Mike Bedard

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Writer at Looper

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8 Actors Who Played Batman—and How Each Made Their Dark Knight Unique

1 week ago | backstage.com | Mike Bedard

There’s a good reason why it feels like we get a new Batman every couple of years. In a world where superheroes reign supreme, the Dark Knight still stands head and shoulders above the rest. With a killer rogues gallery and immense psychological depth, the world’s greatest masked detective offers endless adaptation possibilities for the big (and small) screen. As such, it’s fascinating to look at the various actors who have worn the cape and cowl, putting their own signature spin on Bruce Wayne.
The Pitt Actors Weren't Allowed To Use One Item On Set

1 week ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

"The Pitt" really feels like the breakout hit of 2025. Audiences have turned out in droves to watch the immersive medical drama's first season, in which every episode covers one hour of a 15-hour shift that encompasses a litany of social and personal hardships, including a mass shooting, drug overdoses, and physical assaults. And part of keeping the actors fully engaged in this harrowing world involved keeping their mobile phones away.
What Happened To The Cast Of Charles In Charge?

1 week ago | slashfilm.com | Mike Bedard

"Charles in Charge" has a unique legacy, mostly because it actually wasn't that much of a hit when the first season debuted, and it was cancelled after that first season too. However, CBS thought the show could have new life in syndication, and "Charles in Charge" was brought back from the dead, airing across local affiliates throughout the United States until it ended for good in 1990.
What Happened To The Cast Of Charles In Charge?

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Mike Bedard

NowComedian Michael Kosta says when he's on tour he's warns the crowd when he is about to make fun of Trump, followed by a promise that he will poke fun at Biden. Kosta says as soon as he makes fun of Trump the crowds "go crazy and can't take it" and he wonders why this "alpha male president" is so …
Top 5 Willa Fitzgerald Movies & TV Shows You Need To Check Out - Looper

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

Willa Fitzgerald is one of the most exciting rising actors on the scene right now. That's partly due to her refusing to be pigeonholed into specific types of roles. From horror to action projects, she's done it all and already has an eclectic filmography that promises great things to come. It's all the more amazing that she wasn't always on the path to becoming a performer. While she was passionate about acting and doing theater, she initially studied psychology at Yale.
Things Only Adults Notice In A Minecraft Movie

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

There's no doubt that "Minecraft" has legions of fans of all ages. That should be evident from the fact the film grossed $313 million globally in its first weekend in theaters. That's an impressive haul, especially considering how much fans derided the first "A Minecraft Movie" trailer, with some even calling it an "abomination." However, those early worries are a thing of the past now, and the numbers posted by the film make "A Second Minecraft Movie" feel all but certain to happen.
11 Small Details You Missed In A Minecraft Movie - Looper

2 weeks ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

Contains spoilers for "A Minecraft Movie"We've been worried about "A Minecraft Movie" for quite some time now. Early plans for some kind of project based on the hit video game were announced as far back as 2014, with both "Deadpool and Wolverine" director Shawn Levy and "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-creator and star Rob McElhenney attached to direct at various points.
Val Kilmer Blocked A Bloodworth Sex Scene With Hilarie Burton For A Good Reason

3 weeks ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

Val Kilmer tragically died at the age of 65 on April 1, 2025, with an outpouring of support arriving on social media from the actor's fans and colleagues. Kilmer was often considered an actor who was somewhat difficult to work with, garnering a reputation as being a perfectionist, but one co-star who loved collaborating with him is Hilarie Burton.
Val Kilmer Had One Major Regret From His Hollywood Career

3 weeks ago | looper.com | Mike Bedard

On April 1, 2025, the entertainment industry lost a brilliant actor when Val Kilmer passed away due to pneumonia. He didn't act much in the years following his throat cancer diagnosis in 2014, but Kilmer's outstanding performances throughout the 1980s and '90s, including Iceman in "Top Gun," Jim Morrison in "The Doors," and Doc Holliday in "Tombstone," to name a few, cemented him as an indelible Hollywood legend.
Canceled Marvel Movies We Still Want To See

3 weeks ago | slashfilm.com | Mike Bedard

Marvel, and specifically the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has dominated the zeitgeist for nearly two decades at this point. There's always plenty of talk as to whether general audiences are getting tired of Marvel movies, and while the MCU may not be as infallible as it once was, there's still ample interest. 2024's "Deadpool & Wolverine" crossed the $1 billion mark, and "Daredevil: Born Again" has been largely viewed within a positive light.

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Mike Bedard @TheMikeBedard

10 Apr 25

If I had a nickel for every Avengers movie that started with Loki getting his ass handed to him, I'd have two nickels which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice