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There are actually several musicals out there that are ideal for viewing, even for those who don’t consider themselves fans of the genre.
The 20 best misfit comedies
Whether on TV or in the movies, there seems to be something innately fun and pleasurable about watching the world’s misfits and strangers band together, whether to save their houses from foreclosure or engage in some lighthearted piracy.
The 20 most emotionally devastating scenes
The most remarkable of such scenes are those that are particularly devastating for the audience, and several of such moments have become indelible parts of the childhoods of many millennials.
20 classic books that deserve a blockbuster adaptation
Even though many Hollywood studios have recently been more focused on reboots and franchises than they have literary adaptations, there are signs that this may be changing.
The 20 best Southern Gothic movies and TV series
Southern Gothic is a uniquely American genre and sensibility, focusing as it does on the American South and its haunted and traumatic histories. These films and TV series are often set in crumbling mansions or other seedy locales, places haunted by the sinister histories that haunt the American imagination.
20 TV shows that won the most Emmys in a single year
Just as the Oscars are the mark of quality when it comes to cinema, so the Emmys are the awards toward which television writers, actors, and creators aspire. Several TV series have earned numerous awards in a year, setting a standard for other storytellers.
20 TV shows that won the most Emmys during their run
The history of TV is filled with series that have accumulated Emmy wins, setting records in the process. As such, they remind us just how much television storytelling can accomplish.
The 21 competitive EGOT winners
These are the men and women who have shown remarkable skill and talent in their respective fields, and, as such, they are reminders of the unique mix of talent and hard work necessary to achieve legendary status in the arts.
The 20 most twisted witch movies
Regardless of where she turns up, the witch always reminds the viewer of the power of magic and the unruly women, and, in the very best movies in which she appears, she resists all of the efforts to tame her, no matter how much the narrative might suggest otherwise.
20 iconic films everyone should watch at least once
These films demonstrate the extent to which cinema is truly a popular art, able to capture the world in all of its beauty, ugliness, and complexity.
20 figures who deserve a biopic
While some figures have become the subject of numerous biopics, others have been neglected, so it’s worth looking at those historical figures that deserve the biopic treatment.
The 20 best defense attorneys on screen
As a general rule, American popular culture has often been much more interested in prosecuting attorneys, encouraging viewers to view them as the protagonists upholding law and order. Every so often, however, popular culture leans into the world and experiences of defense attorneys.
20 Black-led horror movies and TV shows
The power of many Black-led horror movies and shows is their ability to use the conventions of the genre to explore the troubled history of race, particularly as it has functioned in the United States. When it comes right down to it, sometimes history itself is just as terrifying as anything in the world of the supernatural.
The 20 most traumatizing horror movies
Horror is the movie genre most positioned to take advantage of the fears and desires in the deepest parts of the human psyche. These films stay in the mind long after the final scene, demonstrating horror’s enduring power.
The 20 best pregnancy horror movies
Given the biological realities of pregnancy — in particular, how it influences the female body in many strange and unexpected ways — it’s unsurprising that this phenomenon should have proven to be a favored subject for horror movie directors.
The 20 scariest aliens
Fortunately, science fiction has proven remarkably adept at drawing out the complexities of the extraterrestrial, so it’s worth looking at some of the scariest aliens that appear on the big and small screen.
The 20 best talk show hosts
Whether on daytime or late night, talk show hosts have played a remarkably prominent role in American — and, in some cases, British — popular culture.
The 20 best musical episodes in non-musical TV shows
Something is refreshing and endearing about a show that’s willing to take a risk and stage a musical episode. Doing so almost always carries some amount of risk, though it’s often greater for dramas than sitcoms.
The 20 worst final seasons of TV shows
It’s particularly frustrating when a strong show fumbles the landing, either because of a lackluster final season. While some things — such as significant cast departures — can’t be helped, some shows simply lack the ability to keep the magic going until the very end.
20 characters that disappeared with no explanation
It’s a rule of television that audiences need characters they want to spend time with and invite into their homes weekly. Sometimes, however, a particular character doesn’t land or simply doesn’t have much to do as an individual and so is written off or, in some cases, forgotten about entirely.
The 20 worst lead characters in TV shows
TV thrives on creating characters that audiences can cheer about and care for. Even main characters have proven to be remarkably irritating, so much so that they have earned the opprobrium of the series’ fandom, even if (as is often the case) the series itself remains remarkably popular and beloved.
The 20 best movies about human/animal friendships
While many films about human/animal friendships are optimistic and joyful, some are potent and disturbing reminders that sometimes the gulf separating the human and the animal is too wide ever truly to be bridged.
Cinema's 20 most versatile actresses
Hollywood history is filled with examples of remarkably talented actresses who made it in an industry notoriously hostile to them. In many cases, their success was a matter of hard work, and many actresses have shown remarkable versatility in their roles and genres.
Let's role: Cinema's 20 most adaptable actors
Versatility is one of the most sought-after qualities of a Hollywood star. These talented individuals are reminders of how rewarding it can be not to be limited to a certain kind of role and how a career can flourish when the industry avoids typecasting.
20 delightfully absurd films
Some filmmakers — Yorgos Lanthimos and David Lynch come to mind — have made careers out of absurdity, while others have only dabbled in this particular aesthetic. The best absurdist films highlight the ridiculousness of the (post)modern world yet find bleak humor amid all the uncertainty.
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