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These thespians slugged it out in a tough year and helped us forget our troubles for a couple of hours. We are forever in their debt.
The best performances of 2020
While this year's awards eligible films might be of a more indie bent, the actors and actresses that should be in competition this year are far from minor. There were dozens of transcendent performances in 2020 from some of our biggest names.
The most memorable movie moments of 2020
As the world shut down and people were forced to quarantine away from their family and friends, the movies meant a little more this year. Whether they whisked us away to a fantastical world or immersed us in some form of cathartic drama, they were a much-needed salve.
The 25 best films of 2020
This was not the 2020 anyone expected. This was supposed to be a year of new triumphs from Steven Spielberg ("West Side Story"), Ridley Scott ("The Last Duel"), Edgar Wright ("Last Night in Soho") and Wes Anderson ("The French Dispatch); then COVID happened, and the film industry hedged its bets.
The 50 greatest Rolling Stones songs
This is a daunting task, but like a classic Stones track, it builds to a righteous conclusion.
Beloved movies from the 1970s that still hold up today
Life moves pretty fast. Forty-plus years ago, moviegoers were flipping out over Great White Sharks, xenomorphs and Hells Angels. They worshipped Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Richard Pryor, Barbara Streisand and Marlon Brando.
Looking back at the best and worst novelty rap songs
Some were terrible to begin with, but others are still incredibly enjoyable. Let's look back at some of the most memorable (and not-so-memorable) exemplars of this subgenre.
Broadway hits that became films
Sometimes the movie recaptures the magic of the stage show; other times, the filmmakers fail their source material.
The top 25 films of 2020 so far
While there's no substitute for the theatrical experience, you can still turn down the lights in your living room, shut off your phone and get lost for a couple of hours in a well-made film. As we hit the halfway point of this accursed year, let's revisit the best of a very unusual bunch.
How "Gremlins 2: The New Batch" was the last gasp of auteurist madness in Hollywood
Thirty years ago, Hollywood studios were still in the dark ages when it came to capitalizing on their most commercially viable intellectual property...
"Dick Tracy": Warren Beatty's mercurial masterpiece
When he's knocking out classics like “Bonnie and Clyde," “Shampoo” and “Reds," it’s hard to argue with Warren Beatty's process. It’s also hard to endure.
Vietnam War movies, ranked
"Da 5 Bloods" will be as politically charged as many of Spike Lee's features, and, hopefully, will compare favorably to the best movies about this bloody chapter in world history. Here's where the Vietnam War film leaderboard stands right now (in ascending order).
The 25 greatest battle scenes in film history
Twenty-five years after the release of Braveheart, let's take a look back at some of the most memorable battle scenes in film history.
Stevie Wonder's discography, ranked
While these LPs are ranked from least to greatest, it's important to note that there are no bad Stevie Wonder albums — just efforts that occasionally aren't worthy of his mind-blowing talent.
Signed, sealed, delivered: The ultimate Stevie Wonder playlist
We've assembled a (chronological) playlist of vintage Stevie that covers most of the hits, but also hips you to some deep tracks that may very well turn you into a Wonder fanatic.
The crunch-time eloquence of James L. Brooks
James L. Brooks, who turns eighty on May 8th, came of age in an era where playwrights and television writers could be household names.
Who are all these other guys in 'The Last Dance'?
In the interest of letting you youngsters in on the old-school fun, here are some quick bios on the second-tier (or lower) names that turn up throughout each episode.
Looking at the perfect music cues in 'The Last Dance'
Though the songs are rarely obscure, they're not the same tired era signifiers you get in a lazily slapped-together period film. Just take a look (and listen) to the below tracks, and appreciate the thought that's gone into each needle drop.
25 worst personal creative decisions in Hollywood history
David Caruso's put-up-or-shut-up moment arrived 25 years ago when "Kiss of Death," the first film to feature the actor as a leading man after his abrupt departure from "NYPD Blue," hit theaters nationwide. It was just one in a long line of creative gambles that went bust. Here are 25 of the most egregious.
The 26 greatest Jerry Bruckheimer productions
Jerry Bruckheimer has constantly stated that he is in "the transportation business." On the 25th anniversary of his "Bad Boys"-fueled comeback, here are his 25 most memorable trips.
This woman's work: "Love & Basketball" at 20
“So how come you can play basketball?” “I just can.” Monica Wright has been here before. From the moment the elementary school-aged girl strides onto the
Forgotten Oscar-Winning performances you can stream right now
Some Oscar winners deserve to be forgotten. But there are many that have slipped away due to a variety of reasons, none of which have anything to do with their intrinsic quality.
'Tommy Boy,' 'SNL' and the timeless hilarity of Chris Farley
Lorne Michaels had high hopes for “Saturday Night Live” as a feature film launch pad after the big-screen version of “Wayne’s World” grossed $121 million domestically on its way to becoming the eighth-highest grossing movie of 1992.
25 feel-good movies you can watch right now
You've probably got your favorite comfort food movies queued up, but once you've burned through those, here are 25 films guaranteed to spread a smile across your face.
25 must-watch three-hour movies to help you pass the time
We're not talking about "The Godfather" or "Titanic". We know you've seen those. Here are 25 long hauls begging for your suddenly abundant spare time!
