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Even when Hollywood didn’t allow LGBTQ+ people to actually be represented on screen, members of the community often found some solace in the strange and unsettling space of horror. In recent decades, however, horror films and TV shows, like the rest of the entertainment industry, have opened up more space for representation, giving queer horror fans even more chances to rejoice.
The 20 most enjoyable crime comedies
The crime comedy is a genre that has had a long history in Hollywood, and it’s easy to see why. It combines the pleasures of laughter with the adrenaline in crime, and the very best examples of the genre manage to combine them into a coherent whole.
20 hated characters that everyone ends up rooting for
Popular culture, both movies and TV, loves to give audiences characters that they can hate. It’s worth examining these characters to better understand how effective pop culture is at creating emotion and how those emotions can sometimes exceed creators’ intentions.
20 beloved rom-coms that actually send a terrible message
The romantic comedy has periodic booms and busts within Hollywood. Even so, the genre has remarkable staying power, and it often says a great deal about how American culture thinks about love and relationships. While many of these movies are quite enjoyable, it has to be said that a surprising number of rom-coms contain some questionable ideas about human relationships.
The 20 greatest movies about making first contact
The idea of contact with extraterrestrial life is something that continues to haunt the popular imagination, so it is not surprising that it appears consistently in movies. After all, there’s something both exciting and terrifying about the thought that there might be life out there beyond the stars. What’s particularly notable about the movies’ exploration of first contact is just how many forms this story takes. Whether it’s a B-movie, a comedy, or an elevated piece of sci-fi storytelling, the movies have proven to be fertile ground for exploring the exchange of cultures between humans and extraterrestrials.
The 20 greatest unstoppable action hero movies
While some of the most notable unstoppable action heroes have been men, in recent years, the action movie genre has seen a welcome number of powerful female characters take center stage, showing that being a formidable hero is no longer just a man’s right.
The 20 best movie intros
A good film intro, whether it occurs over the credits or is just simply the first scene in a movie, can impact the rest of the film, leaving an impression that shapes how a viewer experiences and interacts with what follows. It’s worth taking a look at some of the best movie intros.
20 TV intros that are so good that they are unskippable
A good intro in a TV series can effectively prepare the audience for the show to come. Given the extent to which compelling intros are rarer in TV than they used to be, it’s worth taking a look at those intros that contain both striking imagery and a jingle or song that the viewer immediately associates with the show in question.
The 20 greatest TV shows that ran for 10 or more seasons
Even though TV is a medium that is often marked by the ephemeral, there are numerous shows that have lasted far longer than the norm, and there is a select group that have even managed to last ten seasons or more.
20 horror movies where the villain is best part
Horror rises or falls based on the strength and complexity of its villains. Indeed, there are many times when the villain manages to outshine everyone else in the movie.
20 great TV shows that seemingly no one watched
Very often, shows get canceled after one or two seasons simply because they didn’t attract a lot of viewers — and it might seem like no one has watched them — but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worthy of renewed appreciation. In fact, they sometimes managed to do more interesting things than their more successful counterparts.
The 20 greatest Southern TV comedies
While many of the best comedies set in the South seek to offer an escape from fast-paced life, there are more than a few that actually set out to grapple with some serious issues. Regardless of whether they provide escapism or something more, Southern comedies are often as refreshing as a sip of sweet iced tea.
20 A-list actors who played themselves on-screen
Not every actor is willing or able to take on what is arguably the most difficult role to play convincingly: themselves. Sometimes, these kinds of performances come off as trite or desperate. At their best, though, these moments reveal stars who don’t take themselves seriously and are willing to play around with their star texts and the way that the audience understands them.
20 A-list actors who had a second hit TV show
For an actor to have two or more hit shows under their belt is a bit of an entertainment miracle. TV history has repeatedly proved that some just have that extra bit of charisma or charm that helps them succeed, and so it’s worth taking a closer look at those actors and actresses who managed to notch more than one major success.
20 iconic TV shows that were awesome from start to finish
There are few things quite as pleasurable as watching a TV series that manages to maintain a consistent level of quality from the beginning to the end of its run. Given how rare this is in the entertainment industry, it’s worth celebrating shows that maintained their quality over their entire run and stuck the landing.
The 20 most surprising movies of the 2020s so far
Whether it’s a film that uses Barbie to explore existential angst or a successful attempt to adapt a popular video game into a movie, this decade has been filled with surprises when it comes to the cinematic experience. One should therefore never believe the hype that says movies are dead; they will always have the ability to enchant and entertain.
20 TV moments that left viewers completely heartbroken
The most heartbreaking moments emerge naturally from the narrative and the characters, ultimately leaving the audience in tears.
20 TV shows that are so depressing that they are hard to finish
Though many people tune in to TV to escape the burdens and dreariness of everyday life, there’s also something to be said for those shows that lean into the depressing nature of life. These shows are often necessary viewing, but they can be difficult to finish, particularly for those who rely on TV to help them get away from it all.
20 surprisingly serious movies from comedians
Many people might enjoy comedy, but comedic actors struggle to get the critical praise and regard that’s so often heaped on those who devote their careers to drama. It’s often the case that the Academy approves of these kinds of career moves, and many of the comedy actors who make a turn to drama end up being nominated for an Oscar, and some even manage to take home the statue.
The 20 most disturbing TV shows about real events
While many of the most frightening and disturbing TV series, particularly those in the horror genre, draw their power from the fact that they are at least somewhat removed from reality, others lean into the fact that they are based in the real world.
20 iconic film performances that were truly terrifying
There’s something uniquely pleasurable about a terrifying performance in a movie. Very often, the most terrifying performances emerge out of the horror genre — as one would expect — but they also have been known to come from a wide variety of other cinematic genres, including film noir, fantasy, and even, on occasion, a children’s film.
20 famous actors who were written off of TV shows after on-set issues
Hollywood history is filled with notorious incidents in which an actor or actress was dismissed from their lofty perch in the world of television by their own actions. As a result, stories of how actors were fired from their shows for various types of misbehavior are solemn reminders of what happens when fame goes to a person’s head.
The 20 greatest TV shows that mix-up multiple genres
Genre remains one of the primary ways people decide which shows and movies to watch. However, TV has often been a place where various genres can collide, allowing creators, showrunners, and writers to combine different generic elements to create something new, exciting, and fun.
The 20 most intimidating TV characters
Whether male or female, whether in drama or comedy, the most intimidating characters are those who are once seen and encountered on the small screen and are never forgotten. There’s a certain charisma and potency that comes from these types of performances, and it’s thus important to recognize how much talent goes into exuding this kind of power on television.
20 iconic Hollywood directors who fell off big time
Their decreasing success at the box office and among critics shows how success in the entertainment business can be a very fleeting thing, even for directors who seem to have it all.
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