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Brevity might be the soul of wit, but this doesn’t always apply to films. In many cases, longer runtimes allow these types of films to explore issues and characters in greater depth than possible in a more limited temporal frame.
20 movie endings that leave the viewers completely devastated
A solid ending can rescue even a mediocre film. It’s also true that the best horror films have an ending that leaves the audience feeling deeply disconcerted.
20 performances by A-list actors that ruined an entire film
It’s a rule of Hollywood that even a good film can often be brought down by an actor's performance that isn’t up to the level of the people around them. As such, these various bad performances are a reminder of how important proper casting is to the success of any film.
The 20 best movies and TV shows featuring Black women
The experiences and lives of Black women have often been overlooked in Hollywood, but in recent decades, this has thankfully begun to change.
20 angsty films that make viewers paranoid
Several extraordinary films have encouraged viewers to be more than a little paranoid about the world around them and, very often, even their sense of self and identity. These are the types of films that perfectly capture all of the angst and paranoia of the 20th and 21st centuries.
20 films where the star was overshadowed by a supporting actor
Such films are important reminders of the extent to which supporting roles are just as important to the success of a given film as the lead and how a truly great performance can often exceed expectations and transform an entire movie.
20 films that absolutely ruin your day when you watch them
While many people watch movies to escape from the miseries of everyday life and find some measure of happiness, some seek out movies designed to ruin someone’s day. Such films are important reminders that the job of the cinema is to explore the human condition, both the good and the bad.
20 actors who played creepy perfectly
Some actors are so successful at portraying creeps of any sort that they run away with the film, even (especially) if they’re the villain.
The 20 most disturbing horror TV shows
As is the case with horror cinema, horror TV takes the fears and anxieties that are prevalent at a given moment and gives them back to the audience in a form that is both digestible yet still terrifying.
Mesmerizing TV shows with magical realism
Magical realism is a sensibility that has proven remarkably enduring and flexible in the realm of TV, appearing in various genres, from sitcoms to thrillers and everything in between.
The 20 best tech-themed TV shows
In genres as wide-ranging as sitcoms and thrillers, TV has immersed viewers in new and strange worlds where technology can be both a blessing and a curse (sometimes both at once).
The 20 best TV housekeepers
They often become vital members of their families, which helps to explain why so many housekeepers remain so beloved among TV fandoms.
The 20 best TV shows about grief
Most people have experienced grief at one point or another in their lives, whether it’s the death of a loved one or some other form of loss. Given the power of television as a medium, it makes sense that it would address the issue of grief in myriad ways.
The 20 best horror remakes
There is a unique pleasure in seeing what a new pair of hands, eyes, and sensibilities can bring to an established property. At their best, horror remakes manage to pay homage to the original while also putting a fresh spin on it.
The most memorable films and TV shows about the pope
Whether set in the unruly period of the Renaissance or the equally tumultuous 20th century, movies and TV series focusing on the pope show the extent to which this religious leader has remained a key source of stability for millennia.
The 20 greatest bottle movies of all-time
It’s often the case that actors give some of their best performances when cast in bottle movies, and as such, this genre shows how very important character remains to the magic of the cinema.
20 enjoyable musicals for people who don't like musicals
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 greatest misfit comedies in film & TV
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.
20 iconic film scenes that leave viewers emotionally devastated
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 which need to be adapted into a blockbuster film
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 greatest Southern Gothic films and TV shows
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.
Which TV shows won the most Emmys in one 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.
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