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Robert Englund as Freddy holding Jason Voorhees masks

Samantha Bambino

Wes Craven Was Angry With Robert Englund Embracing The Funnier Side Of Freddy Krueger - Exclusive

Freddy Krueger has a funny side for a slasher film monster, but star Robert Englund revealed that creator Wes Craven wasn't thrilled about all the humor.

Aahil Dayani

Why Spider-Verse And Mario's Soaring Success Leaves Disney Animation In The Dust

Disney Animation is losing its power at the box office, and the studio needs to take notes from 2023's biggest animated successes.

Jocelyn cuddles Tedros on a couch outside

Russell Murray

The Idol Is Just A Prestige Television Remake Of Tommy Wiseau's The Room

The Weeknd and Sam Levinson might claim Paul Verhoeven as an influence, but really, they're taking notes from Tommy Wiseau.

Patrick Phillips

Every Movie John Cusack & Joan Cusack Made Together - And Which One Is Best

John and Joan Cusack have both led storied careers. Here's a look at the times the siblings appeared in films together and which film critics say is best.

Zach Laws

Blue Bloods' Main Characters Ranked Worst To Best

The cop drama "Blue Bloods" has been a mainstay on CBS for over a decade. From Frank Reagan to Jackie Curatola, here's a ranking of the show's best characters.

Mike Bedard

Asteroid City: Why Playing Two Roles Drew Jason Schwartzman To This Wes Anderson Script - Exclusive

Jason Schwartzman is no stranger to collaborating with Wes Anderson, but the actor explained how his dual roles in "Asteroid City" drew him to the project.

Freddy Krueger sitting slouched to the right

Samantha Bambino

Robert Englund Imagined Wes Craven As A Dark Genius Before Playing Freddy Krueger - Exclusive Interview

Robert Englund's career goes well beyond the face of Fred Krueger. He told Looper how it felt looking back on his life in his new documentary.

Aahil Dayani

Adipurush Will Be Bollywood's LOTR (& Western Audiences Better Get Prepared)

Lord of the Rings was many people's first step into fantasy. Now, Adipurush can be a gateway into Indian mythology for those in the West.

Tim Lammers

Walton Goggins Sums Up Playing Baby Billy In The Righteous Gemstones With One Word - Exclusive

"The Righteous Gemstones" star Walton Goggins told Looper about the experience of playing Baby Billy and working with his co-stars on the series.

Carolyn Jenkins

Stephen King's Fairy Tale Movie Adaption Will Only Work If It Embraces Its Horror Elements

2017's Dark Tower failed, but Paul Greengrass' adaptation of King's newest fantasy novel can fix the damage - if it stays true to the book's darker elements.

Ali Selim on TV set looking at monitor to the right

Samantha Bambino

Secret Invasion: Ali Selim Showcases Nick Fury's Humanity In A Darker Side Of Life - Exclusive Interview

Ali Salem talked to Looper about the different sides of Nick Fury's personality explored in "Secret Invasion."

Melissa Lemieux

Kim Cattrall Won't Save And Just Like That... (& Season 2 Is DOA)

A sprinkling of "Sex and the City" nostalgia won't save a bad recipe, because "And Just Like That..." is already burnt out.

Mike Bedard

Asteroid City: Why Maya Hawke & Rupert Friend's Onscreen Romance Is Unique - Exclusive Interview

Maya Hawke and Rupert Friend told Looper about the aspects of their onscreen "Asteroid City" romance that you won't see anywhere else.

Russell Murray

Asteroid City Flips Wes Anderson's Meta Approach & Saves The Film

Asteroid City is, quite cleverly, the opposite of every other Wes Anderson movie to date.

Kingsley Ben-Adir smiling beard blue jacket

Samantha Bambino

Secret Invasion: Kingsley Ben-Adir Crafted Gravik To Be A Realistic Villain - Exclusive Interview

"Secret Invasion" star Kingsley Ben-Adir shared how he approached playing the villain and teased what fans can expect from learning more about Nick Fury.

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.

The Rhino in the comics, TASM2, and Kraven

Rick Stevenson

Kraven's Rhino Still Fails The Comics Just As Badly As TASM2

Rhino is coming back to the big screen in "Kraven the Hunter," but is this latest incarnation really any better than the "Amazing Spider-Man" version?

Liam McGuire

Across The Spider-Verse: Seeing Spider-Man 2099 Is A Full-Circle Moment For Steve Orlando - Exclusive

"Spider-Man 2099" comic writer Steve Orlando told us how he feels seeing the hero become more popular than ever after "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse."

Looper Staff

Secret Invasion: Looper Predicts Who Will Be A Skrull In Disguise

Secret Invasion is going to have some shocking reveals, and here's who we predict may just be a surprise Skrull.

Katy Kroll

Surrounded's Letitia Wright Didn't Want A Stunt Double For Those Shooting Scenes - Exclusive

Letitia Wright stars as a freedwoman and former Buffalo Soldier in the Western "Surrounded." She told us how she learned to shoot and performed her own stunts.

Tom Selleck from Blue Bloods vs Andre Braugher from Homicide

Melissa Lemieux

A Homicide: Life On The Street Reboot Would Blow Blue Bloods Out Of The Water

Blue Bloods always holds itself back, but Homicide pushed the boundaries. It's time for the old king of procedurals to take back its crown.

Sam Kench

The Best TV Shows Of 2023 So Far

2023 has already been packed with more great television shows than you can shake a stick at. But we've narrowed down the best shows of the year so far.

Nina Starner

This Is The Exact Moment How I Met Your Mother Jumped The Shark

You probably hated the series finale of How I Met Your Mother, but the show jumped the shark well before that.

Nic Cage's Superman with Tim Burton and Flash

Kieran Fisher

Nic Cage's Superman Deserves To Fly In An Elseworlds Spin-Off (If Tim Burton Directs)

Tim Burton and Nicolas Cage were set to team up for a "Superman" movie in the 1990s, but it wasn't to be. However, that doesn't mean that they can't revisit 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.

Chris Hemsworth in both Extraction movies side by side

Nick Staniforth

Extraction 2 Is The Perfect Call Of Duty Movie We'll Never Get

Who needs an actual Call of Duty adaptation when Extraction 2 already nails it?

Letitia Wright as Mo Washington looking serious

Katy Kroll

Surrounded's Letitia Wright Drew Inspiration From A Real-Life Hero, Cathay Williams - Exclusive

Letitia Wright told Looper how her "Surrounded" character was inspired by a real-life woman, Cathay Williams, who disguised herself as a man to join the army.