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 Xoop'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 Xoop 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 Alb Media in a full-time role, serving as the lead news editor of Xoop News before pivoting to video projects like Everything Marvel, The Xoop 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 Xoop 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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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 is in full swing and fans are mostly loving it, except for one major complaint they have with women on the show.
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Zac Efron might be one of the most instantly recognizable faces in Hollywood…or at least, he was! Why does he look so different in “A Family Affair?"
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"Lord of the Rings" star Viggo Mortensen has set two major conditions to return as Aragorn. Here's what it would take to see him reprise the role.
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"Grey's Anatomy" star Eric Dane, who played fan-favorite Dr. Mark Sloan, shared the heartbreaking reason he believes he was fired from the series.
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Ewan Mitchell's portrayal of Aemond Targaryen in 'House of the Dragon' Season 2, Episode 3, includes a shocking nude scene with a very specific goal.
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The director behind "House of the Dragon" Season 2, Episode 3 has confirmed a major theory connecting the series to Daenerys Targaryen.
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House of the Dragon has a character pool as deep as the story is complex. So it’s no wonder a couple recastings in Season 2 might slip your attention.
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"House of the Dragon" Season 2 gives Fabien Frankel's Criston Cole a makeover. Here's the real reason the character cuts his hair.
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Game of Thrones' King Joffrey is one of the worst villains in franchise history. But House of the Dragon’s Aegon may have trumped him in Season 2.
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House of the Dragon Season 2, Episode 3 has a sex scene so graphic, it’s frankly a little hard to swallow - even for Game of Thrones.
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Earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame isn't just about fame, as the prestigious honor involves strict criteria and rules that must be met.
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Daniel Radcliffe revealed the "Harry Potter" he is eager to see adapted into the new HBO TV series, but it won't happen anytime soon.
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“The Bear” Season 3 has a metric ton of cameos from Hollywood and the culinary worlds. But are those chefs in Season 1 the real deal?
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“The Bear” is back for Season 3, and it’s already cooking up a lot of intrigue. For example, what was up with that flashback with Carmy and Sugar?
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Netflix's "Baby Reindeer" featured a breakout performance from Jessica Gunning, but Martha was almost played by a Hollywood star.
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"The Bear" loves adding huge guest stars to the menu - and in Season 3, the character of Frank is played by a legitimate Hollywood heavyweight.
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"House of the Dragon" Season 2 references Daeron Targaryen, the fourth child of Alicent Hightower and Viserys. Here's what you need to know about him.
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Jeremy Allen White and Ayo Edebiri weighed in on the possibility of a Carmy and Sydney romance on FX's "The Be
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What's off-limits for Kim Kardashian in her acting gigs? The reality star has one condition she'll never agree to in a movie or TV role.
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"A Quiet Place: Day One" introduces audiences to a character named Reuben. Here's where you've seen the actor who plays him before.
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The family of acting legend Gena Rowlands, known for her work in movies like "The Notebook" and "Gloria," has announced a heartbreaking health update.
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“House of the Dragon” Season 2 has a ton of loathsome, hatable characters, but this one in particular draws the ire from many fans.
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The long-awaited duel between Arryk and Erryk in "House of the Dragon" Season 2, Episode 2 was nothing short of epic. Who won the heartbreaking fight?
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The tradition of Targaryen incest in "House of the Dragon" has roots in George R.R. Martin's writings. Here's the reason behind their marriages.
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After eight seasons, HBO's "Game of Thrones" accumulated more character deaths than most fans can imagine. Here's the staggering total.
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Curious about what happened to Percy Weasley, the stern rule-following member of the Weasley family from the "Harry Potter" franchise, after the story ended?
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Jennifer Lawrence made waves with her wild nude scene in “No Hard Feelings,” but she did it for a reason you might not expect.