Why Movie Adaptations of Video Games Simply Don't Work: 4 Reasons
Time and again, Hollywood has tried to adapt popular video games into films—and it usually fails. Here's why movie adaptations of games don't work.
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The 16 Best Movie Soundtracks Featuring Iconic Pop Songs
A movie soundtrack can elevate the film it's made for—and these movie soundtracks contain the most awesome songs ever compiled!
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The 8 Best Movies With Cliffhanger Endings, Ranked
Cliffhanger endings can be obnoxiously bad and unsatisfying, but when they're done well, they can leave a movie on an interesting note.
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The 10 Best Movies That Were Inspired by Dreams and Meditation
Dreams don't always make sense, but that's why they're so great for inspiration. These movies wouldn't exist if it weren't for dreams!
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The 8 Best Movies Set in Hotels, Ranked
Hotels are a truly unique setting in cinema. Vast, wondrous, isolating, suffocating, creepy—these movies show how hotels can elevate film.
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The 8 Best Japanese Movies of All Time, Ranked
Some of the best movies ever made have come from Japan. Here are several must-watch Japanese movies you can't miss.
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The 7 Most Unique Earths in Sci-Fi Movies, Ranked
Sci-fi movies have given us incredible reimaginings of what Earth could be like, whether in the future or in alternate histories.
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The 8 Best Movies That Combine Live Action With Animation
It's not often you'll see a movie that blends animation with live actors, but when it's done well, it can be an incredible experience.
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The 8 Best Ocean Movies Set Out in the Sea, Ranked
Oceans are beautiful yet terrifying, awe-inspiring yet mysterious. These ocean movies made the best of this incredible film setting.
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The 8 Most Common Horror Movie Tropes and Cliches, Explained
Most horror movies rely on several common tropes to successfullly deliver the horror film experience. Here are the most common ones you'll encounter.
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Animated vs. Live-Action Remakes: 10 Popular Movies, Compared
Are live-action remakes of animated movies always bound to fail? Have any remakes actually improved on the original? Let's compare.
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The 10 Craziest Fan Theories Behind Popular Cartoons and Fairy Tales
Some fans go crazy as they dive deep into a story and find connections that give rise to fan theories that are far-fetched yet compelling.
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The 10 Best Classic Indie Movies of the 1960s, Ranked
The 1960s were full of great indie movies that you may have missed. Here are our picks for the best indie films of the 1960s.
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The 10 Best Documentary Movies About Fandoms and Fans
Dive into the world of fans and fandoms with these compelling documentaries that'll excite and inspire your own fanhood.
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The 8 Best Wrestling Movies, Ranked (And Why They're So Great)
Even if you aren't a wrestling fan, these wrestling movies will take you on a ride like no other movies can.
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The 12 Best Fantasy Worlds and Magical Realms in Movies, Ranked
Real life is boring. That's why we're so easily fascinated by fantasy worlds and magical realms—like the ones in these movies.
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The 10 Scariest Cursed and Haunted Items in Horror Movies
Paranormal horror movies often involve at least one haunted or cursed item—and these tend to be the scariest.
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Why "Batman Returns" Is Still the Best Batman Movie: 5 Reasons
There have been many Batman movies, but 1992's Batman Returns still reigns as king for all the things it did right.
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The 8 Most Evil Robots and Machines in Movie History, Ranked
In sci-fi movies, robots are often used as warnings against unfettered technological progress. It's no wonder so many are evil.
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Why "Inside Llewyn Davis" Is a Coen Brothers Masterpiece: 5 Reasons
The Coen Brothers have many iconic films, but Inside Llewyn Davis sits atop them all—and if you haven't seen it yet, you really ought to.
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The 8 Greatest Modern Films That Will Be Remembered as Classics
A lot of good films come and go. Even great films can be forgotten. Only the best can endure to become classics—and these qualify.
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The 8 Greatest Movie Shootout Scenes, Ranked
Movie shootouts are hard to do well. Here are the ones that really keep you on edge, with bated breath, under unbearable tension.
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The 8 Best Movie Buddies and Character Duos, Ranked
What's better than a great movie character? Two great movie characters! Here are the best buddy pairs in cinema.
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Streaming Has Killed Media Ownership: What Lies Ahead for Movies, TV, Games?
