School
University of Memphis
Expertise
Spider-Man Comics, The Rocky Franchise, A Song of Ice & Fire
- Genci Papraniku has been editing for Static Media since 2022.
- As an addict for anything comic book-related, he loves consuming any type of media related to superheroes, especially Spider-Man, Batman, Superman, and Captain America.
- An absolute nerd for combat sports and fantasy, Genci spends an absurd amount of time rewatching Muhammad Ali bouts and "Game of Thrones" episodes.
Experience
Genci Papraniku has been editing and writing in various roles for the last six years. Since joining Static Media in 2022 as an editor, he's greatly enjoyed the opportunity to also write about some of his all-time favorite franchises. After publishing his first short story in a local college magazine, he was able to put his writing expertise to use by tutoring fellow university students; upon graduating, he continued to teach writing as a Peace Corps volunteer in Kosovo for two years. Genci spent 2021 to 2023 working as an editor and writer for Sportskeeda, covering combat sports and WWE news, in addition to working as a private English tutor online.
Education
Genci double majored in creative writing and history and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis in 2017. During his workshop-heavy course load, he studied under established authors such as Sarai Walker and Cary Holladay.
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Cartoon Shows
By Genci Papraniku
This beloved, if under-seen, animated Netflix miniseries has a simple yet endearing message that should speak to anyone dealing with some existential angst.
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
For fans who love watching Alan Ritchson punch bad guys in the face on Reacher, this DC superhero series is absolutely worth seeking out.
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Comedy Shows
By Genci Papraniku
The original premise for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia didn't involve the show's characters running a bar, but it's a good thing that changed.
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Drama Movies
By Genci Papraniku
This well-reviewed John Wayne World War II movie is worth seeking out, especially since it chronicles an often neglected part of the conflict.
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Comedy Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Young Sheldon's Mary Cooper isn't always the easiest person to be around, so it's only to be expected that Zoe Perry found it challenging to play her at times.
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Drama Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Apple TV+ could stand to improve its marketing, as evidenced by the lack of attention the streamer brought to this acclaimed basketball series.
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Drama Shows
By Genci Papraniku
For any Western fan who wants to rewatch it (or any lucky son of a gun who's yet to see it), this four-part epic is now streaming on Prime Video.
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Cartoon Shows
By Genci Papraniku
In 2022, Family Guy writers set their sights on some of HBO's best shows, dropping the Griffin family into parodies of Succession, Game of Thrones, and more.
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Drama Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Even members of the Gunsmoke cast claimed John Wayne was once approached to star in the long-running Western series ... but was he? Here's the truth.
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Smallville saddled Tom Welling's Clark Kent with a lot of 'pre-Superman Superman' costumes and storylines, one of which the actor really did not care for.
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Lex Luthor's father, Lionel (John Glover), arguably got the most dramatic character arc on Smallville (at least during the show's first seven seasons).
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Drama Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Before he was a movie star, Burt Reynolds had a recurring role on Gunsmoke (which he later deemed the greatest part of his career).
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Tom Welling isn't a big fan of the "Noir" episode of Smallville, regarded by some as one of the worst episodes of the young Superman series.
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Drama Movies
By Genci Papraniku
Despite being critically acclaimed in its day, it feels like people rarely talk about this Cillian Murphy war movie anymore. Let's change that, shall we?
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Dave Bautista's first non-wrestling role came on The CW's superhero show Smallville, where he literally rips a guy's spine out on screen.
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Superhero Shows
By Genci Papraniku
Wondering why Kristin Kreuk left Smallville? The actress, who played Lana Lang on The CW series, explained why she walked away from the show.
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