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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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.
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In a recent interview, Lady Gaga revealed the inspiration behind her Harley Quinn in “Joker: Folie à Deux.” And it’s absolutely terrifying.
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“Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon” has, as one might expect given the title of the latter, quite a few dragons. But which one is strongest?
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The first teaser for “Paddington In Peru” just dropped, but one thing it forgot to include is making the comments section explode!
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“Borderlands” reviews are in, and they are not pretty.
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"House of the Dragon" might be an adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," but the show takes some serious liberties with its source material.
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Blake Lively's new movie "It Ends With Us" is heading to theaters, and she spoke to Looper about the movie - and her advice to younger actors.
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Ryan Reynolds and TJ Miller, who has been served with many disconcerting allegations, had a huge falling out after working together on “Deadpool 2.”
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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 has fans divided, but most agree that one tense scene set up an irresistible romance between two main characters.
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George R.R. Martin had major misgivings about “House of the Dragon.” Given the response Season 2 is getting online, maybe we should have listened.
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Now that “House of the Dragon” Season 2’s finale has come and gone, fans are revealing what they thought. And they’re all saying the same thing.
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The opening scene of "Deadpool & Wolverine" features an incredible dance sequence - so who's really behind the mask? It's not Ryan Reynolds.
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Fans of YouTube and “The Acolyte” noticed a familiar face when Lohar appeared in “House of the Dragon” Season 2. Here’s why you recognize her.
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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 sets up a wild twist with a massive shift in allegiance, the payoff of which we’ll get in Season 3.
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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 has had its ups, downs and all-arounds, but two massive plotlines would have changed things. Here’s why they were cut.
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Ryan Gosling is a Hollywood darling, thanks to his incredible talent, but also his overwhelming charm. But that doesn’t he’s perfect.
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Find out how Barry Keoghan feels about the widespread reactions to his bold nude scene in the Emerald Fennell movie "Saltburn."
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“House of the Dragon” does something particularly nasty in Season 2 Episode 5, and it will remind “Game of Thrones' fans of something horrible.
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These main actors from the 1969 classic "Midnight Cowboy" are still alive today. Explore their careers and where they are now.
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Who is Amy Lehrhaupt? The tragic real-life inspiration behind Jesse & Celine's journey in the Before Trilogy will tug at your heartstrings.
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Austin Butler, best known for "Elvis" and "Dune: Part Two," once auditioned for a major role in Lionsgate's "The Hunger Games" series.