Our list is here to showcase the movies that have made an impact – for the better — on the people who watch them. These are the movies that influenced not only everyday moviegoers, but directors as well. A list of citations for most directors would look something like our list below — a list filled with great, influential masterworks.
Some rom-com pairings are better than others. These 20 are the absolute best.
Some actors don't see value in revisiting roles, but these 20 would love to see a sequel made of their hit film.
It seems like the kids aren’t interested unless it’s about a superhero or something they can consume within 30 seconds or less on TikTok. It's a shame because there are a lot of cinematic wonders out there from then and now starring older casts that today’s youth should appreciate more.
Celebrity cameos are great, and we think these 40 were spectacular.
For far too long, animation has been viewed as inferior to live-action, largely because it remains associated with children and their supposedly simple needs and desires as viewers. Over the years, however, studios from Disney to Pixar to Studio Ghibli have shown that there is a lot of emotional power in animation.
Father’s Day is always a good opportunity to celebrate fathers — real and fictional. Studios like Disney, Pixar, and Hanna-Barbera have been particularly prolific in their creation of remarkable father figures.
LGBTQ+ documentaries provide general audiences with a more nuanced understanding of the community as a whole, showing how far it has come and still has to go. As such, it’s worth taking a look back at the best documentaries that have been made by and about those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Whether in the form of documentary, drama, or comedy, popular culture has tremendous power in shifting people’s awareness of the joys, struggles, and power of the trans experience, so it is worth highlighting those that have had a particular impact.
Whether real or fake, the sport of wrestling continues to entertain. Especially on the big — or small — screen. Here's 20 notable wrestling movies to enjoy.
From the skies in which Carl flew his home to the depths of the sea, these are the best life lessons Pixar characters have delivered over the years — so far.
Johansson has been in blockbusters. She has Oscar nominations. It has been a stellar career to date, and there's plenty ahead for her. These are Johansson’s most memorable movies. And, of course, we will note that “most memorable” and “best” don’t mean the same thing.
Text chats on screens, Zoom calls, ride-sharing—all of the aforementioned (and so many other) technological advancements have become the norm in entertainment. But modern technology would have more than ruined these past movie plots.
One of the classic conceits of comedy movies throughout the years have been “slobs vs. snobs.” In essence, these are movies about blue collar versus blue blood, haughty folks against the hoi polloi. These are our picks for the best of the bunch.
There are plenty of athletes who have established themselves as multi-versatile entertainers. Especially in Hollywood. Even the briefest moments on the big screen by an athlete can create a lasting impression.
Who doesn’t enjoy “two great tastes that taste great together” in cinematic form? In film, a crossover or a team-up between notable characters and popular universes is often a cause for excitement. These are the most memorable crossovers and team-ups from movies.
Some who try the whole “superhero” thing fall flat, often with humorous results. Here are some movies and TV shows about superheroes who aren’t terribly successful.
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.
We’ve seen all sorts of post-apocalyptic landscapes by this point, few of them all that cheerful. Hey, the death of billions of people will do that. These are the best post-apocalyptic TV shows and films. Enjoy them…while you can.
Though some of the most noteworthy sequels are those released soon after the initial film, Hollywood history is filled with fascinating examples of films that did not have a sequel until many years after their debut. While few of these manage to fully recapture the original's magic, they nevertheless offer their own unique pleasures.
While twentieth-century animation is primarily associated with Disney’s classic hand-drawn era, the 2000s offered films that broke new ground, both visually and narratively. Disney continued to dominate, but Pixar, DreamWorks, and Studio Ghibli also took hold of the box office and audiences around the world.
During the 1980s, and even into the dawn of the 1990s, the Brat Pack was all the rage in Hollywood. A total of 12 films during that time period featured at least two such members of the famed crew, and we rank them here.
You know the names of some of the iconic duos in film. Abbott and Costello. Hope and Crosby. Ecks and Sever. OK, maybe not that last one. There are some familial relations in here, but we steered clear of mother-and-daughter duos. Here are our picks for the most memorable female duos in film.
Whether it's a turquoise ocean or a tranquil mountain range, you can enjoy views from your very own couch. So grab a cocktail, umbrella and beach towel, and get ready to enjoy some wonderful cinematic escapes.
Swimming pools have been a popular setting in film and television for just about ever. Sometimes it's the focus of a project, while in other instances it's an important or interesting backdrop.
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