The aesthetic of Wes Anderson can be seen from miles away. His directing style is delicate but deliberate, and his eye for color and set design is undeniable. Quirky character after quirky character, they all remain strangely original. Each costume seems to be tailored to their personalities, and the extraordinary little performances we experience in each film feel more like reading a storybook than watching an actual movie. So here are the best Wes Anderson movies ranked. Continue reading 9 Best Wes Anderson Movies, Ranked Worst to Best
There’s more than one occasion to break out the pint of ice cream and dive into the genre of romance. Whether you are going through a breakup, looking for a romantic watch with your significant other, or searching for a rom-com to watch with roommates on movie night, finding a great romantic film can be difficult. So, we’ve compiled a list of the best romantic movies of all time that have touched audiences' hearts for years. From the hilarious to the dramatic, this list will be sure to give you a few options to cry, laugh, or smile in the…
One of the best-known names in horror and one of the 10 highest-grossing American authors across all genres to ever live, Stephen King’s prolific body of work has been adapted numerous times with varying degrees of success. There are dozens upon dozens of books to his name, and his pen name Richard Bachman, and almost as many film and TV adaptations have been made of his writing, with more still in the works. Not every Stephen King movie adaptation has been good, but many of them have. Join us in counting down the top 20 Stephen King movie adaptations.…
The Spaghetti Western is one of the most iconic movie subgenres of all-time. Spaghetti Westerns originated in Italy during the 1960s under the tutelage of the great Sergio Leone – who garnered international acclaim for his “Dollars Trilogy” starring Clint Eastwood. Between 1964 and 1978, Italy produced dozens of Spaghetti Westerns, most of which were shot at the country’s famed production studio Cinecittà. The Spaghetti Western has become a symbol for international illusions of the American west, sweeping vista shots, and climatic shootouts – needless to say, Spaghetti Westerns have had an enormous impact on cinema and world culture. So…
The post-apocalypse can often be one of the most intense and dynamic settings for a film. There have been many excellent post-apocalyptic films over the years but also plenty of not-so-good ones. Sorting through the deluge of '80s Mad Max knockoffs and contemporary low-budget, straight-to-DVD apocalyptic films can make finding the gems a little tricky. Today we present you with a list of the best post-apocalyptic movies ever made. Continue reading 20 Best Post-Apocalyptic Movies of All Time, Ranked
When the original Rocky was first released, it won the hearts of audiences all over the world. It catapulted the then-unknown Sylvester Stallone into stardom and opened the gates for an entire franchise. However, not every film has received the success of the original. In fact, some have reached the exact opposite end of the spectrum becoming some of the biggest busts among blockbuster films. To know which Rocky movie is the best and which ones were a bust, we created a list of the best Rocky movies ranked worst to best. Continue reading 9 Best Rocky Movies Ranked
Tired of scrolling through Netflix? Feeling lonely? Searching for 'the one'? No matter what prompted you to Google "best romantic comedies," by the time you leave, two things are certain: you’ll be inspired to make your own list of favorites and you’ll open up that ice cream tub and turn on the TV. So, without further ado, here are the best romantic comedies of all time. Continue reading 25 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time, Ranked
Casual moviegoers may think of the Western as a genre of the past. And it's true that the era of cowboys and outlaws dominating the film industry the way science fiction and fantasy blockbusters do today was decades ago. But Westerns remain a crucially important genre of storytelling. The best cowboy movies and Spaghetti Westerns of the past century have influenced generations of filmmakers, many of whom continue to make new ones of their own. For fans looking to delve into the history or present state of the genre, there’s no better way to start than by watching any of…
Most people think horror begins with something obvious. A monster. A murder. A scream in the dark. Folk horror works differently. It starts with a feeling that something is wrong long before anyone says it out loud. A smile held too long. A town festival nobody can properly explain. A group of people acting perfectly normal in ways that make your skin crawl. You see it in Midsommar when the sun never seems to set. You feel it in The Wicker Man when the villagers keep singing as if they already know the ending. In The Witch, it hangs over…
Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island features one of cinema's most debated endings: did Andrew Laeddis choose lobotomy over living with the truth? When it comes to the Shutter Island ending explained, there's more than meets the eye. Laeddis’ psychiatrists took a massive gamble in 1954, a time when two ideological fields of psychiatry were at war. On one side stood Dr. Cawley, a physician who believed that all patients, regardless of their actions, could be healed through listening, care, and a respect for their basic humanity. His ideological foes, represented by Dr. Naehring and the Warden, championed the authoritarian approach. They…
