Ben F. Silverio
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Disney, Romantic Comedies
- 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.
- Ben has covered events like NYCC, Wizard World, C2E2, Tribeca, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and the Chicago International Film Festival, while conducting interviews with Kevin Smith, Edgar Wright, Guillermo del Toro, Robert Zemeckis, Danny Pudi, a few Batmen, and some Doctors (including Frasier Crane).
- With producer Ansel Burch, Ben is the host of "Time 2 Party," a podcast that revisits time travel media to determine whether they're still worth your time.
Experience
Ben F. Silverio is a pop culture enthusiast from Philadelphia, PA that loves storytelling in all forms. In his decade-plus career, he has used his skills all over the internet as a journalist, critic, editor, and social media ninja to craft nearly 4,000 news articles and editorials for the likes of ScienceFiction.com, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and GeekAnything.com. In addition to film and television, Ben is a fan of professional wrestling, superhero comic books, and being an advocate for representation in media.
Education
Ben attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to learn the ins and outs of filmmaking both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. After completing an internship with Rain Management Group, he graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in screenwriting and playwriting with a minor in television production.
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Stories By Ben F. Silverio
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To ring in the new year, Leslie Grace shared dozens of snippets from behind the scenes of the Batgirl movie we'll never see.
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In fall 2012, as my family faced the death of my grandfather, the Avengers assembled to help us through it.
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Stay tuned, True Believers, as more information becomes available about the Stan Lee documentary.
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Jinkies! Here's everything you need to know about the new Velma series.
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The Superior Foes of Spider-Man could delve into a corner of the MCU that we seldom get to see as in-depth on screen.
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Pour one out for #ReleaseThe___ social media campaigns.
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One of the best movies of 2022 is getting a sequel, and your favorite best friends will be back to take on some familiar baddies.
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'While we live very linear lives, from childhood to death, Kang doesn't exist that way.'
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If TV writers couldn't authentically describe what a writers' room is like, after all, then who could?
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Jonathan Taylor Thomas finds himself on a cross-country trek dressed as Santa Claus in Disney's I'll Be Home For Christmas.
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The late, great Alan Rickman has played a number of memorable roles. But when it came to Love Actually, one scene was particularly grating.
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'Those takes drove him nuts...'
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'I didn't know it was actually a Boba Fett show until I was on set.'
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Henry Cavill deserves a win, and if Amazon plays their cards right, they could give it to him with Warhammer 40,000
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The new special is shaping up to be the perfect mixture of honoring the old while celebrating the new.
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Among this year's diverse lineup are Marlon Riggs' landmark 1989 documentary Tongues United and Brian De Palma's classic adaptation of Carrie.
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'I was so nervous, because I was about to be a freak.'
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A character design that was born out of necessity.
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Disney is once again going on an adventure to Witch Mountain. Here's everything we know so far.
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'Cause getting a long-awaited Wicked adaptation is strange, but it seems a little, well, complicated...
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Director Bob Clark took advantage of the young star's fear of the slide to capture a funny moment.
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If you were hopeful for a full return of Henry Cavill's Superman, you may need to adjust your expectations.
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How truthful will the doc be?
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Kirstie Alley hilariously ushered in a new era of Cheers.
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Strange World has a message of hope that many may need to hear in the pandemic era.
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A wonderfully off-the-wall holiday treat.
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