The 10 Best Character Origin Movies, Ranked
Character origin 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 8 Best British Movies Set on the Beach or Coast
The British Isles have some amazing coastlines, and these British movies have settings that highlight the best UK beaches and coasts.
The 12 Best Desert Movies Set in Dry Wastelands
Movies set in the desert—or wastelands that might as well be the desert—provide a unique environmental challenge that's gripping to watch.
The 10 Best One-Man Movies With Only One Character
A movie doesn't need many characters to be interesting—as proven by these amazing movies that feature only one character.
The 20 Best A24 Films of All Time, Ranked
The indie film company A24 has produced some of the best movies of the century. Here are our picks for the best A24 movies to watch.
The 12 Best TV Shows That Take Place on a Beach, Ranked
The beach is a setting that's frequently featured in TV shows, but only a handful of them made full use of the beach's potential.
The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows Inspired by Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens is known for his books—but those books have been adapted to film and television many times. Here are the best ones.
The 10 Best Kid and Teen Friendship Groups in Movies and TV, Ranked
We love a good friendship group in movies. With the right dynamics, they can elevate any good movie into a great movie.
The 10 Best Circus Movies and Carnival Movies, Ranked
In some ways, movies have replaced traditional circuses and carnivals. But as these movies show, there's still a lot of interesting material to explore.
The 10 Best British Gangster Films of All Time, Ranked
There's no gangster movie quite like a British gangster movie. Here are the best ones worth checking out!
The 15 Best Shakespeare Movies, Ranked (Based On or Inspired By)
Shakespeare is best known for his dramatic plays—and many of them have been adapted into (or inspired) movies worth watching.
The 15 Best Period Piece and Costume Drama Movies, Ranked
Cinema has the incredible ability to transport us to the past, so that we can immersively experience time periods unlike our own.
The 10 Best Movies About Royalty and The Royal Family, Ranked
There's no royal family more iconic than the British monarchy. Here are the best movies about the British Royal Family worth watching.
The 10 Most Legendary Concert Documentaries Worth Watching
The world has seen all kinds of mythical concerts over the decades, but only a handful have been captured on film.
The 12 Best Biopic Movies About Musicians, Ranked
Biopic movies are a great way to get a deeper look into the lives of prominent figures, even if biopics exercise creative liberties.
The 10 Best 80s Teen Movies and Chick Flicks, Ranked
The era of 80s cinema gave us a ton of amazing teen movies and chick flicks that are still worth watching today.
The 12 Best Movies About Music and Its Impact on Characters
Music is universal across all cultures. These excellent movies explore the different ways that music can impact characters.
The 10 Best Treasure Hunting Adventure Movies, Ranked
If you're in the mood for fun and grandeur, few movies can beat the epic scale and action of a proper treasure hunt movie.
The 10 Best Movies About Angels and Demons Worth Watching
The concept of angels and demons in cinema may seem trite, but these movies put smart twists that make them truly worthwhile.
The 10 Best Movies About Poverty and Homelessness, Ranked
Poverty and homelessness aren't easy subjects to talk about in earnest. These movies say more than we ever could on our own.