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Aahil Dayani

Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World Stopped Michael Cera From Giving Up On Acting

If Michael Cera wasn't already signed on for Edgar Wright's "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World," chances are that the actor would have left Hollywood behind.

Wolverine defending farmer's water against looters

Max Miller

Deadpool 3 May Kill Wolverine But It Won't Be As Gross As His Worst Marvel Death

"Deadpool 3" is sure to cause mayhem galore to its mutant characters, but Wolverine has seen some horrific fates that outweigh whatever the movie will bring.

Mike Worby

The Out-Laws: Why Is The Comedy Rated R? What Parents Should Know

Netflix's crime comedy "The Out-Laws" offers plenty of laughs and a stacked cast, but why is it rated R? Let's find out what contributes to the movie's rating.

Mike Worby

What Happened To Benny In The Sandlot?

In the 1993 family movie "The Sandlot," Benny is the leader of a group of baseball-loving boys. Few people saw the film's sequels, but here's what happened.

Ken showing rollerblades to Barbie in her car

Julia Selinger

Barbie: Why Greta Gerwig Called The Truman Show Director For Advice

The surreal universe of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" had a number of influences, including Peter Weir's acclaimed sci-fi satire "The Truman Show."

Sam Skopp

Why Willy Wonka's First Movie Was Forced To Change Its Name - And Failed Anyway

Here's why the first "Willy Wonka" movie was forced to change it's name, and how that plan failed anyway.

Nina Starner

Barbie: Why Greta Gerwig Had To Include Disco To Make The Film Work

The "Barbie" movie has everything: amazing original music and even a massive dance sequence. Director Greta Gerwig says disco was a huge part of it all.

Max Spirenkov

The Best Netflix Original Movies Of 2023 So Far

Looking for some good flicks? Look no further than Netflix's 2023 originals. These are the best of the year so far, from rom-coms to thrillers.

Damon Rivera

Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie Release Date, Cast, Plot, Trailer And More Details

Tony Shalhoub and the "Monk" cast are reuniting for a streaming film, "Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie," for Peacock. Here's everything you need to know.

Nina Starner

Barbie: The Funny Reason Why An Emma Mackey & Margot Robbie Scene Was Cut

The "Barbie" movie originally had a joke about how much co-stars Margot Robbie and Emma Mackey look alike, but it ended up on the cutting room floor.

Hugh Grant plays the flute as an Oompa-Loompa

Alex Welch

Why The Oompa-Loompa From Wonka Looks So Familiar

The first "Wonka" trailer introduces an Oompa-Loompa played by none other than Hugh Grant. Here's where moviegoers may have seen the actor before.

Nina Starner

Barbie: Fans Finally Got To See John Cena As Kenmaid In This BTS Video

"Barbie" has an incredibly stacked cast, and a lot of the specifics about that have been kept under wraps. Now, fans can get a look at John Cena as "Kenmaid."

Matthew Jackson

They Cloned Tyrone Review: There Goes The Neighborhood

"They Cloned Tyrone" is visually interesting and has a stacked cast, and it's sure to be one of the best films of the summer.

Julia Selinger

Greta Gerwig Wants There To Be A Slew Of Barbie Sequels

Director Greta Gerwig thinks "Barbie" has all the right ingredients to launch a larger cinematic franchise.

Mike Bedard

Barbie: Why Timothée Chalamet & Saoirse Ronan's Cameos Didn't End Up Happening

Greta Gerwig worked with Saoirse Ronan and Timothée Chalamet on "Lady Bird" and "Little Women," but despite her best efforts, she couldn't get them in "Barbie."

Mike Bedard

The Menu: One Margot Detail Revealed The Character's Fate - But Few Viewers Noticed

For those who paid attention in "The Menu," Margot had one subtle quirk that hinted at her outcome in the film's finale.

Madison Kemeny

The Untold Truth Of The Barbie Movie

Barbie's not exactly the new girl in town, even though this is the first time she's had a live-action movie -- she's got 60 years of history, after all.

Mike Bedard

What Happened To Chris Tucker And What He's Doing Today

What happened to Chris Tucker? After starring in the "Rush Hour" trilogy, he seemingly disappeared, but he's kept busy over the years.

Melissa Lemieux

Looper Readers Reveal The Best Adam Sandler Movie

Many Looper readers chose a classic sports movie when asked about their favorite Adam Sandler movie.

Rita Dorsch

Whatever Happened To The Cast Of Old School?

2003's "Old School" featured some of the top comedy actors of the day, but what have they been doing since and what do they look like today?

Nina Starner

Who Plays Prince Henry In Red, White & Royal Blue?

"Red, White & Royal Blue" is shaping up to be one of the hottest romantic comedies of the summer. So who plays one of its leading men, Prince Henry of England?

Nina Starner

Why Clue's Director Scrapped A Morbid Fourth Ending To The Whodunit Classic

Already overwhelmed by the three different endings that accompany the cult classic comedy "Clue?" There's another one lost to time, and it's a doozy.

Cynthia Vinney

Joy Ride Review: A Raunchy Delight

"Joy Ride" is a raunchy comedy in the classic fashion, but through a fresh lens you could only get with its cast and creative team of Asian American women.

Mikael Trench

Little Man: The Wayans Brothers Flop That's Hitting A Growth Spurt On Netflix

The Wayans brothers' "Little Man" was savaged by critics upon its release, but it's enjoying surprising success as one of Netflix's top 10 films of the week.