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 reported on the latest in TV news from SDCC, NYCC, C2E2, the Philadelphia Asian American Film Festival, and the Newport Beach Film Festival. At these events and beyond, he has interviewed standouts from TV shows such as "The Walking Dead," "Star Trek: Lower Decks," "Doctor Who," "The Muppets," "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." and even "Frasier."
• 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, 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 ninja to craft over 4,000 articles for /Film, 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 attended Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA to learn the ins and outs of film and TV, 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.