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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 1m

If you're a fan of the Netflix spy thriller series "The Asset" and you're looking for something similar to binge next, check out our list of recommendations.

10 Best TV Shows Like The Asset - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 7h

Despite being an incredibly famous filmmaker, Martin Scorsese's movies haven't always made money, but even some of his box office bombs are brilliant.

Martin Scorsese Box Office Bombs Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 8h

Did you know that one of the most beloved characters in "South Park" is actually inspired by someone close to creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone? Here's why.

South Park's Most Likable Character Is Based On A Real Person - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 9h

The 1970s was the era of hotpants and those long disco collars. It was also a time for some fantastic media. We've ranked the 15 best TV shows of the decade.

15 Best TV Shows Of The 1970s, Ranked - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 9h

True Detective's first season truly was a highlight of the HBO crime drama. Matthew McConaughey played a deeply gifted and philosophical detective.

What 'Time Is A Flat Circle' Means In HBO's True Detective - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 10h

The actor playing Sarah's boyfriend Seth on "Boston Blue" has a long career that ranges from monster movies to sitcoms to just missing out on a huge franchise.

Boston Blue: Why Sarah's Boyfriend Seth Looks So Familiar - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 11h

"Boston Blue" follows up on "Blue Bloods" with new cops to follow. This week's episode introduced Detective Brian Rogers, and we know why he looks so familiar.

Why Detective Brian Rogers From Boston Blue Looks So Familiar - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 11h

Like the characters they played on "Happy Days" the show's cast has been through a lot over the years. That includes some pretty dark times.

Tragic Details About The Cast Of Happy Days - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 12h

She may look quite bizarre on Peacock's "Twisted Metal," but the actor who plays Vermin is anything but weird-looking in real life.

Twisted Metal's Vermin Actor Is Unrecognizable In Real Life - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 13h

"Star Trek," "Star Wars," and "Stargate" are all huge sci-fi franchises, and Tony Amendola has had a major role in all three of these vast universes.

Tony Amendola Holds A Rare Sci-Fi Triple Crown With Roles In Star Trek, Stargate, And Star Wars - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 14h

A film which he called "dimwitted," "unwoud," and "phoned in," this mom-and-son action movie earned a half-star rating from respected movie critic Roger Ebert.

Roger Ebert Absolutely Hated A Sylvester Stallone Action Movie With An Awful Premise - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 14h

Although musical biopics have done well at the box office, "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere" failed to deliver. What happened?

Why Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere Flopped At The Box Office - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 15h

Jessica Biel starred in a 1996 McDonald's commercial for a hamburger that was thought to appeal to a more sophisticated audience, but ended up flopping.

A Young Jessica Biel Starred In This McDonald's Ad For A Failed Product - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 16h

Netflix has built up the mystique of the starring creature in "Frankenstein," and the few images out there cloak its real life star in heavy prosthetics.

What Netflix's Frankenstein Monster Looks Like In Real Life - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 16h

Some "Sopranos" murders were so devastating, they still bother us. While there were plenty to choose from, we ranked these five deaths as the most upsetting.

5 Most Devastating Sopranos Deaths Ranked - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 17h

Lifetime's made-for-TV movies have been combining high camp and deep emotions for more than 30 years, and these films stand out from the hundreds of others.

15 Best Lifetime Movies Of All Time, Ranked - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 19h

Patrick Stewart's most famous characters Captain Picard and Professor X met in a comic book crossover from the 1990s that's been pretty much forgotten about.

The Star Trek: TNG Crew Met The X-Men In This Forgotten '90s Crossover - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 19h

For Mrs. Garret in "The Facts of Life," NBC CEO Fred Silverman chose to cast Charlotte Rae, who played Mrs. Edna Garrett from "Diff'rent Strokes." Here's why.

Why Mrs. Garrett Was Picked To Lead The Diff'rent Strokes Spin-Off The Facts Of Life - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 20h

Dorothy is an important figure in the world of "The Wizard of Oz," but "Wicked: For Good" has some other plans for the character.

Why The Wicked Movies Never Reveal Dorothy's Face - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 20h

Alan Ritchson described Jim Carrey as his “hero” when speaking to the Hollywood Reporter, citing him as the inspiration for his own comedic roles.

Reacher Star Alan Ritchson Named This Legendary Comedian His 'Hero' - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 21h

Jenna Fischerr might have been one of the star characters in "The Office," but she was cut from another sitcom in the midst of filming due to her breakout role.

The Office's Jenna Fischer Was Rejected From A Beloved Sitcom For A Sad Reason - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 22h

Celebrities are no different than you in the sense that they also have their favorite movies that they can rewatch or recite scenes word for word.

The Classic Comedy Emma Stone Can Watch On Repeat - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 23h

These TV shows were so good, they ended up on-air for a long time — long enough to develop at least one glaring, impossible-to-ignore plot hole.

12 Plot Holes That Hurt Otherwise Perfect TV Shows - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 1d

Robin Williams was very close to playing the Joker and the Riddler, iconic characters from Batman's rogues gallery, but he wound up losing the roles.

Robin Williams Desperately Wanted To Play A Batman Villain (But Couldn't) - Looper

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Looper @looperhq.bsky.social · 1d

Some Oscar nominations leave us questioning the Academy's credentials, which is why we wanted to discuss the biggest snubs we've seen so far this decade.

The 12 Biggest Oscar Snubs Of The 2020s (So Far) - Looper

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