Ben F. Silverio

• Ben started professionally analyzing film and television in 2008 when he co-founded The Pretentious Film Majors with Zachary Shevich. The radio show on Drexel's WKDU 97.1FM evolved into an entertainment hub that also included podcasts, YouTube videos, and written reviews in various Philadelphia-based outlets.
• He has covered SDCC, NYCC, C2E2, the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Chicago International Film Festival. At these events and beyond, he has interviewed acclaimed filmmakers like Kevin Smith, Edgar Wright, Guillermo del Toro, and Robert Zemeckis, as well as phenomenal performers such as Dante Basco, Karen Gillen, Danny Pudi, a few Batmen, some Doctors (including Frasier Crane), and many others.
• With producer Ansel Burch, Ben hosts "Time 2 Party," a podcast that revisits time travel media to determine whether they're still worth your time.

Experience

Ben F. Silverio, a pop culture enthusiast from Philadelphia, PA, loves storytelling in all forms. For nearly 15 years, he has used his skills all over the internet as a journalist, critic, editor, and social media manager to craft over 4,000 articles for TVLine, That Hashtag Show, The Daily Dead, Wrestling Inc., ScienceFiction.com, and Tom's Guide. In addition to film and television, Ben is a fan of professional wrestling, superhero comic books, Disney theme parks, and being an advocate for representation in media.

Education

Ben earned a bachelor's degree in screenwriting and playwriting with a minor in television production from Drexel University.