8 Romantic TV Relationships That Are Actually Really Toxic
Relationships can be toxic for all kinds of reasons. These TV couples exhibit the different ways romance can be toxic.
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13 Infamous Movies With the Worst Film Production Stories
Things always go wrong on set when making a film—but for these major movies, everything went wrong in the most nightmarish ways.
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The 15 Best Pixar Movies, Ranked (Great for Adults and Kids Alike)
Pixar has put out many incredible movies, but some are objectively better. Here are the best Pixar movies that are must-watches!
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The 15 Best Magical Realism Movies That Mix Fantasy and the Real World
These incredible magical realism movies blur the line between reality and fantasy to tell captivating tales that'll suck you in.
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22 Famous Movie Directors and Their Cinematic Styles, Explained
Every famous movie director became famous for their personal style of filmmaking. Here are the most notable examples, explained.
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The 16 Best Movies About Journalism and Media, Ranked
Here are our favorite films about journalists, reporters, and interviewers, who all serve important roles in the media.
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The 9 Best Movies Adapted From Stage Plays and Musicals
Turning a stage play into a cinematic experience is NOT easy. Here are the most notable movies that actually managed to pull it off.
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What Is the 27 Club? Explained (And the Best Movies About Them)
The 27 Club is an infamous pop culture phenomenon that's both sad yet fascinating. These movies explore the most notable examples.
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The 10 Most Infamous Product Placements in Movies of All Time
It takes skill to do product placement well, especially when it's for a mainstream movie. Here are some of the most notorious examples.
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The 10 Most Trippy Simpsons Episodes That Are Super Weird
The Simpsons have had all kinds of unusual episodes over its 30+ years. Here are some of the trippiest and strangest ones.
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10 Scary Real-Life Crimes That Were Inspired by Movies
You've heard of "based on a true story"—but have you heard of a movie inspiring real-life events? Yeah, it's happened!
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The 11 Best Movies About Glam Rock and Punk Music
The counterculture nature of glam rock and punk music make both of them perfect subjects for cinema and documentary.
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The 12 Best Movies About Magicians and Illusionists
There's something special about a movie that's literally magical. Here are the best movies about stage magicians and illusionists.
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The 12 Best Movies About the Magic of Cinema, Ranked
In the right hands, cinema can deliver transcendent experiences—and the essence of that magic is perfectly captured in these films.
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The 20 Greatest Movies That Were Released in 2022, Ranked
2022 was an incredible one for films. Here are the best movies of the year that you really should check out if you haven't seen them yet.
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 20th Century (1900s)
Women have always been powerful writers, but they really began to shine during the 1900s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 10 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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The 10 Best Movies About Photography, Ranked
Photography may seem boring if you have no interest, but these movies make it thrilling, insightful, and dripping with drama.
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The 10 Best Movies Set During the Roaring Twenties (1920s)
The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most iconic and stylish decades in modern history. These movies exemplify those years.
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12 Movies That Were Cursed (With Tragic Cast and Crew Incidents)
When a movie has inexplicably tragic behind-the-scenes and on-set stories, you might start to think the movie is cursed in some way.
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The 10 Most Famous Writers Who Suffered With Mental Illnesses
It's a tragic truth that some of the greatest writers throughout history suffered from mental illnesses—even life-ending ones.
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The 12 Most Inspirational Movies That Celebrate Life and Joy
The best inspirational movies explore the value of life through deep characters without resorting to preachy messaging.
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The 10 Most Influential Female Authors of the 19th Century (1800s)
To this day, some of the most famous and influential writers were females from the 1800s. Here are the ones you need to know.
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The 12 Worst Book-to-Movie Adaptations (And Why They Failed)
Books are usually better than their movies. But every so often, the movie adaptation is downright terrible in all the worst ways.
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The 10 Best War Movies Based on Books, Ranked
Adapting books to cinema is never easy, especially when the source material is sensitive. These war movies did it right.
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The 15 Saddest Movies for When You Want to Cry Your Eyes Out
Maybe the thing you need right now is a poignant film that can unravel your soul and get you bawling like never before.
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The 10 Best Movies About Insomnia and Sleep Deprivation
Sleep (or the lack of it) is such an interesting subject for cinema, especially with how it can affect characters in many ways.
