The 13 Best Femme Fatale Movies, Ranked
Here are some of the greatest movies about femme fatales, showing us why these characters are so gripping and engaging.
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The 11 Most Depressing Movies You Can Only Watch Once
These incredible movies are so dark, bleak, and realistic that you probably won't be able to watch them twice despite how good they are.
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The 15 Weirdest Movies of the 21st Century Worth Watching
Cinema is art... and art can be pretty bizarre at times. Here are some of the most unconventional films since 2000 that are really good.
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The 20 Best Feminist Movies of All Time (And Why They're Great)
Feminist movies come in all shapes and forms. Forget the cash grab remakes! Here are the ones that made real impacts.
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The 15 Best Counterculture Movies of All Time, Ranked
Not only do these counterculture movies explore alternative movements, but they're captivating and iconic!
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The 25 Best A24 Movies, Ranked (And Why They're So Uniquely Great)
This indie film company has produced some of the best movies of the century. Don't miss the best A24 movies worth watching!
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The 15 Best Movies of the 1990s, Ranked
Remember the 1990s? We got so many great movies during those years. Here are the most decade-defining movies of the 90s!
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The 15 Best Modern Black & White Movies (From 2000 and Later)
These modern black-and-white movies from after the turn of the millennium use the monochrome aesthetic to striking effect.
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15 Most Anticipated Movies of 2024 (And When They Release)
So many exciting movies are slated to release this year. Here are the films I'm looking forward to the most in 2024!
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The 13 Best Movies With Sad and Unhappy Endings, Ranked
Tired of happy endings? These movies don't wrap up in neat little bows. Instead, they're sad, unfortunate, or shocking.
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The 20 Best Movies With Beautiful 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!
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The 10 Best Movies That Change Genre, Tone, or Characters Halfway Through
These movies make such radical shifts partway through runtime that they almost turn into completely different films.
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The 10 Best Billion Dollar Movies That Are Actually Good
Not every film that makes a lot of money is actually good, even if it rakes in over a billion dollars. Here are the good ones!
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The 15 Best Made-for-TV Movies of All Time, Ranked
These surprisingly good made-for-TV movies are proof that TV movies don't always have to be low-budget, low-quality experiences.
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Male Gaze vs. Female Gaze: 10 Movie Examples, Explained
Want to better understand the nuances and impacts of both the male gaze and female gaze on cinema? Here are several examples!
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The 13 Best Pre-Code Hollywood Movies Still Worth Watching
Movies from Pre-Code Hollywood were notorious for depictions of immorality and impurity. Here are the best ones to watch.
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The 15 Best Neo-Noir Movies of All Time, Ranked
Neo-noir movies are hard to define, but you know 'em when you see 'em. Here are the best neo-noir movies that represent the genre.
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The 15 Scariest Horror Movies That Were Banned (And Why)
What happens when a horror movie is TOO disturbing? It's banned! These controversial horror movies were forbidden to watch.
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15 Popular Nerdy Media Franchises That Shaped Geek Culture
These popular nerdy franchises (including books, television, movies, and games) forever changed geek culture.
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The Dolly Zoom Effect, Explained (And 7 Examples in Movies)
The dolly zoom, also known as the contra zoom, is an iconic technique that signals something unusual to the viewer.
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The 10 Best Screenwriters in Hollywood, Ranked
Directors get most of the fame and acclaim, but screenwriters play a big role in Hollywood—and they deserve some recognition, too.
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The 15 Best Blaxploitation Movies of All Time, Ranked
Here are the best blaxploitation movies that represent the genre and highlight all the best aspects of this unique film culture.
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Positive Masculinity in Movies: 7 Great Examples, Explained
What does manliness look like when it's positive and constructive? These movies show us the ideals of healthy masculinity.
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The 15 Best Movies of the 1940s, Ranked
Here are the greatest movies of the 1940s that still hold up today. If you haven't seen these yet, you should! They're worth watching.
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The 15 Best Movies of the 1950s, Ranked
These incredible movies of the 1950s all helped to define the decade—and they still hold up as worth watching today!
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13 Great Examples of Breaking the Fourth Wall in Movies and TV
Breaking the fourth wall can be corny, but when it's done well, it can be spectacular. Here are iconic examples in movies and TV.
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The 10 Best Dark Academia Movies, Ranked
What is dark academia? These great movies wonderfully capture the essence of this aesthetic that's hard to define.
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The 13 Best Generation Z Movies That Typify Zoomer Culture
Gen Z is unlike any generation that came before. These movies capture the ideals and lifestyles that represent zoomers.
