Joe Allen
School
University Of Rochester, Syracuse University
Expertise
Movies, TV, Celebrities
- Joe Allen is a freelance writer with Looper specializing in film and TV coverage.
- In the past, Joe's work has been featured in The Washington Post, Crooked Marquee, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Women and Hollywood.
- Joe's passion for pop culture started with a love of Lost, and has expanded to include interests in everything from massive tentpoles like the MCU to small, foreign films made 80 years ago.
Experience
Joe Allen is a freelance writer focusing primarily on movies and TV. He has written for outlets including The Washington Post, The Charleston Post & Courier, and Crooked Marquee. Over the course of his career, he's written thoughtful trend pieces and critiques on everything from Jordan Peele's Us to Beauty and the Beast's Gaston.
Education
Joe has a bachelor's degree in film and media studies from the University of Rochester, and a master's degree in arts journalism from Syraucse University.
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Stories By Joe Allen
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Fans want to know when -- or if -- "From Cradle to Stage" will return for a second season.
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Snake Eyes is almost here, and many new characters are on the way. We've got a full breakdown of the ones featured in the final trailer for the film.
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Here's everything we know so far about these new animated Game of Thrones projects reportedly coming to HBO Max.
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"Free Guy" is set to hit theaters on August 13, and many are wondering when it will be available to watch at home.
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On the list of great TV shows that only got a single season, Freaks and Geeks has to rank pretty high. Here's why the show was canceled before Season 2.
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The upcoming Netflix event will involve six different love stories, penned by six different writers.
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Here's where you've seen comedy legend Kristen Wiig from "Barb and Star Go to Vista del Mar" before.
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How will our heroes deal with Mechagodzilla? Here's everything we know about 'Godzilla: Singular Point' Season 2.
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Viewers have been looking for ways to reckon with The Seventh Day's ending, which completely blows up the entire premise of the film.
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Here's what George R.R. Martin regrets about Game of Thrones.
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Black Summer is filling our craving for more zombie drama. Here's everything we know about a third season for the Netflix prequel to Z Nation.
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Here's why Dear Evan Hansen has drawn controversy from fans ahead of the premiere of its film adaptation.
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For a revenge flick that inspired the likes of Quentin Tarantino, check out Lady Snowblood, the classic Japanese thriller you can watch on HBO Max.
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Take Shelter doesn't tie everything up with a bow at the end of the film. The ending leaves it to the viewer to understand Curtis' decisions.
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"13 Reasons Why" has concluded its run on Netflix, but new people continue to discover it. Many may be wondering whether the show was based on a true story.
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Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai Season 2 is hard to track down, just like its namesake. Here's everything we know about an upcoming second sseason.
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Record of Ragnarok is already proving to be a hit for the streamer. Here's everything we know about the anime's second season so far.
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Life Lessons with Uramichi-Oniisan hides a dark protagonist underneath its colorful surface. Here's everything we know about this unconventional anime.
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Diona Reasonover had a huge task ahead of her: replacing Pauly Perrette on NCIS. She recently revealed her true feelings about taking over for Abby.
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"Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn't Exist," or "Shimoneta," is set in a dystopian future. Is "Shimoneta" Season 2 in our future?
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Grave of the Fireflies is a gut punch no matter how many times you see it. The ending carries a heavy message about the results of war and those affected by it.
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In a world filled with high-concept TV shows filled with lore, Bridge and Tunnel dares to be simpler. Is it coming back?
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Since leaving NCIS, Matt Jones found a home on something a bit less controversial and further removed from the world of terror and politics the show played in.
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What's in store for the future of Manifest? Here's everything we know about the next season of the sci-fi show, including plot and cast details.
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Matilda has plenty of enemies in her story, but she also has a best friend, including Lavendar. This is who played Lavender on Matilda.
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Two Distant Strangers is a blunt and unforgiving look at racism in America. The ending has generated plenty of controversy for several reasons.
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Netflix's "Sweet Tooth" follows a half-human, half-deer boy who loses his father in the wake of a deadly pandemic. Here's the show's virus explained.