Adam Cetorelli
School
The George Washington University
Expertise
Pop Culture, Movies, TV, News
- Adam is a writer for Looper's News team.
- At The George Washington University, he worked as a teaching assistant for the course Film and Politics, which paired films with political theory and asked undergraduates to craft arguments about the intersection of movies and culture.
- He has reviewed movies, television, and music videos for his personal website, adamcetorelli.com.
Experience
Adam is a freelancer who specializes in queer content and pop-culture critique. He previously worked as a regular contributor to ENSPIRE Magazine, a digital/print lifestyle publication that highlights the positive things people are doing for their communities. You can also find his work on Planet Forward and his personal blog. Adam loves a good murder mystery (especially if it takes place on a train!) and devotes a lot of his free time to rewatching episodes of the original "Twilight Zone" series.
Education
Adam earned his master's in American Studies from The George Washington University, where he researched pop-culture representations of gender and sexuality and instructed undergraduates in writing-focused courses.
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Stories By Adam Cetorelli
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Although Demi Moore earned a record-high salary of $12.5 million for Striptease, the film came very close to effectively ending her movie career.
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When Alfred Hitchcock's Vertigo was first released in 1958, many thought it fell short of his esteemed abilities. Here's the ending of the film explained.
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Here's how old Julia Roberts was during the filming of the classic 1990 rom-com Pretty Woman.
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Bob Saget is still best known as Danny Tanner, but he's also a stand-up comic. This career has generated some controversy you probably didn't know.
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This defining feature of Ledger's Joker is more than just a random tick that the actor decided would complement the character.
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The ending of the two-part Season 4 finale of Criminal Minds, titled To Hell ... And Back, was uniquely traumatic for characters and viewers alike.
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The Criminal Minds Season 9 episode Final Shot featured a mass shooter named Colin Bramwell. Here's what drove this character to a life of crime.
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Criminal Minds killer Mr. Scratch, aka Peter Lewis, manipulated innocent people to kill their families. Here's how he carried out these twisted acts.
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On a Season 7 episode of Pawn Stars, Rick Harrison paid a surprising amount of money for a rare World War II-era knee mortar.
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Criminal Minds fans got a bit critical of the series recently, discussing an interesting potential flaw of the plot formula guiding most of its episodes.
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In Season 5 of Pawn Stars, a seller brought in a life-sized teddy bear from German toymaker Steiff. Here's how much the item was actually worth.
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The Old Man was a master of profit margins on Pawn Stars. He got the most out of an antique organ speaker, and even took it for a test run.
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Over the years, the cast of History's Pawn Stars has bought all sorts of Olympics memorabilia. Here's how much a 1900 Olympic entry ticket cost on the show.
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Apple's latest ad — made to showcase its updated iOS privacy features — features a catchy tune and some advice for data trackers.
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Season 16 of "Pawn Stars" features an unusual coin that makes both Rick Harrison and the seller, Kent, a little uncomfortable.
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On a Season 13 episode of Pawn Stars, a Teddy Bear pitcher from the early 1900s sold for a surprisingly large amount on the show.
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Hitchcock did everything in his power to mystify the plot of "Psycho." But things didn't really go according to plan in the end.
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In Season 17 of Pawn Stars, a seller wants $5,000 for a rare key gun. Here's how much the cast of the show paid for it.
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Hotch's character on Criminal Minds was not without its inconsistencies, and fans recently took to Reddit to discuss one questionable detail about the chief.
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Matthew Gray Gubler's character, Spencer Reid, has had several hairdos on Criminal Minds. Here's the haircut that is often considered to be the worst.
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Bambi stands out more than the rest of the cast of HBO's Betty. Unlike the others, you've probably seen this person in several other films and shows.
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Over 18 seasons, Pawn Stars has showcased hundreds of amazing trinkets from the past. Here's how much a 90-year-old Lionel train set sold for on the show.
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Longmire fans know A Martinez for his portrayal of the integral character of Jacob Nighthorse. Here's what he's been up to since the show was canceled.
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With the 18th season of Pawn Stars airing on History Channel, now is a great time to look back. Check out the rare bike that fetched big bucks for Chumlee.
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The beauty of the movie's backdrop is undeniable. Where can you visit it?
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Everyone loses on 'Pawn Stars,' but the Old Man lost big on this rusted gun.
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Brokeback Mountain is so memorable because of the uncertainty of its ending, where Jack's death is uncontested but its cause remains up to interpretation.