Ben Hardwick
665 articles published since October 08, 2021
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).
Lord of the Rings' Most Terrifying Creature Wasn't Smaug - It Was Much Bigger
Despite Smaug's terrifying size, the dragon was not even close to being the largest creature ever to roam Middle-earth in The Lord of the Rings.
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.
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.
Why Aragorn and Sauron's Fight Was Removed From The Lord of the Rings
LOTR: The Return of the King originally had Aragorn battling Sauron during the final battle, so why was it removed from the final release?
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 Future of Star Wars Movies Is a Mess - But That's For the Best
Star Wars movie projects are being cancelled time and time again; and while it could be seen as mismanagement, it's actually what the franchise needs.
Is a Warcraft Sequel Ever Going to Happen?
Despite hints and rumors of its release, a sequel to the 2016 Warcraft movie has yet to be confirmed. Here's what we know so far.
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.
How Did Gandalf Return in Lord of the Rings - And Who Resurrected Him?
After fighting the Balrog in The Lord of the Rings, Gandalf the Grey succumbed to his wounds and died, so who resurrected the wizard and why?
Smaug Is Middle-Earth's Richest Character - So How Much Is He Worth?
In The Lord of the Rings, the dragon Smaug claims an entire kingdom's worth of gold for himself, but precisely just how much is it all worth?
Why Padme Was No Longer Queen After The Phantom Menace
When Padme returns in Star Wars: Attack of the Clones, she's now a senator rather than the Queen of Naboo. So what happened?
How Old Yoda Is in Each Star Wars Movie
Yoda is one of the oldest characters in all of Star Wars, but exactly how old is the little green Jedi Master throughout The Skywalker Saga?
Obi-Wan Could Have Beaten Vader in A New Hope - If He Wanted To
While Obi-Wan Kenobi was frail by the time of Star Wars: A New Hope, he was still stronger with the Force than Darth Vader.
One Star Wars Jedi Has Been Killed Four Separate Times
The majority of Star Wars' Jedi have met a grim end, yet none have died as often as Jedi Master Shaak Ti, who has a quartet of on-screen deaths.
What Happened to the Jedi Temple in Star Wars After Order 66?
Since Star Wars' Order 66 almost wiped out the entire Jedi order, let's look at what became of the Jedi Temple after the Empire took over.
How Old Was Palpatine in Each Star Wars Trilogy?
Palpatine remained the ultimate villain all throughout Star Wars, but from the prequel trilogy to the sequels, exactly how old was the Sith Lord?
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.
The Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth Has Style, but Lacks Substance
Lord of the Rings: Heroes of Middle-earth is a strategy game offering some interesting "What If...?" style scenarios, but severely lacks any strategy.
Star Wars: Why Yoda Gave Up After His Fight With Palpatine
After failing to defeat Palpatine, Yoda goes into exile for the rest of Star Wars. But why did he seemingly give up and never help the Rebellion?
How the Vietnam War Inspired George Lucas' Star Wars Vision
Star Wars' original trilogy took concepts from classic movies and placed them in space, but one of its largest inspirations was the Vietnam War.