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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The Mysterious Benedict Society doesn't fail at living up to its name. We have plenty of questions left after watching the latest Disney+ adaptation.
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If you have some questions about the season's characteristically mysterious ending, we can illuminate a few things for you.
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The anticipation for the next installment of Stranger Things is growing as out of control as the characters' lives in Hawkins, Indiana.
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Let's answer the question once and for all: Did they really kill a cow in "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
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These three actors appear in both the MCU and the DCEU, which is almost like a crossover, but not really.
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What If...? asks many questions about the MCU and turns established characters on their heads. This new clip shows Captain Carter and Steve Rogers reunited.
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Fans on the fence about going to a movie theater and who don't want to pay for Disney+ Premier Access can always wait until Jungle Cruise is free to watch.
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Doctor Who has been going strong for decades as the BBC approaches its 100th year on the air. Unfortunately, some bad news is coming with the celebration.
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Taco Bell and anime might not be your first mashup idea, but it's exploded in popularity thanks to a new commercial. The internet is officially in love.
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The newest trailer for Marvel's next big hero reveals more information about the story's conflict between father and son.
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With Rick and Morty, you can never truly know what's just a throwaway gag and what will have future implications for the series.
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It's nearly impossible to select what the most impactful death in "Breaking Bad" is, but one death toward the end of the series stood out for several fans.
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Mark Hamill is much more than just Luke Skywalker, but he still adores the role that made him famous. He's found time for secret Star Wars appearances.
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Jordan Peele's next big horror movie is already getting people curious.
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Demonic will see a young woman named Carly go inside the mind of her comatose mother, to get answers about a terrible event from the past.
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Rick and Morty are no strangers to controversy, but how much is too much for fans of the show? We asked, and readers told us when the show crossed the line.
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Sometimes, you need to look outside the box for a unique TV series. This Australian import is now on Hulu for anyone looking for a great coming of age story.
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If you've thought recent events in Rick and Morty were gross, well... buckle your seatbelt.
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Even with all the cameos found in Space Jam: New Legacy, this one came as a shocker. Here's why Rick and Morty fans are going nuts over the film.
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Tara Strong reveals where she would like her "Loki" character, the anthropomorphic clock Miss Minutes, to go in the future.
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Pixar's next film is one of their fuzziest adventures yet. Here's everything we know about Turning Red, the latest from Disney's powerhouse studio.
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Dwayne Johnson shared what might be the most revealing, and exciting, behind-the-scenes peek at 'Black Adam' yet.
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Detective stories and superpowers sounds like a match for a perfect film. Netflix thinks so as well, and this French movie is rising in the ranks.
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Brie Larson's latest Instagram post shows a seriously impressive feat of strength befitting of Carol Danvers.
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When asked about Season 5 of 'Stranger Things,' Harbour responded with sneaky abstractions couched in NDA-compliant hypotheticals.
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That massive Funko Pop leak is still giving us new details about future MCU plotlines. Killmoner's Pop figure is especially tellling.
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Black Mirror has made us question every piece of technology we own. Here's what we know about the upcoming Season 6, from its stars to its storylines.