The Ugly Girl Trope, Explained (And 5 Examples in Movies and TV)
The "ugly girl trope" comes up a lot in movies and TV shows. Here's what the trope entails and several key examples you've probably seen.
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The 5 Worst Movies That (Somehow) Won Best Picture
The Academy Awards can be extremely hit or miss, and these Best Picture winners will always remind us that Oscars are dubious.
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The 15 Best Indie Movies of the 2010s, Ranked
Even as Hollywood continued to evolve, indie cinema gave us some of the best films of the 2010s.
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The 5 Most Overlooked Masterpiece Films by Famous Directors
Popular movies aren't always excellent. And on the flipside, some of the best films often fly under the radar—even for famous directors.
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The 8 Best Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks of All Time, Ranked
Sacha Baron Cohen is one of the best tricksters of all time. Here are all the times he kept pushing the line further and further.
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The 10 Best British Movie Actresses of All Time, Ranked
Iconic, stunning, and talented. Here are the greatest British actresses who made a tremendous impact on Hollywood and beyond.
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The 10 Best Disney Movie Voice Acting Performances, Ranked
Voice acting performances can make or break Disney movies. Here are the best ones that'll live on as legendary for all time.
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Jack Nicholson's All-Time Best Movie Performances, Ranked
Legendary Hollywood actor Jack Nicholson has given us some of the most memorable performances in cinema history. Here are our favorites.
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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 examples of when it went right.
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What's a Chamber Film? The 5 Best Chamber Dramas, Ranked
The chamber drama is one of the most riveting types of films to witness. Here's what you need to know and which ones to watch.
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The 9 Best Movies by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, Ranked
The filmmaking duo of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have knocked it out of the park with their movies time and time again.
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Why Did Video Games Based on Movies Die Out? 5 Reasons
Movies have spawned all kinds of video games, but the practice is dying out. What happened to video games based on movies?
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The 10 Most Controversial Academy Award (Oscar) Wins, Ranked
The Academy Awards may be prestigious, but the results don't always make sense—like with these controversial wins.
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The 7 Most Difficult Actors to Work With (Who Made Filming a Nightmare)
Hollywood actors and actresses aren't exactly the easiest bunch to work with. Here are some of the most notoriously difficult ones.
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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 7 Best Movies About Accidents and Rescue Missions, Ranked
Nobody ever wants to be in an accident that requires rescue, but that's what makes it such a thrilling subject for cinema.
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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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Why Tom Cruise Is the Last True Hollywood Movie Star: 4 Reasons
To this day, there's no other actor quite like Tom Cruise—and there may never be once he's gone. He's the last true Hollywood movie star.
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The 15 Best Indie Movies of the 2000s, Ranked
Many of the best movies in the 2000s were actually indie films! Here are the best ones that still live on as high points of indie cinema.
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The 7 Best Adam Sandler Movie Performances, Ranked
Adam Sandler may have phoned it in on many movies, but he can give a mean performance when he means to. Here are his best films.
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Why Netflix Is Dying as Streaming King: 5 Reasons Behind Its Downfall
The future doesn't look good for Netflix, and there are several factors contributing to the platform's demise.
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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 25 Best Time Travel Movies of All Time, Ranked
Time travel films are easier to mess up than get right. Fortunately, these movies show how amazing they can be when done well.
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The 15 Best Escape Room Movies That'll Make You Think
Can't get enough escape room fun? These movies will scratch a similar itch. Check out these claustrophobic suspense thrillers!
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The 25 Most Rewatchable Movies We Never Get Sick of Watching
I rarely watch a film more than once, but some films are so distinctly great that they're worth rewatching over and over and over...
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How Movie Trailers Evolved Into Their Own Art Form (With Examples)
Movie trailers are no longer just advertisements for upcoming films. They've become their own kind of artform to be experienced.
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The 10 Best Robert Rodriguez Movies, Ranked
Looking for a unique movie director with his own style? Robert Rodriguez has given us some truly creative films over the years.
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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 5 Best Film Adaptations That Totally Changed Their Source Material
Usually, film adaptations stick to their source material to some degree. These great films made big changes—and ended up better for it.
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The 10 Best Tie-In Board Games Based on Movies and TV Shows
Many movies and TV shows have been turned into board games, and some of them are pretty good! Here are our favorite picks.
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The 8 Best Love Songs in Movie History, Ranked
It takes a truly original and powerful love song to stand out in movies. Here are the best movie love songs in cinema history.
