By season 2 of The Sopranos, not only were celebrities dying to get on the show, but a surprising number of them agreed to appear on the series as themselves. Some are wordless cameos while others are surprisingly involved.
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Looper recently attended a virtual NYCC roundtable for the Hulu original series Monsterland. Showrunner Mary Laws elaborated on her creative choices in relation to the source material. What got an especially interesting answer, though, wasn't about the book — it was about her personal influences.
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When the theatrical cut goes wrong in the final act, alternate endings allow fans to see a film how it really should be, or at least how they want it to be. In many cases, they're even better than the one used in theaters.
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Writers and producers Gary Dauberman and Mark Verheiden suspected that fans would love Swamp Thing because, well, they love Swamp Thing. Looper sat down to talk with them to find out when exactly the knew Swamp Thing was going to be something really special for long-time fans of the character.
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The Wire has something important to say, and avoids any clichés or tropes that would've undermined the message. Not all cops are good, not all gangsters are bad. Every major character had an ending that upheld the themes of the show, and we've ranked them here.
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From wise wizards to heroic hobbits, here are the endings ranked for each member of the Fellowship of the Ring.
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It can be a little daunting to approach this type of filmography if you don't know what you're getting yourself into, but you don't need to watch blindly — here's a look at the best and worst Clive Barker adaptations, including at least one that many fans continue to debate today.
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Generally speaking, if you're watching something with a teen character, they're likely being played by an adult actor. There are many reasons for this -- but some castings truly push the boundaries of believability. Here are some of the most notable cases of grown adults playing high schoolers.
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In an exclusive interview with Looper, Crutchfield discussed why Ethelrida is such an important character to both her and the series, what it was really like working with such a high-profile cast, and where she hopes her career goes from here.
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As decades have passed since The Godfather first arrived, you might be wondering if this classic's stars are still with us, and what they're up to today.
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Disney villains have a tendency of being characters that adults can appreciate on a whole different level.
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Here's a not-anywhere-close-to-complete list of some of the more overt Easter eggs you might've missed in Stranger Things Season 2.
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In The Office, Leslie David Baker played Stanley Hudson, Dunder Mifflin's permanently disgusted sales rep who prefers pretzels, crosswords, and sleep to his job. Stanley eventually retires to Florida, but what happened to Baker? Well, here's what he's been doing since The Office closed for business.
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Marvel movies take place in their own world, separate from the comics for both creative and practical purposes. But every now and then, filmmakers manage to lift something right from the page. From epic poses to iconic deaths, here are some Marvel movie moments that copied the comics exactly.
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From young hobbits to immortal beings, let's figure out the ages for each member of the Fellowship of the Ring.
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Goggins told us about portraying an icon, his own history with automobiles, working with the Ford Motor Company, and the difference between documentaries and biopics. Yes, biopics. Because remember, John Bronco is definitely a real person who exists.
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Let's take a closer look at this group of fictional misfits, and the talented young actors who brought their characters to life on the big screen.
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Jackass fans still haven't had their fill of the death-defying stunts and bodily excrement-centered pranks they love. Here's why we never got to see Jackass 4.
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Adult Swim's Rick and Morty is filled to the top with Easter eggs and pop culture references. Here are all the ones you may have missed the first time around.
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While the fictional version of Larry might be entertaining for the audience, he's an absolute nightmare for the rest of Curb Your Enthusiasm's characters.
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Numerous cinematic universes are still being plotted, and some of them will surprise you.
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Christmas movies are some of the most beloved films around. But not every classic has stood the test of time. These are the holiday favorites that have become dated, uncomfortable, and even offensive as the years have flown by, from racist movie musicals to judgmental animated TV specials.
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Looper gained some insight into the creation of Monsterland's fifth episode, "Plainfield, IL," when showrunner Mary Laws and star Taylor Schilling spoke with a group of journalists during a New York Comic Con roundtable about the episode.
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From the movie's origins to behind-the-scenes shenanigans, here's a look into the wild world of Three Amigos!
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Hulu's new horror-tinged drama Helstrom may have its origins in Marvel Comics, but it's not part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. As showrunner Paul Zbyszeweski explained in an exclusive interview with Looper, disconnecting his supernatural series from the MCU was just fine with him.
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One of the most impressive monster costumes comes in the shape of DC's Swamp Thing. Like Swamp Thing himself, the one-season series is finding new life — this time on the CW. Looper sat down with actor Derek Mears, who got into the Swamp Thing makeup every day, to ask him exactly what that's like.
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Here are the times when Maggie Simpson proved she's among the funniest and most electric residents of Springfield.
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