Juan Velasquez
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Best Movies About Pandemics and Viruses, Ranked
Sometimes art imitates life, and the most horrific plots are actually inspired by reality. Here are the best pandemic movies ever made.
Best Willem Dafoe Movies, Ranked
From Last Temptation of Christ to Spider-Man, here are Willem Dafoe's best movies.
Here's Every Sofia Coppola Film, Ranked
The daughter of the great Francis Ford Coppola has become a masterful director in her own right, with a catalog of beautiful films over 25 years.
Explained: Here's What Makes Rick and Morty So Popular
Rick and Morty has one of the most devoted (and sometimes derided) fanbases of any TV show. These are a few reasons why.
12 Best Movies About Capitalism
Many great films have explored economic systems, delving into the effects of capitalism with humor, horror, and everything in between.
In Defense of Movie Theaters
In the age of streaming and shrinking movie audiences, here are a few reasons why movie theaters are still so important.
The Steamiest Thrillers of All Time
Between Sharon Stone and Glenn Close's infamous portrayals of jealous lovers, the psychosexual thriller movie has been a hit for decades.
Best Netflix Original Series, Ranked
With originals making up more than 40% of their streaming library, it's only natural there are so many great original Netflix TV series.
Best Jessica Chastain Movies, Ranked
Jessica Chastain has excelled at usually playing strong, self-assured women, but has an emotional vulnerability uncommon in other confident actors.
David Cronenberg's Best Movies, Ranked
With his incredible special effects and twisted, macabre premises, there is no director like Cronenberg. Here are his best movies.
Noah Baumbach's White Noise: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know
Director Noah Baumbach returns with this film adaptation of Don DeLillo's 1985 novel White Noise. Here's what to know!
Top Gun: Maverick: Plot, Cast, and Everything Else We Know
After more than 35 years since the original Top Gun, the Tom Cruise-starring legacy sequel Top Gun: Maverick brings the franchise back.
Movies Like Hereditary: Here's What to Watch Next
Ari Aster's Hereditary is one of the best scary movies in recent years. Here are some films that resemble its horrific genius that you can watch next.
Here's What to Watch if You Liked The Power of the Dog
If you liked Jane Campion's critically acclaimed western The Power of the Dog, you should watch these movies next.
Here's What Makes the Criterion Channel One of the Best Streaming Service For Movie Lovers
Some of the best movies in history are at the touch of your fingertips thanks to The Criterion Channel, where nearly every film is a masterpiece.
Here's What Makes Children of Men One of the Best Sci-Fi Movies of the Past 20 Years
The Alfonso Cuaron film was a bomb when it was released, but has since been considered one of the greatest, most prescient sci-fi films in decades.
These Are 5 Comedies Which Got Way Darker Than Expected
We were expecting laughs, but these movies pulled the rug out from under us and brought some serious darkness and discomfort.
These Are the 5 Best Disaster Movies of the '70s
The '70s were a time of massive change in cinema, reflecting sociopolitical differences, including the birth of the modern disaster film.
The White Lotus Season 2: Everything We Know and Why We Can't Wait
The brilliant HBO show was so acclaimed that it transformed from a limited series to an anthology show, and you should be watching it.
These Queer Films Have Helped Change the Mainstream
For over half a century, great queer films have been gradually chipping away at and redefining the cultural mainstream.