The 15 Best Movies Where Characters Were Dead All Along
"They were dead all along" is a well-worn plot twist that's eye-rollingly bad when lazily written... but great when it's done right.
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15 Disney Movies With Much Darker Origins Than What You Saw
Disney movies may be known for being family-friendly, but many Disney tales come from source material that's much darker.
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The 13 Best One-Man Movies With Only One Character
Movies don't need lots of characters to be interesting, as proven by these amazing movies that feature only one character.
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The 18 Best Movies Set in the 1950s (Nifty Fifties)
The Nifty Fifties was an iconic decade for various reasons. These movies take us back to the 1950s and examine the era.
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The 10 Best Movies Set in the 1940s, Ranked
The 1940s was a transitionary decade due to the impact of World War II. These movies explore the era from all kinds of angles.
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The 15 Best Movies Set in the 1930s (Great Depression)
The Great Depression was a terrible decade with much loss and suffering. These movies show us what the 1930s were like.
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The 10 Best Movies About Hollywood, Ranked
Hollywood is both alluring and perilous. These movies about Hollywood show the ups and downs of a capricious industry.
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The 20 Best Movie Monologues of All Time, Ranked
Tired of movie monologues that are weak and forgettable? Here are the best movie monologues that are downright captivating.
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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 13 Best Movies Set in the 1960s (Swinging Sixties)
The Swinging Sixties was a hugely important decade for many reasons. These movies take us back to the 1960s and examine the era.
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The 7 Best Movies Set in Africa, Ranked
Step aside, East and West! It's time for Africa to shine with these incredible films that take place in the great continent.
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The 11 Best Movies Where Actors Play Themselves
It's unusually fun when actors and actresses appear in movies as themselves. Here are some of our favorite examples!
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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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11 Actor Co-Stars Who Hated Each Other in Real Life (And Why)
Some on-screen performances are so good, you'd never know that the actors and actresses involved weren't on good terms!
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The 5 Best Biographical Movies That Feature the Actual People in Them
Anyone can make a biographical movie about someone. But what about movies that actually feature the subjects in question?
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13 Infamous Movies With the Worst Film Production Stories
Things always go wrong on set when making a film—but for these major movies, everything went wrong in the most nightmarish ways.
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The 7 Best Movie Plot Twists in Cinema History, Ranked
A great plot twist is more than just an emotional sucker punch. It reframes the entire movie and makes you reconsider everything.
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The 7 Worst Movie Plot Twists of All Time (And Why They Failed)
Plot twists are risky. A good one can make a film memorable, but a bad one can ruin the whole thing and render it unwatchable.
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The 9 Best Movies Adapted From Stage Plays and Musicals
Turning a stage play into a cinematic experience is NOT easy. Here are the most notable movies that actually managed to pull it off.
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The 10 Most Infamous Product Placements in Movies of All Time
It takes skill to do product placement well, especially when it's for a mainstream movie. Here are some of the most notorious examples.
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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.
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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.
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12 Movies That Were Cursed (With Tragic Cast and Crew Incidents)
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 14 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The 11 Best Movies Where Actors Played Opposite Genders
Acting as a gender other than your own is tough enough. Delivering a standout performance? That's a feat worth celebrating.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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The 10 Best Years for Movies: Which Years Were Stacked With Great Films?
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.
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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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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.
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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 10 Best Movies That Changed Directors During Production
Usually, a change in director midway through production spells disaster—but not always! Here are some examples of when it goes right.
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The 8 Best Movies Filmed (Almost) Entirely in POV Shots, Ranked
Some movies stand out for their techniques—like the POV shot, which fundamentally changes the cinema experience.
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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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10 Great Movie Scenes That Subtly Recreated Famous Paintings
Movies reference real-life paintings more often than you might realize. Here are some of the best examples that did it well.
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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 5 Most Misunderstood Movie Endings (And What They Really Mean)
A movie's ending doesn't have to be ambiguous to be misunderstood. Here are several iconic film endings that are still debated to this day.
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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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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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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 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 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 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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12 Incredible Improv Movies That Started Without Scripts
Most movies don't start filming until the script is finalized—but these iconic movies began production even without finished scripts.
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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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The 12 Best Movie References in The Simpsons: How Many Did You Catch?
The Simpsons is a pop culture staple for many reasons, one of which is how often the series references other cultural hits and legends.
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The 12 Most Famous Movie Catchphrases in Cinema History
Quotable movies come and go—only a handful of movie catchphrases have stood the test of time and remain as iconic today as they ever were.
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Top 10 Box Office Movie Flops That Became Popular Much Later
Some of today's most fondly remembered movies actually flopped when they released. Here are some of the most notable examples!
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Who Is Steven Spielberg? 10 Fun and Interesting Facts
You've probably heard of Steven Spielberg, but what do you really know about him? Here are some fun and interesting facts!
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The 4 Coolest Star Wars Alien Races and Species
The Star Wars universe is vast beyond what the movies can show. Here are the coolest Star Wars races and species you might've never seen!
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Who Is David Lynch? 10 Weird and Wonderful Facts to Know
David Lynch is one of Hollywood's most esteemed directors. But how much do you know about him? Check out these David Lynch facts!
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