The 18 Best Movies About Cancer and Terminal Illnesses
Cancer and terminal illnesses are hard subjects for movie directors, but these films prove cathartic and insightful when done well.
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The 12 Best Movies About Music Managers and Producers, Ranked
Sometimes, the people behind musicians are more interesting than the musicians themselves—as seen in these movies.
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The 13 Best Silent Movie Characters Who Are Mute or Don't Speak
Crafting a compelling character is an immense challenge when they don't have any dialogue, but these movies made it work.
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The 15 Best Movies About Gambling and Casinos, Ranked
The mystique of casinos and gambling can make for some of the most thrilling narratives in cinema. Here are our favorite films!
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The 11 Best Movies About Social Media (And Its Dangers), Ranked
Social media is everywhere and it seems so common, but these movies explore the darker side of social media and what can happen.
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The 10 Best Movies That Change Genre, Tone, or Characters Halfway Through
These movies make such radical shifts partway through runtime that they almost turn into completely different films.
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The 12 Best World War I (WWI) Movies of All Time, Ranked
It was supposed to be the war to end all wars. Here are the greatest films about WWI and the lives affected by this devastating war.
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The 14 Best Movies About Pirates, Ranked
There's so much drama, excitement, and adventure to be found in these swashbuckling pirate movies that stand the test of time.
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The 13 Best Movies Set in Boston, Ranked
There's no city like Boston! These movies that take place in Boston are oozing with the very character that makes the city so unique.
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The 13 Best Movies About Stalking and Harassment
Here are the best movies that explore the traumatic violations that can come from stalkers and harassers.
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The 10 Best Movies About Dictators and Tyrants, Ranked
What's worse than a leader who lets power go to their head? A leader who uses that power to oppress and disenfranchise the vulnerable.
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The 15 Best Dreamlike Movies With Strange Dream Logic
Movies don't always have to be realistic. In fact, some of the best movies feature "dream logic"—illogical events that add intrigue.
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The 13 Best Body Swap Movies of All Time, Ranked
The body swap is one of the more interesting film premises, resulting in some of the funniest and most emotional movies of our time.
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The 15 Best Movies Where One Actor Plays Multiple Roles
Movies don't often have actors and actresses playing multiple roles, but when it's done well, it can deliver a unique cinematic experience.
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The 15 Best Movies With Imaginary Friends and Characters
Some of the best characters in movies are imaginary. Here are our favorite movies where imaginary friends elevate their stories.
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The 16 Best Movies About High Society and Rich People
Most of us don't have excessive wealth to flaunt and toss around. These movies explore high society and the rich people therein.
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The 13 Best Movies Based on Real Toys and Games, Ranked
Movies based on merchandise may seem like cash grabs—which they are—but some of them are still worth watching!
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The 10 Best Billion Dollar Movies That Are Actually Good
Not every film that makes a lot of money is actually good, even if it rakes in over a billion dollars. Here are the good ones!
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The 15 Best Movies About Characters Who Love Music
Music is universal across all cultures. These excellent movies explore the different ways that music can impact characters.
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The 13 Best Documentaries About Serial Killers, Ranked
Hooked on true crime? These serial killer documentaries are as crazy, thrilling, and unbelievable as they come!
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The 11 Best Documentaries About Artists, Ranked
These documentaries focus on brilliant but unusual artists who each bring their unique perspectives to life in fascinating ways.
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The 15 Best Found Footage Movies of All Time, Ranked
Found footage movies feel the most "real" when it comes to film, but only when they're done well. Here are the best found footage films.
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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!
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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.
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Male Gaze vs. Female Gaze: 10 Movie Examples, Explained
Want to better understand the nuances and impacts of both the male gaze and female gaze on cinema? Here are several examples!
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The 13 Best Slasher Movies of All Time, Ranked
The slasher movie is one of the most popular horror film subgenres. Here are the best slasher flicks worth watching.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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The 15 Best Movies About Split and Multiple Personalities
Split personalities. Multiple personality disorder. Dissociative behavior. These movies explore these subjects in fascinating ways.
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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.
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The 15 Best Wilderness Survival Movies, Ranked
These incredible movies feature characters in wilderness survival situations enduring against all odds to live another day.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 11 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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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The 25 Best World War II (WWII) Movies of All Time, Ranked
No war had more impact than the Second World War. These incredible WWII movies explore those years from every angle.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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