The 20 Best Movies About Law and Justice, Ranked
These important films explore various facets of the law and legal system. What is real justice? What happens when the law fails?
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The 13 Best Movies About Orphans, Ranked
There's a lot of drama in the identity of an orphan. These fascinating movies about orphans explore all the different facets.
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Here are some of the greatest movies about femme fatales, showing us why these characters are so gripping and engaging.
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The 16 Strongest One Piece Characters, Ranked
In One Piece, the strongest characters can be powerful for many reasons: Devil Fruit abilities, Haki mastery, and so much more.
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Natural disasters come in many forms, but the best ones share one thing: a thrilling, dramatic tale with real stakes that matter.
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The 13 Best Movies Set on Trains and Subways, Ranked
The confined nature of train cars has given rise to all kinds of captivating and memorable films. Here are the best ones to watch!
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The 11 Most Depressing Movies You Can Only Watch Once
These incredible movies are so dark, bleak, and realistic that you probably won't be able to watch them twice despite how good they are.
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The 20 Best Western Movies About the Old, Wild West
These movies set in the Old West bring the American Frontier to life. Even if you don't like Westerns, you should check these out!
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The 13 Best Movies With Incredible Wardrobe Designs
Most of these movies are so wonderfully produced that they won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design!
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The 15 Weirdest Movies of the 21st Century Worth Watching
Cinema is art... and art can be pretty bizarre at times. Here are some of the most unconventional films since 2000 that are really good.
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The 16 Strongest My Hero Academia Characters, Ranked
My Hero Academia is packed with characters who are powerful in different ways. Who reigns supreme as the strongest of them all?
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The 15 Best Movies Set in Outer Space, Ranked
These awesome outer space movies involve exploring galaxies, fighting for survival, and meeting alien civilizations.
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The 19 Best Anime Characters Who Can Steal Abilities From Others
The strongest anime characters aren't those with powerful abilities—they're the ones who can steal abilities on a whim.
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The 13 Best Sherlock Holmes Movies, Ranked
The Sherlock Holmes novels have been adapted into numerous movies over the years. Here are the best ones worth checking out!
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The 15 Best Movies About Pilots, Planes, and Aircraft, Ranked
What vehicle is cooler than a plane? From dramas to thrillers, here are the finest films that involve pilots and/or take place on aircraft.
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15 Well-Known Indie Movies That Feel Like A24 (But Aren't)
I bet you thought these incredible films were produced by A24! You might be surprised to find out that they actually weren't.
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The 12 Creepiest Scenes and Moments in Anime, Ranked
Here are some of the creepiest, most disturbing, most unsettling scenes I've seen in anime. How many have you seen?
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The 10 Best Movies Inspired by Jack the Ripper, Ranked
Here are some of the best filmic takes on Jack the Ripper, the most famous serial killer whose identity remains unknown to this day.
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The 15 Best Improv Movies That Started Without Scripts
Most movies don't start filming until the script is finalized, but these improv movies began production even without finished scripts!
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The 20 Most Unique Anime Powers and Abilities, Ranked
Fireballs? Ice daggers? Super strength? Those are all run-of-the-mill. These anime powers are unique and awesome in their own ways.
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The 13 Best TV Shows Set in Wintery Snow and Ice, Ranked
A frigid environment of snow and ice can lend a cold and isolated mood to a TV show, making any drama that much more intense.
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The 20 Best Feminist Movies of All Time (And Why They're Great)
Feminist movies come in all shapes and forms. Forget the cash grab remakes! Here are the ones that made real impacts.
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The 25 Coolest Naruto Jutsus and Abilities, Ranked
The Naruto universe contains hundreds of jutsus and techniques. Here are my picks for the best ones and why they're awesome.
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The 15 Best TV Shows About Gangs and Gangsters, Ranked
Like cop shows, gangster shows can easily fall into boring tropes and clichés. Here are the best gang TV shows that are unique.
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The 16 Most Common Anime Character Archetypes, Explained
If you're new to anime, you'll find lots of unique character archetypes that appear over and over again! Here's what they are.
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The 15 Best Counterculture Movies of All Time, Ranked
Not only do these counterculture movies explore alternative movements, but they're captivating and iconic!
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The 15 Best Anime Spin-Offs Actually Worth Watching
Popular anime series sometimes get spin-offs that are worth checking out, whether for extra lore or just pure, unadulterated fun!
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The 25 Best A24 Movies, Ranked (And Why They're So Uniquely Great)
This indie film company has produced some of the best movies of the century. Don't miss the best A24 movies worth watching!
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The 13 Best Movies About Rehab and Recovery, Ranked
Check out my favorite movies about drug-addicted characters who struggle through rehab and fight to turn their lives around.
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The 11 Best Hero vs. Hero Moments in Anime, Ranked
Some of the best scenes in anime involve heroes against each other, whether as friendly rivals or outright enemies.