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The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows About OCD Behaviors
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is commonly misunderstood, but these films and TV series realistically shed light on the illness.
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The 14 Best Movies With Beautiful Color Palettes (And What They Mean)
In crafting remarkable tales, the greatest films use more than just plot and characters—color palettes can say a lot without words.
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The 10 Best Movies About Jazz and Jazz Musicians, Ranked
Jazz is a wild subject for cinema. These incredible films show jazz from all angles, opening it up in ways you'd never expect.
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The 8 Best Silent TV Characters Who Don't Speak
Words do a lot of heavy lifting, but some of our favorite characters in television history never said a thing (or close to it).
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8 Iconic TV Shows Where the Setting Feels Like a Character
Across genres, there are TV shows that feature settings so fleshed out and substantial that they feel like characters unto themselves.
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The 10 Most Expensive Movies Ever Made (And Why They Cost So Much)
A movie's production budget can explode for any number of reasons. You'd be surprised which movies were the most costly to make.
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The 11 Best Movies Where Actors Played Opposite Genders
Acting as a gender other than your own is tough enough. Delivering a standout performance? That's a feat worth celebrating.
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The 12 Best Movies About Priests and Ministers, Ranked
You'd think they'd be boring, but characters of religious authority can make for some intensely compelling drama. Check these out.
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The 10 Best Movies About Autism and Autistic Characters
Autism is rarely featured in cinema, and it's even rarer to see an autistic protagonist. These movies took that to task—and succeeded.
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The 8 Greatest TV Characters Who Struggle With Addiction
Addiction isn't easy to portray without going over the top. These TV characters are the best when it comes to small-screen addicts.
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The 12 Best Female Killers and Murderers in Movies, Ranked
Movie killers are often men, but women have been catching up. Here are some of the best female characters who kill.
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The 12 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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10 Movies That Change Aspect Ratio Partway Through Runtime
A change in aspect ratio can signal all kinds of interesting meanings. Here are some of our favorite examples where movies did it well.
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The 10 Best Movies That Changed Directors During Production
Usually, a change in director midway through production spells disaster—but not always! Here are some examples of when it goes right.
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The 8 Best Movies Filmed (Almost) Entirely in POV Shots, Ranked
Some movies stand out for their techniques—like the POV shot, which fundamentally changes the cinema experience.
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The 10 Best Movies Where Protagonists Have Mental Breakdowns
Some of the best movies feature a main character whose reality comes crashing down around them in dramatic ways.
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The 10 Best Movies Where Nature Is Itself a Character
Some movies stand out with incredibly unique settings that feel like characters unto themselves. Here are some great examples.
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The 10 Best Butler Characters in Movies and TV Shows, Ranked
Butlers are rarely the main characters in movies and TV, but they can end up being lovable and memorable for all kinds of reasons.
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10 Great Movie Scenes That Subtly Recreated Famous Paintings
Movies reference real-life paintings more often than you might realize. Here are some of the best examples that did it well.
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The 8 Best Movies That Cast Famous Musicians in Key Roles
Most musicians can't act, but these classic movies all featured famous music artists as key characters—and knocked it out of the park.
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The 10 Best Movies Told Backwards With Reverse or Nonlinear Narratives
Movies don't have to be told in chronological order. Some of the best films play with this by going backwards with reverse narratives.
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The 8 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 10 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 favorites.
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The 8 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 Featuring a Rock Music Soundtrack
Movie soundtracks come in many forms, from John Williams to Hans Zimmer. Here are several great soundtracks with rock music.
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The 17 Best Metaphorical Movies With Deeper, Hidden Meanings
Movies are elevated from good to great when they do more than just tell a story. These movies with deeper meanings are proof of that.
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The 10 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 10 Best Found Footage Movies Worth Watching
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 10 Best Movies That Explore the Tragedy of 9/11, Ranked
The terror attacks of September 11th still affect us to this day. These movies probe into the tragedy from all different angles.
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The 12 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 10 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 10 Best Dream Movies With Dream Logic and Dreamscapes
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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10 Infamous Method Actors Who Went to Extremes for Their Roles
Method actors are unusual for how they tend to take things too far when preparing for a film role—like they did in these extreme cases.
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