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Jaron Pak

Questions That Zombie Movies Never Answer

Contrary to your common archetypal villain, the walking dead are simple, primal, and animalistic. Still, there are all kinds of complex mysteries surrounding their abilities and tendencies that tend to get glossed over or go completely unexplored.

Juliet Kahn

The Real Reason You Don't Hear From Tony Hawk Anymore

Years after the peak of his visibility, Tony Hawk is still around.

Morgana Santilli

The Real Reasons Ben Stiller Isn't Acting Anymore

Ben Stiller was a prolific presence in theaters for years. Let's take a closer look at the real reasons you don't see him anymore.

Gregory Lawrence

Sacrifices Actors Had To Make For Horror Movies

Some stars throw caution to the wind, going above and beyond to ensure their performance conveys pure terror. Is it worth it?

Marcas Grant

Everything We Know About A Possible Bird Box 2

Netflix hasn't announced any plans to produce a sequel to its record-breaking hit, but that doesn't mean we won't see a follow-up at some point. Here's everything we know about a possible Bird Box 2.

Jane Harkness

The Best Netflix Originals You Missed In 2019

It's the perfect time to hunker down inside for a movie night or dedicate a weekend to binge-watching a new series. There's no need to head out to the theater -- here are a few Netflix originals you've probably missed so far. From comedy to drama to horror, they've got everything covered.

Emily Reuben

The Unlikely Way Johnny Depp Became Famous

From humble beginnings as a high school dropout to Hollywood superstar, Depp has had quite an interesting, albeit unconventional, ride to fame.

John Mangan

Movies That'll Surprise Us In 2019

With so many high-profile releases on deck for the year, there are some really amazing movies flying under the radar that have the potential to sneak up on us.

Brian P. Rubin

Small Details In The Big Game Avengers: Endgame Trailer You Missed

The trailer was still packed with details and moments that seemed to hide plenty of significance. While we can't know for sure what any of these scenes might truly mean until Avengers: Endgame comes out in late April, we can definitely make some educated (or not-so-educated) guesses.

Nolan Moore

Uncomfortable Movie Scenes We'll Never Watch Again

Some movie scenes fill us with joy, others make us bust a gut laughing, and some make our hearts swell with love. But not every scene can be so uplifting. On the flip side of the cinematic coin, we've got movie moments that are just plain unsettling.

John Mangan

Game Of Thrones Details You Need Before Watching Season 8

We've been away from the Seven Kingdoms for a long time — so with that in mind, and HBO's massive hit series poised for its final season, here's a quick rundown of everything you need to know before you watch Game of Thrones season 8.

Chris Sims

The Untold Truth Of Flash Thompson

Before Mary Jane, before J. Jonah Jameson, and even before Aunt May and Uncle Ben, there was Eugene "Flash" Thompson. He's the single oldest supporting character in the Spider-Man saga, and as you might expect, that gives him a pretty complicated history, even by Spidey standards.

Jake Gyllenhaal as Morf Vandewalt and Rene Russo as Rhodora Haze in Velvet Buzzsaw

Sarah Szabo

Velvet Buzzsaw's Ending Explained

Some of the movie's themes are pretty obvious, but much like the curse at the center of the story, the devil is in the details. If you're having trouble figuring it out, worry no more. Sit back, enjoy a drink, and for your own sake, don't touch anything as we break down the end of Velvet Buzzsaw.

Corey Irwin

TV Scenes That Would Not Be OK To Film Today

Racism, misogyny, and sexual orientation are just some of the many topics that dramas and comedies have both tried to integrate into their plots. While some stories have successfully navigated the delicate balance of controversy and social consciousness, others have fallen flat.

Looper Staff

What The Guardians Of The Galaxy Almost Looked Like - Exclusive

It takes a lot more than accurately re-creating a comic book character's outfit on the big screen to make a superhero movie worth seeing. So what process took these relatively obscure Marvel D-listers into the mainstream? Here's what the Guardians of the Galaxy almost looked like.

Nina Starner

American Flops That Are Insanely Popular In Other Countries

A flop is a flop, and when a film can't even clear its own budget, it's a pretty dire sign. Luckily, international audiences can sometimes swoop in to save the day. From cultural differences to flukes of marketing, these American bombs became hits overseas.

Looper Staff

What Hawkeye Almost Looked Like In The MCU - Exclusive

Sometimes what a character is wearing in a movie is nearly as important as what the character actually does, and Hawkeye's no different. That's why it's interesting to imagine an alternate universe where Hawkeye had a different look on the big screen.

Chris Sims

That's What's Up: Villains More Interesting Than The Heroes They Fight

A villain who can stand independent of any superhero is pretty difficult to find. But while they might be rare, villains who are truly interesting in their own right do exist, and we've rounded up some all-time classics who are actually even more compelling than the heroes they fight.

Matthew Jackson

The Dark Tower Ending Explained

This long-awaited film version of Stephen King's beloved book series weaves a new story through King's design while attempting to be both an adaptation and a kind of sequel. With all that complexity in mind, let's explain the ending of The Dark Tower.

Matthew Jackson

The Untold Truth Of The Oscars

Winning an Oscar can take a career to new heights, and the ceremony is always full of surprises. From the addition and removal of various categories to the strangest Oscar victories to that one time dozens of statuettes were stolen, this is the untold truth of the Oscars.

Matthew Jackson

Quentin Tarantino Films That Never Happened

Quentin Tarantino's chaotic creative process has led to years of ideas that have led nowhere.

Patrick Phillips

The Best Heist Movies You've Never Seen

If you're looking to score big with a hidden gem or two, here's a look at some of the best heist movies you've probably never seen.

Looper Staff

What These Thor Characters Almost Looked Like In The MCU - Exclusive

How do you bring Norse legends to the big screen in a way that makes sense for the Marvel Cinematic Universe while still preserving the essence of the characters? We sat down with former Marvel designer Charlie Wen to trace the evolution of several Thor fan favorites on their way to theaters.

Brian Boone

The Real Reason Criminal Minds Was Canceled

CBS has announced that Criminal Minds will come to an end after 15 seasons and more than 300 episodes.

Jaron Pak

Marvel Fan Theories That Change Everything

Sometimes it takes the hypothesizing of fans to bring new drama into the picture. Here are our candidates for some of the most intriguing fan theories.

Looper Staff

What Ultron Almost Looked Like - Exclusive

Ultron's design has changed in big and small ways with every new comics incarnation, meaning that the talented people in charge of adapting him for 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron had their work cut out for them in terms of coming up with a great cinematic design.

Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal in Velvet Buzzsaw

Mike Floorwalker

Everything Coming To Netflix In February 2019

In today's world, there are three certainties: death, taxes, and Netflix posting an absolute truckload of new content every single month. February will be no different, with substantial updates in every major genre, along with originals... lots and lots of originals.