Giancarlo Riccobon
Location
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
School
PA Virtual Charter School
Expertise
Pixar, Endings Explained, The Oscars
- 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.
- He has listened to the DVD director's commentary of several classic Pixar movies.
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 Corvus Review). 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 "Loki." He has a particular affinity for sinking his teeth into confusing movies such as "Beau is Afraid" or "Jarhead" and explaining their endings.
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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From small TV roles to theater productions to big-budget blockbusters like "Dune," Timothée Chalamet has grown up onscreen in extraordinary fashion.
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The live-action version of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" has the tall order of fitting a lot of action into eight episodes -- here's everything you need to know.
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Test screenings can save a movie, but just as often they can ruin one too. Here are movies that might have been better off without audience interference.
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Every season of "Fargo" feels like a completely different entity, but this latest entry taps into what made people originally fall in love with the show.
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Although a little on-screen nudity is usually harmless, there are a few particularly egregious examples where it was included to the detriment of the film.
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Some of our all-time favorite movies began with pretty bad or misguided scripts that fortunately got changed along the way.
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After breaking out in films like "Tropic Thunder" and the "Percy Jackson" movies, Brandon T. Jackson seemed to disappear from Hollywood. So where has he been?
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Sometimes, all it takes is the ill-considered demise of a single character to undermine an entire viewing experience. Here are some of the worst offenders.
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A reality-bending series like "Loki" practically begs for Easter eggs, and Season 2 may include even more than the show has done previously.
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Season 3 of "Reservation Dogs" ended on a poignant note, wrapping up many plotlines and possibly leaving the door open for more in the future.
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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 filming nude scenes for a movie can be a sexy experience, the truth is, it's often anything but. Here's the truth about filming sex scenes.
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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.