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Author Details

Adam Bentz is a senior news writer at Screen Rant. He studied creative writing with a concentration in screenwriting at Southern New Hampshire University and interned as a writer for The Borgen Project, a nonprofit organization fighting extreme poverty. Adam also fancies himself an amateur film reviewer on his website.

Industry Focus

Adam covers a wide range of movies and TV, though his focuses are auteur cinema, prestige television, and blockbuster movies. He writes extensively about Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Martin Scorsese, HBO shows, Fast & Furious, Mission: Impossible, and Avatar. He's also quite focused on the Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings fantasy franchises.

Favorite Media

As previously mentioned, Adam has a preference for prestige television and auteur cinema. A few of his favorite filmmakers include Tarantino and Paul Thomas Anderson (There Will Be Blood is his favorite film). His favorite TV shows include The Sopranos, Breaking Bad, Mad Men, and The Wire, though his utmost favorite is The West Wing (Adam absolutely adores Aaron Sorkin).

Latest Articles

Timothee Chalamet as Paul Atreides surrounded by his Fedaykin in Dune 2 1
Dune 3 Gets Encouraging But Cautious Update From Denis Villeneuve

Dune: Part Three receives a very encouraging yet cautious update from director Denis Villeneuve ahead of Part Two's release in March 2024.

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Poor Things Rotten Tomatoes Score Ties A Major Emma Stone Record

Poor Things' Rotten Tomatoes score ties a five-year-old Emma Stone record set by her last film from the same director, Yorgos Lanthimos.

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"Grunting Like A Little Pig": Napoleon Director Ridley Scott Details How He Made The Sex Scene Funny

Napoleon director Ridley Scott details how he made one particular sex scene funny which had Joaquin Phoenix "grunting like a little pig."

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"A Little Alarmed": Wonka Director Sent Hugh Grant Naked Images Of An Oompa Loompa

Wonka director Paul King sent Hugh Grant a naked image of an Oompa Loompa which had his children "a little alarmed," the actor reveals.

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Gracie's Backstory In May December Ending Gets Clarifying & Intriguing Explanation From Julianne Moore

May December star Julianne Moore provides a clarifying and intriguing explanation regarding her character Gracie's backstory in the new Netflix film.

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Suicide Squad's David Ayer Details Why His Scarface Reboot Never Happened

David Ayer, the director of 2016's Suicide Squad, details why his Scarface reboot never happened, citing a disagreement between him and the studio.

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Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Writer Thoughtfully Responds To Lucy Gray & Katniss Family Theory

The Hunger Games: Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes writer thoughtfully responds to the theory that Lucy Gray Baird and Katniss Everdeen are related.

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Napoleon's Historical Inaccuracies Called Out By French Historians: "A Big Disappointment"

French historians call out Ridley Scott's Napoleon movie for its many historical inaccuracies with one deeming the film "a big disappointment."

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The Santa Clauses (2022)
"Single Worst Experience": Tim Allen's "B*tch" Behavior Recalled By The Santa Clauses Guest Star

A Santa Clauses guest star recalls Tim Allen's "b*tch" behavior on set, calling it the "single worst experience" they "ever had with a co-star."

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"Isn’t Like Lord Of The Rings": Legend Of Zelda Movie Director Teases Live-Action Adaptation

The Legend of Zelda movie director Wes Ball says his live-action adaptation "isn’t like Lord of the Rings" and is instead "a live-action Miyazaki."

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Welcome to Derry
Welcome To Derry Teaser Revealed & The IT Prequel Show Already Has Classic Stephen King Vibes

The first footage from the IT prequel show, Welcome To Derry, has been revealed by Max, and it's already giving off classic Stephen King vibes.

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Fargo (2014)
Fargo Season 5's Unintentional Stranger Things Homage Featuring Joe Keery Explained By Creator

Creator Noah Hawley explains Fargo season 5, episode 4's unintentional homage to Stranger Things involving Joe Keery as Gator Tillman.

Anthony Starr as Homelander posing for selfies with fans in The Boys 1
The Boys (2019)
Homelander Returns In The First Image From The Boys Season 4

The first image from The Boys season 4 reveals a look at Antony Starr's return as Homelander ahead of the new teaser trailer launch tomorrow.

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Frasier (1993)
Frasier Reboot Clip & Images Reveal First Look At Roz's Return In Season Finale

A clip and images from the Frasier reboot reveal the first look at Peri Gilpin's return as Roz Doyle in the Christmas-themed season finale.

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Shadow and Bone (2021)
Canceled Shadow & Bones Spinoff Plot Details Revealed By Writer

A Shadow and Bone writer reveals new plot details for the scrapped Six of Crows spinoff that was already written before being canceled by Netflix.

Jennifer Garner as Sydney Bristow in Alias 1
alias (2001)
Jennifer Garner Reveals Who Needs To Approve Alias Reboot

Jennifer Garner, who starred as the double agent Sydney Bristow, reveals who needs to approve an Alias reboot before it can actually happen.

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Two and a Half Men (2003)
Two & Half Men Stars' Surprise Reunion In New Comedy Explained By Chuck Lorre: "A Painful Couple Years"

Creator Chuck Lorre explains the Two and a Half Men stars' surprise reunion in his new comedy show and reflects on the last "painful couple of years."

Chris Pratt as Peter Quill/Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 1
Only 1 Big Budget Movie From 2023 Has Actually Turned A Profit

Only one movie released in 2023 with a budget of $200 million or more has actually turned a profit at the box office, according to a new report.

Ariana DeBose as Asha Looking Shocked in Wish 1
Disney CEO Bob Iger Confirms Exit Plans Amid Studio's Lackluster Box Office Run

Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger confirms his plan to exit the company in the near future amid the studio's lackluster box office run in recent years.

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Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes Passes A Major Milestone At Domestic Box Office

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes passes a major milestone at the domestic box office despite its franchise-low opening.

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