Luke Y. Thompson

With Us Since

2022

Location

Joshua Tree, CA

School

University of Southern California

Expertise

'80s & '90s pop culture, Comedians & the punditry, 20th Century British & American Sci-Fi and Fantasy TV

A former print media journalist and current member of the Critics' Choice Association, Luke used to be syndicated across the 12-paper New Times chain.
He has been featured as a talking head in multiple entertainment-related documentaries.
He has written for most major Los Angeles publications, including the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, E! Online, Deadline, OC Weekly, CityBeat, and more.

Experience

Luke first became a published author and critic at the age of ten, writing the title poem for the children's collection "I Hate Mustard." He has been writing professionally about film and pop culture since 1999, when he was hired by New Times LA on the basis of his self-published zine, KnifEdge. At Voice Media, he ran the pop-culture blog Topless Robot for two years, leading it in a rebrand that focused on more diverse voices. As an editor at GeekChicDaily, Luke helped to build an email newsletter into the current version of Nerdist. At Deadline, he was the first major trade reporter to cover San Diego Comic-Con panel-by-panel.

Education

Luke graduated cum laude from USC film school.

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Stories By Luke Y. Thompson

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Television By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Hit Shows From The '80s That Nobody Talks About Today

Remember '80s television? Well, let's take a trip down memory lane and talk about some '80s TV shows that seem to remain forgotten today.
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Paramount+

Paramount+ By Luke Y. Thompson

All 12 Star Trek Series, Ranked

Star Trek turns 60 years old this year, and with Starfleet Academy premiering this month, we're celebrating by ranking all 12 of the previous Trek series.
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Paramount+

Paramount+ By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Things Every Star Trek Fan Needs To Know Before Watching Starfleet Academy

With the latest Star Trek series streaming on Paramount+, even Federation superfans might need a refresher on who's who and what's what.
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Television

Television By Luke Y. Thompson

Every Star Wars TV Show, Ranked From Worst To Best

From kid's cartoons to gritty political thrillers, "Star Wars" has seen many forms across the small screen, though some shows are better than others.
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Television By Luke Y. Thompson

The 15 Best Animated TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

Here's a list of the most influential cartoons — ranging from kid-friendly action to adult comedy and everything in between — from their respective eras.
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Television

Television By Luke Y. Thompson

The 15 Greatest British TV Shows Of All Time, Ranked

In many cases, the greatest British television shows are a cut above what we see on U.S. network TV. Here are 15 of the U.K.'s best TV series ever.
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Television

Television By Luke Y. Thompson

15 TV Shows Like The X-Files

If you're a fan of the monster-of-the-week stories and dual-lead chemistry of The X-Files, here are 15 shows that offer a similar experience.
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Stranger Things

Stranger Things By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Things We Won't Miss About Stranger Things

The end of Stranger Things is upon us. While the show has given fans endless thrills and immense joy, there are some things we won't miss once the show's over.
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Sitcom

Sitcom By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Major Stars Who Appeared On Gilligan's Island

For supposedly being hidden and isolated, Gilligan's Island sure received a lot of visitors. Here are 10 stars that made guest appearances on the iconic sitcom.
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Drama

Drama By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Controversial TV Show Endings That Audiences And Critics Judged Too Harshly

Not every unpopular TV show ending is deserving of savage criticism. They may not always be good, but these endings were all justified in one way or another.
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Television

Television By Luke Y. Thompson

The 15 Best Twilight Zone Episodes Of All Time, Ranked

Originally running from 1959 to 1964, The Twilight Zone offered a new, surreal story every week, many with a cruel twist. Here are its 15 best episodes ever.
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Drama

Drama By Luke Y. Thompson

What Happened To The Cast Of Little House On The Prairie

It's been 50-plus years since Little House on the Prairie premiered. Here's what happened to the series' main cast in the years since its last episode in 1984.
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Sitcom

Sitcom By Luke Y. Thompson

What The Cast Of Married... With Children Looks Like Today

For 11 seasons, Married... With Children showcased the antics of the dysfunctional Bundy family. Here's what the sitcom's main cast looks like in present day.
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Drama

Drama By Luke Y. Thompson

10 Horror Movies That Turned Into Terrifying TV Shows

It may seem like a daunting task to make a genuinely scary TV show out of a major horror movie, but these 10 examples prove that it's possible.
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