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
7 Times South Park Brutally Trolled Its Own Fans
South Park is one of the most slyly subversive shows on TV, and the creators have occasionally trolled their own fans with self-aware fake-outs.
15 Actors With Impressive Movie AND TV Careers
Actors usually find success in either movies or TV, which makes stars of both mediums, like Olivia Colman and Idris Elba, particularly impressive.
19 Arnold Schwarzenegger Action Movie Characters Ranked Weakest To Strongest
From the Terminator to Conan the Barbarian, Arnold Schwarzenegger has played a multitude of incredibly strong characters in his action movies.
Rick And Morty & 9 Other Animated TV Shows That Proved Cartoons Aren't Just For Kids
The raunchy sci-fi antics of Rick and Morty, and other adult-oriented animated TV shows, have proven that cartoons aren't just for kids.
Elliott Gould’s The Lincoln Lawyer Season 2 Role Replaces More Than Just Mickey’s Father From The Books
Elliott Gould's role as David "Legal" Siegel in The Lincoln Lawyer season 2 replaces a few key elements from the books – not just Mickey's father.
Frozen 3 Is A $1.45 Billion Dream For Disney - But It Hides A Nightmare Reality
Frozen 3 is a guaranteed blockbuster for Disney, but the sure-fire hit threequel highlights the box office problems faced by other Disney properties.
10 Ridiculous TV Character Exits That Shows Handled Very Badly
Some TV writers find an organic way to write characters out of their shows. But sometimes, a TV character makes a less-than-graceful exit.
Indiana Jones 5 Can't Be The End: Dial Of Destiny Leaves The Door Open For Another Movie
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny has been marketed as Indy's last adventure. But its ending leaves the door open for Indiana Jones 6.
Robert De Niro Vs. Leonardo DiCaprio: Which Actor Appears In More Martin Scorsese Movies?
Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio are Martin Scorsese's go-to leading men, but one of these actors has starred in more of the director's movies.
Disney's Final Summer Box Office Bet Has Something To Fear From Barbie
Hollywood is abuzz with the competition between Barbie and Oppenheimer, but Barbie is a bigger threat to a new Disney movie than Oppenheimer.
10 Greatest Better Call Saul Scams That Prove Slippin' Jimmy Never Went Away
Jimmy McGill planned to go straight when he pursued a career in law but, as Better Call Saul showed, his Slippin' Jimmy antics never went away.
The Full Monty Reboot Cast: Every New & Returning Character
The Full Monty cast for the reboot series features both returning actors like Robert Carlyle and Mark Addy, and exciting newcomers like Talitha Wing.
10 Potential Kill Bill 3 Directors That Could Replace Quentin Tarantino
Quentin Tarantino's 10-movie plan means he probably won't direct Kill Bill: Volume 3. But someone else could direct it, and here are some options.
How Much Tony Soprano Was Actually Worth In The Sopranos
Tony Soprano's illicit work as a mob boss in The Sopranos accrued a lot of wealth for the family, but exactly how much money is Tony actually worth?
Which Family Guy Characters Can Understand Stewie
The mystery surrounding who can understand Stewie is one of Family Guy's best ongoing jokes. Seth MacFarlane has explained who understands the baby.
12 Major TV Characters Who Were Killed Off-Screen
From Breaking Bad's Steve Gomez to Game of Thrones' Stannis Baratheon, a bunch of major TV characters have been killed off-screen over the years.
10 The Simpsons Episodes That Went Too Far
From getting sued for its false portrayal of Brazil to revealing a beloved character to be an impostor, sometimes The Simpsons went too far.
10 TV Shows That Will Have You Hooked From The First Episode
Some TV shows take a while to find their feet, but hit shows like Lost and Stranger Things hit the ground running with a great pilot episode.
Transformers: Rise Of The Beasts Cast Guide (What The Characters Look Like In Real Life)
The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts cast includes both returning actors from the previous films, like Peter Cullen, and newcomers like Anthony Ramos.
10 Comedy Movies With Surprisingly Good Plots
From Hot Fuzz to Back to the Future to The Grand Budapest Hotel, there are plenty of well-written comedy movies that don't skimp on their plotting.