Author Details
Ben Sherlock is a writer, comedian, and filmmaker. In addition to his work at Screen Rant, Ben writes reviews and features for Game Rant and previously wrote for Taste of Cinema, Comic Book Resources, and BabbleTop. In his spare time, Ben creates video essays and supercuts for his massively underrated YouTube channel I Got Touched at the Cinema.
Industry Focus
Ben writes lists and features for Screen Rant. His articles typically focus on popular franchises like Star Wars, James Bond, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He also writes pieces about classic horror movies like The Evil Dead and big-name directors like Quentin Tarantino, Martin Scorsese, and Stanley Kubrick, as well as animated shows like South Park and sitcoms like Seinfeld.
Favorite Media
Ben's favorite movies include Lady Bird, Little Miss Sunshine, and The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, and he enjoys the films of Sam Raimi, Brian De Palma, and the Coen brothers. He's also an avid player of The Last of Us games and watches Curb Your Enthusiasm and the golden-age seasons of The Simpsons on a constant loop.
Latest Articles
Curb Your Enthusiasm Season 12 Hilariously Revives A 20-Year-Old Larry David Problem
Curb Your Enthusiasm's season 12 premiere brings back one of the show's funniest running gags as Larry runs into one of his oldest rivals.
The 1990s' Tombstone vs. Wyatt Earp Western Movie Battle Had One Clear Winner
Tombstone and Wyatt Earp battled it out to be the best 1990s Western. Looking back years later, there's one clear victor and it's not even close.
10 Best Oscar-Nominated Western Movies That Should Have Won Best Picture
The western genre hasn't always done well at the Oscars. Some western masterpieces have lost Best Picture to lesser non-western movies.
10 Scariest Scenes In Tim Burton Movies, Ranked
From Beetlejuice to Sleepy Hollow, Tim Burton has made plenty of spooky movies throughout his career, with some truly terrifying scenes.
Is Brad Pitt's Fury Based On A True Story?
Fury is a thrilling, action-packed war movie starring Brad Pitt as a grizzled tank commander. Is it a fictional story or was it based on true events?
2024's New John Wick Replacement Has Already Avoided One Problem That's Hurt Several Copycats
One of the most exciting John Wick-style action movies coming out in 2024 has already avoided a huge problem faced by the franchise's copycats.
It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia: 10 Best Frank & Charlie Episodes
It’s Always Sunny's Frank has been stealing the show since he was first introduced in season 1, and he has the best chemistry with Charlie.
HBO's New Thriller Show Is Something We've Wanted For 6 Years (& Continues A Decade-Long Trend)
HBO has announced a new thriller series based on an underrated Gillian Flynn novel, and it's something that Flynn's fans have spent years waiting for.
When Feud: Capote Vs. The Swan's Finale Releases & How Many Episodes There Are
The second season of Ryan Murphy's anthology series Feud, Capote vs. the Swans, is here. How many episodes are there and when will the finale air?
Netflix's New Prince Reveal In "We Are The World" Documentary Will Change How You Hear The 39-Year-Old Song
Netflix's new "We Are the World" documentary, The Greatest Night in Pop, has revealed which part of the song was meant to be sung by Prince.
Sawyer Spielberg's Masters Of The Air Role Follows A Special Band Of Brothers' Casting Strategy
The casting of Sawyer Spielberg, the son of Steven, in Masters of the Air follows a heartwarming tradition from the making of Band of Brothers.
Succession's Most Hilarious Cousin Greg Subplot Is Actually Coming True (Sort Of)
One of the funniest Cousin Greg storylines from HBO's Succession is becoming a strange reality as Shell retaliates against climate protesters.
Despicable Me 4 Already Has A Clear Advantage Over Past Franchise Movies
The Despicable Me 4 trailer looks like it could be one of the franchise's best movies, and it's likely due to a huge advantage behind the scenes.
New 2024 Action Movie Can Prove One Underrated Next James Bond Contender Would Be Perfect
There are a bunch of contenders to be the next actor to play James Bond, but a new action movie trailer has proven one candidate could pull it off.
The Accountant 2 Is Already Very Different From Ben Affleck's Overlooked 2016 Action Movie
The Accountant 2 is finally happening, and it's making one key change that will differentiate it from the original Ben Affleck-starring actioner.
15 Best Quotes From The Other Guys
Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg's underrated buddy cop spoof The Other Guys is filled with hilarious lines that fans still quote today.
Casting Terminator 7: 10 Actors Who Could Replace Arnold Schwarzenegger
James Cameron is hard at work on Terminator 7. If Arnold Schwarzenegger isn't coming back, who could replace him as the star of the franchise?
What True Detective Season 4's "Mrs. Robinson" Line Means
A key scene in episode 3 of True Detective: Night Country makes a reference to "Mrs. Robinson." What is this a reference to and what does it mean?
1 Of The Expendables' Best Lines Was Improvised By The Actor (& Almost Cut From The Movie)
According to Sylvester Stallone's commentary, one of the best lines in The Expendables was improvised by the actor (and almost didn't make the cut).
Who Plays Jenny Lind In The Greatest Showman (& Where You Know Her From)
Jenny Lind, the famous Swedish singer who P.T. Barnum recruits for his circus, is an important character in The Greatest Showman. But who plays her?