Ben Kaye
School
University Of Pittsburgh
Expertise
Movies, Animation, Musical Theater, Documentaries
- Ben is the Managing Director of Red Tape Theatre in Chicago, IL.
- Ben hosts the podcast "MOVIE: The Musical!" where he dissects movies that have been adapted into musicals for the stage.
- Ben has written theater reviews for Newcity Stage, reviewing stage productions in Chicago for the past three years.
Experience
Ben has worked in the theatrical and critical arts for almost a decade now, performing and directing at countless venues in the city of Chicago. He has written theatrical reviews for Newcity Stage, and many film retrospectives for The Spool. He is currently the Managing Director for Red Tape Theatre, a storefront theater company devoted to producing Free Theatre for all of Chicago. He also currently hosts "MOVIE: The Musical!", a podcast about films that have been adapted for the stage.
Education
Ben got a dual major at the University of Pittsburgh, specifically in directing and performing in the theatrical arts, and for fiction writing.
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Stories By Ben Kaye
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We're here to honor Netflix's guiltiest pleasures: the trash films we can't help but treasure, from the silliest action to the clumsiest horror and the comedies that only barely make us laugh.
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Time isn't always kind to movies. But we're here to examine those that stand the test of time -- specifically, the ones of the '80s.
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From the toy store to the daycare center, Buzz Lightyear's do-good attitude hasn't always resulted in the best outcome for those around him. In fact, he's done some pretty terrible things.
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From bad guest star appearances to inconsistent character changes and just flat-out bad ideas, our favorite Springfield family has definitely made the fans say "worst episode ever" on more than one occasion. With all that in mind, here's a not-so-fond look back at Simpsons storylines fans hated.