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The 15 Best Courtroom Drama Movies of All Time, Ranked
When written well, courtroom battles can be more thrilling than any action-packed blockbuster—as proven by these incredible films.
The Top 8 Yautja (Hunters) in the Predator Franchise, Ranked
Not all Predators are the same. They have their own traits and behaviors, which obviously means some are better than others.
The 8 Best Open Water Movies That Evoke Thalassophobia
The ocean is a terrifying place—and these intense films all showcase the power of open waters and the dangers therein.
The 5 Best Marx Brothers Movies of All Time, Ranked
A century ago, the Marx Brothers revolutionized cinema. These films best represent their style of humor and storytelling.
The 10 Best Indie Movies of 2021, Ranked
2021 was an incredible year for indie films and paved the way for even more great indie cinema to follow in its wake.
The 20 Greatest Love Stories in Cinema History That’ll Make You Cry
Most love stories fail to earn their romance in one way or another. These heartfelt movies did it right.
The 10 Most Profitable Movies of All Time (as Return on Investment)
Just because a film rakes in millions at the box office doesn't mean it's profitable. Oftentimes in cinema, less is more.
The 7 Most Difficult Movie Directors to Work With (And Why)
Directing movies is no easy feat. In pursuit of great results, movie directors often make life hell for everyone around them.
The 14 Most Interesting Movie 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.
7 Movies So Awful That They Derailed Promising Acting Careers
Bad movies are plentiful, but sometimes a movie is so bad that it causes once-beloved stars to disappear from Hollywood.
The 13 Best Star Wars Gifts for Men, Women, and Kids
We're in a golden age for Star Wars fans—and that means there are so many great gifts you can give to the Star Wars fan in your life.
The 10 Best Movies About Jazz and Jazz Musicians
Jazz is a wild subject for cinema. These incredible films show jazz from all angles, opening it up in ways you'd never expect.
What Is the Lovers Trope? Explained (With 5 Examples in Movies and TV)
The trope of The Lovers is common across cinema, television, and beyond. Here's what the trope entails and some examples of it.
The 10 Best Horror Movie Final Girls of All Time, Ranked
The Final Girl trope is common in horror movies, most prominent in the slasher subgenre. Here are the best final girls of all time.
The 5 Most Delicious Foods Featured in Movies (With Scene Examples)
Movies can be thrilling in all kinds of ways. Forget action, scares, or sex—we're looking at movie foods that really got us going.
The 7 Best M. Night Shyamalan Movies, Ranked
He's had his ups and downs, but one thing is clear: there's no Hollywood movie director quite like M. Night Shyamalan.
The 10 Best Action Movies of the 2000s, Ranked
The new millenium ushered in a new kind of action movie—the action movie that embraced a grounded sense of darkness.
The 10 Best Movies Featuring Smart and Clever Monsters
In movies, monsters tend to be stupid or driven purely by instinct. The ones that exhibit intelligence? Those are way more interesting.
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.