What Makes "Catcher in the Rye" a Literary Masterpiece? 4 Reasons
Catcher in the Rye is taught in literary classes all over the nation. Here's why this profound story remains a classic to this day.
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The 8 Best Animated TV Show Intros and Openings, Ranked
An excellent TV intro can help a series stand out—especially when that series is animated. Here are our favorite animated TV openings.
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Why Are Sci-Fi Movies So Popular in Modern Cinema? 5 Reasons
Science fiction used to be brushed off as genre trash for geeks, but today sci-fi is one of the most popular and loved movie genres.
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What Is Performance Capture? The 7 Best Motion Capture Performances
Also called motion capture, performance capture is one technique that helps CGI films look as realistic as they can.
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The 8 Greatest Movie Cops and Police Characters, Ranked
Police characters can easily be ruined by clichés. That's why these cops are the best—they're all iconic, complex, and stand out to this day.
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The Best Joker Actors, Ranked: Who Is the Greatest Joker of All Time?
The Joker has been played by many actors over the years, and they've each brought something different to the role.
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The 8 Best Thief Characters in Movies, Ranked
Thief characters in movies aren't always lowlife scum down on their luck. Here are some of our favorite thieves in cinema.
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8 Masterpiece Films That Weren't Appreciated Until Much Later
Throughout cinema history, masterpiece films often weren't considered masterpieces when they first came out.
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Why English-Language Movie Remakes Need to Stop: 4 Reasons
Most movie remakes are unneeded, but one type of movie remake is downright worthless: English-language remakes of foreign films.
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Every Wallace & Gromit Adventure, Ranked (And Their Best Moments)
The characters of Wallace and Gromit have become beloved claymation creations. Here are their best stories from throughout the years.
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6 Ways the Lord of the Rings Movies Changed Cinema Culture Forever
The Lord of the Rings movie trilogy is phenomenal in so many ways—to the point that they've had a lasting impact on the culture of cinema.
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Why Microsoft's Acquisition of Activision Blizzard Is Bad for Gaming: 4 Reasons
Microsoft is set to acquire Activision Blizzard, and that's going to have a huge impact on gaming. But will it be good for consumers?
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The 8 Best Modern Disaster Movies That'll Have You on Edge
Most disaster movies have a bad rap for excessively mindless action. These modern disaster movies show that they can be incredible.
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The 7 Best Movies Set in Paris, Ranked
Paris is such a great location for stories—not just romance, but so much more. Here are the best movies set in Paris, France.
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James Cameron's Streaming vs. Theatrical Release Idea, Explained
James Cameron thinks that theaters and streaming services should show different versions of the same film. Here's what that would mean.
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The 10 Best Scenes From The Godfather Movies, Ranked
Forget how influential The Godfather movies were. These amazing scenes and moments are enough to make them worth remembering.
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Why Amazon Ending "The Expanse" Now Is a Mistake: 5 Reasons
After saving The Expanse from its first cancellation, Amazon is cutting the series after its sixth season. Here's why that's a huge mistake.
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The 8 Best Sports Documentaries You Have to Watch, Ranked
Even if you aren't a sports fan, these sports documentaries will have you enthralled and gripped with all the crazy stuff that happens in real life.
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How Game of Thrones' Final Season Ruined All Previous Seasons: 4 Ways
It's rare for a TV season to be so off-kilter that it retroactively damages every other season. Here's how Game of Thrones' final season did that.
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True Grit Movies: 1969 Original vs. 2010 Remake, Compared
The original True Grit is an all-time classic, but the True Grit remake is also phenomenal. But which one is better, all things considered?
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The Impact of The Godfather Movies on Cinema and Pop Culture
The Godfather and its sequels paved the way for all kinds of evolutions in cinematic storytelling and filmmaking.
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The 8 Best Anti-Villains in Sci-Fi Movies (And Why They're Misunderstood)
Anti-heroes might be the current trend, but anti-villains can be even more compelling. Here are the best ones in sci-fi cinema.
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The 7 Greatest Sci-Fi Movie Directors and Filmmakers, Ranked
Sci-fi movies are hard to get right, and even harder to make great. These movie directors are the best when it comes to sci-fi cinema.
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The 8 Best Movies With Comedy Actors in Dramatic Roles
It's a wondrous sight when an actor who specializes in comedy movies steps up to do a dramatic movie—and knocks it out of the park.
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Is "The Sex Lives of College Girls" Good? 4 Reasons to Start Watching
HBO's newest comedy TV series is deeper and more impactful than its title might suggest. Here's what you need to know.
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Why Batman: The Animated Series Is Still Worth Watching Today: 4 Reasons
To this day, Batman: The Animated Series remains one of the best animated TV series of all time. Here's why you should check it out.
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8 Perfect Post-Winter Holiday Movies for the New Year
After Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day, watch these movies to help you get over your "holiday hangover"!
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The 7 Best Villains and Antagonists in The Simpsons, Ranked
The Simpsons has featured plenty of great villains and antagonists over its dozens of seasons. Here are some of our favorites!
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The 8 Best Friends Guest Stars, Ranked
Friends may be renowned for its cast, but the series also had some of the best guest star appearances in sitcom TV history.
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The 9 Best Scenes in the Lord of the Rings Movies, Ranked
The Lord of the Rings is a fan favorite film all these years later, mainly because it has so many scenes that stick with you long after the credits.
