Is Holmes and Watson really that bad? Apparently — since its Christmas Day release, critics and audiences alike have been teaming up to tear apart the project, with even the rare good review still describing considerable portions of the movie as "painful." That's not how comedy is supposed to work.
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From moments of subtle wit to something as ridiculous as a drunk Tony Stark blasting a watermelon mid-flight, a good laugh is a staple of every Marvel movie. The question is, who's the funniest one of the bunch?
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The streaming service has a diverse offering of great Westerns, including anthologies, modern Westerns, comedies, and even Westerns mashed up with other genres like science fiction. For our money, here are the best Westerns you can watch on Netflix right now.
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These actors, stunt workers, and crew members showed up for what they thought was just another day at work, only to lose their lives in some of the most bizarre ways one could imagine.
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For some reason, a lot of films speculated about 2019. Maybe it's because when these stories were conceived, 2019 seemed impossibly far off, but here we are. Some predictions are so off the mark it's hysterical. Others are so accurate it's freaky.
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The sad fact of life is that even superheroes die. Of course, unlike the rest of us, they always come back to life. But while a lot of superheroes have pretty straightforward deaths, Tony Stark's trips to the hereafter are downright weird.
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Much of what is assumed about Watchmen and its making would be loudly shouted down by creators Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons. The inspirations for Watchmen, its creators' intentions, and the contributions each creator brought to the table are often misunderstood or overlooked.
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Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan are headed to video-on-demand screens and select theaters to deliver Synchronic — a thought-provoking, genre-bending sci-fi film. Looper spoke with Mackie and Dornan in an exclusive interview, during which they revealed what fans need to know about Synchronic.
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Westworld is finally taking fans somewhere they've been waiting to go since the series began: the real world. Time will tell what twists and turns are in store, but one thing's for sure: clues are being dropped along the way by series creators.
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Directed by Dexter Fletcher and starring Taron Egerton of Kingsman fame, it remains to be seen if Rocketman will take off with a faithful representation of singer and songwriter Elton John, capturing the good and bad of the musician's life, or if the project will be grounded by controversy.
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After Donnie Yen's Ip Man became a hit at home and abroad, Yen went on to reprise the role in several sequels, but he isn't the only actor to play the kung fu veteran. Here's every Ip Man movie, ranked worst to best.
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Helstrom showrunner Paul Zbyszewski needed to find the children of the devil -- not literally, but his Hulu series revolves around two Marvel Comics characters whose origin story involves their dad, Satan. The showrunner and creator told us how he found the right fit in this exclusive interview.
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In Looper's exclusive chat with Chung, she offered some tasty morsels about her time on set, including why Ji-Ah is truly a rare type of role for Asian actors, her thoughts on how Lovecraft Country tackles relevant issues such as racism, and all the bloody details behind those bizarre sex scenes.
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While the comics have plenty of bad guys to choose from, filling Thanos' shoes won't be easy. You'll need a fan-favorite if you want to elicit the same kind of response fans had when they saw that purple-skinned profile in the mid-credits scene of Avengers.
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Certain types of anime are designed with the sole purpose of filling viewers with unbridled joy, but plenty of creators prefer the other end of the emotional spectrum. From gut-wrenching war movies and coming-of-age classics to heartbreaking love stories, these are the saddest anime storylines ever.
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Final girls have become a cornerstone of popular horror storytelling, and they've made stars out of the women who've played them. In celebration of their impact, here's what the most famous final girls ever are up to now.
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An expensive production doesn't necessarily warrant a good product. A look at the top ten most expensive movies alone shows a huge range in genre, style, tone, and audience reception... even if more than half of them have the same parent company.
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The true worth of a movie isn't always appreciated upon release. From an early work by a master of horror to an action sequel starring arguably the greatest living movie martial artist, these modern-day films you might have missed are sure to be cult classics in 20 years.
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Treehouse Masters follows a simple premise: somebody wants a treehouse, and Pete Nelson builds it for them. After 11 seasons, it's safe to say the show is a hit. Let's take a closer look at the charismatic Treehouse Masters host and what happens behind the scenes of his show.
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The Hulk, as he reminds us so many times in the comics, isn't just super strong. He's the strongest one there is. How strong is that? Judge for yourself with this list of the Green Goliath's most incredible feats of strength in comics and movies.
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These are the awesome details and Easter eggs hidden in Batman comics over the years that all but the most hardcore Batman fans would have missed.
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While speculation and theories abound regarding Carol Danvers' entrance into the MCU and how it will affect the greater storylines of Infinity War and Endgame, recent comments from Samuel L. Jackson have only added fuel to the fire.
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Shazam's first go on the big screen is an origin story, so don't worry too much if you're going in cold. Just make sure you're paying attention and enjoy the ride. Even if you aren't familiar with the characters, you're going to see a few familiar faces bringing them to life.
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Warm up some cider, grab some candy, and get in the Halloween mood with these hidden gems. And oh yeah, if you need to sleep with the lights on for the next few nights? We promise we won't tell.
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Joe Mantegna is well-known for his roles in mob stories like The Godfather: Part III, but his inspiration for his Simpsons turn came from a different source. He told Looper all about it when we sat down to reflect with the actor on his tenure as a part of the longest-running show of all time.
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We're here to bring you the untold truth of Ron Swanson, with behind-the-scenes facts about Parks and Recreation and actor Nick Offerman that prove he and Ron are almost the same person, with a few key differences.
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Some fans may know Kevin Smith as an indie darling and stoner comedy auteur, with no idea that he'd done horror films, too. Others might know him for his writing in superhero franchises. After reading this article, you'll hopefully know all that and more. This is the untold truth of Kevin Smith.
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