Kim Bell
School
Bates College
The University Of Montana (Missoula)
Expertise
Epic Narrative, Ancient And Medieval Mythology And Folklore, Horror
- Kim taught Creative Nonfiction and The Argument in Writing at The University of Montana.
- From 2012-2014 she served as the CNF editor at Cutbank Magazine.
- She's been a staff member at The Kettlepond Writers Conference since 2019.
Experience
Kim has been writing for Looper since the summer of 2021. She has a background in acting, academia, the beer and service industries, marketing, and copywriting. She was integral in establishing and provides ongoing editorial support for platforms that promote authentic connection through personal narrative and open discourse, including The Ampliverse and Interwovxn. She is currently working on a collection of illustrated essays that explore grief, mortality, and living with cancer — and representations thereof in film and television — through the lens of humor. Her research and academic interests center on storytelling as a biological imperative and the evolution of genre and medium as they relate to human psychology and social conflict, progress, and regress; consequently, she watches a lot of TV about (or inspired by) the far distant past and potential future.
Education
Kim has B.A. in English from Bates College and an M.F.A. in Creative Nonfiction from The University of Montana.
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Stories By Kim Bell
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Horror titles have gone out of control, and at this point, the Scream series might be the worst culprit.
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As big studios take fewer risks and cancel completed projects like "Batgirl," the future of creativity on film is looking terrifyingly grim.
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Steeped in Arthurian storytelling, with a truly innovative twist, "The Witcher: Blood Origin" is the most misunderstood series of the year.
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Here's why Beth Dutton, despite her fan-favorite status on "Yellowstone," has become the show's primary villain.
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The backstage politics of Yellowstone are, in the end, much clearer than they initially appear.
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"The Sinner" recently ended its anthology with a fourth season chock full of tired storylines. Here is how the series lost its way along the way.
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Since ending her tenure as ADA Casey Novak on "Law & Order: SVU," Diane Neal has been busy. But what exactly has she been doing since leaving the franchise?
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The Walking Dead became a phenomenon, but the man who started it all was left behind.
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Some "Yellowstone" viewers feel they've had enough with Monica Dutton. Let's see why fans are losing their patience with the character.
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Kelly Reilly's performance as Beth Dutton has long captivated audiences, and for Season 5, "Yellowstone" fans are calling for her to receive an Emmy.
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Fans are thrilled about the new "Friday the 13th" prequel series "Crystal Lake." Here's how it could resurrect the franchise or how it could tear it down.
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The nefarious bookie Olev Kozlov in Season 20, Episode 7 of "NCIS" is a familiar face in the universe, though he appears as a different character entirely.
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"Strange World" is and isn't your grandpa's adventure movie, and much of it is thanks to the nuanced Hero's Journey detailed in the animated film.
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How Yellowstone decides to handle this divisive character will say a great deal about the series as a whole.
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Fans might want definitive answers regarding what killed T'Challa in Wakanda Forever; however, not naming the (SPOILER) was the right decision.
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The politics of Yellowstone are far more complex than some people make them out to be.
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Despite China being responsible for millions in ticket sales, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever might not land on the country's big screen due to one plot point.
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"The Autopsy" is the blood-curdling crown jewel of "Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities" thanks, in no small part, to its unexpected ending.
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The new trailer for "Disenchanted," the sequel to the Disney film "Enchanted" has viewers excited for an evil take on Giselle, played by Amy Adams.
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Henry Cavill wanted to show audiences new layers of Geralt in "The Witcher" Season 2. The British actor touched on this in a 2021 interview.
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Here are several reasons behind the staying power of "American Horror Story" and why fans keep coming back for more now that the show is over a decade old.
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Inboard Technology had an intriguing pitch when it appeared on "Shark Tank." But what's going on with the company these days?
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She's an actress you've seen before, particularly if you are a Gen Zer.
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If Charlotte's nemesis from Seasons 4 and 5 looks familiar, it's because the blue-blooded Bunny MacDougal was portrayed by an actor you should recognize.
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The Season 34 premiere of "The Simpsons" tackles conspiracy theories. But it does so in a way where it doesn't shame those who believe in the real world.
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The two biggest fantasy franchises of our time are locked in battle, but the victor is clear.
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The honeymoon registry website Honeyfund appeared on "Shark Tank" in 2014 and struck up a deal with Mr. Wonderful. Here's how the business is doing now.