Ben Sherlock-Staff Writer

Staff Writer

Staff Writer

November, 2020
Star Wars, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Comedy
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About Ben Sherlock

Ben Sherlock is a writer, comedian, and filmmaker. Before working at Screen Rant, Ben wrote for The Best War Games, 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 reviews, features, and lists for Screen Rant. As a member of the Classic TV team, he covers timeless television masterpieces like Seinfeld, Breaking Bad, The Wire, and The Twilight Zone. As a reviewer, he covers new film and TV releases, but also does the occasional retrospective review of an enduring classic.

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Ahsoka Episode 6 Review

Ahsoka herself is barely seen, but "Part Six" has some compelling supporting players in her place – including a certain blue-skinned military tyrant.

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Ahsoka Episode 5 Review

Ahsoka's best episode yet offers cinematic visuals, touching character development, and thrilling Anakin action courtesy of Hayden Christensen.

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Ahsoka Episode 4 Review

Halfway through the season, Ahsoka has finally raised the stakes in a fun, action-packed episode with a welcome surprise waiting at the end.

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Ahsoka Episode 3 Review

This brief installment of Ahsoka sets up a more exciting episode for next week. But it does have a great space battle sequence full of surprises.

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Ahsoka Premiere Review

Led by Dave Filoni's vision and Rosario Dawson's spectacular performance, Ahsoka's two-episode premiere gets the Star Wars show off to a great start.

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Barbenheimer Can't Be Replicated (But Hollywood Will Try)

Hollywood studios are already trying to replicate the Barbenheimer phenomenon but it can't be copied because it wasn't a conscious marketing strategy.

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Should There Be A Simpsons Movie 2?

Disney will probably make The Simpsons Movie 2 to cash in on its investment in the franchise. But does the world really need a Simpsons Movie sequel?

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Oppenheimer Is The Culmination Of Christopher Nolan's Filmmaking Career

Oppenheimer is the culmination of Christopher Nolan's directorial career, combining all the best parts of his previous movies in a cinematic landmark.

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Sony's Live-Action Spider-Verse Is The Worst That Comic Book Movies Have To Offer

From Venom to Morbius to Kraven the Hunter, Sony's live-action Spider-Verse franchise defines everything that's wrong with comic book movies.

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Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny Ending Explained

The ending of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny adds another sci-fi concept to the Indy-verse, but it works better than Crystal Skull's aliens.

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Abby Isn't The Only Casting Challenge Facing The Last Of Us Season 2

Casting discussion around The Last of Us season 2 mostly focuses on who will play Abby, but it's just as crucial to cast key roles like Dina and Lev.

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Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon Mirrors The Making Of Star Wars In One Key Way

Zack Snyder's sci-fi epic Rebel Moon is based on a rejected Star Wars pitch. George Lucas created Star Wars itself when his Flash Gordon movie failed.

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The Best David Corenswet Performances To Watch Before He Plays Superman

James Gunn's new Superman actor for the DCU, David Corenswet, has plenty of great performances to check out before he plays the Man of Steel.

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Black Mirror Season 6 Episode 5 'Demon 79' Review

Black Mirror season 6 concludes with a thrilling, old-school, giallo-style finale, "Demon 79," one of the best episodes of the series to date.

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Black Mirror Season 6 Episode 4 'Mazey Day' Review

With rushed pacing and a contrived climactic twist, "Mazey Day" is a disappointingly half-baked entry in the latest season of Black Mirror.

Aaron Paul in a space suit in Black Mirror
Black Mirror Season 6 Episode 3 'Beyond The Sea' Review

Black Mirror goes to space with Aaron Paul and Josh Hartnett in "Beyond the Sea," a surprisingly somber and meditative episode of the new season.

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Black Mirror Season 6 Episode 2 'Loch Henry' Review

"Loch Henry" is an absorbing thriller, a sharp satire of true-crime obsessives, and one of the creepiest episodes of Black Mirror.

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Black Mirror Season 6 Episode 1 'Joan Is Awful' Review

The Black Mirror season 6 premiere, "Joan is Awful," has a fun what-if premise and a terrific cast, but it's way too meta to be meaningful.

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Rick And Morty Writers Have Not Been Good For Marvel

In theory, Rick and Morty writers should be perfect for Marvel's Multiverse Saga. But it's been a bumpy road since the two franchises mixed.

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Ironheart Is Already Falling Into The WandaVision Trap

With rampant fan theories about the MCU's introduction of Mephisto, Marvel's Ironheart series is already falling into the same trap as WandaVision.