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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Split image of Keanu Reeves in Speed, Bruce Willis in Die Hard, and Harrison Ford in Air Force One
Why The Die Hard Scenario Is So Enduring

The Die Hard scenario has become an action movie subgenre of its own. The familiar story is simple enough for directors to put their own spin on it.

Split image of Jason Bateman in Ozark and Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad
Ozark Has More In Common With A Different Show Than Breaking Bad

Netflix's Ozark is often compared to Breaking Bad, but it has more in common with Jason Bateman's previous series, Arrested Development.

Peacemaker and Adebayo jump from an explosion in Peacemaker
Peacemaker Episode 5 Review
DC

The latest episode of James Gunn's Suicide Squad spin-off has some of the show's best action to date (and more inconsequential dialogue).

Split image of the posters for Spider-Man No Way Home, The Matrix Resurrections, and Scream
Scream, No Way Home, Matrix Resurrections & The Rise Of The Self-Aware Sequel

Scream, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and The Matrix Resurrections all use the legacy of their own franchises as a major plot point.

The Australian Outback in The Proposition
This Bleak Western Transplants The Genre's Tropes In The Australian Outback

The Proposition is one of the greatest westerns of the 21st century – a brutal, uncompromising take that deals with Australia's morally gray history.

The Gang in Paddy's in It's Always Sunny
It's Always Sunny Just Wrapped Up Its Best Season In Years
TV

Most sitcoms are unwatchable by the time they get to season 15, but It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia keeps moving from strength to strength.

Split image of Batman and Robin in the DC comics and Clint and Kate in the Hawkeye finale
The DCEU Should Copy Hawkeye's Robin Storyline

Marvel's Hawkeye series gives DC the perfect template to introduce a version of Robin alongside a grizzled Batman on the big screen.

Kakihara holding a knife in Ichi the Killer
This Cult Action-Horror Gem Deconstructs Violence While Indulging In It

Takashi Miike's Ichi the Killer indulges in gruesome violence at every turn but also deconstructs the idea of violence and its impact on the media.

Temuera Morrison in the trailer for The Book of Boba Fett
The Book Of Boba Fett Might Be The First Ground-Level Star Wars Story

The Book of Boba Fett is shaping up to be the grounded antihero-focused Star Wars show that The Mandalorian promised to be.

Leonardo DiCaprio looking worried on a military plane in Don't Look Up
Don't Look Up Review

Adam McKay's new sci-fi satire Don't Look Up finds the sweet spot between the political weight of Vice and the all-out absurdity of Anchorman.

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The 20 Best Simpsons Episodes, According To IMDb

The Simpsons has produced more than three decades' worth of content, but what are the animated comedy's best episodes according to IMDb?

Tony and Maria on the fire escape in West Side Story
West Side Story Review

Steven Spielberg's dazzling new remake of West Side Story might be an even greater cinematic achievement than the 1961 original.

Auric Goldfinger explains his plan in Goldfinger
What Makes A Perfect Bond Villain?

There are many things that make a great Bond villain – a diabolical plan, a memorable performance, etc. – but only a select few have them all.

Clint and Kate sit in front of a sword in Hawkeye
Hawkeye Episode 4 Review

Hawkeye's latest episode solidifies it as Marvel's best Disney+ show to date with breathtaking action and emotionally engaging character development.

Father Merrin on the poster for The Exorcist
What Makes The Exorcist The Perfect Horror Movie?

William Friedkin's The Exorcist is often called the most terrifying horror movie ever made. Nearly half a century later, it still holds up.

Clint and Kate team up on a bridge in Hawkeye
Hawkeye Episode 3 Review

The latest episode of Hawkeye brings Clint and Kate's first proper team-up, exciting action sequences, and a backdoor pilot for the Echo spin-off.

Split image of Riggs and Murtaugh in Lethal Weapon and Cates and Reggie in 48 Hrs
Before Lethal Weapon, There Was 48 Hrs.

Lethal Weapon is often called the first "buddy cop" movie, but five years earlier, 48 Hrs. defined most of the action subgenre's tropes.

Adam Driver and Lady Gaga at a cabin in the snow in House of Gucci
House Of Gucci Review

Ridley Scott is back with another winner. House of Gucci is a stylish crime epic with dark humor, spectacular performances, and an awesome soundtrack.

Kate Bishop with a bow and arrow in Hawkeye
Hawkeye Episode 1 Review

The Hawkeye premiere gets Marvel's latest Disney+ series off to a terrific start, largely thanks to Hailee Steinfeld's compelling performance.

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The Wildest Zombie Movie Ever Made Has A Zombie Fighting A Shark

Lucio Fulci's everything-but-the-kitchen-sink horror gem Zombie Flesh Eaters has eyeball impalings, swarms of maggots, and a zombie wrestling a shark.