Benny Stein

Benny Stein

Writer

Favorite Video Game:

Life is Strange was an electrifying experience for me, featuring a wacky, genre-bending story, subdued, affecting characters, beautiful, minimalist visuals, and dynamic, adventure-style gameplay. Throw in the killer soundtrack and an easy platinum and it’s a perfect package!

Favorite Video Game Memory:

Playing through and beating the P.T. demo with friends is one of my most memorable moments with games. Focused solely on finding our way through the labyrinthine hallways of the game’s setting, we were totally caught off guard by the few jump scares the game has.

Why I joined The Direct

In pursuing a career in film, I am looking to gain any experience working on/writing about anything in that general area. To me, joining The Direct seemed like a perfect fit, combining my extensive, if impractical base of knowledge with an opportunity to write in a professional setting.

About The Direct

The Direct is a leading independent entertainment news outlet covering the biggest franchises in pop culture. The Direct reaches over 10 million page views a month on its website, thedirect.com, and millions more on social media. Learn more about The Direct here!


Benny Stein's Latest Stories

Never-Before-Seen Chadwick Boseman Clip Featured in Black Panther 2 (Photos)

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever director Ryan Coogler touches on shots of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa that made it into the film.

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Evangeline Lilly Promotes Controversial Conspiracy Ahead of Ant-Man 3 Release

The Wasp actress Evangeline Lilly shared a controversial post promoting an upcoming conspiracy-laden livestream.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Sets Up Iron Man's MCU Return (Theory)

Spider-Man: No Way Home created the perfect way for Robert Downey Jr's Iron Man to return to the MCU! Here is the theory explaining EXACTLY how.

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WandaVision Star Teases Dottie's Evolution In Disney+ Spin-off Agatha

WandaVision actress Emma Caulfield shared her hopes regarding an evolution of her character in the forthcoming Agatha: Coven of Chaos.

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Black Adam Producer Confirms Plan for 1 JSA Hero's Future Appearance In DCU

A producer on Black Adam inadvertently confirmed a future appearance for Atom Smasher in a recent Instagram post.

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Hailee Steinfeld's Rumored Ant-Man 3 Cameo Addressed by MCU Actor

Ant-Man: Quantumania actor Kathryn Newton addressed the possibility of a team-up with Hawkeye star Hailee Steinfeld.

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Kevin Feige Teases X-Men's MCU Reboot Following Hugh Jackman Announcement

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige spoke to the upcoming X-Men project in the wake of the news of Hugh Jackman's return in Deadpool 3.

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Daredevil's She-Hulk Debut Won't Be as Dark as His Netflix Show (Exclusive)

She-Hulk series creator Jessica Gao explained how Daredevil will be much lighter in the series.

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Daredevil Actor Teases ‘Flirty’ Scenes In Disney+’s She-Hulk

Daredevil actor Charlie Cox hinted at a flirty dynamic with She-Hulk

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Black Panther 2 Runtime Makes It One of Marvel's Longest Movies Ever

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever's recently released runtime confirms it as one of Marvel's longest movies yet.

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Captain Marvel 2 Star Reveals How WandaVision Impacts the Sequel

The Marvels star Teyonah Parris shed some light on the lasting impacts of WandaVision on the Captain Marvel sequel.

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James Gunn Debunks DC Rumor About Will Smith's Return

The Suicide Squad director James Gunn debunks a new rumor about Will Smith's return to the franchise.

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Star Wars Reportedly Wants Boba Fett Spin-off To Be The Mandalorian Season 2.5

Sources give an update on The Book of Boba Fett, calling it a sort of The Mandalorian season 2.5.

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Former X-Men Star Reacts to Patrick Stewart's Doctor Strange 2 Role

Former Nightcrawler actor Kodi Smit-McPhee talks about Patrick Stewart's appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Will Gwyneth Paltrow Return to Marvel? MCU Actress Shares Brief Response

Gwyneth Paltrow shared her thoughts on the idea of returning to the MCU.

