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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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District 9 alien being arrested by people with guns.
This Sci-Fi Movie's Ending Broke My Heart - 16 Years Later, We Still Don't Have A Sequel

One of the best sci-fi endings ever came from an underdog movie 16 years ago, and fans are still waiting for a sequel to wrap things up.

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The 1975 Classic Quentin Tarantino Called "The Greatest Movie Ever Made" Is Coming To Streaming Next Month

Quentin Tarantino has a surprising pick for the best movie ever, but audiences can see if they agree with him when it hits streaming in June.

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Roz and Brightbill in The Wild Robot
If You Love The Wild Robot, You Need To See This Oscar-Nominated Movie That's Streaming Right Now

The Wild Robot has a sequel in the works, but fans who can’t wait should check out another charming animated film with a robot protagonist.

WALL-E with a Rubik's Cube
The Perfect WALL-E Replacement Is Dominating Netflix After $334 Million Box Office Run In 2024

Even though WALL-E never got a sequel, there’s another animated movie with a lovable robot protagonist that serves as the perfect replacement.

Raya And The Last Dragon
Disney's Overlooked Movie With 93% On Rotten Tomatoes Is Still Crying Out For A Sequel 3 Years Later

Disney’s plan seems to be to balance new animated movies with sequels, and one underrated 2021 hit could be the perfect candidate for a follow-up.

Al Pacino as Michael Corleone in The Godfather looking disappointed.
The Godfather: 5 Reasons The First Movie Is The Best & 5 Reasons It's Part II

The Godfather and its sequel are often listed among the best movies ever made, but there’s always been a debate over which of the two is superior.

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Keanu Reeves as John Wick hands over something to Winston in John Wick: Chapter 4
John Wick Making No Sense Is Exactly Why We Love Keanu Reeves' Action Franchise So Much

The John Wick franchise is filled with things that make no sense, but its logical inconsistencies and plot holes are all part of the fun.

Humphrey Bogart standing in the shadows in The Maltese Falcon
"Practically A Masterpiece": Humphrey Bogart Rarely Praised His Own Films, But He Absolutely Loved This One (Not Casablanca)

Humphrey Bogart didn’t hide his feelings about some of his disappointing films, so it means a lot that he described one as a “masterpiece”.

Sissy Spacek covered in blood at the prom in Carrie.
Carrie Movie Ending Explained

Brian De Palma’s adaptation of Carrie makes a few changes to Stephen King’s novel, but the movie’s ending proves that it has the same key ideas.

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The Godfather Broke Its Most Important Rule For One Specific Shot

Francis Ford Coppola stuck to a set of rules while filming The Godfather, but he abandoned these principles for one of the most important scenes.

Shrek Forever After Shrek and another ogre
7 Actors You Didn't Realize Were In The Shrek Movies

The Shrek franchise has had plenty of big names playing small roles over the years, so it’s hard to recognize all the famous actors in the cast.

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Keanu Reeves in front of a red background as John Wick
10 John Wick Easter Eggs You've Never Noticed

The John Wick franchise doesn’t draw much attention to its Easter eggs, but there are still hidden references to movies, art, literature and more.

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Willy Wonka (Gene Wilder) speaking mischievously in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory Ending Explained

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has stood the test of time as a family classic, but the ending proves how much it alters Roald Dahl’s story.

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lord of the rings cast reunion
I'm Still Salty One Lord Of The Rings Actor Was Snubbed For An Oscar In 2004

Even though Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings trilogy was a huge hit at the Oscars, one actor can consider himself unlucky to have missed out.

Rachel McAdams as Mary and Domhnall Gleeson as Tim in About Time
10 Movies That Will Change Your Life

There aren’t many films which have the power to make audiences rethink their entire lives, but those that do can stick with people forever.

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John Cazale and Al Pacino on the set of The Godfather in I Knew It Was You
If You Love The Godfather, You Need To Watch Al Pacino & John Cazale's Reunion Movie Released 1 Year After Part II

It’s hard to compete with The Godfather, but fans should check out Al Pacino and John Cazale’s critically acclaimed 1975 heist thriller.

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imagery-from-The-Great-Mouse-Detective
10 Underrated Disney Movies That Deserved A Sequel

Disney has been producing more and more sequels lately, but some of the studio’s underrated gems never got the second chance they deserved.

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Sylvester Stalone in Rocky
Sylvester Stallone's Best Rocky Balboa Performance Came Decades After The 1976 Movie

Sylvester Stallone earned an Oscar nomination for his breakout role in the original Rocky, but his best performance as the boxer came much later.

Kronk with his shoulder devil and angel in Disney The Emperor's New Groove
This Hidden Gem From The 2000s Is Actually The Funniest Disney Movie Ever

Most animated Disney movies have a healthy balance of humor and emotion, but The Emperor’s New Groove leans hard into its comedic side.

Brad Pitt in Se7en
10 Best Thrillers Of The 1990s

The 1990s were a strong decade for the thriller genre, producing many unconventional movies which broke the mold and eventually went down as classics.

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