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 for the final season of "Game of Thrones," including recaps and post-finale coverage.
- Nina's 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, Nina 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. Nina 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 degree 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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"The White Lotus" star Lukas Gage recalls his mother's humorous reaction to watching one of his most explicit sex scenes from the show's 1st season.
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An action-packed thriller from South Africa is experiencing a surge in popularity as it enjoys a fruitful streaming run on Netflix.
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How does Oscar winner and Marvel icon Robert Downey Jr. really feel about Jimmy Kimmel's pointed (and rather awkward) jokes at this year's Academy Awards?
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Following the explosive documentary series "Quiet on Set," former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider has responded to the allegations about his behavior.
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Kelli Giddish's well-beloved "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit" character Amanda Rollins is set to return for a Season 25 guest appearance.
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In an interview with GQ, Hunter Schafer opened up on why she doesn't take on trans roles, despite her status as a prominent trans rights activist.
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After years of anticipation from fans, it looks as though a sequel to "Freaky Friday" is finally in the works -- but what will its plot be about?
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The 27 Club has been a thing since several legendary musicians died at that age in the '60s and '70s. It may be coincidental, but it remains eerie nonetheless.
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In 2009, the entertainment industry lost one of its brightest stars when Natasha Richardson, star of "The Parent Trap," passed away suddenly at just 45.
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The main cast of "The Big Bang Theory" went into the finale with their character arcs tied up in a neat little bow -- all of them, that is, except for Raj.
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Nearly two decades after its initial release, it seems "Harry Potter" fans are still uncovering fascinating details about "The Half-Blood Prince."
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Stephen Colbert paid tribute to Amy Cole, his longtime executive assistant, in a moving moment during "The Late Show."
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Here are five horror films originally produced by or exclusively streaming on Netflix that just might be too gory for you to watch on your own.
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Here are the most notable projects Josh Segarra appeared in after completing his stint as Sergeant Hank Voight's son Justin on "Chicago P.D."
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Is there a new episode of "Law & Order: SVU" slated to air on April 4, 2024?
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The modern era of "Survivor" has a big problem ... and the show needs to fix this issue before Season 47 begins.
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"Vanderpump Rules" Season 11 keeps trying to redeem Tom Sandoval and villainize Ariana Madix. It's not going to work.
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A poster for a "Golden Girls" starring the likes of Maya Rudolph and Amy Poehler has gone viral on social media, but such a project is not happening.
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In an interview, "Harry Potter" actor Peter Mullan, who played the Death Eater Yaxley, opened up about how he didn't enjoy his time in the film franchise.
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Fans on social media have some thoughts after "New Girl" star Zooey Deschanel offered up her opinions on her 'nepo baby' status during an interview.
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Fans were quick to take to social media after reports surfaced that Sydney Sweeney would appear in a movie with "Pirates of the Caribbean" star Johhny Depp.
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Everyone loves "Dune: Part Two" - but it's not actually Denis Villeneuve's best-rated sci-fi film on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Kristen Stewart is no stranger to big franchises, but the "Love Lies Bleeding" star says it would take a major development for her to join a Marvel movie.
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Sharon Stone had an idea for a "Barbie" film way back in the '90s, though her idea of an all-powerful Barbie didn't sit well with
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A fan theory about Harry Potter explores whether the young wizard's entire series of adventures is actually the result of mental illness, not magical powers.
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One of the last photos posted on Chance Perdomo's Instagram shortly before the actor's untimely passing just became absolutely heartbreaking.
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Chance Perdomo, the actor primarily known for his work in "The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and "Gen V," has tragically died at 27 years old.