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The 15 Best Film Noir Movies of All Time, Ranked
Film noir remains one of the most unique and iconic genres in cinema history. Here are the best film noir movies to watch!
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The 10 Best Anthology Movies of All Time, Ranked
Here are the best anthology movies that deliver cinematic experiences wholly unlike the usual films we normally watch.
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The 19 Best Movie Posters of All Time (That Are Iconic and Famous)
Forget movie trailers! An inspired movie poster can convey all you need to know about a movie and make you want to see it.
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The 15 Best Movies by Black Directors, Ranked
Every director has a unique perspective, and black directors bring all kinds of fresh and compelling stories worth watching.
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The 15 Best Plot Twist Movies on Netflix Worth Watching
While Netflix doesn't always churn out winners, these movies with plot twists will stun you with unforeseen turns and surprises.
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What Is Deep Focus in Film? Explained (10 Great Examples)
Filmmakers have tricks up their sleeves to make you feel certain ways during scenes. The deep focus shot is one such potent tool.
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The 13 Best Examples of Surrealism in Movies, Explained
Sometimes, a movie can be bizarre. Not in a bad way, but it'll hit you with a quality that feels foreign and unusual. We call it surreal.
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Toxic Masculinity in Movies: 10 Great Examples, Explained
Not all masculinity is toxic, but some forms definitely are. Here are some of the best examples of toxic masculinity in cinema history.
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The 10 Best Black Comedy Movies With Darkly Morbid Humor
Black comedy films find humor in dark subjects that are often considered taboo. Here are our favorites of the genre.
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The 7 Best Cinematographers in Hollywood of All Time, Ranked
Cinematographers don't get as much love as directors or writers, but that's starting to change. Here are some you need to know about.
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The 11 Best Female Rage Movies Where Women Absolutely Lose It
These female rage movies are packed with feminist anger as women deliver all kinds of explosively bold and violent wrath.
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15 Great Movies With the Best Cinematography, Ranked
What is great cinematography? These incredible movies with skilled cinematography will blow you away.
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7 Brilliant Movies With Symbolism That Elevate Their Stories
Not every movie needs allegory and metaphor. But when it's done well, symbolism can turn a great movie into an acclaimed legend.
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The 20 Most Iconic Movie Theme Songs of All Time, Ranked
There are so many memorable movie theme songs, but these are among the most famous movie theme songs you've likely heard.
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The 15 Most Famous MacGuffin Examples in Movies, Explained
The MacGuffin is one of the most prevalent tropes in movies. Here are several iconic movie MacGuffin examples to know about.
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15 Key Film Movements That Shaped and Defined Cinema, Explained
Cinema has gone through many eras since it first broke out in 1895. These influential film movements had the most impact.
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The 5 Best Cinematic Universes, Ranked (And Their Best Movies)
When it comes to blockbusters, it's always exciting when movies cross over and build out shared cinematic universes.
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How Horror Movies Changed in the 2010s (With 5 Examples)
Here are the major factors that led to a distinct shift in the horror movie genre between the 2000s and 2010s.
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20 Interesting Facts About the Oscars You Might Not Have Known
The Oscars, formally known as the Academy Awards, have a storied past with all kinds of ups and downs. Here are some interesting bits.
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What Is the 27 Club? Explained (And the Best Movies About Them)
The 27 Club is an infamous pop culture phenomenon that's both sad yet fascinating. These movies explore the most notable examples.
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The 12 Best Movies About the Magic of Cinema, Ranked
In the right hands, cinema can deliver transcendent experiences—and the essence of that magic is perfectly captured in these films.
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Has Pixar Run Out of Ideas? Why Pixar Movies Are Underwhelming Lately
Pixar was once the gold standard of animated movies. These days, Pixar films are hit-or-miss. What happened? Is Pixar in a rut?
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10 Great Christmas Movies to Watch If You Hate Christmas Clichés
Tired of traditional Christmas movies? Here are several great Christmas movies that depart from the usual clichés and tropes!
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The 15 Best Geeky Cookbooks for Anime, Gaming, and Movie Fans
These fun geeky cookbooks allow you to taste the magical foods and drinks of your favorite animes, video games, and movies.
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The 5 Best Movies That Successfully Blended Multiple Genres
Some of the best films of all time don't fit squarely into a single genre. These movies blended contrary genres to incredible success.
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5 Outdated Movie and TV Character Tropes We're Tired of Seeing
Tropes are unavoidable in movies and television. However, not all tropes are equal—and these outdated ones need to be retired ASAP.
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The 4 Best Autumn Movies to Get You in the Fall Season Mood
The fall season is upon us. And what's the best way to get into the fall mood? By watching these classic autumn movies, of course!
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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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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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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 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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