About Ben Kendrick
Ben Kendrick is the former Content Director of Screen Rant, CBR.com, Collider, and Game Rant. After Screen Rant, Ben joined Static Media as VP of Content Strategy and continues his film critic work as a member of the Denver Film Critics Society and the Online Film Critics Society. His work is referenced, cited, or syndicated on CNN, Wikipedia, Huffington Post, Rotten Tomatoes, IMDB, Yahoo, and Business Insider, among others. A graduate of the New School’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, Ben has been passionate about movies ever since standing in line for a midnight showing of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade when he was eight years-old. Visit Ben Kendrick's website for info on his fiction work, or follow him on Twitter @benkendrick.
Latest Articles
Life Of Pi Ending Explained
Life Of Pi is a celebrated movie, but many are confused by the ending. Here's an explanation of what really happened in the film (and the book).
'Interstellar' Ending & Space Travel Explained
We break down the ‘Interstellar’ ending and explain how time and space relativity works within the film.
Saw Movie Series: The Complete Guide & Jigsaw Timeline
Saw has one of the more convoluted timelines in horror history. From flashbacks to plot twists, this is the place to understand it all.
Halloween Ends Review: A Decent Conclusion to the H40 Trilogy
Halloween Ends is a decent (but inconsistent) final entry in David Gordon Green's H40 trilogy - inferior to Halloween but better than Halloween Kills.
Bros Review: LGBTQ+ Romantic Comedy Goes Mainstream (& Does it Better)
Bros isn't just a gay romantic comedy, it's a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt, and moving exploration of LGBTQ+ influence and universal truth: love is love.
Bullet Train Review: A Stylish & Blood-Soaked Parade Of Crowd-Pleasing Payoffs
Bullet Train is a laugh-a-minute action romp, packed with fun characters, electric fight choreography, and (on occasion) surprisingly earnest emotion.
Vengeance Review: Novak's Podcast Movie is Full of Great Ideas That Don't Quite Connect
Vengeance is thoughtful and humorous - packed with B.J. Novak's caustic social commentary - but still struggles to say something truly memorable.
Nope Review: A Haunting & Humorous Twist On Hollywood Sci-Fi
Nope, Jordan Peele's movie about a bad miracle, offers a thrilling and humorous twist on Hollywood sci-fi - and serves as a love letter to filmmaking.
Thor: Love & Thunder Review - A Mighty Return To Form For The MCU
Thor: Love and Thunder is a return to form for the MCU: delivering a great solo story that is emotional, exciting, and downright funny as hell.
The Black Phone Review: A Thrilling But Convoluted Serial Killer Story
The Black Phone is a chilling horror-thriller with a creepy performance from Ethan Hawke - packaged in a convoluted supernatural serial killer story.
Lightyear Review: An Exciting & Heartwarming Origin Story For Buzz
Lightyear is a clever expansion of Pixar's beloved Toy Story franchise - packed with fun moments, warm sentiment, and downright gorgeous animation.
Jurassic World Dominion Review: Fun But Messy Conclusion To JP Sequel Trilogy
Jurassic World Dominion is a messy but fun end to the Jurassic Park sequel trilogy, bringing franchise themes, characters, and nostalgia full circle.
Top Gun: Maverick Review - A Sequel Better Than An Already Iconic Original
Top Gun: Maverick is a rare sequel that is not only better than the original but retroactively makes Top Gun's story altogether deeper.
A Fond Farewell from Content Director Ben Kendrick
In light of his impending departure, Screen Rant's Content Director Ben Kendrick provides a farewell letter to fans and colleagues.
Doctor Who Viewing Guide: Tips, Suggestions & Complete Episode List
Want to watch Doctor Who but don't know where to start? Check out our viewing guide for help - with a complete episode list and 'must watch' episodes.
Damage Control - The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia: Week 5
It's time for some daytime talk show drama, but will Tayshia's men survive a polygraph? Men fall, others rise, and Bennett rises from the ashes.
Bennett V Noah - The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia: Week 4
The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia week 4: Tayshia breaks new ground with Zac but fans are only here for Bennett v Noah.
Black Lives Matter - The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia: Week 3
The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia week 3: The men show their musical sides and commit embarrassing acts in the name of being bold.
Chasen's Smokeshow - The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros - Tayshia: Week 2
The men are done being friendly. Meanwhile Ben, Andrew, Brian, and Alex help Chasen decide... what woman doesn't want to be called a smokeshow?
The Bachelor Podcast: Accept These Bros is Back for Tayshia's Season
The Bachelor Podcast continues with Tayshia's first week as The Bachelorette! On the podcast, the Bros discuss week 1 and draft their fantasy picks.