whatNerd’s Best Movie Articles

Here at whatNerd, we love movies of all kinds—but there are certain types of movies that we're particularly fond of. Classic movies? Sci-fi and fantasy movies? Horror movies? Alien and robot and supernatural movies? Those really get our gears going! And we love to stream movies, which is why we're all about Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and all that.

Movie Streaming

Life was much simpler when the major movie streaming services only included Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. These days, we also have to consider Disney+, HBO Max, Peacock, Shudder, and so many others. Which ones are worth your hard-earned money? Which streaming platforms are right for you?

• Disney+ vs. HBO Max: Which Is Better for Geeks?
• Is Disney+ Streaming Worth It?
• Is HBO Max Streaming Worth It?
• Is Hulu Streaming Worth It?
• Is NBC's Peacock Streaming Worth It?
• Is Shudder Streaming Worth It?
• Useful Amazon Prime Video Streaming Tips
• Ways to Save Money on Streaming Services
• Where to Rent Movies Online
• Where to Watch Classic Movies Online

Movie Recommendations

Life is too short to waste time on unsatisfying movies. On the other hand, great movies are definitely worth your time because they add real value to our lives. How do you find those? Well, we've watched lots of movies, and we can point you to the ones worth watching!

• The Best 4K HDR Movies
• The Best 80s Action Movies
• The Best 80s Sci-Fi Movies
• The Best 90s Comedy Movies
• The Best 90s Horror Movies
• The Best 90s Sci-Fi Action Movies
• The Best Character-Driven Movies of Terrible People
• The Best Classic Monster Movies
• The Best Classic Nerd Movies
• The Best Escape Room Movies
• The Best Gangster Movies
• The Best Kid’s Movies With Great Villains
• The Best Martial Arts Comedy Movies
• The Best Movie Adaptations Based on Books
• The Best Movies About Dragons
• The Best Movies That Take Place in New York City
• The Best Movies That Take Place in Philadelphia
• The Best Movies With Multiple Personalities
• The Best Neo-Noir Movies
• The Best One-Room Suspense Movies
• The Best Outer Space Movies
• The Best Post-Apocalyptic Movies
• The Best Sci-Fi Comedy Movies
• The Best Thriller Suspense Movies
• The Best Time Travel Movies
• The Best Video Game Movies
• The Best Workplace Movies About Careers
• The Most Rewatchable Movies to Watch Again
• The Most Underrated Fantasy Movies
• The Most Underrated Crime Movies

Movie Recommendations (Horror)

• The Best Horror Movies About Clowns
• The Best Horror Movies About Haunted Houses
• The Best Horror Movies About Schools
• The Best Horror Movies Without Jump Scares
• The Best Horror Movies Without Much Blood or Gore
• The Best Horror Parody Movies

Movie Recommendations (Netflix)

• The Best Alien Sci-Fi Movies on Netflix
• The Best Buddy Cop Movies on Netflix
• The Best Hidden Gem Movies on Netflix
• The Best Robot Movies on Netflix
• The Best Space Movies on Netflix
• The Best True Crime Movies on Netflix

Movie Recommendations (Hulu)

• The Best True Crime Movies on Hulu
• The Best Hidden Gems on Hulu

Movie Recommendations (HBO Max)

• The Best Animated DC Originals on HBO Max
• The Best Criterion Collection Movies on HBO Max
• The Best Movie Series on HBO Max

Movie Recommendations (Shudder)

• The Best Horror Movies on Shudder
• The Best Thriller Movies on Shudder

Movie Rankings

Are you looking to dive into an entire movie franchise? Or perhaps all of the movies crafted under a particular movie director? We like to do that, too! And we have plenty of articles where we've ranked all of the movies in a certain franchise or all of the movies by a certain director. Use them as a reference if you need something new to watch.

Movie Directors

• The Best Alfred Hitchcock Movies, Ranked
• The Best Christopher Nolan Movies, Ranked
• The Best John Carpenter Movies, Ranked
• The Best Martin Scorsese Movies, Ranked
• The Best Quentin Tarantino Movies, Ranked

Movie Franchises

• Every Die Hard Movie, Ranked
• Every Evil Dead Movie, Ranked
• Every Fast and Furious Movie, Ranked
• Every Freddy Krueger Movie, Ranked
• Every Friday the 13th Movie, Ranked
• Every Halloween (Michael Myers) Movie, Ranked
• Every Leprechaun Horror Movie, Ranked
• Every SAW Movie, Ranked

Movie Culture

Do you hate hype culture? Are there certain movie trailer pet peeves that really get under your skin? Want to catch up on some really weird rumors about Disney? There's all kinds of unusual stuff that's always happening in movie culture.

• Alternate Sci-Fi Movie Endings That Almost Happened
• Are Movies Getting Too Long or Is It Just Me?
• Easy Home Theater Upgrades for Movie Night
• The Weirdest Disney Fan Theories
• Popular Mainstream Movies That Were Actually Based on Comics
• Great Movie Trailers (And Why They're So Effective)
• Why Hype Culture Is Ruining Modern Movies
• Why I'm Tired of Superhero Movies

Movie History

Want to explore some of the coolest corners of movie history? Check out our articles where we retrace how streaming services got started, analyze how popular movie franchises almost crashed before they took off, and remember some of the coolest movie characters ever.

• How Netflix Got Started and How It Got So Popular
• How the Marvel Cinematic Universe Almost Failed
• The Coolest Sci-Fi Weapons From 80s and 90s Movies
• The Greatest Movie Monologues
• The Greatest Movie Villain Performances
• The Greatest Opening Movie Scenes
• The Greatest Sci-Fi Heroes in Movies
• The Most Iconic Movie Geeks
• The Most Iconic Sci-Fi Movie Scenes
• The Original TMNT Movie and Why It Still Holds Up

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