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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 25 most iconic films about religion in cinematic history

Religion has long been a staple of cinema, with some of the first blockbusters being about Christianity and some of the first movies being about parables. Our list is here to make you a believer in the genre and prove that the genre has always made great films. 

The silent era's 25 greatest films

Whether you are a movie buff who has spent years watching classic films, or perhaps a novice who wants to learn more about the history of cinema, we've rounded out a list of the best silent films to watch.

20 things you must do in Dublin

There's a reason Dublin has produced so many artistic geniuses. Inspiration waits around every corner, behind every canal and stretch of green.

25 underrated horror films that should be rediscovered

You've seen the seminal slashers, monsters, and murderers, but these titles are here to give you a new slice of terror. 

And the living is easy: Movies to get you excited for summer

Ah, summer. The word alone makes you think of sunshine, beaches and vacations. No matter where you live, the season comes with a vibe that can't be described in words, but sometimes can be described in film.

25 films that will help you get over a bad breakup

There's no better remedy for a breakup than a breakup movie. It's nice to see someone going through what you're going through and coming out the other end. These 25 movies will help you to move onto better things and great experiences. 

25 underrated comedy films that are worth rediscovering

There are great comedies. There are bad comedies. And then some comedies never get the credit they deserve...until now. Our list is here to give you the comedies that have gone under the radar, many of which aren't a part of the culture.

Box office gold: The 20 best treasure hunt movies

The chase matters more than the actual plot, which might as well be an afterthought in these 20 films. The real treasure comes from a sense of discovery.

The 25 best movies streaming on Amazon Prime

Putting together a list of the best movies on a streaming service is often akin to putting together a meal from a bag of McDonald's: Picking from an endless stream of junk. But that doesn't mean there aren't fresh options as well.

25 amazing short films

Sure, it's great to turn off your brain for two hours and immerse yourself in a feature film. But sometimes, you just want to watch a movie without using the restroom. These 25 titles are the best of your options. 

20 classic films that somehow didn't win Best Picture

This year's winner aside, our list reminds you that just because it lost Best Picture doesn't mean it's not the best film. 

20 movies to watch if you love 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'

Prepare to have your mind blown. In honor of Everything Everywhere All at Once's Oscar win, we're presenting a list of movies with a similar vibe. Are we living in the real world? Or are we even living in a simulation? The answer may or may not be found in these wonderful titles. 

25 classic movies that became successful TV shows

There have been countless movies to get spinoffs, from Casablanca to Teen Wolf. Our list is here to give you the best of those options. 

25 Best Picture winners you probably have forgotten about

The award doesn't always go to the most popular movie, which means many of these titles get left by the wayside. Our list is here to highlight those forgotten titles and remind you why these movies are still great today. 

25 movies about food that are actually delicious

It will probably make your stomach growl, but our list has all the best flavors in the genre.

The 25 most anticipated movies of 2023

There's no shortage of things to see this year — from indies to blockbusters, superheroes to aliens. The release slate has something for everyone, and our list is here to give you the best of the best. 

The 25 best A24 movies

From the Oscar-winning Moonlight to the bone-chilling Hereditary, our list of favorites will remind you just how great A24's recipe can be.  

Oscar Predictions 2023: What will win vs. what should win

Get ready to celebrate the best this medium has to offer. But first, here are a few predictions to prepare you for the show. 

The 21 best offbeat rom-coms

There's a reason this is one of the most beloved genres, and it's not because of the meet-cute. It's because of the depth. Our list is here to give you some of the more unique examples of the genre and remind you that the genre is more than just schmaltz. 

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

Our list chronicles the best romantic movies of the century, from rom-coms to rom-drams, meet-cutes to meet-hoots. These movies will have you falling head-over-heels with the screen.  

Every M. Night Shyamalan movie, ranked

M. Night Shyamalan's body of work is a bit like one of his films. There are plot twists, disasters, and moments of hope, and you never know what you'll get when you press play.

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

Documentaries offer a window to our world, and their stain-glass view can tell us everything we need to know about life, history, humanity, and geology. Our list includes the best of these explorations, from penguins to politicians. 

15 things you must do in Costa Rica

We've compiled a list of the best activities below, taking in everything from gorgeous hikes to glowing rivers to everyone's favorite animal, the sloth. The pure and simple life, indeed.