Eric Langberg
School
University Of Pittsburgh
Expertise
Slasher Movie Franchises, James Dean, LOST
- Eric takes his fandom seriously; for example, he's made a pilgrimage multiple times to James Dean's Indiana hometown in order to write about their yearly James Dean festival.
- One October, Eric watched and reviewed 31 horror films in 31 days, but the 25 made-for-TV Christmas movies he watched and reviewed in 25 days that December were way scarier.
- He's a Rotten Tomatoes-approved film critic.
Experience
In addition to writing online about film and television since high school, Eric has also been on the other side of the industry; he has experience in publicity and casting. After launching Medium publication "Everything's Interesting" in 2015, Eric moved from Pittsburgh to Los Angeles in 2019 to write about entertainment full time. He's since contributed essays and reviews to such outlets as Bright Wall / Dark Room, The Spool, The Queer Review, Gayly Dreadful, Certified Forgotten, and more. He joined Static Media in 2021, and for both Nicki Swift and /Film, he's been grateful to indulge in writing about various pop culture obsessions, from Florence Pugh, "Vanderpump Rules," and "Community" to "BoJack Horseman" and the filmography of Paul Newman.
Education
Eric has bachelor's degrees in Fiction Writing and Film Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.
Nicki Swift covers celebrity and entertainment news by way of an expert group of editorial professionals. We drive the conversation on everything from trending Hollywood news to star transformations, always striving to deliver the most compelling commentary, bolstered by quality expert opinions.
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Stories By Eric Langberg
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Shemar Moore's long and winding path to television superstardom has taken him down many detours. This is his journey from soap opera star to action star.
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Vanderpump Rules made its cast into household names who now have net worths that stretch into the millions. Let's take a look at their side hustles.
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Lady Gaga has certainly had her fair share of "Bad Romance" and maybe even relationships she would consider "Stupid Love." So what have her exes said about her?
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Cate Blanchett is an acclaimed actor with many layers. Here's what's so interesting about her extraordinary career in entertainment.
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The Super Bowl always brings exciting new commercials, and these are the most star-powered for 2023!
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While it may seem like he emerged from nowhere, Paul Mescal is certainly a name worth knowing. Here's everything worth knowing about the acclaimed Irish actor.
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Who's back for "Teen Wolf: The Movie," and who's too busy with their careers? Read on to find out what the original "Teen Wolf" stars look like today.
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In a decade fascinated by wealth and power, high-profile relationships really delivered. Let's take a look back at the biggest power couples of the 1980s.
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People did want a piece of Britney Spears, and the much-publicized fallout came to define many years of her life. Here's her troubling history with paparazzi.
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The first season of "American Idol" was a moment, to say the least. Here's what the top 10 finalists are up to today.
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Former child star Neil Patrick Harris has had an admirably long career as a funnyman in Hollywood, though it hasn't been without its controversies.
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Read on for a look at what some fired reality stars have been up to since they were let go from their television shows.
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Growing up in the public eye can be tough. Especially if you're a former Disney child star. Here are a few who have been arrested.
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Being a part of the MCU has given Jeremy Renner a tremendous career boost. Here's an inside look at his relationships with his fellow Marvel stars.
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Here's how every drag superstar has used their platform to further the art and history of drag, perhaps creating a bit of a brand for themselves along the way.
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Live television can be magical, but if something goes wrong, everyone sees it, and it lasts forever. These are the most cringeworthy live performances ever.
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Nicholas Hoult has been in the entertainment business for nearly his entire life. Let's take a look at his career from childhood to present day.
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Tilda Swinton's slow rise from independent darling to a world-famous Hollywood movie star. And how she broke barriers in family and film along the way.
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In the early 2000s, The WB aired the teen-favorite Summerland. Since then, its stars have had big Hollywood careers, so let's take a look at what they're doing.
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Michelle Visage is an icon of New York's underground scene of the '80s and a fixture on "RuPaul's Drag Race." Let's get to this living legend.
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Lots of music fans are aware of the so-called "27 Club." Less discussed are musicians who died in their 30s -- but their young deaths are no less tragic.
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How much do you know about Hoda Kotb's life and career? Let's get into the "Today" co-host's journey.
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The Season 2 cast of "The White Lotus" is stacked full of familiar faces and big names. This is one hot resort you'll want to check into to find out more.
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Sean Murray's best known as Timothy McGee, but he's worked steadily in Hollywood since his teens. Let's look back on his career from Hocus Pocus to NCIS.
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These Old Hollywood stars lived large, made incredible impacts on stage and screen, and were taken from fans before their time.
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Like all of Taylor Swift's best visuals, the "Anti-Hero" music video is packed full of references, in-jokes, clues, and Easter eggs for superfans to enjoy.
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Celebrity feuds didn't start in the 2000s, but with help from the Internet and an eager public ready for the dirt, they exploded. Here are some of the biggest.