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Shakespeare has found a home in drama, political thrillers, and, perhaps most surprisingly, teenage comedy. There is, seemingly, a Shakespeare for every cinematic taste that one can imagine.
The 25 best pulpy movies
Whether film noir or space adventure, there’s something in the pulp sensibility for everyone.
The 25 best movies and TV shows about the Middle Ages
Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love and critical praise as those set in other periods of history, there are still a number of notable films and TV series which take the period as their setting.
25 best movies and TV shows based on the Arthurian legend
Popular culture has long been fascinated with the legends and myths surrounding King Arthur. These films and TV series indicate the enduring power of the Arthurian legend in all of its beauty and tragedy.
25 movies and shows about queens
Popular culture has long been obsessed with the lives and loves of royalty, and while kings have, of course, come in for their fair share of representations, it’s hard to argue that some of the most notable on-screen royals have been women.
25 most romantic LGBTQ films
June is Pride Month, which means it’s a good time to look back at the many different types of LGBTQ+ stories being told by Hollywood.
Grizzly violence: 20 of the deadliest bears in movies
Whether it’s the recent Cocaine Bear or the many other great (and not-so-great) movies focusing on bear attacks, the beast itself serves as something of a return of the repressed, the force of nature, at last, taking a strike back at the decadence and oppressiveness of human civilization.
The 25 most dangerous moms in movies
Popular culture has often shown a distinct ambivalence regarding motherhood, and over the years, several films have shown mothers in a less-than-flattering light. Dangerous mothers frequently appear in horror movies, and just as often, she appears in comedies and other genres.
25 heartwarming movies that celebrate moms
These are the 25 movies designed to leave the viewer with a renewed sense of what a vital function mothers play.
25 shows impacted by the 2007 Writers Guild of America strike
The recent announcement that the Writers Guild of America will strike sent shock waves through Hollywood. As this newest strike continues to exert pressure on the studios and streamers, it’s important to look back to appreciate the value writers bring to the world of screen entertainment.
The 25 most formidable fantasy villains
If there’s one genre that seems to excel at creating memorable villains, it’s fantasy. Partly, this is because films and TV series set in alternate universes have more latitude when it comes to what they can portray. The imagination can run wild, creating beings of almost unimaginable power.
The 25 most fun fantasy films
These types of films are potent reminders of the fact that fantasy, more than any other genre, shows the radical power of escapism.
The 25 best movies about stars and stardom
If there is one thing that Hollywood seems to love, it’s stories about itself, and films about Hollywood and its stars have regularly appeared. These movies remind the viewer of the glamor and magic associated with the industry itself.
The 25 best neo-noir films
These are the rich psychological dramas that explore the darker, seamier, and more destructive parts of the human condition. Given how popular neo-noirs remain even in the present, it’s worth taking a look at the best that this particular sensibility has produced throughout the decades.
25 sci-fi films that question the nature of life itself
Whether it’s peering into the future — with all of its perils and promise — or excavating humanity’s deepest fears and desires about the body, sci-fi films have always been incredibly thought-provoking.
The 25 most dangerous femmes fatales in film noir
Film noir remains one of the most enduringly popular genres, and many of those from the classic Hollywood era are rightly regarded as classics. It’s easy to see why this would be the case, as noirs so often immerse the viewer (and the characters) in a dark and sinister world where nothing and no one is quite what they seem.
The 25 best movies set in the ancient world
From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these tales have been to Western civilization, it makes sense that the movie industry would want to tap into the audience’s awareness of them.
The 25 grittiest historical TV series
For quite some time, the historical drama has been one of the most lucrative and popular genres for various television networks. Many times, to accomplish this sense of immersion, a historical series will lean into the grittiness of the past. Take a look through the gallery below to see which historical TV series lean into the gritty aspect of their stories.
