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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Robert Downey Jr. returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to play Victor von Doom is a major shock. Here's why it has us worried and skeptical.
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When these stars landed their breakout roles at a young age, their lives were irrevocably changed -- sometimes for better and sometimes for worse.
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For better and, in some cases, for worse, Natalie Portman's breakout role in the "Star Wars" prequel trilogy changed her life and career for good.
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Margot Robbie took off like a rocket with her role in Martin Scorsese's "The Wolf of Wall Street," with the part changing her life and career forever.
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Kisses pull a lot of emotion out of both television audiences and the actors performing them. These TV kisses got their actors into real-life trouble.
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The ending of "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" pays tribute to the classic Eddie Murphy comedy that started it all, while pointing in some intriguing new directions.
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As full of chaotic fun as the "Deadpool" movies are, all three -- including "Deadpool and Wolverine" -- have had rules that everyone had to follow on set.
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Alexandra Daddario has her share of bad movies on her resume, but surprisingly at least some of them still have something to offer.
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Just because a movie bombs at the box office doesn't mean it's game over. Check out these financial flops that found a second life on Netflix.
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These movie characters' final words will break your heart into a million pieces and soak them in your tears, the way only great film dialogue can.
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Alexandra Daddario has been in everything from gross-out comedies and blockbuster action flicks to hard-hitting TV dramas, but what are her most iconic moments?
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"Deadpool and Wolverine" is already one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year, and here is a whole bunch of reasons why.
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Alexandra Daddario may be riding high with the success of "The White Lotus" and "Mayfair Witches," but the actor has endured plenty of challenges along the way.
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Blake Lively is best-known for her breakout role on "Gossip Girl" and her marriage to Ryan Reynolds, but there are a lot of things still to learn about her.
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Comedies may not have the same theatrical cache as they used to, but it seems like in 2024, they're back in a big way. Here are the best of the year.
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Florence Pugh has become one of the most famous actors of her generation - but her journey to the top hasn't been without its unexpected bumps.
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Despite her young age, Sydney Sweeney has been through a lot in her life - both good and bad. Here are some things you may not know about her.
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Sometimes, actors don't want to get shredded. Here are some stars who passed on hitting the gym hard for their roles, from superheroes to action stars and more.
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Sony's "Madame Web" is having a rough time. Critics and audiences hate it, but here's some dumb things about the movie that nearly everyone has ignored so far.
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Adam Devine has made a living out of making other people laugh, but you might shed a tear when you read about everything he's been through in his personal life.
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Ryan Reynolds has had plenty of hits and misses in his career, but there are several movies and TV shows he missed out on completely.
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Marvel's "Echo" may only be five episodes long, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty to unpack in their latest superhero outing.
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These films from the 2010s might not have set the box office on fire when they first came out, but that doesn't mean they're not fun watches in their own right.
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"Godzilla Minus One" took the box office by storm, but what are the chances of it getting a sequel? We take a look at if it will ever happen.
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The lead of "Mayfair Witches" became a movie and TV star in the 2010s but wasn't truly recognized for her acting until "The White Lotus" in 2021.
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With Maya Lopez coming to her own Disney+ and Hulu superhero series, here is everything you need to know in the MCU timeline before watching "Echo."
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Liv Tyler looked set to become the next big thing in Hollywood after "The Lord of the Rings," so why did she fall off the Tinseltown radar?