School
Christopher Newport University
Expertise
Marvel Comics, Golden Age Hollywood, David Lynch Movies
- Kayleigh is the Reviews Editor for Women Write About Comics, a three-time Eisner Award-winner for Best Comics-Related Periodical/Journalism.
- She has been a featured guest on multiple comic book and pop culture podcasts, including That's The Issue, It Pod To Be You, Bitches on Comics, and Shelfdust Presents.
- Kayleigh contributed to the Kickstarter collection Called into Being: A Celebration of Frankenstein, and her short fiction has been published in the Decoded Pride anthology.
Experience
An avid fan of comic books, science fiction, cult films, and other bits of pop culture ephemera, Kayleigh Hearn has been a professional writer and editor since 2013. She has written for multiple publishers and digital outlets, including 2000AD.com, The Gutter Review, PanelxPanel, Shelfdust, Silver Sprocket, SOLRAD, Talk Film Society, and Women Write About Comics, the latter of which has been archived at the Library of Congress. In 2019, she moderated the panel "Science Fiction and Social Justice" at Small Press Expo. Kayleigh joined Looper in 2021 as a features writer.
Education
Kayleigh has a bachelor's degree in Creative Writing from Christopher Newport University.
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Fantasy Movies
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Before he created "Breaking Bad," "Better Call Saul," and "Pluribus," Vince Gilligan wrote a dark comedy film about pyrokinetic brothers called "Wilder Napalm."
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Charlie Hunnam's Raleigh Becket was absent from "Pacific Rim Uprising." The Brit would happily return for a third "Pacific Rim" film, but on one big condition.
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Television
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Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock takes center stage in the hit Disney+ MCU series "Daredevil: Born Again," but the Season 2 finale just brought back another hero.
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From a shockingly gory remake of a '50s monster movie to a beloved anime that made waves in the States, these are the best sci-fi films of 1988.
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Comedy Movies
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If you've been dying to watch Kevin Smith's "Dogma," there's some good news; it's now available to rent and buy digitally, physically, and in 4K Ultra HD.
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Comedy Movies
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Long before she was a star on "King of the Hill" and "Better Things," Pamela Adlon's first screen appearance was in a movie initially deemed a flop.
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These five science fiction movies were box office bombs when they came out, but each has still had an impact on the genre -- good or bad.
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Karen Page isn't without trauma in "Daredevil: Born Again," but her storyline in the comics is even darker than TV fans could imagine.
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With all the high-profile comic book movies floating around in Hollywood, it's no surprise that some hidden gems have gone under the radar.
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Comedy Movies
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It's rare that Roger Ebert didn't finish a film he was reviewing, but that's exactly what happened with this '70s misfire.
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Television
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Alongside all of the classic science fiction television we know and love are some hidden gems streaming on HBO Max.
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TV Dramas
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Actor Josh Hartnett stars in this absolutely incredible horror series, available on various streaming platforms, that every needs to watch at least once.
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Horror & Thriller
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From icons of the Universal Monsters era and bona fide B-movie legends to modern-day horror movie mainstays, we’ve ranked the 12 biggest Scream Kings.
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HBO Max
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"House of the Dragon" had a fiery first season, but one of its best scenes wasn't in the script. Star Matt Smith's reflexes helped invent this memorable moment.
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Audrey Hepburn was known for her more glamorous roles, but she did get rough-and-tumble in one mostly forgotten Western.
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Marvel Studios has pushed boundaries in recent years with "Deadpool & Wolverine" and "Marvel Zombies," but some comic book storylines are too dark for the MCU.
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Jodie Foster hasn't done many Westerns in her career, but her 1994 venture into the genre earned acclaim from none other than famed critic Roger Ebert.
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Quentin Tarantino is known for the often graphic violence in his films -- but there's one movie he wishes he made that might be more shocking than his.
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Sitcoms
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Before Heather Thomas made a name for herself as a television star, she starred in a downright awful sitcom that lasted only a single episode.
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Horror & Thriller
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The books of Stephen King have inspired some of the most memorable movies ever made, but which films does the veteran author count among his favorites?
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DC's "Absolute Batman" comic book series not only offers readers a new take on Bruce Wayne, but also several famous members of the Dark Knight's rogues gallery.
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Paramount+
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Seth Rogen and Martin Short are among the most well-known names in comedy today, but few know that they worked on this charming (and creepy) 2008 fantasy film.
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A film which he called "dimwitted," "unwoud," and "phoned in," this mom-and-son action movie earned a half-star rating from respected movie critic Roger Ebert.
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Comedy Movies
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Tom Hanks and Carrie Fisher's wickedly funny 1989 comedy film "The 'Burbs" is widely regarded as a cult classic. Here's how you can watch it for free.
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Movie News
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Despite receiving middling reviews when it was released, this 2001 thriller is finding a new life on Netflix, where viewers are appreciating its stellar cast.
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Horror & Thriller
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Sit back now while you still have a chance, because these Netflix thrillers are so suspenseful they've have you on the edge of your seat.
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"Predator: Killer of Killers" pits humans and aliens against each other to determine who will be top dog, thanks to the surprising influence of one great movie.
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