War movies have been in our collective cinematic obsession since cinema was invented. There’s just something about these films that hooks you. They might drag you into the trenches, or lock you inside a tank, or maybe even throw you stranded in the jungle. There’s no other genre like it.So we sat down and ranked our picks for the 20 best war movies of all time. What’s our criteria? How can you rank such a brilliant roster of war films? It’s tough, but we tried anyway. We chose from a balance of authentic directing, sharp cinematography, rugged production design, and…
The best liminal space movies create a unique feeling of being caught between places that feel familiar yet strangely unsettling. Through empty hallways, deserted malls, endless corridors, and dreamlike landscapes, these films use liminal spaces to evoke a sense of nostalgia, anxiety, curiosity, and wonder within the viewer. From psychological horror to surreal drama, the movies on this list showcase some of cinema's most memorable examples of liminality. Continue reading 13 Best Liminal Space Movies Ranked
One of the magical things about film is when the camera blends into the world and captures life as it happens. Nature documentaries have endured ages of filmmaking through three things working together: cinematographic patience to capture a subject the human eye doesn’t have the opportunity to, scientific storytelling that makes what’s being captured mean something, and the urgency to explore the relationship between living organisms and the environment around them.The genre took its first steps into the mainstream with Disney’s True-Life Adventures in the 1940s. The series of nature documentary films, both short and feature-length, was charming, sincere, and…
The Star Wars franchise features many of the most famous, frequently quoted lines in movie history. Select bits of dialogue from the later films might be more appropriately called “infamous.” But more of the series’ best-known quotes are revered for being well-written parts of iconic scenes. Some lines simply delight because of the imagination and personality the filmmakers and actors display. But others transcend the franchise’s sci-fi setting and have been adopted as common advice on a variety of real-life topics. We’ve put together a list of some of the series’ very best quotes, with some analysis on what makes…
On paper, Ari Aster’s 2018 debut Hereditary is a gore-gone-wild take on what happens when you can’t outrun your genetics. For those who took a chance on this first time director’s idea of ‘hereditary’ horror, the story turned out to be a much greater, much more layered tale about motherhood and psychology than maybe bargained for.Slowly but surely, the story weaves together a twisted mosaic of events viewers might not have been able to quantify, with a final sequence just as loud, dark, and layered as that first shot of Peter’s bedroom. In this article, we’ll give you a complete…
When it comes to the best thriller movies of all time, there’s a lot to choose from. While great thrillers involve the protagonist in constant and terrifying danger, some are more light hearted, while still juggling with the concepts of life and death. With such a broad genre, there are many movies in the thriller genre to choose from, including horror, psychological, true crime, and black comedy. Since it can sometimes be difficult to choose good thrillers, we decided to make the job easier for you. Listed here are the best thrillers from cinema, ranging from new classics to old…
Awoman stands in a laundromat trying to organize receipts for an IRS audit while her marriage quietly collapses around her. That is how Everything Everywhere All at Once begins. The setting could not be more ordinary. Taxes. Broken machines. Family disappointment. Yet within minutes, the film expands into parallel universes, martial arts, existential dread, and a cosmic bagel capable of swallowing reality itself.That contrast is the point. The film translates depression, immigrant anxiety, generational trauma, and nihilism into something visually chaotic but emotionally recognizable.The film looks like infinite possibility. Underneath, it is about a mother finally seeing her daughter clearly.…
Horror heads often scoff at jump scares. The technique can feel too easy: slap a loud sound effect on an unexpected thing in the dark and anyone will gasp. It’s glorified peek-a-boo. But a great jump scare is undeniable. Done with taste, originality, and skill, the jump can deliver a scare that will linger with an audience for years. Almost every horror film has a jump scare; it’s in the Constitution. But which horror films use the tool most effectively? These are movies that lean on jump scares, but not as a crutch: they simply work every time. Here are…
Guy Ritchie has made quite the career for himself. Starting out with British gangster films and transitioning into blockbuster fare, Ritchie has seen both commercial and critical success over his career. But what are the best Guy Ritchie movies of all time? Does his earlier work still have that kinetic energy, or are you a fan of his movies that are fun for the whole family? It’s a hard case, but in this list, we’ll crack it. Continue reading 11 Best Guy Ritchie Movies, Ranked Best to Worst
What makes an action movie great? It’s not just explosions—it’s timing, choreography, editing, and story stakes. From incredible set pieces to beautifully-choreographed action to amazing one-liners, action is a popular film genre for a reason. Popular action movies take all shapes and forms. This list includes everything from superhero movies to Hong Kong action thrillers and even a couple of Star Wars flicks thrown in for good measure.And with so many new action movies hitting theaters and streaming platforms, it’s a perfect time to revisit classics that shaped the genre. So buckle up—here comes the definitive ranking of the best action…
