Blaise Santi
School
New York University
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Saturday Night Live, Stand-up Comedy
- Blaise briefly studied Film & TV Production at University of Pittsburgh before transferring to NYU.
- In May 2021, Blaise attended the dress rehearsal of SNL's season finale hosted by Anya Taylor-Joy with musical guest Lil Nas X.
- In the fall of 2018, Blaise helped write and produce sketches for University of Pittsburgh's sketch comedy club, Pitt Sketch.
Experience
Blaise Santi grew up in Jackson, New Jersey, which is where his love for writing blossomed. In high school, he discovered his affinity for writing TV, which led to him attending NYU to study it as a career. During his time at NYU, Blaise interned for comedy producer Debbie Liebling (South Park, PEN15) and formed close connections with experienced faculty members. Currently, Blaise writes for Looper as well as the video game media website GameRant, where he's had over 200 articles published within a year.
Education
Blaise is a recent graduate of NYU's Tisch School of the Arts, where he earned his bachelor's degree in dramatic writing with a minor in comedy. Upon graduating from NYU, Blaise was awarded Outstanding Writing for Animation, BFA.
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Stories By Blaise Santi
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Quentin Tarantino almost directed Michelle Yeoh, Sylvester Stallone, and Jennifer Lawrence. Here is why they and other actors didn't collaborate with him.
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Just as a movie may earn popular acclaim but no awards, the opposite is also true -- there are plenty of Oscar-winning films that were also box office failures.
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Failure at the box office doesn't necessarily mean that a film is bad -- here are just a few movies from the 2000s that have gone from bomb to cult classic.
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On "The Big Bang Theory," Penny -- played by Kaley Cuoco -- is the emotional glue that holds the group together. Here are some of her best episodes.
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As "Saturday Night Live" stares down a writers' and actors' strike, the question remains: Will the long-running sitcom end up reaching its 49th season?
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Most audiences are likely familiar with Gal Gadot as DC's Wonder Woman, but there's more to this Israeli model-turned-actress than meets the eye.
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The 2015 version of "Fantastic Four" is generally considered one of the biggest comic book movie flops. But why exactly did it perform so poorly?
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Greta Gerwig's blockbuster hit "Barbie" is packed with talented actors playing fun roles - mostly Barbies and Kens. Here's where you've seen the cast before.
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As richly layered as you would expect from a Hayao Miyazaki movie, here is everything you need to know about the ending of "Howl's Moving Castle."
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Everyone knows Hollywood loves a good reboot, but some franchises are unlikely to get that treatment, no matter how much fans might want it to happen.
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For every great martial arts movie, there are dozens more that have laughable fight sequences only a die-hard aficionado
could love.
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The lightsaber is one of the most iconic weapons in all of pop culture, but there are some things about the Star Wars staple that just don't add up.
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These shows were pulled back from the brink at least once, though most have since been canceled for good.
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The "Spider-Verse" movies have renewed interest in Gwen Stacy, longtime love of Peter Parker. Is she still destined for tragedy, or can their love conquer all?
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Just like its predecessor, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse doesn't hold back when it comes to easter eggs and comic book references.
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"SpongeBob SquarePants" is a show for children-and the adults who supervise them.
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You might love "Spider-Man," "The Mandalorian" and "Alien." But would a sexy scene have made them better? Because at one point, they were considered.
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Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, who plays Luke Hobbs in the "Fast and Furious" films, feuded with his co-stars. Here's how the "Fast X" cast really feels about him.
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Jimmy Fallon has spent over 14 years on NBC's talk show lineup, cementing himself as one of the most consistent hosts in all of late night.
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When writers go on strike, the disappointing movies and TV shows that follow can serve as a perfect example of why their work should be more highly valued.
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These 14 scenes from Nickelodeon's history span the cutting room floor of their biggest shows, and at times offer insight into how the network has changed.
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Just because Universal can make more Jurassic World movies, doesn't mean they should.
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The superhero series "Power Rangers" has now been on the air for three decades. We've broken down and explained every single season of the beloved show.
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Check out the career evolution of Brie Larson over the years!
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The Lonely Island has had quite the journey. The trio has gone from Berkeley to "Saturday Night Live" to internet stardom and feature film deals.
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As The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to top the box office charts, let's look at some of the biggest reasons why moviegoers are flocking to see this film.
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Fans and critics have voiced disappointment about some parts of Illumination's Super Mario Bros. Movie, from its voice acting to its franchise loyalty.