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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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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.

Frollo is angry The Hunchback of Notre Dame
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.

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.

Ana de Armas in Ballerina
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.

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.

The-One-Show-I-Always-Keep-Watching-Quentin-Tarantino's-Favorite-TV-Show-Is-One-Of-The-Greatest-Sitcoms-Of-All-Time
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.

The Godfather Marlon Brando Francis Ford Coppola
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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