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.
The phrase "superhero fatigue" has been thrown around, and not everybody is a fan of the genre, including prominent directors like Martin Scorsese. Luckily, several superhero movies defy conventions and will please even the most cynical viewers.
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 fear of Y2K must have caused a sense of urgency at the end of the 20th century because everything was cranked up to an eleven. Yes, technology has taken the world of film far, and companies like A24 have pushed the boundaries of creativity, but alas, the following will more than prove that 1999 was the best year for movies — ever.
Though the horror genre is the Hollywood mode of filmmaking most associated with terrifying killers, such figures have also regularly appeared in many other types of movies. These individuals are, in many ways, the expression of some of humanity’s most pervasive and uncontrollable fears and desires.
Shakespeare has found a home in drama, political thrillers, and, perhaps most surprisingly, teenage comedy. There is, seemingly, a Shakespeare for every cinematic taste that one can imagine.
Though films and TV series about the Middle Ages do not always attract the same level of love and critical praise as those set in other periods of history, there are still a number of notable films and TV series which take the period as their setting.
Sometimes, multiple versions of the same character pop up in one movie. It can be due to cloning, time travel, or, these days, the multiverse.
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.
Who doesn’t want to throw a parade every time Superman or Captain America saves the day? But once in a great while, there is a villain or two that comes through and makes the other guy, the bad guys, seem, well, not so bad.
There have been countless movies to get spinoffs, from Casablanca to Teen Wolf. Our list is here to give you the best of those options.
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.
Our list chronicles the best romantic movies of the century, from rom-coms to rom-drams, meet-cutes to meet-hoots. These movies will have you falling head-over-heels with the screen.
Superheroes, blockbusters, and franchises have marked this century, but it's also been marked by some of the greatest performances of all time. From showy roles to subtle turns, big names to no-names, the past 20 years have given us some of the most memorable performances in recent memory. Here are the 21 that stand out.
This list is based on domestic box office, not adjusted for inflation. We know that matters to you box-office heads out there. All figures are courtesy of Box Office Mojo.
These are our favorite performances from those who have been bringing a Batman villain to life.
As LFO told us, “Billy Shakespeare wrote a whole bunch of sonnets.” However, William Shakespeare wrote some plays as well, and many of his plays have been turned into movies.
Andrew Garfield has learned a lot about death and grief over the last two years.
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.
A seemingly errant squiggly line tattooed on Matt Damon's upper arm is linked to the late Heath Ledger.
The twenty-five movies on this list eschew such half-measures. They go hard. They leave you battered, if not completely broken. So pull out a box of tissues, and let's relive some of the most traumatizing endings of all time.
There’s more to the story of Christopher Nolan’s second Batman film. Here are 20 facts about “The Dark Knight.”
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.
The goal here is to remember the catchphrases from movies that have been impossible to forget, if only because our one co-worker said them every day for a month after the movies came out.
Having a huge budget isn’t a terrible thing. Many movies that spent a ton of cash still end up turning a big-time profit. However, the stakes are definitely higher. Here are the 30 most-expensive movies ever made, adjusted for inflation.
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