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Dany Roth

The Moana Fan Theory That'll Change How You Watch It Forever

Moana seems like it has a very happy, very Disney ending with heroine's people saved and Moana herself returned home to lead them, but this one fan theory has us reevaluating everything we thought we knew.

Mike Floorwalker

Why Quynh From The Old Guard Looks So Familiar

We only see the character of Quynh in The Old Guard briefly, but we're betting that you may have found her face to be familiar. Here's where you've seen her.

Dany Roth

Carl Reiner's Final Film Performance May Make You Cry

Comedy legend Carl Reiner passed away on June 29, 2020. At the time, no one had any reason to assume that Reiner had a final performance left to give — but he did, and it's the kind of performance you'll never forget.

Cristin Milioti and Andy Samberg in Palm Springs

Nina Starner

Why Sarah From Palm Springs Looks So Familiar

As played by Cristin Milioti, Sarah goes on quite a journey through Palm Springs, trying to accept her fate before eventually deciding to do something to change it. If you're trying to figure out where you've seen Sarah before, here's why Cristin Milioti from Palm Springs looks so familiar.

Claire Mulkerin

Plot Twists That Went Too Far

An unexpected plot twist can be one of the best parts of a movie, but filmmakers have to know when they've taken it to an extreme.

Mike Floorwalker

The Old Guard 2: Will There Be A Sequel?

The Netflix original film The Old Guard, based on the Image Comics series of the same name, is taking the streamer by storm. It sure seems like the kind of movie that could launch a new, unique comic franchise totally independent of big dogs Marvel and DC, but will it?

Andrew Ihla

Disaster Movie Hidden Gems On Netflix You Need To See

These are the best disaster films you can watch on Netflix, featuring everything from earthquakes to fires, from alien invasions to parties gone so very wrong.

Charlize Theron as Andy in The Old Guard

Christopher Gates

Greg Rucka On Taking The Old Guard From Comics To Film - Exclusive

Novelist, comic book scribe, and now screenwriter Greg Rucka talks about how he brought his comic book The Old Guard to the screen for Netflix, and shares some info about the progress of another, long-awaited adaptation of his work.

The X-Men, led by Wolverine, Cyclops, Psylocke, Jubilee, Beast, Gambit, and Rogue

Morgana Santilli

Tragic Backstories Of Your Favorite X-Men

The X-Men might be Marvel's mightiest mutants, but that doesn't mean they have it easy. These characters have suffered some of the worst traumas the Marvel universe could throw at a superhero -- and then some. These are the X-Men's tragic origins, brutal backstories, and chilling childhoods.

Jessica Chaffin as Debbie in Netflix's Desperados

Loli Lucaciu

Why Debbie From Desperados Looks So Familiar

At the Mexican resort where the trio stay, they meet the disgruntled Debbie. Here's why the actress who plays her looks so familiar.

Nick Hilden

The Biggest Plot Holes In Sci-Fi Movies

Here are a few classic sci-fi movies that have asteroid-sized plot holes.

Nina Starner

The Brand-New Rom-Com That's Taking Over Hulu

Andy Samberg and his Lonely Island collaborators have delivered another comedy romp destined to be a cult classic. Palm Springs just premiered on Hulu, and if you're looking for a great way to start your weekend, you'll watch to check this movie out right away.

Robert Balkovich

The Wonder Years Reboot - What We Know So Far

The ultimate nostalgia sitcom is coming back — ABC is moving forward with a reboot of the iconic series The Wonder Years. The project may have just been announced, but there are a few details we can speculate on in terms of the potential release window, cast, and plot.

