Movies pass on from the modern zeitgeist from time to time, particularly when the audience they were made for has largely left us. Even entire genres can begin to feel played out. In no case is this truer than with classic westerns. Filmmakers should be sure of themselves before striking out into territory so well […]
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The 10 Most Original Movies of All Time
As of early December 2024, with only a few weeks left in the calendar, every single one of the ten highest-grossing movie releases of the year are sequels based on a pre-existing intellectual property — a historic first in cinema history. There’s no denying it, original ideas feel in alarmingly short supply in today’s cinematic […]
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10 Great Thriller Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen
The world and history of film is vast. So many genres, films upon films created into each category, and now we have streaming services to add the multitude of choices available to us. It’s impossible to watch every film ever made, however acclaimed or lowkey it may be. But the emergence and dominance of streaming […]
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The 10 Most Rewatchable Comedy Movies of All Time
From Golden Age screwball romcoms and globe-trotting Hong Kong martial arts extravaganzas to horror-tinged 2000s zombie spoofs, today we have stockpiled the most unabashedly fun and endlessly rewatchable titles the comedy genre has had to offer over the decades. Though by no means an exhaustive list, there should be something for everyone in our rundown […]
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The 10 Most Complex Movies of All Time
These days, discussions around complex movies always tend to circle back to the same-old puzzle-box mysteries — films with labyrinthine plotting, intricate rules, or shocking twists that will catch even the most eagle-eyed of viewers off-guard. And honestly, there’s nothing wrong with a solid brainteaser that demands your undivided attention and calls for a second […]
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The 10 Most Rewatchable Thriller Movies of All Time
Thriller movies come in all shapes and forms. And though it sometimes can be hard to pin down what exactly falls under its vast umbrella, the genre’s universal appeal is pretty straightforward: In their platonic form, these films scratch a particular itch and satisfy our collective urge for suspense in a way that honestly few […]