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Beef Season 2 Review: A Strong Return That Falls Short Of Its First Season

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000

"Beef" Season 2 isn't as good as the first, but strong lead performances from Carey Mulligan, Oscar Isaac, Cailee Spaeny, and Charles Melton help anchor it.

The Boys Season 5 Brings Back The Show's Two Biggest Villains (But Not How You Think)

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:27:57 +0000

In its final season, "The Boys" is bringing back quite a few surprising characters - including two huge villains from the past.

The Three Classic Anime Movies That Inspired The Matrix

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0000

"The Matrix" was like nothing ever seen before. But in truth, the film took inspiration from many sources, including these three iconic anime movies.

The Boys Season 5 Finally Reveals How Powerful Ryan Butcher Is

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:30:45 +0000

Can Ryan Butcher take on his father, Homelander? The latest episode of "The Boys" finally gives us a sign of whether that's possible.

The Boys Season 5, Episode 3 Brings In Two Surprising Gen V Cameos

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:09:20 +0000

It's not surprising that some "Gen V" characters show up in the final season of "The Boys," but what is surprising is which ones appear first.

10 Sci-Fi Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0000

Spanning 1960 to 2026, these sci-fi movies simply can't be missed - they've helped define the genre and demonstrate its true range.

The Boys Season 5, Episode 3 Is A Backdoor Pilot For The Next Spin-Off Series

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000

The universe of "The Boys" is set to expand with the prequel series "Vought Rising," and "The Boys" Season 5 just dropped some clues about what to expect.

11 Times Zach Galifianakis Broke Other People On Between Two Ferns

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:55:05 +0000

"Between Two Ferns" is still a rip-roaring take on how to not conduct interviews. These are the many times Zach Galifianakis caused a guest to crack up.

Invincible's Biggest Problem Has Fans All Saying The Same Thing

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:50:32 +0000

Season 4 of "Invincible" has received the same rave reviews as its predecessors, but has one major weakness that fans find impossible to ignore.

Is Dunesday The Next Barbenheimer? 2026's Biggest Box Office Showdown Explained

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:48:43 +0000

On December 18, the world's next big showdown will occur: "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Dune: Part Three "want to share the Barbenheimer magic. Is it possible?

The Only Recap You Need Before Mortal Kombat 2

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:39:06 +0000

2021's "Mortal Kombat" rebooted the franchise in style. Here's everything you need to know heading into the upcoming sequel "Mortal Kombat II."

5 Actors Who Almost Played Star Trek's Kirk Before Chris Pine

staff@looper.com (Rusteen Honardoost) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0000

For many, there's only one actor behind Captain Kirk. For others, it's Chris Pine. But when "Star Trek" got its big reboot, there were five other near-Kirks.

The Boys Season 5 Episode 3 Recreates A Famous Scene From Invincible

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:18:00 +0000

"The Boys" shares some similarities with "Invincible," and the former just paid subtle tribute to its fellow Prime Video show with a brutal scene.

The Boys Season 5 Reveals Billy Butcher's Most Nefarious Plot Yet

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0000

"The Boys" is no stranger to controversial and highly dangerous moves in the war against supes, but Billy Butcher's latest ploy may be his nastiest yet.

Star Wars: Every Clue To How Palpatine Returned

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Palpatine's return in "The Rise of Skywalker" could have gone better, but details across the Star Wars saga reveal that his resurrection isn't so far-fetched.

Why We're Worried About The Supergirl Movie

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 07:29:23 +0000

With rumors of multiple test screenings and several different composers, we're starting to get worried about the upcoming "Supergirl" movie.

The White Painting In Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, Episode 5 Explained

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:30:00 +0000

There's plenty of symbolism in "Daredevil: Born Again," and one example, Wilson Fisk's beloved white painting, has had a lot to say over the years.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Is Changing Marvel's Bullseye In A Big Way

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:00:00 +0000

Daredevil's arch enemy Bullseye has always been a sociopathic killer in Marvel comic books, but "Daredevil: Born Again" is adding new layers to the character.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Delivers A Major Marvel Character Death

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:30:00 +0000

Marvel's "Daredevil: Born Again" isn't shying away from big moments, but this week's major death will send shockwaves through the rest of the story to come.

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Brings Back Surprising Characters From The Netflix Era

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Episode 5 of "Daredevil: Born Again" Season 2 references some familiar faces from Matt Murdock's Netflix era, and may even hint to future developments.