The Team
The writers and editor behind The Screening Room.
Jack Douse
Jack Douse is the founder and lead film critic of The Screening Room, where he oversees editorial direction, reviews major theatrical releases, and leads the site’s awards coverage. He also serves as an entertainment reporter and film critic for Awards Focus, covering film through reviews, features, press screenings, and industry events. His writing focuses on contemporary cinema, filmmakers, awards, and the craft behind the movies.
Sean Merchant
Covers new releases, film culture, and industry trends for The Screening Room. Outside TSR, he runs CinemaBlade, a film platform with more than 88,000 followers, and co-hosts the One Movie After Another podcast.
Finn Moher
Covers limited and specialty releases while contributing reviews, features, and commentary on franchise, genre, and contemporary cinema.
Alexander Anger
Covers new releases and film history through reviews and features, bringing a wide-ranging knowledge of cinema across genres and eras, with a focus on screenings and coverage in Chicago.
Nicholas Carlson
Oversees editing, site operations, and publication standards while helping shape coverage across The Screening Room and contributing occasional reviews and features.