Ryan Ariano
School
University Of San Diego
Expertise
Shonen Jump Anime, Quentin Tarantino Films, '90s Cinema
- Ryan was the lead story consultant at a Beverly Hills talent agency, where he read countless TV and film scripts.
- He works in visual media production and the outdoors industry.
- Ryan easily spends over five hours a day watching TV and movies, listening to film and TV podcasts, and more.
Experience
Ryan has been writing professionally for close to two decades. After getting his start writing surf documentaries, he moved to L.A., where he worked in the story department at Paradigm Talent Agency and wasted long nights talking story with fellow professional film geeks. His obsession with rugged mountaintops took him to the Tetons where he wrote and developed projects for Brain Farm Digital Cinema and more recently Fisher Creative, a local outdoor photography and film production house. Most of his journalism consists of outdoor and film/TV articles. His days are spent fighting the wilderness and doing jiu jitsu, so he can sit still long enough to binge all the gangster and warrior content his heart desires.
Education
Ryan has a BA in Business from the University of San Diego.
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Stories By Ryan Ariano
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1997's classic Boogie Nights takes the audience on a vivid ride through the golden years of the porn industry, but the story behind the film is almost as wild.
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Stories from the set of the last two "Back To The Future" movies, produced back-to-back.
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While the legacy of "Married... with Children" is still alive and well, unfortunately, some of its cast and crew have passed on.
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If you've been wondering why some the actors in "Big Sky" look so familiar, this list is for you.
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The Five Kage, Kakashi Hatake, Madara Uchiha, Obito Uchiha or Naruto himself — who is the most powerful shinobi in all of "Naruto"? We rank the fan favorites.
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Travis Fimmel is a leading man who chooses to live a simple life despite his growing money and fame. Here is the untold truth of the Viking star.
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Johnny Depp and Tim Burton have a friendship stretching back decades - and films like Edward Scissorhands and Ed Wood. Here are some fun friendship facts.
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Intimidated by the hundreds of episodes in the "Naruto" saga? Don't be -- we're here to explain the correct order in which to watch the franchise!
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In the world of police procedurals, Longmire stands alone. But the story of Longmire is also far from ordinary.
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Ink Master has featured tons of talented artists. We're here to catch you up on everything they've been busy doing since they appeared on the show.
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The films being developed and produced by Amazon Studios for 2021 and beyond prove that the streamer will be knocking out hits for months and years to come.
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Ragnar Lothbrok is a legendary leader, explorer, and king. He is also the best part of Vikings. Not convinced? Allow us to make our case.
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Yellowstone's pilot is full of important details. These are the ones you missed, from the bison herd to the bugling elks.
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Peaky Blinders is a brutal, thrilling, beloved series about a Birmingham gang. This is everything you never knew about Thomas Shelby's world.
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Rip Wheeler is one of the most interesting characters on Yellowstone. These are the moments that show off just how tough, loving, and brave he really is.
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The Mandalorian follows a unbreakable set of rules that dictate how he talks, how he acts, how he connects with the world -- except when it comes to Grogu.
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Can anybody remember a French show catching fire with American viewers like Netflix's Lupin?
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Luke Skywalker is the central hero of the Star Wars saga, and the rules that define him speak to his life as the only Jedi left in the galaxy.
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Grown-ups watching Stranger Things will notice a lot of details that might escape a younger eye.
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Lagertha is an amazing leader, a fierce warrior, and the best part of Vikings. Allow us to explain why.
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Vikings has a loyal following, in large part due to the timeless wisdom of its characters. We're taking a look at some of its most secretly meaningful lines
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Vikings is an epic saga that blends Norse legend with real history. Many of its characters carry hidden meaning -- and we're here to demystify it for you.
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After being canceled in Spain, Money Heist was picked up by Netflix and is now an international phenomenon. This is the untold truth of Money Heist.
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Some Stranger Things moments can be confusing. We're here to help!
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While we hadn't heard of Cara before The Mandalorian, she's played a vital role in the Star Wars universe since the Battle of Yavin (if not before).