Best Movies of 2023
From Beyoncé and Bernstein to Godzilla and Frankenstein, here are the best movies of 2023 that made us, as Nicole Kidman said, laugh, cry and care. Continue reading Best Movies of 2023
Category: Movie Lists
Best Thrillers of the Decade (a running list)
From psychological to political, here are some of our favorite thrillers since 2020 What is a thriller? The thriller genre is difficult to nail down because the genre itself is so broad. Where does the thriller genre end and horror begin? Are all action movies thrillers, but not all thrillers action movies? While the definition…
10 Great Slow Burn Horror Movies (and where to stream them)
Slow burn horror movies done right can be some of the scariest movies in the genre. Here are some of our favorites! Horror movies today rely on unsuspecting *JUMP SCARES* to entertain audiences. But we all know—at least you should—that a good horror movie is built on suspense and tension. That's why some of the…
10 Great LGBTQ Films with Happy Endings (and where to stream them)
LGBTQ films have finally started to break into the mainstream and spread the message of love, acceptance, and understanding As a closeted gay kid growing up in the suburbs of New Jersey, one of the greatest things I could turn to for comfort and understanding is LGBTQ films. There I could see people experiencing what…
Every Performance Nominated at the Oscars this Year Ranked
Twenty actors have been nominated for Oscars across four categories for their performances in last year's movies. Here is my ranking. After a particularly unpredictable Oscar season, we now have twenty actors nominated across four categories including seven previous winners and eight first-time nominees. I took on the monumental task of ranking all twenty performances…
What to Stream Vol 2: The Invitation, The Farewell, The Half of It
Welcome to What to Stream, our weekly roundup of the best movies streaming on Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and HBO Max. Today's theme: Asian directors Happy Thursday! May is Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which celebrates the contributions of AAPI Americans. Today’s recommendations are all films directed by AAPI women. This was originally published in…
The Best Jake Gyllenhaal Movies (and where to stream them)
Jake Gyllenhaal, the Oscar-less powerhouse actor, has turned it iconic performance after performance in some of the greatest movies of the century. Here's where to watch them. Jake Gyllenhaal is arguably one of the greatest actors of his generation making his Oscar-less status a bit confounding. Nonetheless, he's turned in some of the best performances…
10 Great Romantic Comedies to Fall in Love With
Romantic comedies are like the cinematic equivalent of comfort food—easy to watch, heartwarming, and a slice of happiness. Here are some great ones. Romantic comedies are like snuggling up in a warm cardigan on a crisp autumn day. Or like that first bite of your mom's cooking when you come home from the holidays. They…
Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century
From serial killers to ghosts to zombies, these are the best horror movies of the 21st century that keep us up at night! From the slashers of the early 2000s to the renaissance of ghost stories and monster movies of the 2010s, the 21st century has been a rollercoaster for the beloved horror genre. However,…
HBO Max: 10 Great Movies Now Streaming (July 2020)
Here is a running list of some of the best movies streaming on HBO Max this month! From HBO originals to the DCEU to the Studio Ghibli back catalogue, HBO Max is a film geek's haven. Here are some of the best movies streaming this month. Ad Astra (2019) Here’s what it’s about: Astronaut Roy McBride…