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.
As we cover a wide breadth of pop culture, we're constantly reviewing, fact-checking, and updating stories to ensure they're accurate and current. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
Stories By Eric Langberg
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Vanderpump Rules saw Katie Maloney and Tom Schwartz navigate their ups and downs, arguments, and scandals. Let's take a detailed look at their relationship.
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From bullied kid to superhero and from college football star to WWE legend, this is the incredible transformation of John Cena from childhood to 45-years-old.
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The transformation of "Vanderpump Rules" alum Jax Taylor has a Sharknado, drama galore, and multiple tattoos inspired by ex-girlfriends.
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As you are introduced to the new naval aviators who make up the world of Top Gun: Maverick, you may be wondering where you've seen them before.
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Like their characters, the cast of Days of Our Lives have gone through their own trials and tribulations off-screen. Let's look at their tragic stories.
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Jennifer Connelly is not just an iconic actor - she's dabbled in many other forms of entertainment throughout the years. Let's look at her transformation.
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Perhaps better known for her explosive divorce from Johnny Depp than her onscreen work, chances are you've seen Amber Heard act before but didn't realize it.
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To watch "Russian Doll" is to experience déjà vu anyway, but if you're wondering where you've seen one of the stars before, never fear; we're here to help.
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Here is the complete transformation of Jennifer Garner from childhood to 50 years old, including her "Alias" stardom, relationship with Ben Affleck, and career.
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Vin Diesel is one of the biggest action stars of his generation. But in order to get to that point, his life and career have faced several alterations.
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Jaden Smith has managed to carve out a niche for himself in pop culture without relying solely on his famous family. Here's a look at his life and career.
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From "Girlfight" to virtual reality, here is the transformation of actor Michelle Rodriguez.
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After Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars, multiple celebs began announcing themselves as either Team Will or Team Chris. Here's who supports who.
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These are stars who have connections to Hillsong Church, from Justin Bieber and his pals, to sports stars and more. The controversial church loves a celebrity.
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"The Masked Singer" is a surreal and silly utopia, but the contestants lead very real lives off-camera. Here are some tragic details about the show's stars.
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Have you fallen in love with the "Abbott Elementary" cast? Here's where you've seen the show's stars before.
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Ryan Seacrest's familiar face and recognizable voice have been a major part of pop culture for two decades. This is his transformation from childhood to age 47.
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From hookups with diplomats and affairs with presidents to significant others campaigning for governors, here are celebs you had no idea dated politicians.
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Joy Behar has spent 25 years reading headlines as part of "The View," but sometimes, her actions have caused her to make headlines herself.
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From anecdotes about exploding clowns to that time he blew up a microwave, here are some of the most bizarre things Robert Pattinson has said in interviews.
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Celeb breakups get particularly interesting when one person involved is a songwriter. Here are the shady songs musicians wrote about their ex.
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You may think you know Jake Gyllenhaal's romantic timeline all too well, but there could be pieces of his relationship history that flew under your radar.
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Despite her reign as the Twitter queen, Chrissy Teigen made some serious missteps on the app. Here's everything that Chrissy Teigen has had to apologize for.
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She's not a serial dater, but Charlize Theron has had a few romances since she first stepped into the spotlight. Here's a timeline of her relationships.
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From sparking a coffee machine-smashing to and advising government officials during an attempted violent coup, these are Sean Hannity's biggest controversies.
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If you've lost yourself in the gilded world of "The Gilded Age," you know the cast is packed with big name actors. Here's where you've seen the stars.
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This is a timeline of Nick Jonas' relationships leading up to his marriage to Priyanka Chopra. Let's go down memory lane to the Disney Channel days and more!