Thompson Smith
Expertise
X-Men, Lost, David Lynch
- Thompson is an armchair expert in virtually every area of entertainment media ... except for reality TV. (Unless it's "Jersey Shore.")
- For many years, Thompson Smith worked primarily in music journalism, and has interviewed many prominent individuals, including singer-songwriter Laura Jane Grace and "Double Dare" host Marc Summers.
- Thompson Smith doesn't have enough room in his apartment to store his perpetually expanding comic book collection.
Experience
During his roughly 15 years in the journalism and journalism-adjacent businesses, Thompson Smith has contributed to old school newspapers, irreverent alt-weeklies, and quite a few websites.
Education
Thompson Smith has a master's degree in print and multimedia journalism from Emerson College.
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Stories By Thompson Smith
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What makes Dory and her friends in "Search Party" such a suspicious bunch? Let's go over some of the worst things the gang from "Search Party" has ever done.
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The DC Animated Movie Universe (DCAMU) caters to a particular niche within DC comics fandom. Let's see how IMDb ranks its 16 films.
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Superheroes typically make good friends. But not all of them. Here are DC heroes who would be horrible friends in real life.
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"Hawkeye" sure gets a whole heck of a lot done in only six episodes, but not everything is neatly tied up. Here are our biggest unanswered questions.
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With Daredevil's live-action return looking possible, let's discuss some comics storylines that Netflix never got around to adapting — and which are available.
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After everybody went a few months without new comics in 2020, this year saw a welcome return to regular weekly publishing. Here are the best comics of 2021.
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What Spider-Man actor are you based on your zodiac sign? Here are the iconic spidermen that represent each sign best.
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Which films show off Angelina Jolie's comedy chops, action bona fides, and dramatic credentials? Well, join us as we look at her very best movie roles.
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Marvel fans are pumped for 2023's "X-Men '97." What are they most hoping to see from this animated Disney+ series? We've got all the mutant-centric details.
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If you asked Harley Quinn about Justice League, she could quite possibly respond "What's a Justice League?" Here's other heroes she's never met.
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From his dream project to his disastrous app, read on for the untold truth of the man who plays Hawkeye, Jeremy Renner.
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Want to know which Succession character you're most like? That's where the zodiac comes in. Find out if you're Logan, Kendall, or Shiv based on your sign.
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Whether you're an eager newbie or a diehard looking to revisit your hero's cinematic exploits, this is the correct order in which to watch every Batman movie.
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From Jimmy Olsen's fate to the truth about the Martian Manhunter, these are the biggest red herrings in the DCEU.
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In the mood for a good mystery movie? Well, Hulu has got you covered with these 15 stand-outs.
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Over nearly 30 years and nine films, Quentin Tarantino has created some of cinema's most memorable characters. Shall we rank the most iconic of all?
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"Mulholland Drive" is David Lynch's best movie.
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What heroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe haven't met Hawkeye. These are the 14 heroes Clint Barton has yet to encounter, and what they might do if they met.
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What astrology signs represent each 1990s teen film? We've got all the answers in this look at 1990s teen romps.
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From sci-fi blockbusters to indie flicks, these are the best '90s movies on Hulu.
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Tropic Thunder stands as a mostly one-of-a-kind Hollywood self-satire, but if you're a fanatic and trying to figure out what the heck to watch next, try these.
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From an improved love life for Sayid to insight into Libby's backstory, this is the ending of "Lost" we really wanted to see.
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From Snaliens to Samurai Pizza Cats, Warriors of Virtue to Street Sharks, these are the '90s TMNT rip offs you don't remember.
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Hungry for more series like the quirky and hilarious "Community"? These are the TV shows comedy fans should watch if they love the gang at Greendale.