Ben Begley

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Location
California
School
Ohio University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Star Wars, Horror Films
  • In 2015, Ben wrote the horror/comedy feature "The Funhouse Massacre," starring Robert Englund, Clint Howard, and Jere Burns, which won Best Film at Horrorhound Film Festival.
  • He pops up all over the internet hosting, writing, and podcasting about all things television, film, and pop culture.
  • Ben hosted/co-wrote over 200 episodes of the movie-centric podcast "Guilty Movie Pleasures" for Maria Menounos's network Popcorn Talk.

Experience

Ben has over 15 years of experience as a writer, actor, entertainer, and film nerd. He has been a guest correspondent on Screen Junkies, SEN Live, Movie Fights, and Collider Live. He's featured as a "Scream" expert in the Tubi documentary "Lights, Camera, Murder: Scream." Ben has hosted/written segments and celebrity interviews for ABC and Marvel, as well as live events at San Diego Comic-Con. He is very excited to have joined /Film as a feature writer in 2022 and has been putting his love for movies to good use ever since.

Education

Ben received a BFA in performance from Ohio University, but also studied English, classic and modern literature, playwriting and screenwriting, comedy, and drama. His well-rounded education in the arts allows him to have a wide-ranging perspective on the entertainment industry and the topics he tackles.

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