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Asher Luberto

Asher Luberto is a film critic for L.A. Weekly, The Playlist, The Progressive and The Village Voice.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The 25 best conspiracy thrillers

Maybe that election really was rigged? Maybe that game really was fixed? The conspiracy thriller is all about getting us to question the people at the top of the food chain.

Not sure where to start with Miles Davis? Try these 15 songs

His songs are beloved by everyone and have inspired more musicians than anyone else in jazz. Looking for a place to start? Check out these 15 tracks. 

20 songs that should be on your Bruce Springsteen playlist

Whether you are feeling down or ready to conquer the world, one of the songs on our list is bound to connect with you. All you have to do is listen. 

Every Tom Cruise movie, ranked

There will never be another Tom Cruise. For decades, his star power has endured, even as movies have shifted away from stars in favor of studios. To celebrate, we've taken on the impossible mission of ranking every one of his films from worst to best. From Endless Love to Jerry Maguire, here are the actor's money roles.   

15 things you must do in Moab, Utah

The town has been featured in hundreds of movies for a reason.

The 21 best horror movies of the 21st century (so far)

Horror movies used to be super predictable: you had your killer, your monster, and your bevy of women who ran from them. But today? That formula seems so 20th century. Here are 21 titles that really made us think...and scream! 

When in Rome: 15 things you must do in the capital of Italy

It's a film come to life, an endless stream of ancient ruins, piazzas, and restaurants that never seems to lose its charm. Looking for a list of the best things to do when in Rome? Look no further. 

The 21 best comedies of the 21st century (so far)

Choosing the funniest movies of the 21st century is a subjective and thankless task, but we're happy to take it on. Because no matter what your taste is — be it slapstick, situational or satirical — a funny movie is a funny movie. Hopefully, your favorites are on here.

The essential David Bowie playlist

The last few decades were a bit patchy for Ziggy Stardust, but we're here to focus on Bowie when he was a shooting star. So without further ado, here are the artist's 20 essentials. 

The essential Elvis Presley playlist

Wise men say only fools don't listen to Elvis. The man could make reading the phone book entertaining (see: Memphis, Tennessee ), and he took music out of the doldrums of doo-wop into the delights of rock and roll.

15 things you must do in London, England

With a roster that includes Soho, Tate Modern, Hyde Park and Globe Theater, there's really no end to the things you can do here.

15 things you must do in Florence, Italy

What are the best things to do in Florence? Check out our list of essentials so you can start planning your trip today! 

The 50 greatest film scores

As you'll see below, the scores we've chosen perfectly harmonize with the films but also work perfectly fine on their own. Whether you want to listen on Spotify or watch on the couch, these 50 scores are the best of the best. 

The 25 trippiest movies of all time

These movies use cinematic techniques to blow your mind, expand your horizons, and take you places you've never been before. These are the movies that take you on a literal trip. 

The essential Creedence Clearwater Revival playlist

Picking our favorite Creedence songs was no easy task. For every song we put on, there's another five we took off. Here are 20 we couldn't take off. 

The essential Neil Young playlist

His songs may not be on Spotify, but that's not going to stop us from listening. My, My, Hey, Hey...Neil Young is here to stay. Here is the essential playlist.

The 25 best movies streaming on HBO Max

After a few days of Adam Sandler comedies and Cameron Diaz rom-coms, you kinda want to watch something that's, like, actually good. Scroll down and see all the best movies streaming on HBO Max.

The essential Paul Simon playlist

From Bookends to Graceland, here are the 20 essentials. 

The essential Woodstock playlist

There was lots of rain, mud, sleet, and mist. Hundreds lost track of their cars, friends, and families. Four people even died. And yet the music made it all worth it.

The 20 best vampire movies

Regardless of which type they are, everyone loves a good vampire movie to sink their teeth into.

The 15 best places to grab a drink in San Diego

Whether you want to spend a quiet evening with friends or rage until dawn, grab a mimosa or grab a cocktail, this city has you covered for all your drinking adventures.

Every Studio Ghibli movie, ranked

That's why we're here, to rank Studio Ghibli's output and let you know what to watch and what to skip.

15 things you must do in Santa Barbara

From white sand beaches to sun-speckled streets, lively bars to laid-back restaurants, come see why SB is a destination for celebrities and vacationers alike. 

The 15 best beaches in Los Angeles

There's something for everyone in the City of Angels. So grab a towel, some sunscreen, and a beverage of choice, and come see what makes this the Beach Capital of the World.

2022 Oscar predictions: What will win vs. what should win

After months of awards shows and constant speculation, we've come up with a list of the movies that will most likely take home gold.