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Luke Y. Thompson

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Covers:  I mostly cover movies, collectible toys, pro-wrestling, tv, atheism/faith, and general pop culture.
Doesn't Cover: I do not generally review books.
Film critic. Toy blogger/photographer. MortalCinema.com. Free agent to write/edit. In some documentaries. NOT the Grocery Outlet guy. Half-English atheist

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Luke Y. Thompson’s Biography

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Born in the South.
Raised in Ireland.
First published as a poet at the age of ten.
A Zine self-publisher in 1998.
First hired as a professional film critic and editor in 1999.
Member of LAFCA and the CCA.
Constantly finding new outlets.

Luke Y. Thompson’s Journalist Portfolio

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The 15 Greatest British TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked - TVLine

The 15 Greatest British TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked - TVLine

In many cases, the greatest British television shows are a cut above what we see on U.S. network TV. Here are…

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I Ate at L.A.'s North Korean Restaurant

I Ate at L.A.'s North Korean Restaurant

No, I didn't starve.

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The 15 Best Monster Movies Of All Time, Ranked - SlashFilm

The 15 Best Monster Movies Of All Time, Ranked - SlashFilm

Plenty of monsters have stomped, snarled, and slashed across the big screen over the years, but these are the…

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Breaking Down Nirvana's 'Heart-Shaped Box'

Breaking Down Nirvana's 'Heart-Shaped Box'

It all makes sense to me now.

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A Cursed Man Review: Super-Hex Me

A Cursed Man Review: Super-Hex Me

Movie review: A documentarian does his damnedest, literally, to get cursed

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Fallout Review: Lucy N' This Guy, With Dyin' Man

Fallout Review: Lucy N' This Guy, With Dyin' Man

Fallout takes a few episodes before the themes start to come into focus, but they all drop at once, so have a…

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Comic-Con 2026: Hasbro Breakfast, Street Fighter Movie Toys

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By Luke Y. Thompson Verified
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If you are, like me, one of the devotees of the Jean-Claude Van Damme Street Fighter movie, I regret if I gave you false hope that a Raul Julia M. Bison figure might be around the corner. Would you accept David Dastmalchian? Because he’s the new Bison, in a new Street Fighter movie that is a thing that is really coming out, apparently. And it’ll be the second big retro IP-based movie of the year in which a dorky blonde muscleman listens to Four Non Blondes.
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Comic-Con 2026: Adult Swim's Rick and Morty Ride Rules

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By Luke Y. Thompson Verified
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Adult Swim typically does a big ol’ carnival in back of the San Diego Convention Center come Con time, and you don’t even need a badge to go — last year Julia and I went together. This year, I got a press preview, and while the setup may not have initially been as visually impressive as some of the prior years’ giant inflatables, the best thing is under wraps. Or, rather, inside a deep throat.
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The 15 Best NBC Shows Of All Time, Ranked

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By Luke Y. Thompson Verified
| TVLine Verified
NBC doesn't have to strut about like the peacock that is its mascot — it's a pioneering cornerstone of American television, and as one of the longest-running networks in history, it has more than earned its status over the years. Unless you've lived a life in the wilderness and never watched TV, NBC has most likely given you good memories at some point.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Assistant arts editor and film critic at New Times Los Angeles.

How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?

Emails. But please do be aware of when busy season is likely to be -- around Comic-Con and awards season.

Who do you wish followed you?

People who might hire me.