Frodo Baggins may come across as a bit distant on the big screen, but he's being consumed from the inside out as he tries to step up and save the world. Here is the complete backstory that led to this humble Hobbit playing such a crucial role in Middle-earth history.
Read MoreInternational audiences finally have the chance to experience British television sensation Get Even, thanks to Netflix, and the show's twisty, engrossing plot isn't the only thing making viewers sit up and take notice. The teen thriller features an attractive cast of young actors you've seen before.
Read MoreThe movie is about the conflict between Herschel and Ben's beliefs about how to live a happy life, but it's also about the duality of being Jewish in North America. To understand An American Pickle and its ending, you have to understand the conflicted Jewish experience in the New World.
Read MoreHulu plans to drop the first 13-episode season of the classic Warner Bros. cartoon on Nov. 20, with the second season slated for 2021. For superfans of the animated series, the day might sound familiar; It's exactly 22 years after the original series aired its final episode.
Read MoreWith his current role on the TNT series The Alienist, on which he stars as Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, Daniel Brühl going after the evil-doers — and back in time. In an exclusive interview with Looper, Brühl offers some insight into what it's like to step back in time on The Alienist.
Read MoreIt's been years since we first heard that Black Adam would be getting his own dedicated film, but only recently did we start getting big teases from The Rock himself about what's on the horizon for Johnson and Black Adam.
Read MoreAs light-hearted and fun sd his TV and movie appearances were, things were not perfect for John Candy. Still, even in the face of adversity, Candy made the most of his life, even in 1994 -- what he didn't realize was his last year.
Read MoreWith all the content available to subscribers on HBO Max, we were a little surprised to discover the renewed popularity of Adult Swim's animated comedy Metalocalypse, but we probably shouldn't have been. If there's one thing everybody acknowledges about Dethklok, it's their ability to draw a crowd.
Read MoreIf you were underwhelmed by this year's Robert Downey Jr. vehicle Dolittle, you weren't alone. Apparently, there were problems with it from the get-go. Seth Rogen, who did a punch-up on Dolittle's screenplay, recently spoke about the film during a conversation with Howard Stern.
Read MoreFans of Christopher Nolan are anxiously awaiting his latest film Tenet — but if they're expecting a CGI extravaganza, they've got another thing coming. It's recently been revealed that Tenet sports far fewer post-production VFX shots than anyone would have ever suspected.
Read MoreTNT's The Alienist stars Daniel Brühl as Laszlo Kreizler, a psychiatrist specializing in children suffering from mental illness who's drawn into a string of murders. Speaking with Looper, Brühl revealed the unexpected place from which he drew inspiration for his Alienist role.
Read MoreThe hotly anticipated sequel to The Kissing Booth is bringing back the whole gang, and at least one recognizable newcomer: Actress Maisie Richardson-Sellers is onboard to play the new role of Chloe, and if she looks familiar, it's because there's a very good chance you've seen her before.
Read MoreIt hasn't been the Friends reunion's day, week, month, or even its year. The long-awaited event, which is slated to eventually find its home on HBO Max along with the rest of the series, is delayed indefinitely. Here's what we know about its current status.
Read MoreIn honor of TV's most dominant mother, dig out your bedazzler, backcomb your hair, and prepare to relive the best Beverly Goldberg moments on The Goldbergs.
Read MoreIn the increasingly crowded streaming market, Hulu might be the most overlooked platform of the bunch. If you're on the hunt for a small-scale cinematic diamond with blockbuster ambition, look no further than Julia Hart's soulful, egregiously underappreciated superhero story Fast Color.
Read MoreThe Targaryens are one of the most fascinating families in Westeros. They have a unique history, strange cultural norms, and, of course, dragons. Explore the history of Game of Thrones' most intriguing noble house with this Targaryen timeline.
Read MoreHalf of the show's humor would fly right over kids' heads, and some would confuse most adults just as much, let alone 30 years down the line. With all that in mind, here's a look at all the things only adults notice in Tiny Toon Adventures.
Read MoreBatman may not be allowed to walk the red carpet alongside James Bond. Ben Affleck is rumored to be banned from the premiere of No Time to Die, the 25th James Bond film and the final installment for current star Daniel Craig. Here's why.
Read MoreSeason 2 of The Umbrella Academy unfolds with a literal twist-a-minute intensity, and spirals feverishly towards a curveball of a finale as epic in scope as it is maddeningly open-ended. As such, fans of the series are already clamoring for a third season. Here's what we know about the wait ahead.
Read MoreFrom upside-down smooches to time-traveling romance, here are the most memorable superhero movie kisses.
Read MoreLooper recently talked with Reggie Watts about his new app WATTSAPP, and while we were at it, we took some time to discuss his experiences as bandleader on The Late Late Show with James Corden. He also named some of his all-time favorite guests.
Read MoreAmong Michael Cera's lesser known indie gems is a peculiar 2017 ensemble dramedy that happens to be rife for discovery by the actor's fanbase — and indie film fans at large. The film is Person to Person, and it's currently catching many eyes on Hulu.
Read MoreMike Tyson will take on his biggest opponent yet in Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef, a Shark Week special airing on the Discovery Channel on Sunday, August 9. Looper spoke with dive instructor Paul de Gelder about working with Tyson for the shark-filled special.
Read MoreThe bad news: vampires live among us. The good news: they're just as bored as the rest of us, even though they can live forever. That's the concept behind What We Do in the Shadows, which has had a long and surprising road from an unassuming short film to a cult hit movie to a successful TV series.
Read MoreDalton spoke with Looper about Doom Patrol's second season, sharing some thoughts about how the show mixes absurdity with raw humanity, how he got ready to play a character with such a wild history, and why he's such a huge Doom Patrol fan.
Read MoreLooper interviewed Malcolm McDowell during promotion for The Big Ugly, and he told us all about the movie and especially his relationship with Vinnie Jones. He also told us about how he's still making movies at such a ridiculous pace — and about his career beginnings.
Read MoreThese films play with similar tropes as The Umbrella Academy and contain the same playful creativity that makes the show so special, while doing their own thing. If you want to see The Umbrella Academy's biggest ideas explored in cool, different ways, check these movies out next.
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