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Few series have enjoyed quite the level of longevity and enduring cultural relevance as Saturday Night Live. Though hundreds and hundreds of skits have emerged over the years, only a few have managed to truly earn a place in the SNL canon.
20 TV shows that are great to lift one's mood
There’s something uniquely joy-inducing about situation comedies, particularly those that seem to love their characters and invite the audience to do the same. Such feel-good shows are timely reminders that not every show has to be hard-hitting, dark, or cynical to provide pleasure and emotional satisfaction.
The 20 best LGBTQ+ holiday movies
For a long time, the holiday rom-com seemed allergic to showcasing LGBTQ+ voices and stories, but fortunately, in recent years, that has begun to change. More and more networks and streamers, including Hallmark, Lifetime, and Netflix, have begun to include diverse points of view and stories in their programming.
The 20 most romantic Christmas movies
Christmas ranks up there with Valentine’s Day in terms of romantic potential. While it might sometimes seem as if Christmas movies are a dime a dozen, some truly romantic gems hiding out there have more than managed to stand the test of time.
The 20 best movies about assassins
There is a brutal beauty to many of the best assassin films, and these roles often demand a great deal from those chosen to perform in them. At their best, assassin films either obliterate morality entirely or force the viewer to contend with the ugly ethics of murder-for-hire.
The 20 greatest modern movies about life in the 1970s
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 TV shows that got spinoffs years after its original 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 sequels that could been a standalone movie
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.
20 deaths in horror movies that devastated audiences
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 TV history
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.
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