School
University of Oxford
Expertise
Pop stars from the early '00s, Hollywood's Golden Age, Cult films
- Bessie got to interview the makers of Disney's Mulan for an article about the animated classic, fueling her obsession with '90s pop culture.
- She has written about a wide range of topics, speaking to top immigration lawyers to investigate the US asylum system and exclusively reviewing TV and movies for national newspapers in the UK.
- Her love of literature also led her to work for the Durham Book Festival, interviewing authors and reviewing events.
Experience
After pursuing student journalism at university, Bessie decided to explore the work of freelance reporting. She wrote features about culture, history, and breaking news for global media outlets such as BuzzFeed, Slate, The Independent, and Discover Magazine. Bessie also contributed video scripts to WatchMojo's YouTube channel before she started writing for Nicki Swift in 2021.
Education
Bessie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature at the University of Oxford in 2019.
Looper's content is a collaboration between a core group of experienced entertainment editors and a vast team of writers, graphic designers, interviewers, and experts in all things entertainment and pop culture. Our goal is to provide up-to-the-minute breaking news coverage as well as original and engaging opinion and editorial content that serves fans of movies, television, and genre media in general.
Our team of editors and advisors constantly updates and reviews articles to ensure they're current, comprehensive, and informative. Additional information on our editorial process available here.
