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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 shows with spinoffs that came long after their original TV 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.
Toon in: The 20 most hilarious animated films
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 film sequels strong enough to function 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 deaths in horror movies
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.
The 20 most iconic monster flicks
Whether in the form of a monstrous beast, an animal that suddenly decides to start devouring people, or a monster conjured up out of the deepest nightmares, these films locate humanity’s collective anxieties in something that can be identified — if not defeated.
The 25 most talented voice actors
In the hierarchy of Hollywood, voice actors tend to occupy a lower rung than their live-action counterparts. This is unfortunate, as the most talented voice actors are often just as recognizable and are often responsible for bringing some of the most beloved animated characters to life.
The great beyond: 20 must-see films about death
For many people, films about death and dying are also invaluable tools for learning how to work through and process the sometimes overwhelming power of grief and loss.
The 20 most infamous 'jumping the shark' moments
In some ways, television is a medium based on longevity. After all, the longer a series stays on the air, the more successful it is. A long run, however, can be a bit of a double-edged sword. It’s worth looking at some of the most infamous “jumping the shark” moments in television (including the moment that spawned the phrase).
20 body horror films that will make you squirm every time
Body horror is one of the most unsettling sub-genres of horror filmmaking. Often focusing on the permeability of the human body, these films aim to make the viewer squirm in discomfort. In the universe of the body horror film, sometimes one’s worst enemy is one’s body.
The best movies about prominent religious figures
The cinema has long been fascinated with the issue of religion, and it has been particularly interested in faith figures — the men and women who, in one way or another, have inspired the masses. Indeed, the very best of such films help shed light on how the moving image can be a mode of devotion.
The 20 best shows about celebrity culture
American culture is obsessed with celebrity and fame: how to procure them, hold onto them, and avoid (or indulge in) their toxic effects. It’s thus not surprising that several television series have taken these phenomena as their subject.
The 20 best TV series about aging
From The Golden Girls to Grace and Frankie, these types of TV shows show that getting older doesn’t mean one has to fade into obsolescence. Indeed, the very best of such series show that age really is a state of mind and that life is ultimately what one chooses to make of it.
The 20 best TV bromances
The bromance has long been a key part of the television landscape. In sitcoms, dramas, and numerous other genres, these pairings have demonstrated that, whatever ideologies of toxic masculinity might suggest, it’s healthy and necessary for men to establish emotional intimacy with other men.
The 20 most charming game show hosts
The game show has occupied a key part of the television landscape from the very beginning. A lucky few game show hosts have established themselves as true charmers, earning themselves in the hearts of many viewers.
20 great intercultural love stories in pop culture
Whether it’s an American woman falling in love with a British playboy or a president’s son falling in love with a British royal, watching the clash of cultures play out across a potent romance is always fun.
The 25 best everywoman characters
Along with the everyman character, the everywoman has been a staple part of the television landscape for almost as long as the medium has been in existence. The everywoman character often becomes the nexus for what American society thinks about the role that women should play in both the home and in the world at large.
The 25 best LGBTQ+ thrillers
LGBTQ+-centered films tend to highlight a few key experiences, usually revolving around coming out, finding romance, or dealing with tragedies, such as the AIDS crisis. However, there have also been several outstanding LGBTQ+ thrillers.
The 20 most terrifying killers in non-horror movies
Though the horror genre is the Hollywood mode of filmmaking most associated with terrifying killers, such figures have also regularly appeared in many other types of movies. These individuals are, in many ways, the expression of some of humanity’s most pervasive and uncontrollable fears and desires.
20 movies that did the work to be scientifically accurate
From the beginning, the film industry has been obsessed with science. Many films, even fictional ones, have drawn on scientific facts to ground fictional realities and grant them a greater verisimilitude.
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