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20 films sets that were so intense that actors became physically sick
Acting is not for the faint of heart. Or, at least it wasn't for the actors on these film sets.
The 20 greatest movies about making first contact
The idea of contact with extraterrestrial life is something that continues to haunt the popular imagination, so it is not surprising that it appears consistently in movies. After all, there’s something both exciting and terrifying about the thought that there might be life out there beyond the stars. What’s particularly notable about the movies’ exploration of first contact is just how many forms this story takes. Whether it’s a B-movie, a comedy, or an elevated piece of sci-fi storytelling, the movies have proven to be fertile ground for exploring the exchange of cultures between humans and extraterrestrials.
The best and worst Stephen King adaptations
Stephen King is prolific, to say the least. As with his books and short stories, the adaptations are a mixed bag. There are the best and worst King adaptations.
20 infamous Hollywood urban legends that turned out to be completely false
Hollywood history is filled with rumors like this, demonstrating the extent to which conspiracy theories and fake news have long been a part of popular discourse. It’s all the more important that one take a more objective look at the ways in which these “facts” are, in fact, urban legends designed to exploit controversy and create prurient interest.
20 famous movie scenes that still gives viewers goosebumps every time
Goosebump-inducing scenes demonstrate the extent to which movies retain their power to awe, inspire, and terrify their audiences.
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.
20 iconic film plots that are driven by obsession
The best movies driven by obsession keep viewers riveted and glued to the edge of their seats, even as they are also cautionary tales about how obsession can destroy lives and leave wreckage in its way.
15 iconic directors whose filmographies have both quality and quantity
These directors aren’t precious about projects, but still manage to deliver the good quite often.
The 20 best sci-fi movies and TV shows based on books
As a genre of literature, science fiction has always been adept at grappling with issues that feel present yet distant. It’s thus unsurprising that the cinema and TV would turn to the genre in search of compelling and fascinating stories to tell, and some of the most exciting films and series would draw on sci-fi novels for inspiration.
20 iconic horror movies you can watch year-round
Unsurprisingly, there is a strong connection between horror films and Halloween, which explains why the genre always experiences a resurgence during autumn. However, several horror movies can be enjoyed throughout the year.
20 films with long runtimes that are worth every minute
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.
The 20 most memorable World War I films
World War I was one of the biggest conflicts in human history, known as the “war to end all wars." While Hollywood has a larger fascination with World War II, there are also several great films about the First World War.
Awesome films that take place over extended periods of time
Some movies take place almost in real-time. Others cover a more significant chunbk of the calendar. Then, there are movies that cover not just a year, but years, or even decades.
The most notable movies turning 50 in 2025
Here are the notable movies that will be celebrating 50 years in 2025.
20 horror movie sequels that are scary good
Rarely is a sequel to a horror movie actually good. Most of them, unfortunately, are real duds. However, a select few horror sequels are genuinely impressive and justify their existence.
20 delightfully absurd films
Some filmmakers — Yorgos Lanthimos and David Lynch come to mind — have made careers out of absurdity, while others have only dabbled in this particular aesthetic. The best absurdist films highlight the ridiculousness of the (post)modern world yet find bleak humor amid all the uncertainty.
20 classic films that deserve a new theater release
By this point, it’s no secret that movie theaters are in a bit of trouble, with the summer 2024 box office proving sluggish. However, there’s always reason to hope, and Hollywood has repeatedly shown that it’s quite willing and able to use its classic films to draw people back into the theater.
20 movies where just about every character dies
Every so often, a story comes along in which no one (or almost no one) makes it out alive, and even if they do, they are either physically dying or dead on the inside.
20 film & TV characters who had it worse than they did in the book
Adapting a novel to film or television is a notoriously tricky business. Sometimes, adapters decide to make substantial changes to even those characters that make the final cut for inclusion, and there are a surprising number of films and TV series in which a character suffers a great deal more than their novel counterpart.
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.
20 movie directors known for their signature styles
The term "auteur" refers to filmmakers with a distinct approach to their craft that gives their films a personal and singular stamp. Many directors in the film industry, past and present, fall into this category.
The most memorable haunted buildings from movies
Sometimes, a person is haunted. Other times, though, a person is in a space that’s haunted. The idea of a haunted house is almost as old as the concept of houses.
25 awful movies that were made by legendary directors
Great directors rarely have a perfect track record. Sometimes, a film from a luminary of the big screen is fine. On occasion, though, a vaunted director, a true near-legend or outright legend, delivers a bad movie.
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.
The directors with the most eclectic filmographies
With some directors, you know what you’re getting. With these versatile directors, however, you can't always be quite sure what you're going to get.
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