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What are the defining summer blockbusters from the last 50 years?
What summer blockbuster manages to capture the zeitgeist the best? Here is our rundown of the definitive summer blockbusters from 1975 through 2024.
20 groundbreaking LGBTQ+ characters from the TV & film world
The LGBTQ+ community has had a very vexed relationship with popular culture. For a very long time, members of the community were either not represented at all or were shown to be disturbed or villainous. However, the past couple of decades have seen a sea-change in representation, and though there’s been some backsliding, there are more LGBTQ+ figures on TV than ever before. As Pride Month is around the corner, it’s worth looking back at some of the most groundbreaking figures in film and TV and appreciating just how far society has come and how far it still has to go.
Entertainment News / BANG Showbiz / May 19
Michelle Williams pays tribute to tragic ex Heath Ledger as ‘so special‘
Michelle Williams has paid tribute to her former partner Heath Ledger as “so special”. The 44-year-old actress had 19-year-old daughter Matilda Ledger, now 19, with Heath before he died in January 2008 aged 28 from an accidental overdose as a result of prescription drug abuse months after the couple had separated.
20 of the greatest coming-of-age movies
We all need a movie or two to help us get through adolescence. These 20 are the best of the best coming-of-age movies.
Surfing News / SURFER / May 13
BTS of ‘Lords of Dogtown’ with Heath Ledger (Video)
In 2001, the documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys memorialized the ratty, revolutionary surfing and skateboarding from the infamous Zephyr team out of Venice Beach, California.
20 fantastic films with bittersweet endings
There’s something remarkably and uniquely powerful about a movie with a bittersweet ending. Though movies often provide escapism, they can also capture something real and true about the real world outside the theater.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / May 7
10 THINGS I HATE ABOUT YOU’s Director Is Planning a Sequel Trilogy, Will Honor Heath Ledger
The late ‘90s and early 2000s was truly a time to be alive for young movie fans. We got a ton of great ensemble films across genres with our favorite stars, from Scream to She’s All That.
Good grief: 20 films that can help viewers process trauma
The best films that contend with trauma also demonstrate how much this is a key part of many people’s experiences, giving viewers more nuanced and poignant understanding of the role it plays in human psychology.
Watch at your own risk: 20 movies that will ruin your day
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.
The 20 most emotionally devastating scenes
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 actors who proved people wrong after casting criticism
These 20 actors had something to prove.
The 20 best Tom Hardy performances
Whether it’s some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters or prestige English TV, Hardy knows how to make an impression, largely thanks to his gruff charisma and distinct vocal abilities.
20 sequels that earned more money than the original at the box office
It's not always that a sequel will earn more at the box office than its predecessor. However, it's certainly an impressive accomplishment when it happens. From Jumanji to Avengers and The Incredibles, the 20 sequels below made more than their original counterpart and then some.
Entertainment News / Nerdist / October 9
Christopher Nolan Asked WB to Change the Ending of JOKER As to Not Mimic Heath Ledger’s Version
Every interpretation of the Joker for nearly 85 years has added something to the character’s mythology. One of the most memorable was the late Heath Ledger’s “Glasgow smile,” which is The Dark Knight’s gruesome take on the iconic villain’s rictus grin.
The 20 most soul-crushing movies
While sometimes films can engender happiness and joy, they can also plumb the darker, more sinister aspects of the human mind and condition. It’s thus worth looking at soul-crushing films. They reveal how movies can reflect the world's best and worst and the audiences who watch them.
The 20 most entertainingly wicked TV villains
Television has given audiences an array of dislikable, evil, and entertainingly wicked villains, with some being so memorable that it is hard to separate the actor from the character. These shows are not complete without their central antagonist.
The 20 best LGBTQ+ couples in movies
There has been an increasing amount of attention paid to queer love in all of its forms — the joyous and the tragic — allowing audiences to see the many forms it can take. It’s thus taking a look back at the best queer couples in the movies.
The 20 scariest moments in non-horror movies
Horror is best known for its ability to tap into deep human fears, producing scenes that sear themselves into viewers' memories. However, a number of non-horror films have also leaned into the frightening and, in their own strange way, often land with even more impact.
Three to see: The greatest film trilogies in cinema history
Everybody in Hollywood knows how hard it is to make one good movie. A sequel is even harder to pull off, especially if it has to live up to the quality of the original. But three hits in a row? They are difficult to come by, but the third time really has been the charm for these franchises.
The creepiest smiles in movies
The creepy smile is a trope that’s old as the medium of movies. Here are the best smiles that made us think of the worst things in movies.
Crony awards: The most memorable movie villainous sidekicks
The sidekick is a step above a henchman. Sometimes a sidekick is even more imposing than the primary baddie! These are the best villain sidekicks from movies.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / January 19, 2022
Andrew Garfield remembers Heath Ledger as 'a gift to the world'
Andrew Garfield has learned a lot about death and grief over the last two years.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 27, 2021
Jake Gyllenhaal reflects on 'Brokeback Mountain': 'It was very important to both of us to break that stigma'
Brokeback Mountain was a cinematic phenomenon when it premiered in 2005, winning three Oscars amongst its eight nominations, such as a best actor nod for the late Heath Ledger and one for Jake Gyllenhaal in the best supporting actor category.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / September 8, 2021
Matt Damon shares that ones of his tattoos was inspired by Heath Ledger
A seemingly errant squiggly line tattooed on Matt Damon's upper arm is linked to the late Heath Ledger.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / March 31, 2021
Joseph Gordon-Levitt celebrates 22 years of '10 Things I Hate About You'
On March 31, 1999, 10 Things I Hate About You hit theaters and began its trajectory toward certified cult classic, and on the 22-year anniversary Wednesday, Joseph Gordon-Levitt was in a nostalgic mood. "'10 Things I Hate About You' came out today, March 31st, back in 1999," the 40-year-old actor captioned an Instagram photo.
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