Giancarlo Riccobon
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
School
PA Virtual Charter School
Expertise
International Animation, Dark Comedy, MCU Shows, Pixar
- For Polyphony Lit's Voices blog, Giancarlo created the column "Yeah, You Heard Me," which offers unexpected and sometimes counterintuitive tips on the craft of writing.
- In 2019, he was selected for the annual editorial internship at Brink Literacy Project.
- His review of the debut novel David Mogo: Godhunter can be found on the F(r)iction Log, the official blog of F(r)iction.
Experience
Ever since high school, Giancarlo has written editorial and promotional content for various publications. He has not only reviewed poetry and short fiction (for Polyphony Lit and Helen) but also gotten his own poetry and short fiction published (in Star 82 Review and Atlas and Alice). He has also written blog posts for the F(r)iction Log, including a series of blurbs for little-known animated films from around the world. Since starting as a freelance feature writer at Looper, he has covered major releases such as "Avatar: the Way of Water" and "She-Hulk: Attorney-at-Law." He also serves as a Teaching Assistant for Polyphony Lit, writing personalized feedback for every student that completes the course How To Be a Literary Editor.
Education
Giancarlo graduated from Pennsylvania Virtual Charter School and was awarded the English Department Award of Excellence. As part of his studies, he has taken specialized courses such as Web Design and AP English Language and Composition.
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Stories By Giancarlo Riccobon
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In spare moments between leading the Avengers, Nick Fury has proven himself to be anything but a hero. From "Secret Invasion" to "Winter Soldier," here's when.
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There's just as much craziness as you would expect in the latest season of "Harley Quinn," so we're here to help unpack the ending of Season 4.
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Sometimes, a great movie struggles to find success at the box office. Here are some financial bombs from the 2020s worth watching.
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While it may seem like filming nude scenes for a movie can be a sexy experience, the truth is that it's often anything but.
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Although many film franchises eventually run their course, some manage to come back to life after being left for dead by both fans and the filmmakers.
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Most movies end with the hero either still alive or dying right before the credits roll. But these films kill off their main character long before they're over.
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"Above the Shadows" has a pretty straightforward story, but some aspects are left a little unclear. Here's the ending of the movie explained.
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In terms of great action movies, 2023 is off to a great start. Here are some of the best of the year.
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"28 Days Later" brought about a massive new interest in zombies back in 2002. Here are some fascinating facts you may not know about this groundbreaking movie.
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Moviegoers who expect Jarhead to be a traditional war movie will probably end up puzzled. But any questions can be answered with a closer look at the ending.
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The MCU always features endless Easter eggs and references in its films and shows. Let's break down the surprises and Easter eggs in "Secret Invasion."
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Some movies can be quite misleading if you're trying to guess who the protagonist is.
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Signing up for a reboot of a popular movie seems like a no-brainer for an actor. These are the most notable names who wanted nothing to do with these reboots.
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Ever wondered what the cast of the original version of Dune are up to now? Wonder no more!
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It's rare when a film sandwiched in the middle surpasses the other two, but it's possible. These are the trilogies where the second film is actually the best.
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Ari Aster's "Beau if Afraid" is polarizing audiences in the best ways possible. Here's a spoiler-heavy breakdown of its controversial ending, and what it means.
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HBO is bringing Harry Potter to the small screen for a seven-season TV series. Here's what fans of the franchise want to see in the highly anticipated reboot.
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Subtle or comically obvious, all of these characters have one thing in common — their purposeful resemblance to real-life celebrities.
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A good sequel (or prequel) will not just send the characters in new and interesting directions but also enrich the movie or show that came before it.
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The Coen Brothers — Joel and Ethan — are two of the best directors of our time. Here are some bonafide facts only big fans of the Coen Brothers will know.
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Sci-fi movies have a long history of traumatizing their actors, so here is a bunch of moments from genre films that left the actors thoroughly rattled.
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The Adam Driver dinosaur film "65" might not be most original, but it does have some solid jump scares. Here's a spoiler-heavy breakdown of the best.
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While The Lord of the Rings movies are almost universally loved, some actors and filmmakers are less enthralled by or even hate Peter Jackson's classic trilogy.
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Netflix's latest thrillers has plenty of twists and turns along the way.
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Quentin Tarantino finds humor in the strangest situations, so here are some of the funniest bloopers and anecdotes that happened behind the scenes of his films.
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You know it's a Christopher Nolan movie if fans are still debating theories long after the film's release, and Interstellar still leaves plenty to think about.
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We compiled the hottest "Magic Mike" facts for those of you who can't get enough of Channing Tatum's male stripper franchise, which started back in 2012.