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Ben Protheroe

Movie and TV Lists Shift Writer

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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.

Latest Articles

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15 Best Animated Christmas Movies, Ranked

Animated Christmas movies combine the inherent magic of the festive season with charming visuals. The best movies can be enjoyed year after year.

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12 Recent TV Shows That Became Way Bigger Than Expected

Just because a TV show isn’t expected to do particularly well doesn’t mean it can’t break out from the pack and gain a massive following.

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Peter Sellers' 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Peter Sellers was one of the greatest comedic actors of all time, and his best movies are still just as hilarious now as they always have been.

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10 Movies About The Home Front In World War II

Movies about the home front during World War II have developed into an entire subgenre, featuring remarkable stories far from the battlefield.

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10 James Bond Fan Theories We Keep Hoping Are True

Unlike other franchises with deep lore, the James Bond movies keep things fairly vague about 007’s history, and fans have tried to fill in the gaps.

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10 Surprisingly Funny Historical Dramas

Many historical dramas come with the expectation that they will be serious in tone, but some great movies can surprise audiences with comedic flair.

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12 Hilarious Comedy Movies People Don't Watch Enough

People struggle to agree on which comedy movies are the funniest. This means some hilarious movies don’t get the audiences they deserve.

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12 Movie Scenes That Made Us Sweat Watching Them

Certain movie scenes have the power to be so tense and dramatic that simply watching them is enough to make audiences sweat with anxiety.

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12 Great TV Characters Who Appeared In Just 1 Episode

Some TV characters don’t need a long time to leave their mark on a show, and they can become instantly memorable with just a single appearance.

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10 Actors You Forgot Were In Chuck

Zachary Levi’s spy comedy Chuck managed to land some incredible guest stars over its 5 seasons, including a number of sci-fi movie legends.

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10 Character Actors Who Make Every Movie They're In Better

A good character actor can take a small role and turn it into the highlight of a movie, and they can be even more compelling than the main characters.

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10 Confusing Movie Endings That People Still Debate Today

Movies with ambiguous endings can spark fierce debates about their deeper meaning, and this can make people remember a movie for much longer.

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10 Characters Who Changed The Whole Dynamic Late Into Movie Franchises

Adding new characters to popular movie franchises is a great way of keeping things fresh, and it can have many unintended consequences.

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10 Totally Unique Alien Designs In Sci-Fi Movies

Plenty of sci-fi movies feature humanoid aliens with big bulbous heads, but there are some extraterrestrials with much more interesting designs.

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The Simpsons Movie 2 Wishlist: 10 Things We Would Like To See

Rumors of a sequel to The Simpsons Movie have been gaining traction lately, and the writers could learn a few key lessons from the first one.

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Fast & Furious: The Best 60 Seconds From Each Of The 11 Fast Saga Movies

Each movie in the Fast and Furious franchise is packed with thrilling action and unforgettable moments. However, some scenes stand out above others.

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10 Movies Where Actors Gave Performances You Didn't Think They Were Capable Of

Audiences can develop notions about what an actor is capable of, but these movies had performances which changed people’s perceptions for good.

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10 Movie Characters We're Surprised Have Never Received A Spinoff

Despite Hollywood’s recent obsession with spinoffs, some great characters from big franchises are still being overlooked, and they deserve better.

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10 Movie Sequels That Completely Changed How You Saw An Important Character

Sometimes iconic characters can become completely different people in movie sequels, and audiences can never see them in the same way again.

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10 Best TV Shows Based On Real History

TV shows based on real history can recontextualize historical events into something which audiences can connect with on a deeper level.

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