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Why Terrence Malick's The Tree of Life Is a Perfect Movie: A Retrospective
Is there such a thing as a perfect movie? The Tree of Life is not your usual film, and that's only one reason why it's perfect cinema.
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South Korea's Modern Auteur Filmmaking, Explained (And the Most Influential Films)
South Korean cinema has been turning heads this century. What is it that makes South Korean films so uniquely compelling?
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The 10 Most Iconic Moments in Metal Gear Solid Ever
The Metal Gear Solid franchise is packed with so many awesome scenes. Which would you pick as the best moments of the series?
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Why Terminator 2 Is the Best Action Movie Ever Made: 5 Reasons
Even after 30 years, Terminator 2: Judgment Day remains one of the most iconic and rewatchable sci-fi action movies ever made.
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A Guide to British Accents Using Popular TV Characters
The "British accent" is actually many different accents. Here's an illustration of different British accents using clips of TV characters.
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What Is ILM's StageCraft Technology? 4 Ways It'll Revolutionize Filmmaking
Industry Light & Magic (ILM) is revolutionizing the movie and TV industries with StageCraft. Here's what's so great about it.
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The Best Christmas Episodes of The Simpsons, Ranked
The Simpsons has given us many Christmas episodes, some better than others. Here are our favorites from over the years.
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The 9 Funniest Celebrities Who Played Themselves on TV
Cameos are always fun, especially when your favorite celebrity appears to play themself on screen. Here are our favorite TV moments like that!
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Every James Cameron Movie, Ranked: Which One Is His Best?
Movie director James Cameron has had quite an influence on cinema over the years, due to the iconic blockbusters he's created.
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The 10 Best Characters in Blade Runner, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
The Blade Runner franchise has some of the best characters in science fiction. Here's what makes them stand out in the genre.
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The 8 Best Scenes in Amazon's The Boys, Ranked
Amazon's original series The Boys is one of the most unique superhero TV shows out there—and these scenes are evidence of that.
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The 9 Best Seinfeld Characters, Ranked: Iconic, Hilarious, and Timeless
To this day, Seinfeld has some of the most unique characters of any TV sitcom. Here are our favorites from throughout the show's run.
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The 14 Best Christmas Movie Characters of All Time, Ranked
One of the best parts of Christmas is getting to rewatch our favorite Christmas movies and our favorite Christmas characters once again!
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Why Tony Soprano Is Still the Greatest TV Character Ever: 4 Reasons
Some say The Sopranos was the best TV series ever made. From that, Tony Soprano emerges as the best TV character ever written.
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Every Episode of Marvel's What If, Ranked: Which One Is the Best?
Alternate timelines can be tricky to pull off. Here's our take on the best multiverse stories in Marvel's What If? series and what made them great.
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The 5 Best Terrence Malick Movie Masterpieces, Ranked
Terrence Malick is one of the greatest movie directors of our time. These movies show how he's different and beyond most of his contemporaries.
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The 9 Best Modern Western Movies (Released in 2000 or Later)
There's been a resurgence in Western movies since the turn of the millennium, and some have been extraordinarily good.
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The 8 Best 30 Rock Characters, Ranked (And Their Best Scenes)
NBC's 30 Rock gave us some of the most unique characters in sitcom TV history. Here are our favorite picks!
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The 7 Coolest Movie Cowboy Characters, Ranked
The era of the Western movie may be long past us, but we still remember the coolest and most badass movie cowboys to grace the big screen.
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The 10 Best 90s Romcom Movies That Still Hold Up Today, Ranked
The 90s decade gave us so many classic romantic comedy movies, many of which still hold up today. Here are the best ones to watch.
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The 8 Best Schitt's Creek Characters, Ranked
Schitt's Creek is a comedy TV series like none other, with a cast of wildly larger-than-life characters that each have their own fun quirks.
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The 10 Best Toy Story Characters, Ranked
The Toy Story franchise is stacked with excellent characters. Here are our favorites from the entire series, ranked to the best!
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The 7 Best Characters in The Morning Show, Ranked
The Morning Show is easily one of the best Apple TV series ever made, and a lot of that is due to the excellent characters that carry the show.
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Why Is Netflix's Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha So Popular? 5 Reasons
Netflix's Korean drama series Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha is a smash hit for many reasons. Here's why you need to watch if you haven't yet!
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Why Disney Should ONLY Make Star Wars TV Series From Now On
The Star Wars franchise has been in turbulent waters. Focusing on TV series could be one way for Disney to turn the franchise around.
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The 17 Funniest Christmas Movies of All Time, Ranked
There are so many excellent Christmas movies to watch, especially if you're in the mood for belly-busting laughter with family!
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The 7 Best Jurassic Park Dinosaur Toys
The Jurassic Park and Jurassic World series don't just feature all kinds of great dinosaurs—they've spawned lots of great dino toys, too.
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The 8 Best Doctor Characters in TV Shows, Ranked
Medical doctors are some of the most compelling characters on TV—probably because they're always caught up in thrilling drama.
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Is The Morning Show on Apple TV+ Good? 4 Reasons You Need to Watch
Apple TV+ has been putting out solid TV series to stream, and The Morning Show is another great addition to the streaming platform. Here's why.
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Every Ricky Gervais Movie and TV Show, Ranked
Ricky Gervais has been in all sorts of movies and TV shows, with a hit-or-miss track record. Here are his better performances over the years.
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