Joe Allen
School
University Of Rochester, Syracuse University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrities
- Joe Allen is a freelance writer with Looper specializing in film and TV coverage.
- In the past, Joe's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Crooked Marquee, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Women and Hollywood.
- Joe's passion for pop culture started with a love of Lost, and has expanded to include interests in everything from massive tentpoles like the MCU to small, foreign films made 80 years ago.
Experience
Joe Allen is a freelance writer focusing primarily on movies and TV. He has written for outlets including The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Crooked Marquee. Over the course of his career, he's written thoughtful trend pieces and critiques on everything from Jordan Peele's Us to Beauty and the Beast's Gaston.
Education
Joe has a bachelor's degree in film and media studies from the University of Rochester, and a master's degree in arts journalism from Syraucse University.
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Stories By Joe Allen
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After We Collided managed to perform fairly well at the box office following its 2020 premiere. Here's what we know about the film's upcoming sequels.
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In its final season, "The Magicians" wrapped up the arcs of its characters in a way that ultimately proved satisfying.
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Homelander has given viewers plenty of glimpses behind the curtain on The Boys, but this example is, perhaps, the most telling.
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The 2019 film Serenity stars Matthew McConaughey as a man torn on whether or not to kill his ex-wife's new husband. Here's the explanation of the film's ending.
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When it was released in 2018, "Crazy Rich Asians" quickly became one of the hits of the summer. Fans want to know when they'll see the sequel.
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Fans of Animal Kingdom have grown invested in the relationship between Renn and Craig over the years. Here's why Renn looks so familiar.
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'Enemy' neither explains the strange doubling of its lead characters or the magical spider transmogrification, but we'll take a crack at breaking it down.
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From episode to episode, the British drama Behind Her Eyes thrives on its mind games. Here's why the show's Mrs. Hawkins may look so familiar to viewers.
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Hulu has put out tons of exciting original movies. These are the 25 best, from thrilling documentaries to tender-hearted romantic comedies.
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NCIS often rewards viewers who pay attention to the smaller details. Here's one such detail fans recently noticed about Ducky's heart attack on the show.
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For action fans, 'Fauda' has proven to be almost irresistible, so much so that many are wondering when the show might return for a fourth season.
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These are some of the best "Superbad"-esque movies that are even funnier than that teen comedy classic.
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Although it's not a critically beloved franchise, the "After" films have certainly found an audience. Eager fans are looking for "After We Collided."
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2020 saw a fresh take on the iconic vampire with BBC's Dracula, also released on Netflix. Will there be a second season?
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Netflix's Rotten has given fans a closer look at the food they're consuming on a daily basis. Here's what we can expect from the show's third season.
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It seems that the longrunning show NCIS was very personal for series creator Donald Bellisario, who named a key character for members of his own family.
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Unexpected has given us plenty of drama and tears over the past four seasons. Here's what we know about an upcoming fifth season of the show.
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Stranger Things Season 2 featured an episode focused on Eleven called "Lost Sister." Here's the scene from the episode that fans felt went too far.
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We learned a lot about Gus Fring's backstory in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, but there's a theory that would change everything: Did Gus work for the CIA?
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NCIS: Los Angeles' 12th season may be wrapping up on May 23 amid NCIS: New Orleans' series finale, but CBS recently announced good news for the show's fans.
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The sigil of House Velaryon may have been spotted at a shoot in Cornwall. Is the Game of Thrones spin-off House of the Dragon finally getting off the ground?
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Even when you set profit aside, there are several other reasons a follow-up to Alita: Battle Angel may not be all that necessary. Here they are.
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Mark Wahlberg has been in some great movies, but he's also made his fair share of terrible ones — including this one that he regrets ever making.
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Given the research Matthew McConaughey put in for Magic Mike, it's easy to see why his performance in the film ended up feeling so authentic.
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Now that the first season has hit, many fans are wondering when a second might be released. What's the latest update?
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Many obsessed Friends fans are willing to entertain some slightly outside-the-box theories, but here's one that might be a bridge too far even for them.
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Here's the most exciting and intruding Netflix original movies coming in 2021 and beyond.