10 Scary Real-Life Crimes That Were Inspired by Movies
You've heard of "based on a true story"—but have you heard of a movie inspiring real-life events? Yeah, it's happened!
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7 Great Biographical Movies That Blatantly Lied About Stuff
Biographical movies are rooted in real people and true events, but that makes it easy to present lies as truth—even if it's by omission.
The 10 Best Movies Set During the Roaring Twenties (1920s)
The Roaring Twenties remains one of the most iconic and stylish decades in modern history. These movies exemplify those years.
12 Cursed Movies Where Weird Things Happened to Cast, Crew, Audiences
When a movie has inexplicably tragic behind-the-scenes and on-set stories, you might start to think the movie is cursed in some way.
7 Hugely Anticipated Movies That Were Cancelled (But We Still Want to See)
It can be disappointing when a movie is cancelled, but it hurts a lot more when it was widely anticipated.
The 7 Worst Movies Starring World-Class Actors and Actresses
Some films are so poorly conceived and poorly written that even the best actors and actresses can't salvage them—like these.
The 10 Best Movies and TV Shows About OCD Behaviors
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is commonly misunderstood, but these films and TV series realistically shed light on the illness.
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 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.
5 Movies Where the House Is Narrator (And Not Just a Setting)
In movies, a central house can be more than just a setting and more than just a character—it can be the ultimate narrator.
The 11 Best Movies Where Actors Played Different Genders
Acting as a gender other than your own is tough enough. Delivering a standout performance? That's a feat worth celebrating.
The 11 Coolest Armor Designs and Outfits in Movies, Ranked
Weapons are cool, but armor can be cooler. These armor outfit designs make their characters far more badass than they would be otherwise.
The 10 Greatest Ensemble Movie Casts of All Time, Ranked
Not every movie with a powerhouse ensemble cast does justice to its actors and actresses. Here are some of the best movies that did.
The 8 Best Behind-the-Scenes Stories on Famous Hollywood Movie Sets
Hollywood movie sets are full of breakdowns and tantrums, but it's not always bad either. Check out these behind-the-scenes stories!
The 10 Best Years in Cinema That Were Stacked With Great Movies
Every so often, we live through a year that's packed with incredible movies. Here are our picks for the greatest years in cinema history.
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.
10 Movies That Change Aspect Ratio Partway Through Runtime
A change in aspect ratio can signal all kinds of interesting meanings. Here are some of our favorite examples where movies did it well.