
Ben Wasserman
1143 articles published since March 31, 2020
About Ben Wasserman
Ben Wasserman is a graduate of NYU's M.A. Cinema Studies Program at the Tisch School of the Arts. He's previously written for the pop culture websites ComicsVerse and mxdwn Movies and currently writes movie reviews for Film-Forward alongside CBR. Ben loves all things film, television, gaming and comic-related, especially when it comes to Marvel. You can reach out to Ben on his Twitter page: https://twitter.com/WassermanReview
Blue Beetle Star Says His Mom Read Comic Books at Bedtime Instead of 'Goodnight Moon'
Actor Xolo Maridueña praises his mother's early love of comics and how it resulted in his exposure to Blue Beetle and other superhero characters.
Barbie Breaks Warner Bros. Box Office Record Originally Held by The Dark Knight
Greta Gerwig's Barbie crosses a domestic box office milestone of $537.5 million, surpassing the numbers set fifteen years ago by The Dark Knight.
Diego Luna Compares Andor's Themes to SAG-AFTRA Strike's Goals
Speaking on Andor's relevancy in the midst of Hollywood's ongoing strikes, Diego Luna calls it, "a show about the strength we have as a community."
How The Last of Us Episode 3 Director Created Bill and Frank's Dystopian Love Story
The Last of Us' Peter Hoar discusses making the show's third episode and using Bill and Frank's meal scene to establish their feelings for each other.
Aquaman Star Jason Momoa Advises Against Touring Maui
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom's Jason Momoa addresses the recent Hawaiian wildfires and what people should and should not do to show their support.
Prey Director Pushed to Keep the Movie a Predator Prequel
Dan Trachtenberg reflects on the making of Prey and why he fought back against one brief attempt to make the film independent of the Predator IP.
Blue Beetle Clip Sees Xolo Maridueña's DC Hero Take to the Sky
A first look at Blue Beetle teases Jaime Reyes and allies trying to master his Scarab suit, resulting in Jaime taking a literal leap of faith.
How Across the Spider-Verse's Animators Finalized The Spot's Look
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Alan Hawkins discusses animating the Spot and how a certain artist's self-portraits influence his movements.
Ahsoka Posters Showcase the Heroes and Villains of the Disney+ Series
A collection of Ahsoka images preview Ahsoka Tano, Hera Syndulla, and more ahead of the Star Wars show's release, complete with personal hashtags.
Across the Spider-Verse Drops the First 10-Minutes Online Ahead of Digital Release
Check out a snippet of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Gwen Stacey storyline before the animated film becomes available to stream digitally.
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Director Confronts M'Benga's and Chapel's Pasts
Director Jeff Byrd discusses Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' war flashbacks and what it was like telling stories about a "Starfleet black ops team."
How Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Musical Episode Brought Back Hemmer Actor in New Role
Akiva Goldsman and Henry Alonso Myers confirm which singing character in Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' latest story was Bruce Horak in disguise.
Ahsoka's Rosario Dawson Went Full 'Fangirl' After Seeing Herself in Costume
Following her Star Wars casting, Ahsoka star Rosario Dawson remembers her Ahsoka Tano costume test and immediate reaction to the outfit afterward.
Happy Death Day's Christopher Landon Confirmed to Direct Scream 7
Horror director and screenwriter Christopher Landon will replace Radio Silence on the new Scream sequel, though its release date remains unknown.
How John Wick's Fight Scenes Pay Tribute to Bruce Lee
Chad Stahelski reveals his history with Bruce Lee's Enter the Dragon and what the John Wick movies took away from Lee's enduring impact on cinema.
Spider-Verse's Chris Miller Praises TMNT: Mutant Mayhem for 'Bold' Animation
Chris Miller explains how Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem's success could lead to Hollywood permitting more risky animated projects.
How Joaquin Phoenix's Joker Led to His Casting as Napoleon
Director Ridley Scott reflects on seeing Joaquin Phoenix in Joker and what about it made his former Gladiator star perfect for the role of Napoleon.
Star Trek: Prodigy Is a 'Fantastic Entry Point' For New Fans, Says Franchise Exec
Despite its recent cancellation, Rod Roddenberry and Trevor Roth love Star Trek: Prodigy for how it makes the franchise accessible to newcomers.
Star Wars: The Acolyte Actors Claim Its Lightsaber Fights Outdo The Phantom Menace
Dafne Keen, Manny Jacinto, and Charlie Barnett discuss The Acolyte's fight scenes and how the action models itself off a certain Phantom Menace duel.
Blue Beetle Director Reveals the DC Film's Anime Influences
Angel Manuel Soto and Xolo Maridueña discuss the role anime played in bringing Blue Beetle's scarab suit weapons and Palmera City setting to life.