Julia Selinger
School
Columbia University
Expertise
The Larry David Extended Universe, Avatar (of The Airbending Variety, That Is), Jonny Greenwood Scores
- As a contributor at Slant Magazine, Julia penned reviews and TV recaps on series like "Insecure" and "GLOW" (RIP).
- She has also contributed long-form pieces to journals like Bright Wall/Dark Room, one essay of which was featured on RogerEbert.com.
- Julia has seen "Party Down" more times than she would care to admit.
Experience
Julia has been writing for the internet for over ten years. While a student at Columbia University, Julia was a contributing writer and staff member for Double Exposure, the school's undergraduate film journal. Her writing has appeared in a number of publications, including IndieWire and Slant Magazine, and she toiled in the blog mines for sites like Ad Hoc and Impose Magazine. Julia's various writing and editing jobs have meant that she has, for better or for worse, spent an outsize amount of time considering misbegotten fan fiction and Timmy Chalamet's oeuvre. Julia joined the Looper team in early 2022.
Education
Julia received her BA from Columbia University where she studied culture, literature, and history in the American Studies department.
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Stories By Julia Selinger
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"Frasier" raked in awards during its run, and fan-favorite Season 2 episode "The Matchmaker" stands out as a particularly lauded entry.
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When Kodiak Cakes went on "Shark Tank," the company was on the cusp of bigger things - so what happened after the owners walked away from the Sharks' offer?
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Glen Powell bravely bared it all for the rom-com "Anyone But You," and he worried briefly that the nude scene might damage his career.
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Hayao Miyazaki's films are filled with amazing characters with incredible abilities, but these are Studio Ghibli's five most powerful.
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Countless hilarious guest stars appeared on "Frasier." Longtime fans may not remember that Kim Coles, a notable sitcom veteran, starred in a couple of episodes.
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If Glen Powell had any reservations about starring in a romcom, Dermot Mulroney was able to help alleviate them with some thoughtful sage advice.
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One of the most beloved supporting characters on "The Big Bang Theory" is Zack, one of Penny's former flames. Here's who played him during the show's run.
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Joe Manganiello has a role in a "Dungeons & Dragons" episode on "The Big Bang Theory," which taps into his real-life passion for the game.
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Anthony LaPaglia doubts he's a good fit for the "Frasier" reboot, but he has fond memories of the original show, such as his friendship with John Mahoney.
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Eric B. says that his role in "Blue Bloods" has completely changed his life. He only wishes that he had learned more from Ice-T years before taking the part.
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Rapper and actor Jack Harlow is a lifelong New Balance fan and appears in commercials for the sportswear company. Here's the song that plays during the ads.
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Despite the 2013 Super Bowl commercial from GoDaddy being super cringe, it actually did its job and signaled a big change for the company's advertising.
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Many viewers may be wondering about the "heaven" song they're hearing on YETI's "All Seasons" commercial — who sings the song and what's its actual title?
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Wendie Malick guest starred as Ronee Lawrence, Frasier and Niles' former babysitter, on the original "Frasier." Here's how she looks like these days.
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According to a prominent Hollywood director, Donald Trump had some pretty unique requirements when being directed for a Super Bowl commercial.
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Kevin Costner's collaboration with Green Mountain Coffee offers viewers a tease of the Hollywood icon's upcoming Western, "Horizon: An American Saga."
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David Hyde Pierce earned widespread acclaim for his portrayal of Niles on "Frasier." Here's what the actor looks like today.
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While you may know Dennis Haysbert best as an Allstate spokesman, he is a prolific actor who has appeared on one of America's top crime procedurals.
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Longtime "Frasier" fans will likely want to know what Kelsey Grammer thinks about so many members of the original cast not returning for the Paramount+ revival.
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The "Frasier" reboot on Paramount+ made several heartfelt references to a former cast member. Even the most longtime of fans may have missed some of them.
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Here's where you may have previously seen Hannah Waddingham, the actor who appears as the conductor in Baileys new holiday-themed commercial.
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Mary Berry was one of the original "Great British Baking Show" judges and a key figure for the series. So, why did she exit the program?
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With "Suits" becoming a surprise success on streaming, a spin-off was inevitable. Now, we know a little bit more about what is being planned.
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"Friends" fans might recall that several characters have had heartbreaking final lines on the show. However, there are two that stand out from the rest.
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"Family Switch" features one of the most awkward recent on-screen kisses, courtesy of Jennifer Garner and Ed Helms. Here's what the actors thought about it.
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"Chicago Fire" fans might be interested to see what Leslie Shay actress Lauren German has been up to since her time on the hit NBC drama series ended.
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"Suits" may have been off the air for several years, but fans who recently got into the series on streaming will be excited to know that the cast is reuniting.