We all know that streaming platforms have shifted society away from ownership. But what's next? Here's what awaits us in the years to come.
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5 Ways the Oscars Event Can Become Relevant Again
The Oscars have become bogged down in controversy and irrelevance. Is there any way for the Academy Awards to recover?
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The 15 Best Movie Franchises, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
Between all the popular movie franchises from over the years, which ones are truly great and worthy of their reputations?
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The Return of the Western: 4 Movies and TV Shows That Brought It Back
It's been a long time since spaghetti Westerns were popular, but it seems like the genre is coming back—with a few modern twists.
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The 11 Best Spin-Off Movies That Are Actually Worth Watching
Spin-off movies are hit or miss—and more often than not, they miss. But here are several spin-off movies that actually stuck the landing!
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The Silent Movie Era, Explained (And the Greatest Silent Films)
It's been a long time, but the silent era of cinema is worth remembering. Here's what you need to know about those early decades in film.
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The 7 Best English Remakes of Foreign Movies, Ranked
Most English-language remakes of foreign films are unnecessary and fail to improve—but here are several that are actually quite good.
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The 10 Best Movies With Alternate Endings Worth Checking Out
Sometimes, the official ending to a movie isn't what was originally intended. Here are the best alternate endings that are better.
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How Action Movies Changed in the 21st Century: 4 Ways
The action movies of today are a completely different beast than action movies from the 80s and 90s—and here's how they changed.
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Why Zombie Movies Aren't Zombie Movies Anymore: 5 Reasons
Today's zombie movies are radically different from the zombie movies of old. Here are several factors for why they're so different now.
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The Magnificent Seven Movies, Compared: 1960 Original vs. 2016 Remake
The Magnificent Seven is a classic, and the modern remake was a solid effort. Here's how the two compare and which one is better.
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The 15 Best Michael Giacchino Scores and Soundtracks, Ranked
Composer Michael Giacchino is one of the best movie and TV composers of our time—as proven by these incredible soundtracks.
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The 8 Best Coen Brothers Movies, Ranked
No one makes a movie like the Coen brothers do. Here are their best movies and why each one stands out from the usual Hollywood fare.
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The DCEU's Future Is Brighter Than Marvel's MCU: 5 Reasons Why
The DCEU has long stood in the shadow of the MCU, but here are several reasons why the DCEU may end up pulling ahead.
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The 11 Best Guillermo del Toro Movies, Ranked: Which One Is His Best?
Guillermo del Toro is a one-of-a-kind filmmaker, and that's proven by every single movie he's made. Here's how they stack up.
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The Fall of Christopher Nolan: The Iconic Filmmaker's Era Comes to End
Christopher Nolan has crafted several masterpieces, but his latest films show that his edge has dulled. Has he peaked? Is his era over?
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The 7 Best Witch and Wizard Characters in Movies, Ranked
Cinema has seen all kinds of witches and wizards throughout the decades. Here are the best ones that stand out from the rest.
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The 10 Best Cult Classic Disney Animated Movies, Ranked
Disney has put out tons of popular animated movies, but there are a handful of excellent ones that never got as much recognition.
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The Godfather Part I vs. Part II: Which One Was Better? Compared
The Godfather Parts 1 and 2 are both cinema classics, but which one reigns supreme? Here's a side-by-side movie comparison.
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The 7 Best Movies Set in Rome, Ranked
Rome is a city steeped in history and tradition. Here are our favorite movies that have made full use of Rome as a cinematic location.
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The Invention of Cinema, Explained: Who, What, Where, When?
Movies are commonplace now, but in the grand scheme of things, cinema is still a young form of entertainment. How did we get to where we are?
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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 10 Best Villains in Disney Movies, Ranked (And Why They're Great)
In the world of Disney, the heroes save the day but the villains stand out as unexpectedly fun characters who just love being evil.
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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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The 7 Best Classic Movie On-Screen Couples, Ranked
Classic movies often had the same actors appearing as couples across different films. Here are some of the best ones to grace the big screen.
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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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The 10 Best Valentine's Day Movies for Couples to Watch This Year
Not all romance movies are equal! Certain ones are better suited for Valentine's Day, like the ones we're about to show you.
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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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