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Netflix Tried Killing Movie Theaters — Now It's Making A Bold Move That Could Save Them

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Netflix announced that Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie will be the streamer's first standard wide theatrical release. But what does this mean for the long term?

The Star Trek: Enterprise Finale's Worst Problem Is Also The Key To Fixing Its Canon

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 18 May 2026 10:18:00 +0000

The "Star Trek: Enterprise" finale is infamously controversial. But the easiest way to fix it may lie within the episode itself.

Why 2009 Was The Best Year Ever For Animated Movies (And Why It Won't Be Matched)

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Sun, 17 May 2026 12:18:00 +0000

2009 was packed full of amazing animated movies, and thanks to things like corporate consolidation, we'll never get another year like it.

The Best Star Wars Movies All Have One Thing In Common

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Fri, 15 May 2026 14:18:00 +0000

When it comes to the best Star Wars movies, they all have one specific thing in common - and yes it has to do with George Lucas himself.

Young Sheldon's Contradictions With The Big Bang Theory Are Fixed By One Key Twist

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:18:00 +0000

"Young Sheldon" tells childhood tales that don't always match up with "The Big Bang Theory." There's an easy twist that resolves Schrodinger's Sheldon.

The Real Thing That James Gunn's DCU Gets Right About DC Comics (Where Previous Adaptations Failed)

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 10 May 2026 10:18:00 +0000

James Gunn's DCU stays true to the quirkiness of DC Comics, and that's why it succeeds.

12 Best Books Of 2026 (So Far)

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:24:09 +0000

Looking for your next great read? Try these recently released picks.

Homelander Deserves A Fate Worse Than Death On The Boys Season 5

staff@looper.com (Hannah Wylie) — Wed, 06 May 2026 02:56:55 +0000

Homelander has done enough horrible things throughout "The Boys" that the best ending for him would be something worse than death.

What's Next After Interstellar And Project Hail Mary? Our Prediction On The Next 'Hard' Sci-Fi Blockbuster

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Tue, 05 May 2026 10:18:00 +0000

"Interstellar" and "Project Hail Mary" were both huge sci-fi hits, and we have an idea for the next one.

Star Wars & Star Trek Are Struggling. Here's What Both Sci-Fi Franchises Can Learn From Each Other

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:18:00 +0000

Star Wars and Star Trek have their own strengths as franchises, and they can learn from each other to improve.

Scott Bakula's Controversial Quantum Leap Finale Works Better With This Dark Twist

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0000

The current ending to "Quantum Leap" isn't the most satisfying, but we've come up with a solid explanation of Sam Beckett's fate (although it is super sad).

Harlan Ellison Wrote The All-Time Best Star Trek Episode. Here's What The Next Reboot Can Learn From It

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0000

"The City on the Edge of Forever" is the best Star Trek episode ever, and new projects within the franchise could learn a lot from it.

The Real Reason Indiana Jones Survived Crystal Skull's Nuclear Blast Is Hidden In Last Crusade

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Indiana Jones surviving a nuclear bomb in "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" has never been fully explained - but we have a theory.

Star Wars' Most Underrated Alien Race Is Long Overdue For A Bigger Role

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0000

There are tons of alien species in Star Wars, but one stands among the rest as the most deserving of a bigger role in the franchise.

Here's Why Star Wars Shouldn't Reveal Yoda & Grogu's Home World

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

At this point in the Star Wars timeline, it doesn't make sense to reveal where Grogu and Yoda actually come from.

Why James Cameron's Avatar Franchise Should End With Fire And Ash

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Despite the ambitious plans for the "Avatar" franchise, there are a few reasons why there shouldn't be any new movies after "Avatar: Fire and Ash."

The Best Way To Fix The X-Men Movies Timeline So It All Makes Sense

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

The X-Men movie timeline is famously convoluted, but we have an approach that fixes most of its problems.

Star Trek Is Huge, But Viewership Is Not: Here's How The Next Reboot Can Fix That

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000

If the minds behind "Star Trek" want to attract more viewers, they need to open up to new creative ideas.

Star Wars Needs To Address Its Biggest Droid Problem (And It Would Make A Great Story)

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0000

Star Wars addressing its droid problem would right some wrongs in the franchises' universe, while opening up the possibility of many great new stories.

Markiplier's Iron Lung Proves How To Finally Adapt Harlan Ellison's AI Sci-Fi Classic

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

If Harlan Ellison's "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" is adapted in the style of "Iron Lung," it could be successful without breaking the bank.