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The Suicide Squad: Stunning New Footage of Harley Quinn, Polka-Dot Man & More Revealed

A behind-the-scenes video for The Suicide Squad provides a new look at Harley Quinn, Polka-Dot-Man, and more.

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Watch: Batgirl Actress Leaks Action Sequence From Cancelled Movie

Batgirl actress Ivory Aquino leaked an action sequence from the recently canceled Batgirl film.

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Captain Marvel 2: The Marvels Undergoing More Reshoots After D23

The Marvels director Nia DaCosta reveals the film will re-enter reshoots in January.

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Marvel’s Sabra: Newest MCU Superhero Casting Engulfed In Controversy

Marvel's announcement of the character of Sabra joining the MCU sparked controversy among fans.

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Watch Every Thor: Love and Thunder Deleted Scene That Marvel’s Now Released

Thor: Love and Thunder has released several deleted scenes from the film.

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Captain America 4 Director Teases The Leader’s ‘Terrifying’ Villain Role

The director of Captain America: New World Order opened up about the Leader, calling his role "terrifying."

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Deadpool 3: Marvel Fans Frustrated by No-Show at D23

The lack of any showing by Deadpool 3 at D23 left some fans feeling frustrated.

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James Gunn Reveals Runtime for Disney+ Guardians Holiday Special

James Gunn took to Twitter to reveal the runtime for the upcoming Guardians Holiday Special.

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Venom 2 Delay: Tom Hardy's Marvel Sequel Gets Release Date Pushed Back

Venom: Let There Be Carnage will reportedly be delayed to September.

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Marvel Reveals Very Strange, Faceless Creature Appearing In Shang-Chi Movie

A new action figure for Shang-Chi reveals a strange, faceless creature.

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Marvel Studios Drops T.I. From Ant-Man 3

Marvel Studios drops T.I. from Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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Disney CEO Hints at Marvel & Star Wars Movies Getting Shorter Theatrical Windows

Disney CEO Bob Chapek suggests Marvel & Star Wars Movies will have shorter theatrical windows in the future.

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Spider-Man Wasn’t Allowed to Appear In Disney+’s She-Hulk (Exclusive)

She-Hulk series creator Jessica Gao revealed that Spider-Man was off limits for the series.

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HBO Max’s Green Lantern Gets Promising Update Amid Cancellation Rumors

Green Lantern is confirmed to still be in active development.

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16 MCU Actors Confirmed for She-Hulk’s Star-Studded Cast

These are the fifteen characters confirmed to appear in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.

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Justice League's Ezra Miller Gets Felony Charge Following Arrests

The Flash star Ezra Miller was charged with burglary in Vermont.

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Thor: Love and Thunder Becomes Worst-Rated Thor Movie on Rotten Tomatoes

Thor: Love and Thunder is now the lowest rated Thor film on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Marvel Producer Teases How Disney+'s Daredevil Will Differ From Netflix's

Comics editor and Marvel producer Sana Amanat suggests a different approach for the upcoming Disney+ Daredevil series.

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Marvel Boss Teases More Disconnected MCU Movies In Phase 5

Marvel President Kevin Feige teases more disconnected projects in Phase 5.

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Avengers: Endgame's Longer Editor’s Cut Runtime Revealed

The Russo Brothers address the idea of a longer cut of Avengers: Endgame.

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The MCU Is Heading to White Castle In Upcoming Disney+ Show

Marvel is building an entire White Castle for the filming of Ironheart.

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Avengers: Endgame Director Points Out Biggest Flaw With MCU Phase 4

The Russo brothers, directing pair behind Avengers: Endgame, criticize Disney's conservative approach with Marvel properties.

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Marvel Studios' Next Disney+ Project Releasing In Theaters Early

An episode of I Am Groot receives a limited theatrical debut, premiering before specific showings of Thor: Love and Thunder at The El Capitan Theater.

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MCU Director Explains Why the X-Men Reboot Is Taking So Long

Acclaimed MCU directors the Russo Brothers shed some light on why the X-Men reboot is taking so long.

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New Thor: Love and Thunder Trailer Features Shots of Thanos & Loki

A new Thor: Love and Thunder trailer shows old footage featuring Thanos and Loki.

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