Jeff Ewing
School
University Of Oregon, Eastern Washington University
Expertise
Film History, Horror And Monster Movies, DC Comics
- Jeff is a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic and a member of the Critics Choice Association.
- He's an experienced after-show host and interviewer, having interviewed Oscar-winners like Bong Joon-ho and Aaron Sorkin, talented genre filmmakers like Takashi Miike, Barbara Crampton, and David Bruckner, and award-winning comic creators like Brian Michael Bendis.
- Jeff is the founder/host/producer of the monster podcast Humanoids from the Deep Dive that covers films, TV, and folklore, and has had a number of talented filmmakers on as guests.
Experience
Jeff has been a writer on pop culture topics for around 14 years, starting with contributions in various Pop Culture and Philosophy books (Terminator, Jurassic Park, Frankenstein, etc.) before co-editing Alien and Philosophy and Stranger Things and Philosophy. He currently writes for Looper and /Film, with prior writings in Forbes, Shudder's THE BITE, and in university press texts and textbooks. Jeff is also a story expert and screenwriter with a background in script coverage for festivals like the Austin Film Festival.
Education
Jeff has a Master's in Sociology from the University of Oregon, with a focus on theory; he has a Bachelor's in Philosophy from Eastern Washington University.
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Stories By Jeff Ewing
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"Casino Royale's" Eva Green doesn't think a woman needs to be cast as James Bond because "it would betray the soul of Bond," she said.
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In the film "Nocebo" Christine's red shoe luck ritual is a subtle homage to a fantasy classic star. Lead actress Eva Green explains how.
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"Nocebo" is a new horror film starring Eva Green as a fashion designer with a curious affliction. Green talks about the messages of consumerism and greed.
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Johannes Roberts, director of the "Suicide Bid" segment of "V/H/S/99," explained how they used real spiders in that terrifying coffin scene.
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"MK Ultra" star Anson Mount explained how clandestine events like the ones at the center of the film impact how people are willing to believe conspiracies.
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Maggie Levin's "V/H/S/99" entry, "Shredding," has a strong music-doc vibe. Levin explains how she tried to get a classic "Pop-Up Video" episode into the short.
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"Ozzy's Dungeon," a short on the hit show "V/H/S," was directed by Flying Lotus, who explains how the premise was sparked by an unfulfilled childhood dream.
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Anson Mount explained how the realism in "MK Ultra" drew him to the project and how writer-director Joseph Sorrentino's background impacted the script.
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"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" star Anson Mount shared what playing Captain Pike means to him and discussed fan interest in the character's backstory.
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Comic legend Brian Michael Bendis shared that an adaptation of one of his early works, "Torso," may finally be moving forward.
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Directors Maggie Levin, Flying Lotus, and Johannes Roberts talk about capturing a late-'90s vibe and disturbing practical effects for Shudder's "V/H/S/99."
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Award-winning comic creator Brian Michael Bendis shared the potential pros and cons of creating new characters to fit into already-established comic universes.
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Anson Mount explained what drew him to "MK Ultra," what being in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" means to him, and more in an exclusive interview.
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Could "Smile 2" be a reality in the works? Director Parker Finn told Looper what to expect from a potential sequel.
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Brian Michael Bendis and André Lima Araújo want to create new playgrounds. They spoke to Looper about making their newest comic, "Phenomena."
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In "Smile," Sosie Bacon plays a therapist under assault by a mysterious entity. Here's how she got into character for this perpetually terrified role.
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Parker Finn put plenty of nods to the audience in "Smile." He told Looper about some of the most cleverly hidden Easter eggs in the film.
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Sosie Bacon's audition didn't include an example of the titular "Smile." She told Looper why she was pleased about the process.
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"Don't Worry Darling" features an idyllic community where all isn't as it seems. Cinematographer Matty Libatique explains the carefully planned visual imagery.
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Director Parker Finn revealed how they created all the eerie grins in "Smile," hinted at his thoughts about a sequel, and more in an exclusive interview.
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Sosie Bacon and Kyle Gallner shared more about their new horror film "Smile," how they approached their characters, thoughts on a sequel, and more.
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"Don't Worry Darling" Director of Photography Matty Libatique discussed the scene from the film that required an especially tiring effort from Harry Styles.
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"Don't Worry Darling" cinematographer discussed Oliva Wilde's approach to the production and shared the trait she was looking for while casting the film.
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Director of Photography Matty Libatique shared the process behind the visuals of "Don't Worry Darling," what it was like working with Olivia Wilde, and more.
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Marvel artist Jim Lee and editor Bob Budiansky worked on the X-Men trading card series. In an interview, Budiansky explains the trickiest part of the process.
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Marvel writer and editor Bob Budiansky shared why they originally had some hesitations about "The X-Men" artist Jim Lee joining the X-Men trading card project.
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Jim Lee is a legend in the world of trading card art. Looper spoke to Marvel editor Bob Budiansky on Lee's legacy of "X-Men" cards and the new collector's book.