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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In a show full of meta touches, this would've broken the fourth wall beyond repair.
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Smith will host a theatrical screening of the film paired with a Q&A with Snyder.
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Tom Cruise is doing more than going to space — he's going to do a 'spacewalk.'
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Consider this theory: It's possible that the coveted Bloodstone is connected to the Chaos Magic that was previously wielded by the Scarlet Witch.
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Yeoh and Davidson are the latest to join the cast of the upcoming addition to the franchise.
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Batalon is "super unapologetic" about wanting to be inclusive.
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Armstrong talks about being able to achieve everything she wanted with the series, where Allison and Patty go from here, and so much more.
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The character Chin-Kee, an amalgam of the worst racist stereotypes against Asians, presented a challenge in the adaptation of American Born Chinese.
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Disney+ series The Muppets Mayhem will be full of fun cameos, including an appearance by classic comedy duo Cheech & Chong.
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The Marvel comic series Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur is coming to The Disney Channel — and will have a minimum of two seasons.
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You may not know his face, but you've certainly seen his incredible work.
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Jacob Batalon had an incredible film debut in the MCU, and now his career is ready to take off.
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This is the most detail we've seen of the character yet.
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Prop Culture offers a small glimpse into that process through the world's most delightful treasure hunt.
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So it looks like Hugh Jackman will be returning yet again to play Wolverine, but how? We have some thoughts.
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Maybe there's a much happier ending in store for the Scarlet Witch somewhere in the Sacred Timeline.
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The actor was was genuinely nervous about taking on a character he truly loved.
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Kevin Feige and Ryan Coogler have their reasons, and they're sound.
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Avatar added another $30.5 million to its giant Scrooge McDuck pool of box office money over the weekend.
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Writer Dale McRaven has passed away following an incredible career in TV sitcoms, from The Dick Van Dyke Show to Perfect Strangers.
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Bob Iger and John Williams are among the last few people to be awarded an honorary knighthood from the late Queen Elizabeth II.
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No word yet on when the project will be released, but it's shaping up to be a stellar series.
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"And I was like, 'That's the f**king most disgusting thing I've ever seen.'" - Chris Jericho
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This is a deep cut that's sure to resonate with action fans. Seek it out!
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Ready to meet Mr. Immortal?
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You may have seen that sitcom house set before.