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Goosebump-inducing scenes demonstrate the extent to which movies retain their power to awe, inspire, and terrify their audiences.
20 marvelous movies that have bittersweet endings
There’s something remarkably and uniquely powerful about a movie with a bittersweet ending. Though movies often provide escapism, they can also capture something real and true about the real world outside the theater.
20 beloved films that flopped at the box office
Film history is filled with films that flopped at the box office yet still managed to be good. Some of these films would receive critical re-evaluation in subsequent decades, revealing the extent to which box office numbers shouldn’t be the sole barometer by which movies are judged.
20 intense films that will leave viewers completely shook
Many non-horror movies manage to be quite intense, demonstrating the extent to which cinema can terrify viewers even outside the confines of the horror film. In addition, such films demonstrate the extent to which cinema as a whole is a medium predicated on feelings of one sort or another.
20 popular TV shows that have little to no rewatchability
There’s no question that television has gone from strength to strength over the past couple of decades, giving viewers many extraordinary series. However, it is also the case that many series, despite their remarkable strengths, end up not being worth a rewatch for one reason or another.
20 iconic TV shows where the cast feuded with one another
If there’s one thing that fans of TV love almost as much as the shows themselves, it’s the drama and gossip that often surrounds production.
20 beloved characters who actually committed a serious crime
While antiheroes are by definition capable of either committing crimes or at least behaving in a way that goes beyond the bounds of the morally acceptable, there are some more lovable — or at least likable — characters who are guilty of committing crimes.
Who are the 20 showrunners behind iconic hit TV shows?
Recent entertainment history is filled with examples of great showrunners, many of whom were actually able to produce more than one successful show.
20 TV shows where the original stars became background characters
Television, even more than film, has the remarkable ability to shift and change as it goes on, giving characters the chance to grow, develop, and change, just as do people in the real world.
The 20 saddest television finales of all-time
Sitcoms particularly excel at creating sad endings since it’s often quite wrenching to say farewell to characters that audiences have come to love and care about. At the same time, many dramas have also produced some very sad finales, many of which show how the characters have, or haven’t, changed during the course of the show.
20 once-famous actors who seemingly disappeared into thin air
Unfortunately, recent Hollywood history is full of stars who were everywhere but subsequently largely disappeared from popular consciousness, revealing just how ephemeral success can be in entertainment and how nothing is ever really guaranteed.
The 20 unforgettable depictions of God in movies
God is almost impossible to render in a way that doesn’t seem limiting or downright blasphemous. Despite this, several movies have actually sought to depict this figure in one way or another, often with reverence but sometimes with comedy and sometimes outright mockery.
20 TV shows that had the best secret identity revealations
Even the simplest of people often have more going on with their lives and their identities than one might assume at first glance. Quite a few people in TV, it seems, are not at all what they seem.
The 20 most fascinating movie villain origin stories
At their best, villain origin stories help flesh out the psychologies and motivations of the antagonist, showing that darkness usually has some sort of root. Moreover, these films demonstrate why villains almost always become more fascinating than the heroes they oppose.
The 20 grossest horror movies
While many such films fall into the category of body horror, several other horror movies aim to gross out their audiences as much as they do to frighten them.
Good grief: 20 films that can help viewers process trauma
The best films that contend with trauma also demonstrate how much this is a key part of many people’s experiences, giving viewers more nuanced and poignant understanding of the role it plays in human psychology.
20 iconic film plots that are driven by obsession
The best movies driven by obsession keep viewers riveted and glued to the edge of their seats, even as they are also cautionary tales about how obsession can destroy lives and leave wreckage in its way.
The 20 greatest television shows from Canada
From sketch comedy to drama, documentaries to sitcoms, several notable Canadian series have succeeded in the country itself and the rest of the world, particularly the United States.
20 TV retcons that completely infuriated viewers
Short for “retroactive continuity,” these are essential facts about a character or a show's mythology that is changed from one episode, one season, to another. TV history is filled with several particularly egregious retcons that still outrage fans.
The 20 most devilish depictions of hell in film & TV
Movies and TV shows have sought to explore the more sinister side of the afterlife with their depictions of hell and Hades. While some of these have tended to the comedic, others haven’t shied away from showing the true horror of what waits for many after death.
The 20 best sci-fi movies and TV shows based on books
As a genre of literature, science fiction has always been adept at grappling with issues that feel present yet distant. It’s thus unsurprising that the cinema and TV would turn to the genre in search of compelling and fascinating stories to tell, and some of the most exciting films and series would draw on sci-fi novels for inspiration.
20 iconic horror movies you can watch year-round
Unsurprisingly, there is a strong connection between horror films and Halloween, which explains why the genre always experiences a resurgence during autumn. However, several horror movies can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Legend has it: The 20 greatest mythology-based TV shows
While many of the most notable myth retellings have appeared on the big screen, several TV shows — drama and comedy — have looked to various mythological traditions to tell exciting, and sometimes deeply moving, stories to modern audiences.
Best served cold: 20 iconic revenge scenes
The best payback scenes are those that provide both the audience and the characters a sense of catharsis, a feeling that, no matter how bad things are and how much the bad guys might seem poised to win, there is some justice in the universe that will see them get their just desserts.
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