Kieran Loughlin
Contributing since January, 2020
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About Kieran Loughlin
Kieran Loughlin loves everything about comic books, from their fun characters to their vibrant art. He reads them whenever he can, and channels his love for the visual medium as a Comics Features Writer for CBR. His time at university gave him a great chance to hone his writing and analytical skills, and now has graduated with a degree in English Literature with Creative Writing.
Latest Articles
Why Christopher Plummer Hated The Sound of Music
Christopher Plummer, who played Captain Georg von Trapp in The Sound of Music, reportedly hated the 1965 film because he was bored.
Hawaii Five-0: Why Daniel Dae Kim's Chin Ho Kelly Left the Series
Daniel Dae Kim played Chin Ho Kelly on Hawaii Five-0 for every episode in the first seven seasons. He left before Season 8 for an unfortunate reason.
How the Vietnam War Inspired George Lucas' Star Wars Vision
Star Wars' original trilogy took concepts from classic movies and placed them in space, but one of its largest inspirations was the Vietnam War.
A House MD Theory Makes the Finale Even More Tragic - and Credible
The House, M.D. series finale raised a lot of questions, but one fan theory may have the answer to all of them.
Why Palpatine Feared Qui-Gon Jinn More than Master Yoda in Star Wars
Qui-Gon Jinn was more attuned to the Force than any other prequel Jedi, and that's one reason why Emperor Palpatine needed him dead.
Black Mirror: 'The National Anthem's' Message Is Far Worse Than the Pig Incident
Black Mirror's "The National Anthem" is unquestionably shocking, but its message is more disturbing than what the Prime Minister does with the pig.
What to Expect From the Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest Anime
Fairy Tail’s sequel manga is expected to receive an anime adaptation soon. Here’s everything anime fans need to know about the series going in.
The Marvel Universe's Most POWERFUL Mutant Is … Santa Claus?!
The Santa Claus who exists in the world of the X-Men may actually be one of the most powerful Omega-Level mutants in the Marvel Universe.
How to Watch the Jesse Stone Movies in Order
Tom Selleck has played Jesse Stone for over a decade, starring in nine made-for-TV movies. But what's the best Jesse Stone watching order?
Die Hard Is a Christmas Movie for the Same Reasons Die Hard 2 Is Not
With so much debate over whether or not Die Hard is a Christmas movie, one simply needs to look how it rivals the sequel thematically.
The Lighthouse, Explained: What Does the Movie Even Mean?
Robert Eggers' The Lighthouse stars Robert Pattinson and Willem Dafoe as two lighthouse keepers with dark pasts. But what led to their tragic fates?
Why Castle Ended With Season 8
While Castle was initially slated to continue for a ninth season, ABC cancelled the series. Here's why the fan-favorite series saw its plug pulled.
Venom's Weirdest and Most Tragic Story Was Getting Eddie Brock... Pregnant?
One of the most tragic and weirdest Venom stories is how the symbiote made Eddie Brock pregnant, and this pregnancy created more chaos than Carange.
The Truth Behind Midnight Cowboy's Famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' Scene
In the latest Movie Legends Revealed, find out whether the famous 'I'm Walkin' Here' scene in Midnight Cowboy was actually improvised or not.
NCIS: Why Cote de Pablo Left in Season 11
The circumstances surrounding Cote de Pablo's NCIS departure were never fully explained, but she did get to reprise her role as Ziva in Season 17.
Lord of the Rings' Funniest Scene Was a Legal Loophole
The Hobbit had a ton of funny scenes, but there was a legal aspect that made one of Gandalf's conversations with Bilbo absolutely hilarious.
How Skyler White Became Unpopular in the Breaking Bad Fandom
For the majority of Breaking Bad's run, Skyler White was the subject of immense vitriol — more than any other member of its morally gray cast.
Downton Abbey's Greatest Mystery Was Never Solved
Downton Abbey Season 2's mystery had huge implications for who would inherit the estate and win the hand of and Lady Edith. But who was Patrick?
The Hunger Games: How Finnick Odair Won His Games — and What Happened After
The victor of the 65th Hunger Games, Finnick Odair, used his good looks and charm to come out on top, but his victory came at a price.
Are Friday the 13th and Jason Voorhees Based on a True Story?
Friday the 13th's creator denied taking inspiration from real-life events, but a 1960s massacre in Finland bears an eerie resemblance to Voorhees.