James Gemmill
School
King's College London, The Pennsylvania State University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Gaming, Comics
- James is an Entertainment News Editor for Looper.
- Their writing on film, television, gaming, and comics has appeared on Collider, Inverse, Bustle, ScreenRant, and Teen Vogue (to name a few).
- James specializes in writing about film, with a particular interest in American independent cinema and foreign films.
Experience
Since 2014, James has been turning their passion for film and television into a busy freelance entertainment writing and editing career. They began as a freelance film critic while attending graduate school in the UK. Since then, James' writing has appeared on a variety of entertainment-focused sites. Additionally, James has grown as a editor in recent years. This includes serving as Weekend Editor at Movie Pilot, then as Contributing Assistant Entertainment Editor at SheKnows, as Contributing Weekend Editor and then as Lead News Editor at Collider.
Education
James has a Master's degree in Film Studies from King's College London and a Bachelor of the Arts degree in Theatre from The Pennsylvania State University.
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Stories By James Gemmill
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Can't place that Disney Channel star popping into commercials left and right? Here's the scoop.
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Comedian Seth Rogen identifies the show he believes sets the standard for modern comedy. In a tweet, Rogen says this Netlfix comedy is "uproariously funny."
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Here's the surprising movie role that Keanu Reeves has singled out as his favorite of all time.
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After a long hiatus from television, A-lister Chris Pratt is set to return to the small screen in a big way, facing off against Jai Courtney.
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For fans of "The Sopranos," "The Many Saints of Newark" is going to be a must-see movie this year. Here's how you can stream the film for free on HBO Max.
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A new report confirms the addition of a big Hollywood star to the cast of Wes Anderson's next movie.
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There's a new lawman -- or law woman -- in town on Season 11 of 'The Walking Dead.' Get your first look at the Governor v. 2.
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Mark Ruffalo has been a core member of the Marvel family for well over a decade, but there's another franchise the Hulk has his eyes on.
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Christopher Nolan may not be the most likely candidate to go streaming first, but this platform may just be able to lure him to the dark side.
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B.J. Novak is taking the reins on this streaming anthology series. Here's what you can expect.
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Viewers weren't the only ones surprised by Shyamalan's big twist at the end of Split.
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We finally know why Robin Williams quit this infamous Marvel film mid-production.
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Daniel Radcliffe has built an amazing resume since leaving Hogwarts behind. Now, he has his eyes set on the Fast and Furious franchise in one specific role.
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The drama was especially potent this past year. What lies ahead for the housewives when they return?
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The Last Letter From Your Lover is heating up viewers' queues on Netflix. The ending will force you to think twice about missed opportunities in romance.
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The first "Star Trek" series aimed specifically at kids just dropped a very revealing trailer. Here's the scoop.
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Michael B. Jordan has a DC-related project brewing, and it's exactly the one we've all been waiting for.
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The Rooster is one Sexy Beast who's sexy with or without the beast makeup.
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Here's how all the participants on Season 1 of Netflix's Sexy Beasts look like with and without their makeup.
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Joss Whedon made Olsen a promise when she joined the MCU, and she actually fought to break it during 'WandaVision.'
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Target's new What We Value Most commercial features a catchy song from a Texas-based soul/R&B band you should know about.
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Season 1 hasn't come out yet. What does this big filming announcement reveal about Season 2?
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With so many Twilight movies, where do you start? Don't worry: we've got you covered.
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A new featurette for The Suicide Squad offers the closest look at the upcoming film's new characters, plus valuable insights from the returning cast.
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Grease is still the word, and the Pink Ladies are getting their own prequel series. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Paramount+ show.
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The Antagonists will be a fresh spin on the superhero formula, focusing on a family of retired villains. Here's everything we know about this upcoming series.
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It's clear that the team behind the engrossing Netflix drama are interested in continuing the story for another season. Here's what we know about their plans.