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Mike Bedard

Asteroid City: Scarlett Johansson And Jason Schwartzman Enjoy The Small Things About Wes Anderson - Exclusive Interview

Scarlett Johansson and Jason Schwartzman spoke to Looper about their 1950s-set film, "Asteroid City," and what was new about Wes Anderson's directorial style.

Joe Capraro

Where To Watch Galaxy Quest - And How To Read The Sequels

If you can't get enough of 1999's "Star Trek" parody "Galaxy Quest," the film has a couple of comic book sequels. Here's how you can read them.

Melissa Lemieux

Why Barbie Made Warner Bros. And Mattel Nervous, According To Margot Robbie

Making a "Barbie" film might sound like a slam dunk, but Margot Robbie says Warner Bros. and Mattel alike approached the project with caution at first.

Julia Selinger

Bill Murray Had A Hilarious Moment Behind The Camera On The Asteroid City Set

While Bill Murray is often a staple in Wes Anderson films, he missed out on being in "Asteroid City;" although he was hilariously behind the camera.

Mike Bedard

No Hard Feelings: Why The Raunchy Teen Comedy Is R-Rated & What Parents Should Know

Why is "No Hard Feelings" rated R? Jennifer Lawrence's new movie revels in its raunchiness and definitely isn't appropriate for young kids.

Danny Bojic

Scarlett Johansson's Asteroid City Character Was Inspired By An Old Hollywood Starlet

Scarlett Johansson shared that she was inspired by this Old Hollywood starlet when crafting her character Midge Campbell for Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City."

Shane O'Neill

An R-Rated Mrs. Doubtfire Exists - But There's Only One Way We'll See It

There is indeed an R-rated cut of "Mrs. Doubtfire" out there, but there's only one way fans will potentially get to see it.

Chris Hodges

Best Comedy Movies Of 2023 So Far

2023 has already been a great showcase for a wide variety of comedies in almost every type of subgenre imaginable, but these are the year's best sp far.

Patrick Phillips

Father Of The Bride: Where To Watch The Original And The Reboot

Fans of the "Father of the Bride" franchise will be excited to know that the entire series of films is now available to stream. Here's where you can watch them.

Tim Lammers

Galaxy Quest Had An 'Alien School' For Thermians - And It Got A Little Weird

"Galaxy Quest" was a love letter to the classic "Star Trek" series, and it even had an "Alien School" of sorts for the film's actors.

Jason Schwartzman and Tom Hanks in a trailer for Asteroid City

Max Miller

Asteroid City: Tom Hanks And Wes Anderson's Collaboration Was A Long Time Coming

Wes Anderson's sci-fi comedy "Asteroid City" comes some 15 years after he and Tom Hanks first became friends through one of the director's regular actors.

Mike Worby

Scary Movie 1: How Anna Faris Landed The Impossible-To-Cast Role Of Cindy

Though Anna Faris was eventually cast in the role of Cindy, as "Scary Movie" director Keenen Ivory Wayans explained, it was only after a long search for talent.

Patrick Phillips

The R-Rated Johnny Depp Movie That Got A PG-13 Cut On Home Video

While the film has become known as one of Johnny Depp's biggest flops, it underwent a recut for home video to earn a PG-13 rating.

King, Allison, Lisa, Clifton, Dewayne, and Shanika look shocked

Dominic Griffin

The Blackening Review: Play No Games

Marketed as a throwback to mid-aughts parody fare like the "Scary Movie" films, "The Blackening" is both more interesting and less laugh-out-loud funny.

Date Movie, Street Fighter, and Cats burning up

Looper Staff

Movies We Regret Watching

Some movies are bad whereas others make you regret ever watching them in the first place. From Cats to Street Fighter, here are the movies we wished we avoided.

Nina Starner

Red, White, & Royal Blue: How Faithfully Will The Rom-Com Movie Adapt The Book?

If you've read and loved "Red, White & Royal Blue" by Casey McQuiston, you're probably gearing up for the movie; here's how similar it'll be to the book.

Nina Starner

Bridesmaids 2: Rose Byrne Would Do A Sequel - But Only If One Thing Happens

Rose Byrne has one condition for a "Bridesmaids" sequel, and it's pretty important.

Alex looking down covered in alien blood

Deepayan Sengupta

A Galaxy Quest Sequel Could Happen - But Alan Rickman's Passing Makes It Unlikely

"Galaxy Quest 2," the sequel to the classic starring Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, and Alan Rickman, already exists - here's why it could never be filmed today.

The Leprechaun standing beside a limousine

Jeff Litton

Leprechaun 9 Is Coming From The Creator Of Milk Teeth

The long-running cinematic "Leprechaun" saga still has a little more gold left in the pot. Lionsgate is developing a ninth "Leprechaun" installment.

Nikki Munoz

Magic Mike's Last Dance Was Inspired By Channing Tatum's Live Show

Some fans may not know it, but the film "Magic Mike's Last Dance" was actually inspired by Channing Tatum's live show. Here's how it happened.

Adam, Betelgeuse, and Barbara standing together

Katie Ranno

Was The Original Beetlejuice Script Really Too Disturbing For Hollywood?

As suggested by the original 1985 draft of its script, "Beetlejuice" originally had a much darker tone and a different ending.

Midge Campbell resting her arms on windowsill

Max Miller

How Wes Anderson Fought Asteroid City's R Rating And Won

Wes Anderson has won his appeal about "Asteroid City"'s R rating, meaning the film will now release rated PG-13; and this calls into question the MPA's system.

Leo Noboru Lima

The Jim Carrey Comedy Rotten Tomatoes Hated But Netflix Revived

An early-2000s flick is finding new life on Netflix, with fans tuning in to watch the once critically-hated comedy film starring Jim Carrey and Morgan Freeman.

Reuben Baron

The Blackening: How Dewayne Perkins' Improv Background Shaped The Film - Exclusive

Dewayne Perkins, writer and star of the new horror-comedy "The Blackening," told Looper how improvisation played an important role in shaping the film.

Alex Welch

Ghostbusters: Afterlife 2's New Teaser Poster Hints At A Chilly Sequel

A new poster for Sony's forthcoming "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" sequel may be a clue that the next film will have a winter setting.

Tim Lammers

Beetlejuice 2 Is The Most Fun Michael Keaton Has Had On A Film Set In A Long Time

Talking about his experiences making the upcoming movie, Michael Keaton notes that "Beetlejuice 2" is the most fun he's had on a film set in a long time.

Jennifer Mashuga

The Kevin James Comedy Flop Defying Odds And Killing It On Netflix

A family-friendly Kevin James-starring film is having a second life on Netflix, rising into the list of the top films in the country on the streaming service.