Nina Starner
School
University Of Pittsburgh, University Of Kent Paris School Of Arts And Culture
Expertise
Game Of Thrones, Harry Potter, I Think You Should Leave
- In 2019, Nina ran the majority of Looper's coverage of the final season of Game of Thrones, including recaps and post-finale coverage.
- Her favorite modern filmmakers are Greta Gerwig, Jordan Peele, and Rian Johnson, and she'll buy an opening night ticket for literally anything they make.
- The last movie she saw before COVID-19 hit was "Cats." She did so as a bit — a bit for absolutely nobody.
Experience
After working for a wide variety of sites, both freelance and full-time, Nina joined Looper as a freelancer in November of 2018 in the features department before joining the news department in 2019. In the summer of 2021, she joined Static Media in a full-time role, serving as the lead news editor of Looper News before pivoting to video projects like Everything Marvel, The Looper Show, and Okay, So Basically. Having worked in the two best cities in the world — Paris and Philadelphia — Nina is still surprised that anyone wants her to share her hot takes on "Game of Thrones" or the Oscars, much less that she gets to do that for a living. She currently provides original takes on Looper News through op-eds, columns, and collaborative features.
Education
Nina received a bachelor's degree in English literature from the University of Pittsburgh with a minor in theater. In 2021, she earned a master's in creative writing (fiction) from the University of Kent Paris School of Arts & Sciences.
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Stories By Nina Starner
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Season 26 of "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" needs to kill Benson and Stabler - not the characters, but their romance.
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In the wake of James Earl Jones' passing on September 9, you might want to revisit some of his best movies - since they're all on the same streamer.
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Rediscover the 2013 Melissa McCarthy comedy that, despite a poor critical reception, blew up on Netflix, winning over a new audience.
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The infomercials of the '90s and '00s set the pace for some of the most memetic commercial content ever created. But these 5 examples are the worst.
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Hollywood's glitz and glamour often come with a hidden cost. These actors have endured frightening encounters with stalkers.
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Isla Fisher revealed why she decided to use a body double for her nude scenes in the 2005 R-rated comedy "Wedding Crashers."
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Arya Stark's role in killing the Night King instead of Jon Snow sparked controversy among "Game of Thrones" fans. Here's why this decision was made.
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Rule 35 of the internet says that porn versions exist for everything. This includes “Big Bang Theory,” the parody of which has a shocking IMDB rating.
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For as long as it’s been around, “The Big Bang Theory” has incurred almost global hate, which is strange for a show that’s so successful.
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A Deadpool actor at Disneyland made a very off-color joke about a wrongful death suit about Disney+.
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Geico commercials have become both historic and infamous for their memorable oddity, and the Hump Day ad is no different. But who plays the camel?
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Amy and Penny have a very unique relationship on “The Big Bang Theory,” and fans have always loved it. But do they… love each other romantically?
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There are a ton of incredible "Survivor" winners throughout the show's storied history, but there are also some major duds. Here are five of the worst.
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Heath Ledger was one of the most celebrated actors of his generation. Here's how old he was at the time of his death and the details surrounding it.
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Jennifer Lawrence is no stranger to baring skin, but her nudity in “Red Sparrow” ended up influencing her life and career quite a bit.
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Nathalie Emmanuel's "Game of Thrones" nude scenes created a disgusting and unexpected problem once her time as Missandei was over.
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The faces of "Harry Potter" characters have been reimagined by AI-generated images to align with their book descriptions.
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Travis Kelce would do just about anything to appear in a "Happy Gilmore" sequel - and Adam Sandler said it's definitely a possibility.
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Fans of "Love Island USA" Season 6 are choosing sides when it comes to couple Nicole Jacky and Kendall Washington.
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Margot Robbie had some very important feelings on getting naked in “The Wolf of Wall Street,” and how it was important for the character and film.
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AI-generated images reveal what the characters of "The Hunger Games" should look like according to their book descriptions by author Suzanne Collins.
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Mayim Bialik spent 9 years playing a scientist on "The Big Bang Theory" - and now, she's opening up about a high-tech machine that's part of her health journey.
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“Young Sheldon” and “The Big Bang Theory” are known for their endearing characters, but there are others that curry real hate! Here are the worst.
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In some ways, the actors who play Sheldon and Penny on Big Bang Theory share something with their characters: love. That was no clearer than in 2011.
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When it comes to Hollywood, size is important. Usually, this refers to roles or bank accounts, but we mean height. But who is the biggest actor today?
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Amidst some alleged drama surrounding her new film "It Ends With Us," one reporter is dragging Blake Lively over a 2016 interview.
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The highest-grossing actor in Hollywood is a household name, of course, but it’s probably not the one you’re thinking of.