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Author Details
Born and raised in Ireland, Ben has always had a love for storytelling in all forms of media. Ben moved to England and obtained a First Class Degree in English Literature and History while pursuing a career in entertainment journalism. Ben is also a comic book writer, and podcast host and has worked both as a writer and editor for Screen Rant, Collider and other media outlets across features, news, reviews and interview teams.
Industry Focus
Having originally ed the SR team in August 2022, Ben has written features for a wide variety of TV and Film with a special focus on Superhero content. Predominantly, Ben works on features content creating deep dive lists and analysis of pop culture media.
Favorite Media
Ben has been a die-hard fanboy of the MCU and loves a wide variety of superhero media. In between the MCU and DCEU releases, he enjoys watching Doctor Who, and any films, video games or books in the dystopian genre.
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I’m Convinced Kevin Feige Has Secretly Explained Exactly Why The MCU’s Fantastic Four Movie Will Work When The Past 3 Attempts Live In Infamy
The Fantastic Four: First Steps is undertaking an overwhelming task, trying to adapt one of the most iconic superhero teams of all time.

I Cannot Get Over How Huge The Difference Is Between The MCU’s Highest-Ever Movie Box Office & Its Lowest
The MCU has had a spectacular run at the box office since it began in 2008, but there is a huge gap between the highest and lowest-grossing projects.

The MCU Movie That Steven Spielberg Said “Impressed Me The Most” Makes Me Even More Excited To See The DCU’s Superman
Superman will kick things off for the DCU, and considering Steven Spielberg's comments about the genre, Superman stands to be a strong start.

I See The 1 Storyline You’re Building In All Of The DCU’s First 3 Releases, DC, & I Can’t Help But Think It’s The Perfect Way To Avoid A Current MCU Problem
The DCU has a long road to becoming a major comic book franchise to rival the MCU, but it seems like they are already learning from their mistakes.

10 Most Forgettable Avengers Movie Characters Of All Time
The Avengers movies contain massive climactic roundups of heroes fighting to save the Earth and beyond, but they also feature forgettable characters.

Given How Little MCU Story Hawkeye & Black Widow Really Get, I’m Sad 1 Marvel Movie Moment Was Cut From Thunderbolts*
Hawkeye's story could have gotten an important mention in Thunderbolts*, but ultimately, the movie cut the scene to focus on other things.

Marvel Was Totally Right To Abandon This MCU Hulk Storyline
Hulk's MCU story could have featured one spectacular relationship that was set up early on, but Marvel was right to drop the story to save time.

Resident Alien Season 4, Episode 1 Review: I Am Thrilled That Alan Tudyk's Sci-Fi Series Returned With Such A Strong Season Premiere
Resident Alien season 4, episode 1 kicks the new season off with some big reveals and a great deal of setting the stage for everyone in Patience.

I’ve Just Changed My Mind About One Of The MCU’s Wildest Fantastic Four Theories After Hearing The Fantastic Four: First Steps Director’s Latest Movie Comments
The Fantastic Four: First Steps could introduce some new elements to the Multiverse Saga that felt too wild to believe before Shakman's comments.

I'm Convinced Keanu Reeves Is Already Playing The Perfect Superhero Character For The DCU
Keanu Reeves would be an asset to any franchise he s, and when it comes to the DCU, it makes the most sense to bring him in with a familiar role.

10 Best Batman Movie Suits, Ranked By Comics Accuracy
Batman is one of the most popular superheroes ever to grace the comic book pages and the big screen, but not every film captures the comic book style.

8 Biggest Ways The Hulk’s MCU Story Was Almost Very Different
The Hulk is one of the original Avengers in the MCU, but the character almost turned out very differently on several occasions in the MCU.

I’m Convinced These Are The Best 10 MCU Villain Introductions In The Franchise’s 17-Year-Long History
The MCU has featured dozens of villains over its 17-year run, but a handful of these villain introductions have become iconic moments in the series.

Resident Alien Season 4 Review: I Love Alan Tudyk's Weird & Wonderful Sci-Fi Series That Keeps Me Coming Back For More
Resident Alien season 4 reunites the gang in Patience, but with mounting danger from alien forces, things are on the verge of collapse.

Pee-wee As Himself Review: I'm Stunned By How Much Paul Reubens Lets His Facade Slip In This Honest & Confronting Documentary
A stunning and authentic documentary that seeks to uncover the truth about the man behind Pee-wee, Paul Reubens, in the months before his death.

I'm Convinced These 8 MCU Sequels Are The Best In The Franchise’s Entire 18-Year History
The MCU has delivered dozens of phenomenal movies, but there are a handful of sequels that stand tall as the best movies in the entire run of the MCU.

Doctor Who Season 15, Episode 8 Review: I Genuinely Don't Understand Half Of The Decisions That Were Made In This Bizarre Season Finale
Doctor Who season 15's finale is one of the most shocking and confusing in the show's history, but it ultimately feels lackluster and desperate.

5 Months Later, I Genuinely Think This One Story Change Would’ve Totally Fixed The MCU’s Red Hulk Debut
Captain America: Brave New World had several issues, but if it changed one small detail, it could have been a much more impactful film in the ending.

6 Ways The DCEU's Biggest Mistakes Can Help The DC Universe Be The DC Movie Franchise We've All Always Wanted
The DCEU had a lot of potential, but after several fatal errors early on, the universe came crashing down but the DCU could learn from their mistakes.

I Don't Want Chris Evans' Captain America Back In Avengers: Doomsday After Brave New World's Steve Rogers Comments
Chris Evans was an incredible Captain America in the MCU, but after Brave New World, it feels like bringing Steve back in the MCU might be a mistake.