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Asher Luberto

Asher Luberto is a film critic and entertainment writer for L.A. Weekly and The Village Voice. His writing has appeared in NBC, FOX, MSN, Yahoo, Purewow, The Playlist, The Wrap and Los Angeles Review of Books.

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Sands of time: The most iconic films set in the desert

From the hazy, parched and barren morals of Lawrence of Arabia to the sunny, heroic battles of John Ford, these landscapes can say more than words ever could.

All the right moves: The most iconic movie dance scenes

With a mix of technique, choreography and more profound meaning, these scenes are a wonderful reminder of the power of cinema. 

Picture perfect: 20 movies with stunningly idyllic locations

Whether that be a war in space or a dazzling beach in Italy, movies are a wonderful way to travel somewhere different.

20 director's cuts that are actually worth watching

These movie cuts are actually both valuable and entertaining in their own right.

Wallbangers: The 20 most iconic movie posters

Before you even know what a movie is about, you can get a vibe from the poster and decide whether or not you're interested in seeing it.

Happily ever after: The 20 greatest film fairytales

There are whimsical, wonderful, and wistful fantasies that can easily be classified as fairytales, and these are the best of those films.

The 20 best films about being a parent

Parenting can be challenging, but most parents wouldn't trade it for the galaxy--or a good night's sleep.

Like home: 20 feel-good comfort movies

Some of the best movies ever made are simply fun, pleasurable, and wonderful films that make you feel good while watching them.

Short kings: 20 films that aren't long but pack a punch

As the title demonstrates, some of the most wonderful films are some of the shortest. Here are some short movies that pack a punch.

Big chill: 20 cold weather movies to get you through winter

These excellent titles may chill you to your core, some cozy, some rigid, but all are are icily effective.

20 things you must do on the French Riviera

When you're sitting on your couch and dreaming of vacation, you may very well be dreaming of the French Riviera. The place is a dream come true for travelers, explorers, swimmers, sun-bathers, and fans of art, food, and sunshine.

The 15 best restaurants in Florence, Italy

Work up an appetite, put away those guidebooks, and see what makes this region so special. 

The 20 most iconic endings in film

From jaw-dropping twists to romantic kisses, ambiguous freeze-frames to wonderful jokes, these movie conclusions stick with you long after the credits roll. All good movies must come to an end, but that doesn't mean they can't live on in your mind. 

20 movies that make you want to travel

Whether it's a turquoise ocean or a tranquil mountain range, you can enjoy views from your very own couch. So grab a cocktail, umbrella and beach towel, and get ready to enjoy some wonderful cinematic escapes.

The 20 most anticipated movies of the summer

Most people think of summer as sunshine, vacations and beach days, but there's more to summer than just relaxation. There's a bunch of movies coming to theaters that are worth watching.

The best of Netflix's original films

We've all spent hours scrolling through Netflix looking for something to watch, and sometimes it can feel like you're hacking your way through a dense, overgrown jungle with no end in sight. This list will give you a map on how to navigate that jungle — how to weed out the weeds and find luminous original titles on the platform.

The 20 things you must do in Sydney

Our list is here to show you just how wonderful Sydney truly is.

The 20 things you must do in Paris

Whether it's a charming cafe or a luminous museum, here are the tourist destinations worth lining up for. 

The 25 sexiest movies ever made

In our list of movies, we focus on titles that are actually great and ones that use their style as a way of adding more steam to the sauna. Here are 25 very hot films.

The 20 best haunted house movies

What's more scary than being trapped in your own home? Here are some great titles that will make you second-guess walking to the bathroom at night.

'Family' films that aren't quite appropriate for family movie night

Family movie nights can be wonderful. They can be a shared experience in which everyone is lost in the same film — both parents and children glued to the screen. But not all kids movies are meant for kids. These films are worth looking into before you choose them for family night.

21 films whose influence on cinema is still felt today

Our list is here to showcase the movies that have made an impact – for the better — on the people who watch them. These are the movies that influenced not only everyday moviegoers, but directors as well. A list of citations for most directors would look something like our list below — a list filled with great, influential masterworks.

The 20 funniest films that are not comedies

Comedies come in all shapes and sizes, genres and flavors. You can pick from any number of comedic subgenres, from slapstick to farce to raunchy to ridiculous.

20 romantic comedies that appeal to all audiences

Who said rom-coms were only for women? Check out these 20 examples of the genre that everyone can enjoy.

20 films whose long runtimes are worth every second

These are the movies that deserve to be four hours long — that earn our bathroom breaks instead of forcing them. That are great examples of what long-form cinema can be.