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
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?
2 Of The Riskiest Movie Remakes Ever Are Being Made By The Same Filmmaker
Two of the most dangerous movie remakes ever attempted are currently in development and they're both in the hands of the same filmmaker.
Reacher Season 3's Book Choice Has Exciting Implications For Amazon's TV Show
Amazon has announced the Lee Child book that will form the basis of Reacher season 3, and it shows promising signs for the series' future.
Kick-Ass Reboot: Confirmation, Trilogy Plans & Everything We Know
The first two Kick-Ass movies were commercial hits, but now the superhero franchise is returning in a reboot trilogy from the original creator.
Past Lives Ending Explained: What Nora & Hae Sung's Final Scene Means
Celine Song's Past Lives is a beautiful love story with a touching, thought-provoking ending. What does Nora's final scene with Hae Sung really mean?
1 Super Mario Bros Movie Line Reveals Nintendo Officially Lost A 28-Year-Old Battle To Fans
A throwaway line in The Super Mario Bros. Movie confirms that Nintendo has finally given up on a battle with fans over the video games' canon.
What Year The Holdovers Is Set In & Why It Looks So Old
The Holdovers doesn't just take place in the past; it has the grainy aesthetic and somber pacing of a movie that was actually made back then.
All 10 Oscars 2024 Best Picture Nominees, Ranked Worst To Best
The 2024 Oscar nominations include one of the most genre-diverse Best Picture slates in recent memory, but some nominees are better than others.
Is Transformers One Connected To The Live-Action Franchise?
The next movie to come out of the Transformers franchise will be the animated feature Transformers One, but is it connected to the live-action films?
Larry David's 10 Best Scene Partners In Curb Your Enthusiasm, Ranked
Curb Your Enthusiasm wouldn't work nearly as well if Larry David didn't have great scene partners like Susie Essman, J.B. Smoove, and Richard Lewis.
Rick & Morty Season 8 Will Break A 6-Year Streak (But There's A Good Replacement While Waiting)
Rick and Morty recently announced its release plan for season 8 and it'll break a long-running streak – but there's a substitute waiting in the wings.
The Beekeeper's Success Proves Jason Statham Needs To Stop His Franchise Replacement Trend
The surprising box office success of The Beekeeper proves that Jason Statham doesn't need other people's franchises to succeed as a movie star.
John Wick Began Two Very Different Action Director Careers (& They're Both Great)
John Wick began the directorial careers of Chad Stahelski and David Leitch, who then became highly acclaimed (and very different) action filmmakers.
Disney Must Make 1 Crucial Change To Prey 2 To Break A 20-Year Predator Record
If Disney makes one key change to Prey 2, then it could break a Predator franchise record that has remained unbroken for the past 20 years.
Greta Gerwig’s Chronicles Of Narnia Movie - We Recast Every Main Character For The Reboot
Greta Gerwig is rebooting The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix. From Timothée Chalamet to Margot Robbie, which of her regular players should be cast?
10 Great Movies That Take Place In One Location
Setting a movie entirely (or almost entirely) in one location allows filmmakers to focus on character and story, resulting in gems like Misery.
10 Cynical TV Comedies To Watch After Curb Your Enthusiasm Ends
Curb Your Enthusiasm is heading into its final season, but there are plenty of other cynical TV comedies to fill the Curb void after it ends.
Donald Glover's Community Return Means The Movie Can Address Troy's Weirdest Plot
Donald Glover is returning to the Community cast for its upcoming movie adaptation, and it can finally explain the weirdest Troy storyline.