Joseph Stanichar
Expertise
Doctor Who, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Cartoon Network
- Joseph Stanichar is the recipient of the 2020 and 2021 national Mark of Excellence Awards for video game reporting, which honors the best work in journalism among college students.
- He's seen every episode of Doctor Who since 2005, and hundreds of episodes of the show from before then.
- He was also a regional finalist for the 2021 Mark of Excellence Award in cultural criticism for a collection of work written about film and TV.
Experience
Ever since winning a GameCube with Spider-Man 2 in a second-grade raffle, Joseph Stanichar has loved gaming, superheroes, and all things pop culture. A freelance writer based in Ohio, he's written for publications all around the country, including Game Informer, Paste Magazine and Twinfinite. Joseph has experience in all kinds of reporting, including writing reviews, news, features, interviews, essays, and pretty much anything else you can find on a news site. He loves finding new and interesting shows and films — from those that challenge the status quo to those that just provide everyone with a good time — and uses this passion in his work at Looper.
Education
Joseph graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in journalism in 2022, along with certificates in social media and podcasting.
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Stories By Joseph Stanichar
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Now, according to a report from Variety, we have more details on what Jeremy Renner was doing that caused the tragic accident, and it sounded pretty heroic.
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Netflix looks to be getting into the business of physical health with its new partnership with Nike, and hopefully, it'll bring them more subscribers as well.
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If you're wondering what the song in Etsy's "To the Travelers" holiday commercial is, who sings it, and where it comes from, we've got you covered.
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Director Peyton Reed talked about the importance of Kang the Conqueror's thematic importance specifically to "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania."
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Although both are beloved, fans on Reddit came together to discuss Jim Carrey and Will Ferrell's contributions to comedy, and it's clear who they preferred.
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The trailer for the "Doctor Who" 60th-anniversary special is full of surprises. Among them is the accent Neil Patrick Harris uses for his mystery character.
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Patient fans finally get some answers as "The Witcher" showrunner teases how the Wild Hunt will play into Season 3 of Netflix's popular adaptation.
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"Everything Everywhere All At Once" is a smorgasbord of emotions, and this one line between leads Evelyn and Waymond has Redditors crying even after the movie.
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At the request of esteemed director James Cameron, the "Avatar" sequel writers came together to plan the long paths of "Avatar" 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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It seems that Zoe Saldaña shares a number of traits with her Avatar: The Way of Water character, Neytiri. James Cameron learned this the hard way.
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Being part of "Star Wars" is sure to be exciting for many actors, and Oscar Isaac honored his time in the franchise by taking home an iconic prop.
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Fans have expressed their sadness at Cecily Strong's departure and their appreciation for her many great performances over the years with thoughtful posts.
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You might be surprised to find out how Joseph Quinn's heightened popularity as Eddie Munson helped him escape a run-in with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
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Ant-Man's third outing will be dramatically different from the last two.
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For those who can't wait for the full season of the "Beavis and Butt-Head" revival, there's a new clip of the show that gives a taste of what fans can expect.
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Could this detestable villain somehow make a return in Season 2? Here's what the actor has to say.
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Although "Nope" already looks like another hit for Jordan Peele, the film's big budget could prevent it from being as big a financial success as his past films.
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In order to bring Daemon Targaryen to life for HBO's "House of the Dragon," Matt Smith had to work through a painful neck injury suffered during a stunt.
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Seehorn has explained why she thinks her character made those two big decisions at that point, and what it means for the remainder of the series.
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Natalie Portman recently opened up about a major behind-the-scenes goof she was involved in during the making of "Thor: Love and Thunder."
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Although details remain scant at the moment, the upcoming fourth Captain America film now has a director in Julius Onah.
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The production designer of "Russian Doll" opened up about the surprisingly notable influence one cult-favorite '80s movie had on the show.
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"I Love Lucy" is a hit TV show from the 50s that will never be forgotten — it spanned generations. Over 70 years later, which cast members are still alive?
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Would Christian Bale ever return to Gotham to play Batman again? According to the actor himself, there is one condition under which he would reprise the role.
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Mike Ehrmantraut is one of the few characters from "Breaking Bad" who got their backstories fleshed out on "Better Call Saul."
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"Warrior Nun" draws from religious themes with a comic, at times irreverent, twist. Here is the "Warrior Nun" scene that always makes fans laugh.
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C. Robert Cargill spoke about his process writing for "the Marvel machine," including the biggest change Kevin Feige made to the script of "Doctor Strange."