Ben Rolph

England, London

Senior Film Critic at Discussing Film

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AwardsWatch - ‘Late Shift’ Review: Tense, Hospital-set Thriller Highlights a Hidden Crisis and a Powerful Performance from Leonie Benesch [B+] – Berlinale

2 months ago | awardswatch.com | Ben Rolph

Almost every healthcare system worldwide is in crisis, overwhelmed with record demand, underfunding and a lack of staff on shifts. Swiss writer-director Petra Volpe highlights this pressing issue through the lens of a young nurse at a Swiss hospital, where she deals with an endless barrage of irritated and peeved patients seeking attention in a hospital ward staffed by only two nurses. The film opens with nurse Floria Lind (Leonie Benesch) arriving at the surgical ward of a hospital.
The Best R-Rated DC Animated Movies, Ranked

Jan 18, 2025 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

DCAU Published 10 minutes ago Follow Followed Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your CBR account The DC Animated Universe is a true cinema gem, especially because it often caters to adults. Script by Jordan Iacobucci and Ben Rolph and video edited by Federico Rossi.
Robert Eggers' Staggering Remake is Destined to Only Get Better Over Time

Dec 23, 2024 | discussingfilm.net | Ben Rolph

Following The Northman (2022), writer-director Robert Eggers has made a swift return with his bone-chilling take on Nosferatu, an inspired reimagining of one of cinema’s earliest horror stories.
Alfonso Cuarón's Apple TV+ Thriller is Endlessly Captivating

Oct 11, 2024 | discussingfilm.net | Ben Rolph

Renowned Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuarón, known for classics like Y Tu Mamá También, Children of Men, Gravity, and Roma, returns to television with the Apple TV+ original limited series Disclaimer (stylized as Disclaimer*). This erotic thriller is consistently captivating throughout its seven episodes. Based on the 2015 best-selling novel of the same name by Renée Knight, Disclaimer* follows an unwinding scandal surrounding famed documentary journalist Catherine Ravenscroft (Cate Blanchett).
'Superman & Lois' Season 4 Premiere Review

Oct 9, 2024 | discussingfilm.net | Ben Rolph

After over a year of waiting, it’s bittersweet to return to the world of Superman & Lois for its fourth and final season. The CW’s Arrowverse had many great TV shows throughout its run, from The Flash to Supergirl to Legends of Tomorrow, but Superman & Lois was a level above the rest when it came to everything. Just by looking at the DC show’s thrilling action, imaginative visuals, and CGI budget, it was always clear that Superman & Lois was a cut above the rest of DC TV.
10 Ways the Arrowverse Has Gotten Better With Age 12 Years After its Premiere

Sep 25, 2024 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

Arrowverse Published 4 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Arrowverse was a monumental achievement for DC TV. Everything started with Stephen Amell's Arrow in 2012, as Greg Berlanti kick-started a new universe of DC shows on The CW. The Arrowverse expanded with Grant Gustin's The Flash joining the schedule, as well as Melissa Benoist's Supergirl on CBS. This was the point where things started to become clear about the Arrowverse's intentions to become the biggest cinematic universe on...
The Strongest Arrowverse Villains, Ranked

Sep 21, 2024 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

Arrowverse Published 3 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Arrowverse introduced some of DC's most powerful villains. Superhero television shows rely a lot on having great villains to keep viewers engaged throughout the whole season. No show did it better than The Flash in the first three seasons, which had fans hooked from start to finish. Villains like Reverse Flash, Zoom and Savitar were serious threats to Flash, who were also truly intriguing, which ensured repeat viewers. Some...
The Best Episodes of The Flash Season 1, Ranked

Sep 20, 2024 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

The Flash (2014) Published 10 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Flash Season 1 started strong with an excellent first season that expanded the world of Arrow. The Flash gained instant attention from DC fans and quickly became the most popular DC TV show. Grant Gustin was a hit, playing a brown-haired version of Barry Allen who had charm, wit and youthfulness when suiting up as Flash. Gustin was paired with Candice Patton, who captured the hearts of many fans with her spin on Iris...
The Best Fight Scenes in the Arrowverse, Ranked

Sep 16, 2024 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

Arrowverse Published 3 minutes ago Sign in to your CBR account The Arrowverse had its share of amazing action scenes. Whether it's Oliver Queen dueling with a sword or Flash being dragged around Central City by a villainous speedster, there was a huge range of great fight scenes to please fans. After all, superhero shows come with the expectation of delivering entertaining battles between heroes and villains. The Arrowverse introduced an expansive range of heroes with unique abilities that...
Every Batman: The Animated Series Season, Ranked

Sep 13, 2024 | cbr.com | Ben Rolph

Batman: The Animated Series is one of the best animated shows of all time. The show ran for several years on Fox, airing 85 episodes before moving to The WB to air its final 24 episodes. While the Bruce Timm-produced show was running, they made DC's best animated film to date, Batman: Mask of the Phantasm, released in 1993. Following the show's success and the previous movie, Batman & Mr. Freeze: SubZero was released in 1998, with Kevin Conroy reprising his role as Batman.