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The 10 Best Director Cameos (Who Appeared in Their Own Movies)
For cinephiles, it's always a treat when the director of a movie makes a small appearance in their own film. Here are some iconic examples!
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The 20 Best Sci-Fi Comedy Movies of All Time, Ranked
Want a heavy dose of laughter with your time travel, aliens, and space war plots? Check out these incredible sci-fi comedy movies!
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The 16 Best Movies About an Impending Apocalypse
These movies are the ones where characters have to face down a looming apocalypse that threatens humankind.
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The 14 Best Captains in One Piece, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
One of the cooler parts of One Piece is encountering the different pirate crews—and, more importantly, the captains of those crews!
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The 20 Best Musical Movies of All Time, Ranked
Sitting down to a well-made musical movie is an experience like no other. Here are the best ones to watch if you haven't yet!
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The 13 Most Annoying and Overused Anime Tropes and Clichés
Tired of seeing damsels in distress and fights that last an eternity? These are just some of the worst anime tropes that need to end.
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The 15 Best Underdog Movies of All Time, Ranked
Few movies are as inspirational as the ones where disadvantaged heroes win against all odds. Check out our favorite underdog movies!
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The 15 Best Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
Remember the 1990s? We got so many great movies during those years. Here are the most decade-defining movies of the 90s!
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The 18 Worst Anime Traitors and Backstabbers of All Time
Anime tends to be pretty good at setting up and executing betrayals. Here are some of the worst anime traitors we've seen.
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The 15 Best Simpsons Episodes of All Time, Ranked
There are over 700 episodes of The Simpsons. Here are the best Simpsons episodes that represent the show's high points.
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The 16 Best High School Anime Series Worth Watching
These awesome high school anime series serve up everything from cozy love triangles to sci-fi wish fulfillment!
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The 15 Best Modern Black & White Movies (From 2000 and Later)
These modern black-and-white movies from after the turn of the millennium use the monochrome aesthetic to striking effect.
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15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (And When They Release)
So many exciting movies are slated to release this year. Here are the films I'm looking forward to the most in 2024!
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The 15 Best Anime Villains We Just Love to Hate
Psychotic, powerful, smart, charismatic? Well, these anime villains have it all and we just love to hate them for it.
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The 13 Best Movies With Sad and Unhappy Endings, Ranked
Tired of happy endings? These movies don't wrap up in neat little bows. Instead, they're sad, unfortunate, or shocking.
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The 16 Best Vampire Characters in Anime, Ranked
In anime, vampire characters come in all shapes, forms, and personalities. Here are some of my all-time favorites!
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The 15 Best Origin Story Movies (Both Heroes and Villains)
Origin story movies are tough to do well because they've been done to death and it's hard to make them unique—but it can be done!
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The 17 Darkest Anime Characters With Evil Abilities, Ranked
Anime has never shied away from dark characters. Here are the best ones who have terribly evil and unholy powers.
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The 20 Best Shakespeare Movies Adapted From His Works
Shakespeare is best known for his dramatic plays, and many of them were adapted into (or inspired) movies worth watching.
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The 22 Best Demon Characters in Anime, Ranked
Some of the coolest characters in anime are demons. And as it turns out, they aren't always evil! Here are our favorites.
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The 15 Best Movies Set in the Snow and Ice, Ranked
It's one thing to be stranded in the desert or lost in a jungle, but snowy icescapes can be harsher and more unforgiving.
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The 16 Best Anime Series With Human Vessels and Host Bodies
One of my favorite anime tropes is when a character is a vessel or host for another character. Here are some great examples!
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The 11 Best Female Detective Movies of All Time, Ranked
These movies all feature female detectives who are just as competent—if not more—than their male counterparts.
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The 20 Best Manipulators in Anime Who Are Cunning, Ranked
Anime is full of smart and cunning characters—and it's bad news when they use their brains to manipulate others.
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The 15 Best Movies About Divorce and Breakups, Ranked
These movies about divorce and breakups explore the many sides to broken romantic relationships.
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The 16 Best Movies About Glam Rock and Punk Music
The counterculture nature of glam rock and punk music make them both perfect subjects for movies and documentaries!
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The 11 Best Female Detective TV Shows, Ranked
In a genre dominated by men, these detective TV shows shine with female leads who are unlike the usual detectives you know.
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The 20 Best Spatial and Space-Time Abilities in Anime, Ranked
Some of the coolest abilities in anime feature spatial manipulation and space-time mechanics. Here are our favorite abilities.
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The 15 Most Infamous Product Placement Scenes in Movies
It takes skill to do product placement well, especially when it's for a mainstream movie. Here are some of the most iconic examples.
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The 15 Best Foodie Movies About Chefs, Food, and Cooking
What to do when you're a foodie who's stuck at home? Maybe watch these incredible movies about foods and the ones who prepare them.
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