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The 15 Best Indie Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
From Tarantino to Coppola, from Ritchie to Linklater, here are the must-watch movies that defined the 90s era of indie cinema.
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The 7 Best Chinese Movies of All Time, Ranked
Some of the most iconic movies of all time came out of China. Here are the best Chinese movies you need to see.
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The 6 Best Movies Featuring the Bermuda Triangle, Ranked
The Bermuda Triangle is a strange location engulfed in mystery. Here are the best movies that feature the Bermuda Triangle.
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The 10 Best Actors During Hollywood's Golden Age, Ranked
The golden age of Hollywood lasted from the 1910s to the 1960s. Here are the best Hollywood Golden Age actors and actresses.
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Why the Terminator Movie Franchise Is Failing (And How to Revive It)
The Terminator franchise started off with a bang, but has since been fizzling out. What went wrong? How can it be revived?
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The 15 Best Movie Car Chase Scenes, Ranked (And What They Did Right)
Done poorly, car chases inspire nothing but yawns. Here are the best movie car chases and what they did right to keep us thrilled.
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The 8 Best Biographical Movies About Women, Ranked
It takes a special kind of skill and dedication to accurately portray a real-life person—as shown by these incredible actresses in these biopics.
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The 10 Best Classic Indie Movies of the 1980s, Ranked
Rock, roads, blues, zombies, cyborgs, and more. Here are the best must-watch indie movies that defined the 80s era of cinema.
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The 6 Best Movies About Real Historical Events, Ranked
A movie that successfully dramatizes real-life historical events can hit you in the gut like no other.
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The 8 Best Movie Actor Comebacks in Hollywood, Ranked
Every once in a while, a faded movie actor surges back with a stunning Hollywood comeback. Here are our favorites from over the years.
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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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Alec Guinness vs. Ewan McGregor: The Better Obi-Wan Kenobi, Compared
Both Alec Guinness and Ewan McGregor gave great performances as Obi-Wan Kenobi, but only one can be said to be the best.
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8 Actors and Actresses We Want to See in Future DCEU Movies
The DCEU still has so much potential left to explore, and these actors and actresses would be perfect for the various roles we've yet to see.
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The 10 Funniest Comedy Troupes of All Time, Ranked
The more, the merrier! These comedy groups know how to make us laugh. But which comedy troupe is the absolute funniest of all time?
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What Are Legacy Sequel Movies? Explained (And the Best Ones)
Legacy sequel movies are so hot right now. Here's why these continuations of old film franchises are popular among today's viewers.
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Who Was Orson Welles? 10 Fun Facts You Probably Didn't Know
Orson Welles is still known as one of the most legendary movie directors of all time. Here are a few things you probably didn't know about him.
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The 8 Worst Hollywood Movie Remakes of All Time, Ranked
Good remakes are exceedingly rare. Most Hollywood remakes are pointless at best... and then there are those that are REALLY bad.
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The 8 Best Biographical Movies About Men, Ranked
It takes a special kind of skill and dedication to accurately portray a real-life person—as shown by these incredible actors in these biopics.
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Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan vs. Star Trek Into Darkness, Compared
One is a classic. The other is a stylish modern remake. Which one lives as the better of the two? Here's our take on these Star Trek films.
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7 Unconventional Superhero Movies That Did Something Different
Between MCU and DCEU, you might think all superhero movies are the same. If so, here are several unique films you ought to check out!
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The 8 Most Romantic Scenes in Rom-Com Movies, Ranked
The romance in romantic comedy movies isn't always that strong—but these movies gave us the most romantic scenes to remember.
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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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How to Use Plex's Discovery Feature to Manage Multiple Streaming Services
Struggling to keep track of which streaming service has the shows and movies you want to watch? Plex Discovery can make it easier for you.
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7 Underrated 2000s Romantic Comedy Movies You May Have Missed
While the 2000s aren't remembered for their romantic comedies, the era gave us several underrated hits that are worth checking out.
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The 10 Best Classic Indie Movies of the 1970s, Ranked
While the 1970s were colorful, the era also gave us some of the weirdest and scariest indie movies of all time.
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7 Awesome Action Movies That Actually Deserve Sequels
Action movies rarely deserve sequels, even if they're great. But some action movies have enough material and potential to warrant more story!
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The 8 Most Famous Martial Arts Styles Featured in Movies, Explained
Martial arts movies aren't all the same, at least when it comes to the different martial arts styles they feature. Here are the most famous ones you've seen.
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