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 as well 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 making a pivot to video projects like Everything Marvel, The Looper Show, and Okay, So Basically. Having worked from 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 from the University of Pittsburgh in English Literature with a Theater minor. 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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Here are three things you need to know about Thrill Builders, which will be appearing on Friday night's pre-Halloween edition of "Shark Tank."
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A spooky and unique company will be appearing on Season 15 of "Shark Tank" just in time for Halloween. Here's what you need to know about American Ghost Walks.
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The audiobook narrator of Britney Spears' memoir "The Woman in Me" is cracking fans up with her reading of a hilariously cringey Justin Timberlake moment.
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"Five Nights at Freddy's" viewers may be trying to place the actor who plays Vanessa-. Here's are a few places where you may have seen her before.
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Sea Queen has entered "The Masked Singer" as a wild card, and fans think they already know exactly who is under the costume.
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Although "Anyone But You" stars Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are only eight years apart in age, some fans are concerned that that's still too much.
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Jonathan Majors' case is now heading to trial, amid previously unreported allegations of an incident in London, as well as new details from New York.
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Daniel Radcliffe is returning to his wizarding roots to help tell the heartfelt and tragic story of one of his dearest friends.
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Jason Momoa walked away from his time on "Game of Thrones" with a prop as gory and grotesque as the show itself.
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"Jennifer's Body" came out in 2009 and the horror-comedy featured several prominent names, more than fans likely remember.
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In a new interview, director Richard Curtis expressed regret over some of the aspects of his films "Love Actually" and "Notting Hill" that haven't aged well.
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"Succession" star Brian Cox has a lot to say about his role as powerful patriarch Logan Roy, but there's one particular thing that really bothers him.
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When The Lonely Island first approached singer Michael Bolton about doing a short for 'SNL,' their idea was so vulgar that he didn't think it would happen.
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"Oppenheimer" director Christopher Nolan knows a thing or two about making movies. And he thinks Taylor Swift's about to blow the whole industry wide open.
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"Survivor" Season 45, Episode 4 ended with a shock. On the post-episode podcast "On Fire," host Jeff Probst didn't hold back. Here's what he said.
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George Clooney and other Hollywood A-listers came up with a plan to help potentially resolve the SAG-AFTRA strike. The guild didn't take it very well.
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A third "Princess Diaries" movie is officially in development at Disney, and here's what we can expect from the upcoming film at the moment.
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"Gossip Girl" ended up taking its place as one of television's most iconic series. Here's what the stars of the series have been up to since the show ended.
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HBO's "Games of Thrones" forever altered the landscape of fantasy television series. However, some fans wonder if Season 1's major plot point actually happened.
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While it looks phenomenal in the film, fans at home may require a little assistance to create a cheeseburger as satisfying as the one featured in "The Menu."
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Fans probably shouldn't expect Taylor Swift's purported "Deadpool 3" cameo to be as substantial as other MCU guest appearances from previous films.
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Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce played a role in a TV series alongside some comedy legends before earning notoriety as Taylor Swift's rumored boyfriend.
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Ever wonder how old Edward Cullen is in the "Twilight" movies? We know the answer, and it makes the franchise's narrative very creepy.
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Fans of "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" may be wondering whatever happened to the film's cast. Here's a look at what the cast members look like today.
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Not everyone was a big fan of Greta Gerwig's subversive summer blockbuster "Barbie," a list which surprisingly includes horror director John Carpenter.
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The record box office of Tayor Swift's Eras Tour release in theaters changes the game for studios already hurting from public approval of the strikes.
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While Hollywood managed to work something out with the WGA, studios and actors continue to battle over revenue sharing and AI.