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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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Every Brad Pitt movie role, ranked

He's drawn us into more movies than any of his peers, and our list is here to dive into every one of those pictures--to open up the box of Pitt and see what's rattling inside. 

The 21 best movie performances of the 21st century (so far)

Superheroes, blockbusters, and franchises have marked this century, but it's also been marked by some of the greatest performances of all time. From showy roles to subtle turns, big names to no-names, the past 20 years have given us some of the most memorable performances in recent memory. Here are the 21 that stand out. 

The 22 best movie performances of 2022

There are breakouts alongside legends, turns that chew the scenery, and turns that are as subtle as the breeze. This year gave us more variety than most, but we still had to narrow our list down to 22. Here are the best performances of the bunch. 

22 hidden gem films of 2022

While blockbusters like Top Gun: Maverick and Jurassic World dominated the box office, these titles were left to fend for themselves. That doesn't mean they were any less powerful. Our list is here to remind you of their power.

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

Animated movies are not just for kids. Adults can get more out of these worlds than anyone, which means the movies on our list are great for children and their parents. These are the 21 best animated movies of the 21st century. 

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

No genre packs more punches — and more theaters — than this one. Few moviegoing experiences can sell tickets quite like an action flick. These are the movies that had us running to the theater Tom Cruise-style over the past 20 years. 

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 how to get into Miles Davis? These 15 songs are a good place to start

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! 

15 things you must do in Rome

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.

20 absolutely necessary songs for any 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 activities you have to try in London

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. 

20 essential songs for your 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.