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

Spider-Man: No Way Home Releases Altered Version of Willem Dafoe Scene

Spider-Man: No Way Home releases an altered version of a key Willem Dafoe scene in some theaters.

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Book of Boba Fett Actor Spoils Gunship Scene In Upcoming Episode

Book of Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison accidentally spoils a gunship scene in an upcoming episode of the series.

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Tom Holland Breaks Silence on [SPOILERS]' Death In Spider-Man: No Way Home

Tom Holland and Zendaya break their silence on [SPOILERS]' tragic death in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Hawkeye Musical Lyricist Clarifies Confusion About Chris Evans' Cap Quote

A composer of Hawkeye's musical number clarifies confusion about Chris Evans' iconic Captain America line showing up in the scene.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Update Reveals When Tobey & Andrew Signed On

The writers on Spider-Man: No Way Home discuss when Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield signed on to the project.

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New Doctor Strange 2 Promo Art Shows Cumberbatch's Updated Costume

A new piece of promo art provides a look at Doctor Strange's updated costume in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Black Widow Writer Responds To Fan Disapproval Over Taskmaster Twist

Black Widow writer Eric Pearson responds to criticism of the Taskmaster character.

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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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Shazam 2: New Set Photos Spell Danger For Zachary Levi's Superhero

Zachary Levi is spotted in new photos from Shazam! Fury of the Gods with a burnt suit.

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Loki: Sylvie Actress Teases Things Getting Even Weirder In Episodes 5 & 6

Sylvie actress Sophia Di Martino teased that things will get even weirder after Loki's fourth episode on Disney+.

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Black Widow Cast & Cosplayers Assemble For Marvel Premiere (Photos)

Executives, cast members, and cosplayers assembled at a series of Black Widow world premiere fan events across the globe.

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Ant-Man 3: Marvel Secretly Films Police Scene For Paul Rudd Sequel

Marvel secretly films a San Francisco police station scene for Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania

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Loki: New Images Show Tom Hiddleston, Owen Wilson & More In Latest Episode

New images have been released from the third episode of Loki, courtesy of Disney.

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Loki Actress Sophia Di Martino Speaks on Casting & Tom Hiddleston Co-Star

Loki actress Sophia Di Martino talks casting and co-star Tom Hiddleston.

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Kevin Feige on the MCU's Money-Making Success and Why He Doesn't Think Much About It

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige speaks on the MCU's financial success and why he doesn't think much about it.

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Loki Writer Addresses Phil Coulson's Agents of SHIELD Resurrection

Loki head writer touches on a reference to Agent Coulson from the show's first episode.

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Loki Director Confirms Iron Man and Last of Us References In Episode 1

Loki director Kate Herron confirms references to Iron Man and The Last of Us in the show's first episode.

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Suicide Squad Editor Reveals More Studio-Forced Changes

An editor on Suicide Squad reveals the changes that were forced on the project. by Warner Bros.

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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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Loki Director Responds To Mephisto Theory Involving Disney+ Show

The creative team behind Loki responds to fan theories about Mephisto.

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Black Widow: IMAX Reveals How Many Minutes Will Be In Expanded Ratio

IMAX revealed how much of Black Widow will screen in the expanded ratio when it releases in theaters on July 9, 2021.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Alternate Ending Had White Wolf Reference

Head writer of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier touches on a cut White Wolf reveal at the end of the season.

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Marvel's Kevin Feige Reveals Lead Character of Eternals Movie

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige reveals the lead character of the Eternals movie, Gemma Chan's Sersi.

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Anthony Mackie Reveals Exact Moment When Sam Wilson Decided To Become Captain America

Anthony Mackie reveals exactly when Sam Wilson decided to become Captain America in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier.

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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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She-Hulk Disney+: Hamilton Star Renée Elise Goldsberry Cast In Marvel Series

She-Hulk adds Hamilton star Renée Elise Goldsberry to the cast.

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Marvel's Eternals Receives Production Update From Editor

Marvel's Eternals receives an update from editor Dylan Tichenor.

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Falcon and Winter Soldier: Footage To Expect In Remaining 3 Episodes

A new compilation shows all the footage left for the remaining three episodes of The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.

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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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WandaVision Creator Reveals Touching Backstory of Aerospace Engineer Origin

WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer reveals the touching backstory behind the aerospace engineer.

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WandaVision: Monica Rambeau Originally Had Surprise Introduction

WandaVision creator remarks that Monica Rambeau originally had a surprise introduction in the series.

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WandaVision Creator Reveals Finale Was Rewritten the Most

WandaVision creator Jac Schaeffer reveals that the finale was rewritten the most times.

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Disney CEO Responds To Gina Carano's Firing From The Mandalorian

Disney CEO Bob Chapek responds to questions about Gina Carano's firing from The Mandalorian.

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WandaVision Director Plays Coy About Monica's Aerospace Engineer Mystery

WandaVision director Matt Shakman discusses Monica Rambeau and her engineer friend.

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Spider-Man 3 Set Photo Teases CGI Suit and Swinging Action

A new set photo from Spider-Man: No Way Home shows a stunt double swinging around in a motion-capture suit.

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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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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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DC Reveals Robert Pattinson's The Batman, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman & More on Official Guide

DC reveals Robert Pattinson's The Batman, Gal Gadot's Wonder Woman, and more on the cover of an official comics guide.

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier Stuntman Describes Each Episode as a Mini Movie

A stuntman on The Falcon and the Winter Soldier reveals that each episode is like a mini movie.

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The Last of Us HBO Series Finds Its Ellie In His Dark Materials Star Bella Ramsey

The Last of Us HBO series finds its Ellie in His Dark Materials star Bella Ramsey.

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