Many people might enjoy comedy, but comedic actors struggle to get the critical praise and regard that’s so often heaped on those who devote their careers to drama. It’s often the case that the Academy approves of these kinds of career moves, and many of the comedy actors who make a turn to drama end up being nominated for an Oscar, and some even manage to take home the statue.
Though Sandler’s bag of films is more mixed than many, there is plenty of quality to be found. He is, perhaps, one of the best actors for a list of best and worst films in a filmography.
There was more stuff happening in the 1970s than crime. “The Price is Right,” hosted by Bob Barker, debuted, for example. However, the 1970s are undoubtedly a popular decade for crime stories.
As the ocean beckons, the hikes crowd and the streets fill up, people go outdoors searching for their summer adventures--but there are other ways to enjoy warm weather as well, like watching warm-weather movies from your home.
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.
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.
These are the best movies that feature the FBI in a significant role.
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.
It's no secret that Bill Hader absolutely killed it as the creator, director, writer, and lead actor of Barry . Sometimes, it's hard to believe he was originally one of Saturday Night Live 's most talented cast members.
Here are the notable movies that will be celebrating 50 years in 2025.
New York City has been front and center in hundreds of movies. That has been true since the early days of film, and it is still valid. However, the idea of “1970s New York” is the decade of the city that draws the most interest.
It doesn’t necessarily mean the work is terrible, though it could be. We just didn’t see it coming from them.
Even though the Revolutionary War was and is one of the most important events in the history of the United States, it has relatively rarely been imagined on-screen. Nevertheless, several notable movies and TV series, both fictional and nonfictional, have shone a fascinating light on both the Revolutionary War and those who fought in it.
Harkening back to the 1970s — to many the best decade of American movies — here are a selection of films that hold up and are still worth watching (with little to no cringing).
Ever since Justus D. Barnes fired his pistol directly at the camera at the end of 1903's "The Great Train Robbery", filmmakers have been smitten with the poetry of gun violence.
Heirs to the late Aldo Gucci have submitted their House of Gucci review. Let's just say it's far from five stars.
Jared Leto's character transformation was startling.
Al Pacino. Robert De Niro. They are two of the biggest actors of all time. They’ve both won Oscars. We’ve seen them in a few movies together now but for many years they had never shared the screen together. Not even in “The Godfather Part II.” Then, “Heat” happened.
While the original is inspired by Al Capone, Stone’s version of “Scarface” makes some distinct changes. Also, it’s completely insane. Brace yourself for 20 facts about this bonkers film full of drugs and violence.
Jason Momoa's path to Hollywood was unlikely—and aided by this white lie—but something that happened once actually arriving in Los Angeles is just as unexpected.
Many consider “Apocalypse Now” the best war movie ever made. The story of the film is arguably just as fascinating as the film itself, though, so here are a handful of facts about Coppola’s “Apocalypse Now” adventure.
Many consider “The Godfather” the best movie ever. Well, except the people who consider its sequel “The Godfather Part II” the best movie ever. You may know these movies, but do you know these 20 facts about the films?
In professional wrestling, there’s something called a “face turn.” This is when a heel, or bad guy, turns face, or becomes a good guy. This doesn’t just happen in the wrestling world. Face turns happen in pop culture as well. Here are some times when villains have made a face turn in movies and television.
Jamie Foxx was so excited to get out of his house, which he said is full of about 20 family members and friends and has been since the beginning of quarantine, that he joined Jimmy Kimmel Live as if he were greeting a packed audience.
Ever since Justus D. Barnes fired his pistol directly at the camera at the end of 1903's "The Great Train Robbery", filmmakers have been smitten with the poetry of gun violence.
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