Mike Floorwalker

Why Casey From Only Looks So Familiar

The sci-fi thriller Only is tearing it up on Netflix at the moment, and we're betting that you may be wondering where you've seen the actor who plays Casey before. If you're having trouble placing him, it might be because Chandler Riggs grew up right before the eyes of a large and dedicated fandom

Chad Michael Collins in Sniper: Assassin's End

Mike Bedard

Chad Michael Collins Talks Sniper: Assassin's End And Call Of Duty - Exclusive Interivew

Collins has made a career out of playing cool, calm, and collected heroes. And in an exclusive interview with Looper, we wanted to know everything there is to know about being an integral part of a storied film franchise as well as one of the most popular video game series of the 21st century.

Moaning Myrtle and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Xandra Harbet

Every Ghost In Harry Potter Explained

The Harry Potter series features all manner of magical creatures, including ghosts of every stripe. Some died violently, some enjoy their afterlife to the fullest, and some even teach Hogwarts classes. We're here to deliver the eerie ins and outs of the wizarding world's spectral inhabitants.

Hayley Atwell as the titular Agent Carter

Robert Balkovich

How Hayley Atwell Is Getting Ripped For Mission: Impossible

Hayley Atwell dropped a photo on Instagram to show off the results of her intense training regimen for "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning."

Juliet Kahn

Movie Moments That Made Audiences Gasp

These are the most jaw-dropping, eye-popping, gasp-worthy movie moments around, from triumphant reversals of fortune to startlingly bloody deaths.

Mike Floorwalker

Why Dizzy From The Old Guard Looks So Familiar

In The Old Guard, the Netflix film based on the Image comic series of the same name, the actor in the role of Dizzy, might look familiar. Here's why.

Brian Boone

How The Old Guard Is Different From The Graphic Novel

The Old Guard, starring Charlize Theron as the immortal mercenary Andy, hit Netflix in summer 2020. Because movies are a different medium than comics, the filmmakers had to make some changes to make it all work. Here are the major differences between The Old Guard comic book series and movie.

Dany Roth

The Underrated Sci-Fi Drama That's Taking Over Netflix

As you might imagine, apocalyptic stories in particular are kind of in-demand these days. In the spirit of that, Netflix has a film that's suddenly climbing the Top 10 movie chart -- a flick that's not only about a post-apocalyptic world, but also about a post-pandemic world.

Matthew Jackson

The Ending Of The Old Guard Explained

If you like action movies and you also like genre stories that dig into one key conceptual hook and its many implications along the way, The Old Guard is a film for you. From how it wraps up to where it might go next, this is the ending of The Old Guard explained.

Mike Bedard

Kaare Andrews On Directing Sniper: Assassin's End And His Comics Work - Exclusive Interview

In an exclusive interview with Looper, Kaare Andrews talked about his long, illustrious career. He discusses what it's like filming an action movie, the transition from making comic books to directing movies, and the Spider-Man story he most wants to see in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Mike Floorwalker

The Naya Rivera Horror Movie You've Never Seen

Talented and versatile actress Naya Rivera has been in the news of late for the most tragic of reasons. If you're wanting to explore Rivera's filmography outside of her signature role of Santana Lopez on Glee, we suggest that there's one feature in particular that showcases the depth of her range.

Christopher Gates

Small Details You Missed In The Old Guard

The Old Guard is surprisingly subtle, and while these details add texture to its fantastic world, they're not necessary for understanding the plot. Watch the movie first, and see how much you notice on your own. Then, once you're immune to spoilers, come back and see what you missed.

David L. Lebovitz

Relic Director Dishes On What It's Really Like To Collaborate With The Russos - Exclusive

Horror fans, there's a new fright-filled flick you'll want to get into: Relic, set for release on July 10. The film is from co-writer and director Natalie Erika James, who opened up to Looper about working with the Russo Brothers, whose AGBO banner was one of the production companies behind Relic.

Stephen Wilds

Time Travel Movies You Shouldn't Skip

Time travel might be entertaining, but it can also lead to a seriously confusing cinematic experience. We're here to remind you of why time travel is such a beloved sci-fi device in the first place, with these movies that use it well. No flow-charts necessary.