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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You know the star-studded stars of "1883," but how much do you know about the real-life partners of the "Yellowstone" spinoff's cast?
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A look back at the most controversial moments of Jason Momoa's career serves as a good case study for how celebrities can manage public outcry.
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These are the stars from "Designing Women" you didn't know died. The cast members are remembered fondly by their co-stars, and you've seen them in other TV hits.
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With a cast list that boasts both relative newcomers and horror genre veterans, here's where you know the actors of Netflix's Archive 81 from.
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Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet seemingly shocked the world with their divorce announcement, but should it really have been such a surprise?
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Sometimes, Hollywood tries hard to make someone happen, there are just some celebs whose careers just haven't quite gotten there - often despite strong starts.
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HBO Max's surprising satirical sitcom has displayed a huge cast of noteworthy actors. Here's where you know the stars of "Search Party" from.
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Film and TV star Cybill Shepherd has been nothing short of candid about her relationship history. Here are her flings, marriages, and everything in between.
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A number of reporters have said things online they shouldn't have and faced consequences. But have any actually been 'canceled' for bad social media behavior?
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Caitlyn Jenner has made a name for herself as an Olympian, reality star, and gubernatorial candidate, but she's had many controversial moments as well.
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Edited or not, reality TV does often reveal the dark side of human behavior to the world. Here are the stars who treat their co-stars like trash.
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It's no secret many people watch Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve just to see who messes up. These are the show's most embarrassing performances of all time.
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The justice system isn't always applied equally, which becomes especially evident in the case of celebrities who get released from prison early.
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Sadly, Animal Planet has lost some of their leading personalities, both human and animal. Here are some of the network's stars who have died.
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Many legendary actors graced the set of "Everybody Loves Raymond" with the Barones. These are the stars from "Everybody Loves Raymond" you didn't know died.
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We've lost too many "Law & Order" stars over the years, and we've got a roundup of actors from the franchise you may not know have died.
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There's a lot to cover in a complete timeline of Pete Davidson's love life! Along with his famous relationship with Ariana Grande, here are his other romances.
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Here are the awkward "60 Minutes" interviews that will make you cringe. How have politicians, actors, musicians, and athletes handled their interviews?
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Fans and media speak of a "Glee" curse; we're not sure about all of that, but it is important to respectfully remember the stars of the show who have died.
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MTV's "Jersey Shore" crew has nothing on the "Floribama" drama. Here's what you didn't know about the real life partners of the cast of "Floribama Shore."
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In addition to actors' final film roles, it can be interesting to look back at the last time they were caught on camera, outside of the fiction.
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CSI: Miami was a resounding success for CBS during its 10-season run. Here's what the fan-favorite cast has been up to since the series wrapped in 2012.
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RuPaul's Drag Race has made pop culture superstars out of dozens of drag queens, but unfortunately, not all of Ru's amazing acolytes are still with us.
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Raise your glasses high as we revisit the best days of their lives and uncover the truth behind Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix's relationship.
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Since its 1965 debut, fans have come to know and love the actors who have appeared on Days of Our Lives. These are cast members who are sadly no longer with us.
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Some stars want to stick with those who understand them, or who have known them for many years. These are celebs you'd never guess knew each other in college.
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We've rounded up celebs you forgot made guest appearances on Law and Order. Which stars were on the series before they became famous?