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Asher Luberto

Asher Luberto is a film critic and entertainment writer for L.A. Weekly and The Village Voice. His writing has appeared in NBC, FOX, MSN, Yahoo, Purewow, The Playlist, The Wrap and Los Angeles Review of Books.

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The 20 things you must do in Paris

Whether it's a charming cafe or a luminous museum, here are the tourist destinations worth lining up for. 

The 25 sexiest movies ever made

In our list of movies, we focus on titles that are actually great and ones that use their style as a way of adding more steam to the sauna. Here are 25 very hot films.

The 20 best haunted house movies

What's more scary than being trapped in your own home? Here are some great titles that will make you second-guess walking to the bathroom at night.

'Family' films that aren't quite appropriate for family movie night

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

21 films whose influence on cinema is still felt today

Our list is here to showcase the movies that have made an impact – for the better — on the people who watch them. These are the movies that influenced not only everyday moviegoers, but directors as well. A list of citations for most directors would look something like our list below — a list filled with great, influential masterworks.

The 20 funniest films that are not comedies

Comedies come in all shapes and sizes, genres and flavors. You can pick from any number of comedic subgenres, from slapstick to farce to raunchy to ridiculous.

20 romantic comedies that appeal to all audiences

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

20 films whose long runtimes are worth every second

These are the movies that deserve to be four hours long — that earn our bathroom breaks instead of forcing them. That are great examples of what long-form cinema can be.

Must-watch period pieces from all genres

Period pieces are usually chalked up to a few ingredients: lavish costumes, stunning castles and Kate Winslet storming off from some handsome rogue. Either that, or Keira Knightly storming off from some 19th-century nobleman.

20 things you must do in Tahiti

We've rounded up the best Tahitian experiences, from the black sands to the choral reefs to the nearby islands, which offer their own slice of tropical paradise.

20 things you must do in Tokyo

From modern wonders to ancient splendors, these are the things that make Tokyo great. 

25 horror movies that are great to watch any time

Horror movies are a bit like Halloween candy. They come in different shapes, sizes and flavors. They can be sweet, sour, scary, dark, light, terrifying, mystifying and entertaining. These are our picks for the most entertaining of the genre.

Spies like them: The 25 greatest espionage films

The best espionage flicks are packed with intrigue and suspense and many of the best elements of the action genre. Here are some titles that will leave you shaken and stirred.

The 25 most memorable films about killers-for-hire

Here are 25 titles that hit their target.

The 20 best nature documentaries

If you haven't already dove into the world of nature documentaries, what are you waiting for? Animals run through your house, tropical beaches are at your door, and an entire planet is at your fingertips.

20 movies to watch if you like Christopher Nolan

Nolan's blockbuster Oppenheimer was another hit, but if you want another taste of cerebral action, these 20 titles will give you just that.

20 movies perfect for a relaxing afternoon

It's a lazy afternoon and you want something cozy, comforting and relaxing to pass the time. You could spend hours scrolling through streaming services looking for something to watch, or you could just check out our list.

Cinema after dark: 20 movies best enjoyed late at night

Who doesn't enjoy a good afternoon movie? They are light, comforting and relaxing. But sometimes you want to watch something late at night — something that feels more strange and mysterious.

20 amazing but forgotten films from the 2000s worth rediscovering

The '00s were a decade filled with silly trends, bland music, pink clothing, baggy pants and great movies. While the rest of the arts seemed to sag, the theaters were filled with electric films from budding directors and cinematic giants alike.

20 forgotten films from the 80s that should be rediscovered

It was the decade that gave us blockbusters, high school movies and New Coke. Fluffy hair became cool and fluffy movies became cooler. The gritty pictures of the '70s were out and sassy comedies were in.

20 great but forgotten movies from the '90s

The '90s were a monumental decade for movies, both in terms of innovation and success. Most of the classics made tons of money and went onto to become cinematic touchstones.

20 great but forgotten movies from the '70s

The '70s were a groundbreaking decade for cinema. Building off the momentum of Hollywood's New Wave and the arthouse boom, the '70s gave us more classics than just about any other decade.

24 under-the-radar musicals worth rediscovering

There are great musicals. There are bad musicals. And then there are the musicals that never get the credit they deserve...until now. Our list is here to give you the musicals that never made it to Broadway.

25 underrated animated movies worth rediscovering

There are great animated movies. There are bad animated movies. And then there are the animated movies that never get the credit they deserve...until now.

The 20 best summer cocktails

It's that time of year again, when the sun comes out and the beaches are packed. Blue skies are magnets that pull you outside, drawing you into their warm, tender embrace.