Tim Lammers
School
Minnesota State University – Mankato
Brown College
Expertise
Star Wars, The Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Films Of Tim Burton
- For online, print, magazines, radio, and television, Tim has conducted more than 2,000 interviews throughout his career with several of the biggest names in the film and television industry. That includes actors Meryl Streep, Morgan Freeman, Harrison Ford, Halle Berry, Keanu Reeves, Robert De Niro, Viola Davis, Salma Hayek, Nicolas Cage, and Charlize Theron; and filmmakers Francis Ford Coppola, Tim Burton, James Cameron, Kenneth Branagh, Christopher Nolan, Jodie Foster, and Ridley Scott.
- Tim is the author of the eBook "Direct Conversations: The Animated Films of Tim Burton," which includes a foreword by Tim Burton. Tim interviewed Burton and several of his actors and crew members, and he has done dozens of more interviews for the eBook's second edition, which is in the works.
- Since 2013, Tim has reviewed films for two major market radio stations in Minneapolis, as well as pair of stations in outstate Minnesota and two major podcasts based in Minneapolis. Also, for eight years he appeared weekly as a film critic for the NBC-TV affiliate station in Minneapolis.
Experience
Tim is a veteran entertainment reporter who has written for dozens of network television affiliate websites and major entertainment outlets since 1999. Part of his experience was as the national entertainment news editor for 10 years for the Internet Broadcasting Network (which was eventually acquired by Nexstar Broadcasting), an online platform that at its peak provided written and video content to more than 70 network television affiliates across the United States including sites for ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and The CW. In the fall of 2020, Tim began contributing to Looper as a feature writer, news writer, and interviewer.
Education
While Tim first earned two bachelor of science degrees in political science and law enforcement from Minnesota State University in Mankato, he shifted his career focus to journalism by returning to school at Brown College to earn a certificate in radio and television broadcasting. Tim's writing career began at a small market newspaper outside of Minneapolis, which led to his work in magazines and eventually, online journalism — where he applied his skills as a radio and television broadcaster as well.
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Stories By Tim Lammers
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"Rebel Moon" star Ed Skrein says that director Zack Snyder's R-rated cut of the film is very different from the PG-13 one — and is very much meant for adults.
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Director Zack Snyder weighed the fighting abilities of the heroes from "Rebel Moon" and "300" and told us why Kora stands out for more than her warrior skills.
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Ray Fisher didn't need to say a lot when he got the chance to work with Zack Snyder again, and he told Looper about their reunion for "Rebel Moon."
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"Reacher" star Alan Ritchson has the stature and physique required to be a superhero, and he's ready to suit up as Batman if James Gunn comes calling.
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When it comes to fondly remembering his long historic tenure in the "Star Trek" franchise, "First Contact" has a special in Patrick Stewart's heart.
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Staz Nair discussed the hidden meaning of his "Rebel Moon" character's toned abs and teased more of his story to come in "Rebel Moon: Part Two."
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"Rebel Moon" is here, and Ray Fisher, Cleopatra Coleman, and E. Duffy all told Looper how their experiences working on the film were game changing for them.
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"Rebel Moon" star Charlie Hunnam told Looper how working with director Zack Snyder was similar to his past experiences of working with Guillermo del Toro.
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Before Mr. Spock was cemented as a pop culture icon, Leonard Nimoy nearly quit the "Star Trek" series over one of the character's defining aspects.
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Djimon Hounsou and Staz Nair sat down with Looper to discuss "Rebel Moon" and why Zack Snyder has crafted a very relatable story set among the stars.
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Director Zack Snyder discussed the biggest impact that Christopher Nolan has had on him and how it affected his work on "Rebel Moon."
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What would a "Star Trek" movie directed by Quentin Tarantino have been like? Sort of like "Pulp Fiction" in space...with lots of violence.
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DC fans may want Charlie Hunnam to be DC's next Green Arrow, but the "Rebel Moon" star continues to explain why that won't happen.
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"Rebel Moon" stars Sofia Boutella and Ed Skrein told Looper about the dynamic they had on set, the challenges of their respective roles, and more.
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Charlie Hunnam and Michiel Huisman shared what they enjoyed about working on "Rebel Moon," working with director Zack Snyder, and more.
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Alan Ritchson explained that he was passed over in the initial casting process for "Reacher" in an effort to be as loyal to the books as possible.
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Director Zach Snyder discussed why he left nods to "Star Wars" in "Rebel Moon," shared his influences from Christoper Nolan, and more in an exclusive interview.
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When Natalie Portman met then-Prince Charles at a "Phantom Menace" premiere event, the Royal asked the Star Wars star a baffling question about the franchise.
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Finn and Rey have excellent chemistry with each other in the Star Wars sequel trilogy, but does that mean the two are more than friends?
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Key details of the Star Wars sequel trilogy story were changed during development, including a major component of villain Kylo Ren's character arc.
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During an appearance on "The Rich Eisen Show," Adam Driver debunked the rumor that he refused to spend time with Mark Hamill while shooting "The Last Jedi."
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Director David Ayer was once tapped to remake "Scarface," but the movie never happened - and it wasn't due to the script being too violent.
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Tom Cruise was originally in the running to play Zorro in 1998's "The Mask of Zorro." However, the star ended up passing on the role for a good reason.
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The death of one "Suicide Squad" character still has fans reeling and Joel Kinnaman, mister Colonel Rick Flag, isn't afraid to praise the shocking moment.
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In an interview, Joel Kinnaman, who starred as Alex Murphy in the "RoboCop" reboot, offered some thoughts on why the film didn't do as well as expected.
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Jar Jar Binks has been ridiculed by fans ever since his debut in "Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace," but there's a real person behind the CGI.
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Iconic actor Jodie Foster believes Hollywood's obsession with superhero movies is simply a phase, albeit one that has outlived its welcome.