Georgia May

223 articles published since May 4, 2021.

Georgia May is a staff writer at whatNerd. She lives and breathes cinema, with a background in film studies and an active pursuit in filmmaking. Her domain is every kind of movie from every sort of angle.

The 15 Best Movies Where Characters Were Dead All Along

"They were dead all along" is a well-worn plot twist that's eye-rollingly bad when lazily written... but great when it's done right.

Sep 21, 2023

15 Disney Movies With Much Darker Origins Than What You Saw

Disney movies may be known for being family-friendly, but many Disney tales come from source material that's much darker.

Sep 19, 2023

Male Gaze vs. Female Gaze, Explained (With 10 Movie Examples)

Want to better understand the nuances and impacts of both the male gaze and female gaze on cinema? Here are several examples!

Sep 18, 2023

The 13 Best Slasher Movies of All Time, Ranked

The slasher movie is one of the most popular horror subgenres. Here are the best slasher films that show why it's so popular.

Sep 16, 2023

The 15 Best Slice-of-Life Movies Where Nothing Really Happens

These incredibly crafted slice-of-life movies prove that cinema can be fun, exciting, and thrilling even when there isn't much plot.

Sep 15, 2023

The 13 Best Pre-Code Hollywood Movies Still Worth Watching

Movies from Pre-Code Hollywood were notorious for depictions of immorality and impurity. Here are the best ones to watch.

Sep 14, 2023

The 15 Best Movies About Inventions and Discoveries

These fascinating films are all about the process of creating something extraordinary... or dealing with the consequences thereafter.

Sep 13, 2023

The 15 Best Desert Movies Set in Dry, Barren Wastelands

Movies set in the desert—or wastelands that are basically deserts—provide a unique environmental challenge that's gripping to watch.

Sep 13, 2023

The 15 Best War Movies Based on True Stories and Events

There's something uniquely special about war movies based on true stories. Here are the best war movies that pull it off well.

Sep 12, 2023

The 7 Best Movies About Killer Couples, Ranked

Why settle for one murderer when you can have two? These iconic movie couples double both the kills and thrills!

Sep 11, 2023

The 15 Best Movies About Split and Multiple Personalities

Split personalities. Multiple personality disorder. Dissociative behavior. These movies explore these subjects in fascinating ways.

Sep 11, 2023

The 15 Best Movies Set During the Medieval Times, Ranked

The medieval era remains one of the most intriguing times in history. These movies explore the middle ages from all sorts of angles.

Sep 10, 2023

The 15 Best Wilderness Survival Movies, Ranked

These incredible movies feature characters in wilderness survival situations enduring against all odds to live another day.

Sep 8, 2023

The 12 Best British Seaside Movies Set on the Beach or Coast

The British Isles have some amazing coastlines. These British movies have settings that highlight the best UK beaches and coasts.

Sep 8, 2023

The 13 Best One-Man Movies With Only One Character

Movies don't need lots of characters to be interesting, as proven by these amazing movies that feature only one character.

Sep 7, 2023

The 20 Best Road Movies of All Time, Ranked

The best metaphor for a character's internal journey could be an actual road trip across harsh landscapes and rough obstacles.

Sep 5, 2023

The 20 Best Existential Movies About Life and Purpose

Who are we? Why are we here? These existential films explore the meaning of life and all the dread and joy within.

Sep 2, 2023

The 15 Best Movies About Robots and Artificial Intelligence

Robots and AI can feel overused in sci-fi cinema, but these movies prove that the subject can still blow us away when done well.

Aug 31, 2023

The 13 Best Medical TV Shows of All Time, Ranked

Medical TV shows are uniquely engaging. From comedies to dramas, from lone doctors to hospitals, here are the best ones to watch.

Aug 30, 2023

The 15 Best Dystopian Movies of All Time, Ranked

Whether bleak or hopeful, the greatest dystopian movies all share one thing: they say something meaningful about the world.

Aug 30, 2023

The 11 All-Time Best Friendship Groups in Movies, Ranked

We love a good friendship group in movies. With the right dynamics, best friends can elevate any good movie into a great movie.

Aug 29, 2023

The 18 Best Movies Set in the 1950s (Nifty Fifties)

The Nifty Fifties was an iconic decade for various reasons. These movies take us back to the 1950s and examine the era.

Aug 26, 2023

The Dolly Zoom Effect, Explained (And 7 Examples in Movies)

The dolly zoom, also known as the contra zoom, is an iconic technique that signals something unusual to the viewer.

Aug 25, 2023

The 15 Best British Gangster Movies of All Time, Ranked

There's no gangster movie quite like a British gangster movie. Here are the best British gangster films worth checking out!

Aug 24, 2023

The 13 Best Charles Dickens Movies and TV Shows, Ranked

Charles Dickens is known for his books, but those books have been adapted to film and television many times. Here are the best ones.

Aug 23, 2023

The 12 Best Movies About Hippies and Free Spirits, Ranked

Hippies comprise a distinct group, but even so, hippie characters aren't all the same. These hippie movies come at all angles.

Aug 23, 2023

10 Non-Horror Movies That Are Surprisingly Creepy

Non-horror movies can definitely be creepy—sometimes even creepier than most horror flicks. Here are our favorite examples.

Aug 23, 2023

The 15 Best Young Adulthood Movies About Teens Coming of Age

Growing up is never easy for anyone! Here are the best movies about young adulthood and the trials that come with coming of age.

Aug 22, 2023

The 10 Best Movies Set in the 1940s, Ranked

The 1940s was a transitionary decade due to the impact of World War II. These movies explore the era from all kinds of angles.

