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Ben Protheroe-Staff Writer

Ben Protheroe

Staff Writer

September, 2023
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Author Details

Ben is a freelance writer from the UK with a Master's degree in Screenwriting. He has written in a variety of genres and his short films have been featured in film festivals in both the UK and the USA. When he is not writing or at the cinema he enjoys playing soccer, traveling, and reading. He lives in London. 

Industry Focus

Ben writes about a broad range of movies and TV shows, including big franchises and lesser-known classics. 

Favorite Media

Ben will watch any and all movies, but he has a particular interest in the heist genre. His favorite directors include Wes Anderson, David Fincher and the Coen brothers. 

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One Year Before Jaws, Robert Shaw Delivered One Of His Best Performances In A Gritty Crime Thriller

Robert Shaw is most famous for his scene-stealing performance as Quint in Jaws, but one of his best movies came out just one year earlier.

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What Alberto's "Silenzio Bruno" Line Actually Means In Pixar's Luca

“Silenzio Bruno” is one of the most important quotes in Pixar’s Luca, but Alberto never explains where the phrase comes from or who Bruno is.

Hiro and Baymax in their suits looking at the horizon in Big Hero 6
10 Best Robots In Animated Movie History

Unlike in live-action movies, animated robots are often sweet and cuddly, acting more like naïve toddlers than cold-blooded killing machines.

Isla Fisher in a tank of water in Now You See Me
How Isla Fisher Nearly Drowned While Filming Now You See Me

Isla Fisher plays an escape artist in Now You See Me, but she almost drowned on set after one of her character’s tricks went horribly wrong.

Keanu Reeves in John Wick: Chapter 4 looking offscreen
There's One John Wick Character I Think The Movies Never Needed

The John Wick franchise has expanded its scope over the years, but not every new character fits into its fascinating world and advances the plot.

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Every Single Charlie Chaplin Movie Was Banned In Memphis, Tennessee For The Strangest Reason

Charlie Chaplin was one of the biggest stars of the silent film era, but he was also a controversial figure throughout the 1940s and 1950s.

Kim Novak in Vertigo
Move Over Psycho, Roger Ebert Said This 1958 Thriller Is Alfred Hitchcock's Best Movie

Psycho is probably Alfred Hitchcock’s most iconic movie, but legendary film critic Roger Ebert didn’t consider it the director’s best work.

Edward Norton looking into the camera in Fight Club
10 Movie Twists That Are Pure, Absolute Genius

The most intelligent movie twists can change an entire story in a single moment, while revealing previously hidden layers to the audience.

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Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly in Rear Window standing together gazing with intent interest at something off screen
3 Of Alfred Hitchcock's Greatest Movies Are Now Streaming On Netflix

Three of Alfred Hitchcock’s classics are now on Netflix, as part of a collection featuring some underrated gems and movies inspired by the director.

Harrison Ford in Raiders of the Lost Ark
The Actor Who Turned Down Indiana Jones After Calling The Script "Moronically Sh--ty"

Many actors would have been excited to appear in Raiders of the Lost Ark, but one star responded to Steven Spielberg with a barrage of insults.

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Christopher Nolan
Christopher Nolan Called Another Director The "New Ridley Scott," But 33 Years Later, It's Clear He Was Wrong

Christopher Nolan may have hailed a young director as Ridley Scott’s successor in the ‘90s, but his prediction ended up being completely wrong.

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7 Pixar Movies That Actually Should Get A Sequel

Pixar’s future seems to rely on sequels more than ever, but there are some movies which still haven’t received the follow-up movies that they deserve.

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Keanu Reeves as John Wick surrounded by candles in John Wick Chapter 4
How John Wick: Chapter 4 Filmed The Incredible Top-Down Action Scene

John Wick: Chapter 4’s remarkable top-down action sequence required careful planning, meticulous choreography and some very brave stunt performers.

Christoph Waltz as Hans Landa smirking in Inglourious Basterds
I Can't Believe Who Quentin Tarantino Originally Wanted To Star In Inglourious Basterds

The cast of Inglourious Basterds featured several lesser-known actors at the time, but Quentin Tarantino almost cast a few more huge stars.

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10 Animated Disney Movie Scenes That Are Absolutely Terrifying

Disney’s movies are famous for their wholesome, lighthearted tone, but there are also some scenes with the power to haunt audiences for years.

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Ben Affleck with stubble and close-cropped hair looking concerned in The Town
Ben Affleck's $154M Crime Thriller That's One Of His Best Movies Is Now Streaming On Netflix

Ben Affleck has proven himself as both an actor and a director, and one of his best movies is a great example of these two sides to his talent.

Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman in Se7en
Se7en's Original Ending Was Even Darker - Detective Somerset Was Supposed to Commit the Final Sin

Se7en’s unforgettable ending is a big reason why it’s seen as a classic, but David Fincher’s crime thriller was almost completely different.

Humphrey Bogart holds Lauren Bacall's face in To Have and Have Not
Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall Named Their Real-Life Son After The Very First Movie They Made Together

Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall’s relationship was tangled up with their work, and they even named their son after one of Bogart’s characters.

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Before John Wick's Ballerina, Stream This Underrated 2023 Action Movie With The Same Name

Fans of the John Wick franchise are still waiting for Ballerina, but a Netflix thriller from 2023 could be the perfect appetizer for the spinoff.

James Caan as Sonny, Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone, Al Pacino as Michael and John Cazale as Fredo in The Godfather
The Godfather Reveals Who Don Corleone's Favorite Son Is Within The First 8 Minutes

The Godfather’s Vito Corleone rarely displays his emotions, but a quote from the wedding scene reveals a lot about his relationships with his family.