Alec Newcomb
Location
Los Angeles, California
School
University Of California Berkeley
Expertise
2000s Prestige TV, Action Franchises, Creature Features
- AJ Newcomb is a die-hard movie fan who's ready to talk shop about anything from meaningful dialogue to creative needle drops.
- He's a firm believer in storied critic Roger Ebert's old adage: "It's not what a film's about, it's how a film is about it."
- When it comes to TV, AJ's most interested in shows that throw characters in a pressure cooker and turn the heat way up.
Experience
AJ has been freelance writing with a focus on movies and TV for several years. Before joining Looper, he was a staff writer at for "The Weekender," the arts, culture, and fiction section of UC Berkeley's student-run newspaper. He also wrote about movies for a blog titled "The Dive Collective." Currently, he maintains a personal blog on all things, movies, TV, sports, and more titled "Couch Philosopher."
Education
AJ has a bachelor's degree in English from the University of California Berkeley. His studies focused on contemporary American storytelling.
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As Marvel Cinematic Universe fans anxiously await more news about the upcoming "Blade" reboot, let's revisit what makes Wesley Snipes' films so good.
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To help viewers avoid awkward situations with their folks, here's a list of movies you should never watch with your parents.
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