Ben Protheroe
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About Ben Protheroe
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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Steven Spielberg's 15 Highest-Grossing Movies
Steven Spielberg is the most commercially successful director of all time, with his movies making over $10 billion at the global box office.
Netflix's Greatest Western Isn't Really A Western At All
Netflix’s best Western is much more of a psychological thriller than a true Western, and it constantly subverts the genre’s biggest traditions.
10 Action Movies I Knew Would Be Masterpieces After The First 10 Minutes
Some of the best action movies just seem different right from the first few minutes, and there’s no doubt that audiences are in for a treat.
10 Sci-Fi Movies That Define The Genre
There are certain movies which have advanced the sci-fi genre and defined what great sci-fi can be, from the 1920s right up to the modern day.
The Best Action Movie From Each Year Of The Past Decade
The last decade has produced some action movies that should be recognized as instant classics, including franchise blockbusters and original ideas.
10 Great Acting Performances Nobody Talks About Today
Not all movie performances get the kind of attention that they deserve, often because they’re in lesser-known movies with relatively small audiences.
20 Best Opening Scenes In Movie History
Great opening scenes can introduce the characters or set up the story, but the key is that they should make audiences want to keep watching.
Bank Heist Expert Gives Ben Affleck Movie 10/10 For Realistic Robbery Scene
A lot of Hollywood heist movies try to sugar-coat the impact of crime, but Ben Affleck’s 2010 thriller has been praised for its authenticity.
The 2005 Ridley Scott Epic That Roger Ebert Declared Superior To Gladiator
Ridley Scott’s best historical epic may have won the Oscar for Best Picture, but it didn’t impress Roger Ebert, who awarded it a mediocre score.
20 Best Sci-Fi Movies Of The Past 40 Years
The sci-fi genre took shape in the era of 2001: A Space Odyssey, Star Wars and Blade Runner, but many great movies have built on this foundation.
The Best International Movie From Each Year Of The Past Decade
The best international movies of the last decade show that there’s an entire world of cinema waiting for those who have yet to explore it.
Avatar: 5 Best Theories About Kiri
Avatar fans have come up with plenty of theories to explain Kiri’s origins and powers, whether she’s a scientific anomaly or a religious figure.
The Quiet Brilliance Of Terence Stamp's Final Movie Role
Terence Stamp’s 2021 horror movie was the perfect film to end his career on, since it pays tribute to his on-screen persona throughout the decades.
A Wild West Expert Called The Greatest Western Shootout Of All Time "Nonsense"
Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly mythologizes the Old West, which means that some of its scenes are historically inaccurate.
DreamWorks' 12 Franchises, Ranked Worst To Best
DreamWorks has created plenty of successful animated franchises, but not all of them are as popular as Shrek and How to Train Your Dragon.
10 Great Movie Quotes Nobody Talks About (#3 Is Genius)
A great piece of dialogue can come from almost anywhere, and there are some unforgettable movie quotes that aren’t from the big classics.
10 Visually Stunning Movies That Will Also Make You Think
There are plenty of blockbusters with eye-catching visuals and no real substance, but the best movies can pair beautiful imagery with engaging ideas.
2 James Bond Candidates Starred In The Same $400 Million Action Franchise - Only One Became 007
Before Casino Royale, two of the top candidates to play James Bond starred in another action franchise, although they never shared the screen.
This 27-Year-Old Crime Movie Is So Good, You Can't Just Watch It Once
George Clooney’s stylish 1998 crime comedy wasn’t a commercial hit, but it’s been recognized as a classic of the genre in the decades since.
10 Movie Performances That Stole The Show In The First 10 Minutes
It’s not often that a supporting actor steals the show, but some movie performances are undeniably powerful within the first few minutes.