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Given their ambiguous nature, it’s unsurprising that hotels have been the settings for everything from sitcoms to dramas, absurdist comedies to gripping horror. The best hotels on-screen make the viewer feel as if they, too, are in this peculiar locale, with all the pleasures and perils that entails.
The 20 best movies about divorce
Divorce is one of the most difficult things many people will ever go through. Though divorce stories weren’t unheard of in Hollywood, they became an increasing subject of interest as the practice became more common and accepted in American society. It's a stacked genre, but these are the 20 best movies about divorce.
The 20 best character actors in television history
Hollywood history is filled with actors slotted into the category of the “character actor.” These men and women have faces and voices that people may recognize but whose names may not be as widely known.
20 performances that thwarted audience expectations
Many actors sometimes find themselves typecast and pigeonholed into certain kinds of roles, stifling their creativity and creating a restrictive set of expectations among audiences. The very best actors know how to use their star power to their advantage — no matter the role.
Comedy gold: 20 funny films that won an Oscar
The Academy Awards are some of the most important accolades in the film industry. However, they can also be notoriously exclusionary, particularly regarding the types of genres that usually accrue awards. Whether awarded for acting, directing, or technical achievements, some of the most beloved comedies in Hollywood history have also managed to become Academy Award winners.
The 20 best performances that didn't win an Oscar
The Academy Award is the holy grail of acting, an aspiration for many who offer themselves up on the big screen. Unfortunately, the Academy is often very fickle, and it’s sometimes difficult to tell what logic (or lack thereof) determines nominations.
The 20 most epic moments in sci-fi movies
People often go to sci-fi films to see the world brought to life in ways new, strange, and sometimes terrifying, precisely because the genre is so adept at taking things in the present and exploring what they might look like in the future.
The 20 most epic moments in fantasy movies
Whether it’s the charge of the forces of good against those of evil, the revelation of a group of witches, or a battle of wizards, the most epic scenes in fantasy movies reveal just why the genre is so enduringly popular.
The 20 best paranormal romance films
Whether it’s a heroine going to live in a crumbling gothic mansion inhabited by ghosts and a tormented but handsome man, a janitor who falls in love with an amphibian-like creature, or a peculiar blend of Shakespeare and zombies, Hollywood has long had an affection for paranormal romances.
The 20 best paranormal romance TV shows
Though paranormal romance TV series have long been a part of popular culture, they experienced a moment of cultural dominance in the late 20th century into the 21st century, thanks to the explosion of such series in the world of book publishing. Take a look at some of the most extraordinary examples of the genre, both past and present.
The 20 most iconic 'Saturday Night Live' skits
Few series have enjoyed quite the level of longevity and enduring cultural relevance as Saturday Night Live. Though hundreds and hundreds of skits have emerged over the years, only a few have managed to truly earn a place in the SNL canon.
The 20 best feel-good TV shows
There’s something uniquely joy-inducing about situation comedies, particularly those that seem to love their characters and invite the audience to do the same. Such feel-good shows are timely reminders that not every show has to be hard-hitting, dark, or cynical to provide pleasure and emotional satisfaction.
The 20 best LGBTQ+ holiday movies
For a long time, the holiday rom-com seemed allergic to showcasing LGBTQ+ voices and stories, but fortunately, in recent years, that has begun to change. More and more networks and streamers, including Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix, have begun to include diverse points of view and stories in their programming.
The 20 most romantic Christmas movies
Christmas ranks up there with Valentine’s Day in terms of romantic potential. While it might sometimes seem as if Christmas movies are a dime a dozen, some truly romantic gems hiding out there have more than managed to stand the test of time.
The 20 best movies about assassins
There is a brutal beauty to many of the best assassin films, and these roles often demand a great deal from those chosen to perform in them. At their best, assassin films either obliterate morality entirely or force the viewer to contend with the ugly ethics of murder-for-hire.
The 20 best movies about the 1970s
While the 1970s might lack the nostalgic glamor of the 1950s or the swinging sexuality of the 1960s, it was nevertheless a pivotal decade. Thus, it’s worth looking at the best films set in the 1970s to see just how the US (and, to a lesser extent, the UK) has grappled with this fascinating period.
The 20 best movies and TV about LGBTQ+ history
Whether in the form of a documentary or a drama, the past few decades have seen both film and TV turn some much-needed attention to the queerness of the past.
The 20 best sci-fi TV series
While some of the most successful and well-known screen examples of sci-fi are movies, over the decades, television has also used the genre to push the boundaries of the medium.
20 emotional movies about historical trauma
Cinema has the remarkable ability to bring the past to life. While many of the most remarkable historical films have highlighted moments of triumph and success, some deserve celebration for their ability to evoke the traumas of the past, showing how such moments remain relevant to the shortcomings of the present.
20 TV shows that got spinoffs years after their original run
TV shows often flourish in a given period of time, but thanks to the wonders of streaming, they have a much longer shelf-life.
The 20 funniest animated movies
While Disney and Pixar have long been noted for their ability to achieve this feat, a number of other animation studios have also figured out the key to making an animated film that manages to be both funny and well-written.
20 movie sequels that work as standalones
Sequels that can stand on their own deserve particular praise, as they are a testament to the skills of the writers who know how to achieve a true juggling act, giving audiences more of what they want and telling a self-contained and satisfying story.
The 20 best folk horror movies
While the country is often figured as a space of peace and tranquility — as opposed to the hustle and bustle and chaos of the city — it has also been the setting for some of the most remarkable horror films.
The 20 best werewolf movies
Along with the vampire and Frankenstein’s monster, the werewolf has remained one of the most recognizable monsters in the movies. It’s thus worth looking at the best the werewolf genre has to offer to see how the beast has changed over time.
The 20 saddest horror movie deaths
The best horror films allow the viewer to develop an emotional attachment to a particular character or characters before finally shuffling them off this mortal coil. When a horror film nails the sadness factor, it can make for a triumph of scary cinema.
