Don Kaye
Expertise
Marvel Cinematic Universe, Horror Movies, James Bond
- Don has been reading, watching, and collecting horror and sci-fi literature, comics, and movies since he was 7 years old.
- He has been writing about film for more than two decades and has interviewed everyone from Steven Spielberg to Christopher Nolan to Kevin Feige.
- Don has been on the ground at events like Comic-Con, WonderCon, and D23, and has visited the sets of films like The Dark Knight Rises, Guardians of the Galaxy, Thor: Ragnarok, and many more.
Experience
Don Kaye has been writing and editing at Looper since late 2020. An entertainment journalist by trade and geek by natural design, he began his career as a music journalist and syndicated radio producer — creating hundreds of hours of rock music programming for broadcast and satellite — before breaking into film journalism with the legendary horror magazine Fangoria. He's currently an associate editor at Den of Geek, where his work helped establish the US version of the popular UK site. His previous outlets include MSN.com, Syfy.com, Fandango, RollingStone.com, VanityFair.com, Movies.com, CBSNews.com, Billboard, and many more.
Education
Don received his B.A. in TV and radio production at Brooklyn College, where he also studied film and journalism.
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Stories By Don Kaye
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Boyd Holbrook opened up about working on some of his biggest roles yet: Netflix's "The Sandman" and an unrevealed part in the fifth "Indiana Jones" film.
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Nicholas Monsour had a few specific features that attracted him to "Nope." He told Looper what drew him to the project the most.
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Sci-fi thriller "Nope" runs for two hours and 10 minutes, but in an exclusive interview, editor Nicholas Monsour reveals how long the first cut was.
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Dennis Muren, now Consulting Creative Director at legendary VFX studio Industrial Light and Magic, explained why ILM continues to be a leader in the industry.
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Boyd Holbrook got an inside look at B.J. Novak's technical style. Holbrook told Looper what it was like to work under the direction of the "Office" veteran.
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Nicholas Monsour has cut films from two of the biggest directors in Hollywood. He told Looper about working with Taika Waititi and Jordan Peele.
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Longtime Industrial Light and Magic VFX icon Dennis Muren recalled what it was like to finally see the first "Star Wars" film for the first time.
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Screenwriter and director Lawrence Kasdan discussed working with Industrial Light and Magic and why they're still the best effects company in the business.
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Boyd Holbrook is still pinching himself. He told Looper about working with B.J. Novak on "Vengeance" and his roles in "The Sandman" and "Indiana Jones 5."
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Dennis Muren has been around since the beginning of "Star Wars." He told Looper about the founding days of Industrial Light and Magic.
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Lawrence Kasdan told Looper about the time he first laid eyes on the complete version of "The Empire Strikes Back" on the big screen.
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Nicholas Monsour knows Jordan Peele better than many people. Monsour told Looper all about the experience of editing Peele's vision for "Nope."
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Lawrence Kasdan has a storied history with "Star Wars." The long-tenured writer and director told Looper what we'll see in the new "Light and Magic" series.
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"Light and Magic" looks at the gold standard for special effects. Dennis Muren and Phil Tippett spoke to Looper about their time making "Star Wars."
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Michael Cera explained why he was so thrilled that "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" takes inspiration from one of his favorite Mel Brooks classics.
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George Takei explained how "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" can be used as a teaching tool to discuss important lessons from history in an entertaining way.
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Michael Cera knows how much "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World" still means to people. He told Looper why he believes the film continues to resonate with new fans.
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Since "Star Trek," George Takei hasn't just been taking on roles in other projects like "Paws of Fury." He shared why being an activist is so important to him.
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Michael Cera shared why he loved his unusual opportunity to work with Samuel L. Jackson in the new animated film "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank."
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George Takei discussed how "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" was inspired not only by "Blazing Saddles," but also several classic Japanese films.
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Michael Cera has been waiting for "Paws of Fury" for a while. He told Looper about recording his part for the film and the legacy of "Scott Pilgrim."
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George Takei knows how to educate through entertainment. He spoke to Looper about his role in "Paws of Fury" and continuing his work in activism.
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After a series of delays, "Top Gun: Maverick" opened on Memorial Day weekend, smashing box office records. Jennifer Connelly shared why now is the right time.
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When the first "Top Gun" was released in 1986, the character Penny Benjamin was only mentioned not seen. Played by Jennifer Connelly this is how she fits in now
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Rory Kinnear's latest role is in the horror flick, "Men," but many know him from his appearances in the Bond franchise. He shares his thoughts on the next film.
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For the cast of "Top Gun: Maverick," shooting the movie was a novel experience, one where they were flying in the jets and filming themslves.
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Fans of "Top Gun: Maverick" may have been confused by Jennifer Connelly's character. The actress explained Penny's connection with the original "Top Gun" film.