Aug 22, 2023

The 10 Best Movies About Singing Competitions, Ranked

People love music and people love competitions. These movies bring them together into something we all love: singing competitions!

Aug 21, 2023

The 12 Best Movies About Grief and Loss, Ranked

Grief is one of the heaviest human emotions, able to consume without limit. These powerful movies explore grief and loss.

Aug 20, 2023

The 10 Saddest Children's Movies of All Time, Ranked

Most children's movies are bright and happy, but they can be devastatingly sad—even more so than any film meant for adults.

Aug 19, 2023

The 25 Best WW2 Movies of All Time, Ranked

No war had more impact than the Second World War. These incredible WW2 movies explore those years from every angle.

Aug 18, 2023

The 15 Best Midlife Crisis Movies, Ranked

With all the drama and conflict inherent in a midlife crisis, it's no wonder there are so many great movies about it.

Aug 17, 2023

The 15 Best Movies Set in the 1930s (Great Depression)

The Great Depression was a terrible decade with much loss and suffering. These movies show us what the 1930s were like.

Aug 15, 2023

The 12 Best Movies Featuring Museums and Art Galleries

These movies actually feature real-world museums and art galleries, which are just as fun to see on the big screen!

Aug 11, 2023

The 15 Best Blaxploitation Movies of All Time, Ranked

Here are the best blaxploitation movies that represent the genre and highlight all the best aspects of this unique film culture.

Aug 10, 2023

The 15 Best Epistolary Novels Written as Letters or Diary Entries

Epistolary books are stories framed as letters, diaries, emails, clippings, etc. Here are the best ones that do justice to the format!

Aug 9, 2023

The 10 Best TV Shows About Jail, Prison, and Inmates

Life behind bars is a completely different experience. These great TV shows about prison explore what it's like in different ways.

Aug 8, 2023

The 10 Best 80s Chick Flick Movies Still Worth Watching

The era of 80s cinema gave us tons of amazing chick flick movies that still hold up and are worth watching (or rewatching)!

Aug 7, 2023

15 Iconic Actors Who Always Play the Same Roles in Movies

For whatever reason, some actors always play the same characters in every movie they're in. Here are our favorites and why!

Aug 4, 2023

The 15 Most Popular Movies of the 1940s, Ranked

Here are the best and most popular movies of the 1940s, which define the decade and still hold up as worth watching today.

Aug 3, 2023

The 8 Best Simpsons Episodes With Sideshow Bob, Ranked

Sideshow Bob is one of the best characters in The Simpsons, and these episodes prove why he's so great to watch.

Aug 2, 2023

The 12 Best Movies About Freedom and Liberty, Ranked

Few things are worse than losing your autonomy. These movies about freedom explore the idea of liberty from many angles.

Aug 1, 2023

The 13 Best Movies About Cults and Creepy Religious Groups

These movies about cults ramp up the creepiness factor as they center on strange groups with unusual beliefs and ulterior motives.

Aug 1, 2023

The 15 Most Popular Movies of the 1950s, Ranked

Here are the best and most popular movies of the 1950s, which define the decade and still hold up as worth watching today.

Jul 29, 2023

The 15 Best Movies About Self-Discovery and Finding Yourself

Some of the most engaging stories happen on the inside, when characters struggle against themselves and learn to overcome.

Jul 28, 2023

The 13 Best Competition Movies of All Time, Ranked

Some of the most thrilling and engaging movies are based around competitions—perhaps ones where even your life is on the line.

Jul 26, 2023

13 Great Examples of Breaking the Fourth Wall in Movies and TV

Breaking the fourth wall can be corny, but when it's done well, it can be spectacular. Here are iconic examples in movies and TV.

Jul 25, 2023

The 10 Best Dark Academia Movies, Ranked

What is dark academia? These great movies wonderfully capture the essence of this aesthetic that's hard to define.

Jul 24, 2023

The 11 Best Dark Romance Movies That Are Moody and Serious

These dark romance movies explore the murkier, grimier, and more tragic aspects of love that you don't see in romcoms.

Jul 24, 2023

The 12 Best Behind-the-Scenes Movie Documentaries

Dive into the behind-the-scenes details for cinema's most notable films with these must-watch documentaries.

Jul 23, 2023

The 15 Best Cold War Movies of All Time, Ranked

These incredible Cold War movies show us the various facets of the Cold War decades and how tense they really were.

Jul 21, 2023

The 12 Best Hood Movies That Are More Than Urban Stereotypes

Hood movies are some of the most raw, authentic, and consequential films in cinema. Here are the ones you have to watch.

Jul 21, 2023

The 20 Best Movies About Summertime, Ranked

Looking for a film that evokes the warm vibe of summer? These bright, beachy, sunny movies will immerse you in the season.

Jul 21, 2023

The 13 Best Generation Z Movies That Typify Zoomer Culture

Gen Z is unlike any generation that came before. These movies capture the ideals and lifestyles that represent zoomers.

Jul 20, 2023

The 15 Best Boxing Movies by Hollywood, Ranked

Boxing makes for incredible drama. These boxing movies show there can be real depth beneath the brutality of the sport.

Jul 19, 2023

The 10 Best Movies About Eating Disorders, Ranked

These movies about eating disorders feature all kinds of characters—skinny to obese—and they're all emotional in their own ways.

Jul 19, 2023

The Long Shot Film Technique, Explained (And 12 Examples in Movies)

A single long take can be impressive when it's done well. Here are several examples of the best one takes in cinema history.

Jul 18, 2023

The 12 Best Movies About Blues Music, Ranked

Blues music has a storied history unlike other music genres. These fantastic movies explore blues music and its impact.

Jul 18, 2023