Location
Chella, Valencia, Spain
School
Brookdale Community College, University of Massachusetts, University of Texas
Expertise
Classic TV, Vince Gilligan Albuquerque television universe, The Office
- Joe has seen every episode of "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul" at least a dozen times and plans on a few more.
- When he dies, Joe wants to come back as a Terminator.
- He currently co-hosts a weekly radio program and podcast called "Grading The World" and also writes for Healthline.com.
Experience
Joe came to Looper after four years running a small group of television stations in Southeast Idaho, where he monitored countless hours of MeTV and other classic television programming.
Education
After two rocky years at Swarthmore College, Joe took 40 semesters off before earning his B.A. in broadcast journalism at the University of Massachusetts. He then earned his master's at the University of Texas, where he focused on video and investigative journalism. He wants everyone to know that it's never too late to pursue higher education of any kind.
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Drama Movies
By Joe Capraro
Reese Witherspoon is no stranger to taking on assumptions about who she is on the big screen. One early career moment went too far with some ugly sexism.
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McLean Stevenson left "M*A*S*H" after just three seasons, but his feelings about the show and his reason for departing were two different things.
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Kurt Russell has had a long and storied career as an actor, but many don't know that he made an appearance on Gilligan's Island back in 1965.
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Baseball is America's sport, and the romanticism and mythical status built around it have led to some truly great films.
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If you want another light-hearted, sports-themed show in the vein of "Ted Lasso," then that show's home -- Apple TV+ -- has something you should enjoy.
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From series icons like Loni Anderson and Howard Hesseman to memorable guest stars, these are "WKRP in Cincinnati" actors who have passed away.
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Comedy Movies
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If you're a fan of Sacha Baron Cohen's "Borat" and you're looking for something similar to watch, we've got you covered. These are the best films like "Borat."
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"The League" put fantasy football on the sitcom map -- but where are its comedy stars now?
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Drama Movies
By Joe Capraro
It's never revealed what was in Marcellus Wallace's briefcase in "Pulp Fiction," but Quentin Tarantino and a select few know the answer to the question.
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If you enjoyed Amazon's coming-of-age car-themed teen drama "Motorheads" and you're looking for something similar to watch next, check out this list.
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"Blue Mountain State" is coming back for more, but what happened to the cast of the hit comedy series in the years since "The Rise of Thadland?"
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Alan Ritchson may have a new career as Jack Reacher, but he's ready to return as "Blue Mountain State's" Thad - here's everything we know about the relaunch.
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"The Sopranos" remains one of the greatest TV shows of all time. Here are 12 other great shows to watch with a similar vibe.
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"Cobra Kai" brought back characters throughout the entire Karate Kid franchise, save for Oscar-winner Hilary Swank, who debuted in "The Next Karate Kid."
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Drama Movies
By Joe Capraro
The 1990 movie "Awakenings" was based on actual events in the 1960s that -- at least for a time -- gave hope to people afflicted with a mysterious disease.
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Remaking a classic film can be a tricky business, and in each of these cases the remake turned out to rate substantially lower with both critics and audiences.
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The titular serial killer in "Dexter" only targets other murderers who have managed to evade justice. He's clever about it, but does he ever get caught?
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Everyone remembers an actor's greatest performances, but how about their misses? These are the ten worst performances to grace the silver screen in the '90s.
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Reality TV
By Joe Capraro
"The Curse of Oak Island" has continued to fascinate viewers since 2014. Here's a quick guide to who's who on the real-life treasure hunt series.
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Child actors are an integral part of many, if not most, Hollywood productions, and there are specific laws and rules to protect them while working on set.
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"Seinfeld" is one of the quintessential New York sitcoms, but filming often took place outside of the Big Apple. Here's every real-life location from the show.
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Galaxy Quest was a perfect film, but its premise won't translate to a continuation that isn't just The Orville's lesser sibling.
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Fantasy Movies
By Joe Capraro
In 1986's "Labyrinth," David Bowie wears pants so tight, they leave little to the imagination. Conceptual artist Brian Froud explained why this was intentional.
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They're not related by blood, but there's a very good reason "The Bear" always has Sugar refer to Neil and Richie by affectionate pet names.
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Reality TV
By Joe Capraro
With Season 14 of A+E Network's "Hoarders" wrapped up, here's a look at the latest episodes from the show and where you can watch them online.
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Reality TV
By Joe Capraro
A 2016 episode of "Hoarders" featured this older couple from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Here's what happened after the "Hoarders" team cleaned up their house.
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George's fiancé Susan is an iconic "Seinfeld" character. But you'll be surprised to hear how long it's been since the actor who played her last appeared on TV.
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