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10 Movies that Aged Really Poorly

Can you think of a movie in your collection that seemed like a good pick at the time, but now that you're looking back, it hasn't aged well? Not surprisingly, this is common—not least because our tastes and expectations change over time. We forgive classic films for their outdated elements due to cultural nostalgia and appreciate them despite those flaws. But some movies aren't just old classics that we've gotten over, or don't love anymore; some movies really aged poorly and don't hold up with ...

10 Movie Tropes that Never Happen in Real Life

It's no secret that television and movies make life look much simpler and more convenient than it actually is. We've all caught ourselves wishing we could replicate the effortless lifestyles of our favorite characters, unbothered by everyday annoyances like traffic jams, lineups at the bank, or difficulty scheduling meetings. Unfortunately, (or fortunately?), the reality isn't quite as simple as what's depicted on screen; most of us experience these mundane inconveniences all the time. Regardles...

10 Most Overrated Movies of All Time

We all love great movies—the summer blockbusters, Oscar winners, and cult classics that stay in our hearts forever. But how many times has a movie been hyped up for months, only for you to come out of the theater scratching your head? Movies with too-perfect stories, wooden dialogue, or cheesy endings can be…overrated. So let's dive into some of the most over-hyped, under-delivering movies according to our friends on Reddit. 

1. The English Patient (1996)Photo Credit: Miramax.

One user posted “...

Top 10 Movies We Could Watch Again and Again

Do you ever find yourself randomly getting really nostalgic for an old movie? Or maybe there's a particular film that you always come back to, no matter how much time has passed since the last time you watched it. We all have that one movie that never gets old: maybe because it made us laugh until we cried or touched our hearts in a way few other movies have. Maybe we just can't get enough of its story line or a unique combination of characters. 

Whatever it is about certain films that make them...

25 Significant Continuity Errors and Plot Holes in Popular Movies

Which continuity error or plot hole in a movie always sticks out in your mind? After someone polled the internet, here are twenty-five top-voted films that stuck out.

1. The Butterfly Effect (2004)Image Credit: New Line Cinema

“In The Butterfly Effect, it's repeatedly shown that when Ashton Kutcher goes back in time and changes something, he is the only one who is aware of the changes, as he is then propelled back to the new future he created from that aberration.”

“So, for example, when he blo...

10 Hilarious Movies that Aren’t Actually Comedies

Have you ever seen a movie that wasn't supposed to be funny but ended up making you laugh? Of course, we all know those types of movies—the ones where you simply can't help but laugh out loud. They're usually not considered comedies, but humor somehow still finds its way into these productions in unexpected ways. But let's face it, when everything around us is uncertain or melancholic, sometimes a good dose of silliness is what's needed! 

1. Grizzly Man by Werner HerzogPhoto Credit: Lionsgate F...

25 Incredible Sequels and Remakes That Surpass The Originals

Every once in a while, a movie sequel or remake surpasses the original film. After polling the internet, “Name a single movie where the sequel or remake was better than the original?” Here are the top-voted responses.

1. The Dark Knight (2008)Image Credit: Warner Bros.

“The Dark Knight had so many more moving pieces. They were beautifully done, but you could argue that the Joker was the main character, not Batman,” one suggested. Another confessed, “I have no attachment to Batman, grew up a Cap...

10 Most Intense Movie Villains of All Time

Much as we love to cheer for the main character, there are certain villains who are so well written and acted, or just so iconic, we can't help loving them. Whether it's Darth Vader, the Joker, or Cersei Lannister—there are certain characters who take on an almost iconic status in our minds and imaginations. Who is the best villain you've ever watched? This blog post will explore some of the top contenders across popular films and TV shows—villains that made us shudder, but we couldn't admiring ...

10 Actors who Left a Big Role Too Soon

Have you ever watched an actor or actress leave movie or TV show and thought to yourself, “What were they thinking?” We've all been there—we get invested in characters and their story lines, so when an actor or actress decides to abruptly leave a long-running film franchise or popular series, it's almost heartbreaking. 

In this blog post, we asked Reddit to tell us about the actors and actresses they've “loved and lost”—when that character was cut from a show or movie. We're looking at some of t...

10 Greatest Foreign Films of All Time

Is there an iconic foreign film that you believe is vastly overlooked? For Example, many foreign film buffs Solaris and Nostalgia are one's to be listed. After a film lover polled an online community, here are some of the top-voted answers for the greatest foreign films.

1. City of God (2002)

City of God is a crime drama film adapted from the 1997 novel of the same name. It portrays the rise and growth of organized crime in Cidade de Deus, Rio de Janeiro, between the 1960s and 1980s. Loosely bas...