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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.

Harry Potter's Plot Holes Are Fixed With Another Beloved Character As The Chosen One

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 12 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

Hear us out: if a different character had been the actual Chosen One in the Harry Potter franchise, it would have fixed a lot of plot holes.

Darth Maul Vs. Darth Vader: Who Is The Best Star Wars Character?

staff@looper.com (Sergio Pereira) — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:18:00 +0000

Darth Vader may be one of the most famous characters to come out of Star Wars, but how does he stack up against Darth Maul?

Yellowstone's Dutton Ranch Spin-Off Has A Big Rip And Beth Problem It Needs To Address

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:18:00 +0000

Beth and Rip are set to head their own show, "Dutton Ranch" - but the creators need to fix a big problem if they want the show to be successful.

Apple TV Is Starting Its Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere Adaptation In Exactly The Wrong Place

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Apple TV is an ambitious streamer, so it should go for a more interesting starting point in its Cosmere adaptation than what they're currently planning.

Why Georgie & Mandy Is The Worst Show In The Big Bang Theory Universe

staff@looper.com (Nina Starner) — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:18:00 +0000

Out of all the shows in "The Big Bang Theory" universe, "Georgie & Mandy" is the worst by far - for a few reasons.

I'm A Tolkien Superfan Who's Genuinely Excited (And Terrified) About Stephen Colbert's Lord Of The Rings Movie

staff@looper.com (Jaron Pak) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 22:10:58 +0000

There's a lot of potential in Stephen Colbert's upcoming "Lord of the Rings" movie, but we also have reasons to be nervous about it.

The Worst Batman Movie Deserves Credit For Its Goofy Sci-Fi Greatness

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0000

Despite its cheesiness and overall subpar qualities, "Batman & Robin" should be appreciated for its campy sci-fi elements.

Star Wars Is Avoiding Its Finale Problem: Here's The Only Way To Fix Rise Of Skywalker

staff@looper.com (Rick Stevenson) — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0000

To move past "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," Disney has to recapture the more casual fandom with new movies, and fill in the lore for the diehards.

The Hardest Stephen King Character To Get Right In Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower Series Isn't Who You Think

staff@looper.com (Matthew Jackson) — Sat, 28 Mar 2026 11:18:00 +0000

"The Dark Tower" is full of complex characters, but in terms of the on-screen adaptation, there's one character who is the hardest to get right.

You've All Got Star Trek's Captain Kirk Completely Wrong - And We'll Prove It

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 22:18:00 +0000

These days, Captain Kirk has a reputation for being a lawless renegade. But that's not how he was originally depicted in "Star Trek: The Original Series."