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10 Awesome Comedians Who Aren’t So Awesome in a Serious Role

We all know that comedic actors like Adam Sandler, Steve Carell, and Jim Carrey have killed serious roles drawing attention from critics and audiences alike. But what about the comedic actors who flop badly? Here are ten funny actors that would be better off sticking to comedy.

1. Vince Vaughn

“I didn't love his True Detective performance, though, but can't lay that season's faults all on him,” said one. “I don't know if it was Vaughn, his character, or the show in general, but I couldn't take h...

10 Canceled TV Series People Would Bring Back if They Had The Ability

What show would it be if you could bring back a canceled TV series? I'm all about Good Girls. I'm unsure why it didn't make this list, but I loved that show and wished we got a proper ending. Nonetheless, after polling the internet, here are the series people would bring back immediately if given a chance. 

1. Better Off Ted (2009- 2010)

“The episode where they had to hire White people to follow the Black employees around so the automatic lights would work for them is amazing. A show way ahead o...

10 Actors Forever Associated With a Role Despite All Their Others

What actor will you always associate with *that one role* no matter how many others they do? After polling the internet, the top-voted actors are stuck in these forever roles.

1. Jon Heder as Napolean Dynamite

“The dude who played Napoleon Dynamite will always ONLY be Napoleon Dynamite,” replied one. “Jon Heder legitimately typecast himself after releasing Napoleon Dynamite. Blades of Glory has similar character energy, and Benchwarmers has similar character energy.”

“Granted, it's just a more a...

7 Movie Scenes that Terrified Us as Kids

Do you remember a specific scene in a movie that scared you as a kid? Maybe it was a creepy monster, an intense jump scare, or something else entirely? We all experience fear differently, so everyone’s got their own story to tell when it comes to what made them hide under their blankets. Whatever your memory is, we want to read all about it! But first, here are some movies shared online that’s good to share: 

1. SignsPhoto Credit: Touchstone Pictures.

One Reddit user shared, “The alien walking ...

10 Actors Who Nailed Their Role Beautifully

Have you ever watched a film and determined an actor or actress was perfectly cast for the part? You've got company. After polling the internet, here are the top-voted actors perfectly cast as the characters we love.

1. Heath Ledger: The Joker

“That was the type of performance where it's so good. You're no longer watching an actor portray a character; you are watching the character. You're not watching Heath Ledger's portrayal of the Joker; you are watching the Joker,” shared one.

2. Rainn Wilso...

7 of the Most Amazing Libraries in the World

Libraries are one of the most remarkable human inventions: they hold within their walls a wealth of knowledge, history, and information. These spaces serve as the guardians of countless books, manuscripts, and artifacts that represent our collective cultural heritage and they offer a wealth of resources to anyone who wishes to learn, explore, or escape into the pages of a good book. Here are some of the most magnificent libraries in the world!

1. Library of Alexandria Photo Credit: Shutterstock...

5 Movies We’d Like to Come True

Do you ever watch movies and wish some of the incredible stories could come true in real life? Whether it's a heart-warming comedy or an action-packed drama, movies can transport us to places that seem out of this world. From superheroes saving the day to time traveling adventures, there are so many impossible scenarios we might wish could become reality one day! We've compiled 5 movies that Redditors wish would come true. 

1. I Am LegendPhoto Credit: Warner Bros.

One Redditor posted, “I Am Leg...

10 Greatest Film Trilogies of All Time

While visiting one of my favorite internet forums, I encountered a fun question, “What film trilogy is the greatest ever?” Here are the top-voted answers.

1. The Godfather

“The Godfather. Even with the third movie being lackluster, the first two are the strongest two movies of any saga, and it's not even close. It's like going up 20 runs in the first six innings. It doesn't matter if you allow three runs in the last three,” one sports fan suggested. 

2. Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy

“Edgar Wri...

10 of the Most Intense Movie Villains of All Time

In every film, we have a favorite protagonist. We love them as much as we hate villains. However, there are times when these villains have made such an impression on us that we can't help but appreciate and admire how excellent they were in each scene. In this post, we've compiled a list of the top ten most intense villains of all time.

 

1. Ozymandias from Watchmen

One Reddit user commented, “You don't think I'd explain my plan if there were the slightest chance you could stop me, do you? I di...

11 Movies that can be Identified by Memorable Quotes

Lots of movies can be recognizable by some of their most quotable lines, whether they’re spoken by antagonists or protagonists. So in this post, we have listed the top 11 movie one-liners that are too good not to remember: 

 

1. Terminator 2Photo Credit: Studio Canal.

One Redditor shared this line from one of the most famous movies of all time, Terminator, “Hasta la vista, Baby.”

Another user also commented with another line from the movie, “I'll be back….”

A third commenter added, “[That’s] ...