Ben Hardwick
Contributing since October, 2021
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About Ben Hardwick
Ben has taken a 'Film Production & Cinematography' university course, and recently completed a 'Scriptwriting' masters course, both completed at Bournemouth University. Throughout the courses, he has worked on a number of short films and documentaries. And found that his passion lays in scriptwriting, where he can combine his love of movies, writing, and storytelling. With taking courses involving film, Ben has extensive knowledge of movies both new and old, and keeps up to date on all the latest goings-on in the film industry. Especially within his favourite franchises, such as Star Wars. In his spare time, Ben is usually watching movies, playing games and running D&D games for friends (and hopes to one day actually be a player).
Latest Articles
Cast Away: What Was In The FedEx Package That Tom Hanks Never Opens?
Tom Hanks spends nearly the entirety of Cast Away with a single unopened FedEx package, but what was in there during the movie?
Revenge of the Sith's Most-Overlooked Detail Kept Luke & Leia Safe From Vader
After Padme gave birth in Revenge of the Sith, Luke and Leia became the best-kept secret in Star Wars, thanks to an easily-missed detail.
How Far Frodo and Sam Walked in The Lord of the Rings
Frodo and Samwise's journey to Mordor took around half a year to complete. But how many miles do they walk throughout The Lord of the Rings?
Why George Lucas Removed Star Wars' Strangest Jedi Master
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace introduced a slew of new Jedi, yet one member of the Jedi Council had to be removed out of fear of confusing audiences.
George RR Martin Dislikes Gandalf's LOTR Resurrection (He Makes a Good Point)
Gandalf remains a Lord of the Rings fan favorite, yet the author of Game of Thrones makes a convincing argument for why he should've stayed dead.
Empire Strikes Back's Darker Ending Would've Made The Best Star Wars Film Better
The Empire Strikes Back still stands as the fan-favorite Star Wars movie, but the original ending was much darker and would've made it even better.
The Lord of the Rings' Most Advanced Race Wasn't Dwarves
The Lord of the Rings' Dwarves are known for their wealth and expert craftmanship, yet surprisingly the Goblins were more technologically advanced.
Why Gandalf Struggled to Fight the Witch-king in The Lord of the Rings
Wizards are easily one of the most powerful beings seen in The Lord of the Rings, so why did Gandalf struggle so much fighting the Witch-king?
How Goose Died in Top Gun
Top Gun: Maverick will bring Goose's son to the big screen. But how did Goose die in Top Gun, and who was at fault for his tragic death?
The Hobbit Saw Smaug's Defeat — But What Happened to Erebor?
The Dwarves reclaimed the Lonely Mountain from the dragon Smaug, but what happened to Erebor after J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit?
Christian Bale's American Psycho Inspiration Wasn't a Slasher - It Was Tom Cruise
Christian Bale's portrayal of American Psycho's Patrick Bateman wasn't inspired by a serial killer but by a Tom Cruise interview.
Viggo Mortensen Came Dangerously Close to Turning Down The Lord of the Rings
Lord of the Rings actor Viggo Mortensen was close to turning down the role of Aragorn, but a stroke of luck made him reluctantly accept the project.
Nobody Respected Darth Vader - And A Return Of The Jedi Deleted Scene Proves It
While Darth Vader managed to rule with fear, a deleted scene from Star Wars: Return of the Jedi reveals how little respect he held amongst Imperials.
Jango Fett's Easy Defeat Is Explained by One Detail in Attack of the Clones
Jango Fett met a quick end in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, but a subtle detail shows why his fight with Mace Windu was over before it even began.
Rogue One's Weaker Walkers Perfectly Sum Up the Empire's Big Flaw
Rogue One features AT-AT walkers that are destroyed with ease, and their background explains why the Empire fell in the Star Wars original trilogy.
The Millennium Falcon's Original Owner Was No Star Wars Hero
The Millennium Falcon has been owned by some of the biggest heroes in the Star Wars galaxy, but there was a time when the ship lived a simpler life.
A Star Wars Deleted Scene Revealed Dooku's True Role in Anakin's Fall
While Palpatine is the mastermind behind everything in the Star Wars prequels, a deleted scene reveals Count Dooku's involvement in Anakin's downfall.
A Rare Stanley Kubrick Interview Explains 2001: A Space Odyssey's Ending
Decades after its release, 2001: A Space Odyssey's ending still confuses many, yet a rare interview with director Stanley Kubrick explains it all.
How the Empire Built the Second Death Star So Quickly
The construction of the Death Star was a slow process spanning the Star Wars timeline, so how did the second Death Star appear only a few years later?
Where Were the Dwarves During The Lord of the Rings?
The Dwarven armies were absent throughout The Lord of the Rings, and it's because they were fighting an important battle of their own.