick Plot Hole So Big I'm Having Trouble Ignoring It

Overall, I had a good time with Ballerina. But there’s one John Wick story issue that has been nagging at me ever since I left the theater.

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Jeff talks to Randall with his hands around his shoulders in Mountainhead
Mountainhead Review: HBO’s New Billionaire Satire Movie Is The Succession Follow-Up I Didn’t Need

Mountainhead, the new HBO movie from the creator of Succession, feels more obvious than prescient in its commentary on tech billionaires.

Luke smiling and Charlotte imive as they stare at something offscreen in Fountain Of Youth
Fountain Of Youth Review: I’m Glad This Movie Was Made, But I’m So Frustrated It Wasn’t Made Better

In some ways, Fountain of Youth is the adventure story I was looking for, but it’s so filled with flaws that I’m equal parts amused and frustrated.

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Trump looking off to the side as he speaks during an interview
How The Hell Do You Tariff Movies? I Don't Understand Trump's Policy, So I Asked An Economist

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump called for a 100% tariff on movies produced abroad, sending Hollywood into a panic. I asked an economist to explain it to me.

Rosario in close-up with a cut on her cheek shielding her face with her hand in Rosario
Rosario Review: I Wish This Mostly Familiar Horror Movie Had Actually Committed To Its One Cool Idea

Rosario tries to be the next Sam Raimi-esque horror movie, but even when forgiving a pretty weak script, the essential ingredient is missing.

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Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) smirking in Andor Season 2 trailer
Andor Season 2 First Reactions Are In: "The Standard By Which All Future Star Wars Will Be Measured"

After a Star Wars Celebration celebrating its imminent release, Andor season 2 first reactions are out – and they are overwhelmingly positive.

Ella Øverbye as Johanne in Dreams (Sex Love) (2024) also known as Drømmer
Dreams (Sex Love) Review: I Can Totally See Why This Lovely, Textured Drama Won The Berlinale’s Top Prize This Year

What is, at its core, the story of a teen girl's romantic and sexual awakening becomes as expansive and multifaceted as real life can be.

The official logo for the Cannes 2025 selection announcement
Cannes Film Festival 2025 Lineup: Official Selection Revealed

The Cannes Film Festival has revealed the lineup for the 2025 edition of the festival ahead of its return from Tuesday, May 13 to Saturday, May 24.

Chris O'Dowd and Rashida Jones holding hands and looking concerned in Black Mirror season 7 episode 1
Black Mirror Season 7 Review: I Think I’ve Caught What Netflix’s Anthology Show Is Really Doing & I’m Here For It

Black Mirror’s new episodes take it back to more familiar territory after season 6’s supernatural stories, but the show’s still trying to evolve.

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Iris and Walter looking into a cafe window in The Friend
The Friend Review: I Wish I Could Enjoy It, But Something About This Movie Makes It Feel Totally False

The Friend has some key things going for it, but something about the way its written is essentially my cinematic equivalent of cilantro.

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Matt talking as Sal, Maya and Quinn surround him looking concerned in The Studio
The Studio Review: I Laughed So Hard At Seth Rogen’s New Apple TV+ Show That It Felt Like They Made It Specifically For Me

I don’t think you have to follow the film industry to find The Studio funny, but if you do, this Apple TV+ comedy series is irresistible.

Chris Pratt and Millie Bobby Brown sitting and looking at each other concerned in The Electric State
The Electric State Review: I Think The Russos’ New Netflix Blockbuster Might Actually Be Harmful To Movies

Netflix reportedly spent $320 million on The Electric State, and I think what they ended up with might be worse than if they’d just made a bad movie.

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Mickey in a spacesuit on the exterior of the ship in Mickey 17
Mickey 17 Review: I Can’t Believe WB Made Me Worry Bong Joon Ho’s New Movie Would Be Anything But Great

Bong has crafted a large-scale genre film that, for all its oddness, goes down pretty easy. But Mickey 17 still manages to have a lot on its mind.

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Gray Alys screaming and shooting fire from her hand as Boyce looks on in shock
In The Lost Lands Review: The First Movie Of 2025 I Actually Regret Watching

When I could tell after a few minutes that this sludgy, lifeless aesthetic was here to stay, my heart sank, and In the Lost Lands never won be back.

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the Oscar statue alongside the Oscars logo and Screen Rant's logo
Oscars 2025 Live-Blog: Follow Along With ScreenRant!

ScreenRant's Rachel LaBonte, Graeme Guttmann, and Alexander Harrison live-blog the 2025 Oscars, covering all the wins and surprises of the night.

Daisy Ridley as Joey staring up into the camera in Cleaner
Cleaner Review: Okay, It's A Die Hard Clone, But So What?

Daisy Ridley’s Cleaner is pretty shameless about copying the 1988 action classic’s homework, but does that mean you can’t have fun with it anyway?

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Drasa stares intently at Levi as he gives her a faint smile in The Gorge
The Gorge Review: The Script Is Shaky But Anya Taylor-Joy & Miles Teller Prove They’re Movie Stars By Winning Me Over Anyway

Even if the leads are enough to outweigh The Gorge’s issues, the casting isn’t the only thing that Scott Derrickson’s new movie has to recommend it.

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Josh and Iris looking lovingly at each other in Companion
Companion Review: Don’t Worry About Spoilers, This Entertaining Thriller Is Built To Last

Companion isn’t the kind of movie that hangs everything on the reveal of its premise, and knowing the truth might actually make it more fun to watch.

Barbie in her original outfit standing giant in a parody of 2001 A Space Odyssey
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie Gets Confirmed IMAX Release Date & Netflix Agrees To Delay Streaming In Groundbreaking New Deal

In a major deal for a Netflix release, Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movies are confirmed to release in IMAX screens, and the first now has a release date.

Charlotte cautiously grabbing early-transformation Blakes arm in Wolf Man
Wolf Man Review: A Fun Monster Movie, But I Was Hoping This Horror Reboot Would Have More Bite

Wolf Man is tense and fun in the moment, but it lacks the thematic clarity necessary to leave a strong impression after the credits roll.

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