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Years in the making: Iconic films that take place over long stretches of time
Some movies take place almost in real-time. Others cover a more significant chunbk of the calendar. Then, there are movies that cover not just a year, but years, or even decades.
20 delightfully absurd films
Some filmmakers — Yorgos Lanthimos and David Lynch come to mind — have made careers out of absurdity, while others have only dabbled in this particular aesthetic. The best absurdist films highlight the ridiculousness of the (post)modern world yet find bleak humor amid all the uncertainty.
The 20 films we could watch over and over again
In an age in which all media is seemingly ephemeral, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that one of the great pleasures of many movies is watching them several times. They run the gamut of genres, from musicals to epics, noirs to comedies, but they are all a reminder of the timelessness of cinema.
Mark Ruffalo's 20 best roles
Mark Ruffalo deserves all the praise in the world for what he has given us as an audience. Not only is he a phenomenal actor, but he's genuine and speaks up for what he believes in. Without further ado, here are 20 of Mark Ruffalo's best roles.
Comedy gold: 20 funny films that won an Oscar
The Academy Awards are some of the most important accolades in the film industry. However, they can also be notoriously exclusionary, particularly regarding the types of genres that usually accrue awards. Whether awarded for acting, directing, or technical achievements, some of the most beloved comedies in Hollywood history have also managed to become Academy Award winners.
23 films that may prove why 1999 was cinema's finest year
The fear of Y2K must have caused a sense of urgency at the end of the 20th century because everything was cranked up to an eleven. Yes, technology has taken the world of film far, and companies like A24 have pushed the boundaries of creativity, but alas, the following will more than prove that 1999 was the best year for movies — ever.
Phase 4 Marvel Cinematic Universe: Ranking the films and shows
If you're like me, you've probably completely lost track of how many Marvel Cinematic Universe phases there are and which one we are currently in. Here is a reminder of the "Phase Four" Marvel films, series, miniseries, specials, and shorts, ranked from worst to best.
20 movies from Disney that have faded from cultural memory
While many titles in the Disney catalog are considered classics, the studio has many forgotten films that have fallen into obscurity. Whether they are duds or hidden gems, these movies have slipped under the radar.
The best movies about prominent religious figures
The cinema has long been fascinated with the issue of religion, and it has been particularly interested in faith figures — the men and women who, in one way or another, have inspired the masses. Indeed, the very best of such films help shed light on how the moving image can be a mode of devotion.
25 movies and shows about queens
Popular culture has long been obsessed with the lives and loves of royalty, and while kings have, of course, come in for their fair share of representations, it’s hard to argue that some of the most notable on-screen royals have been women.
25 fantasy films that have the most fun
These types of films are potent reminders of the fact that fantasy, more than any other genre, shows the radical power of escapism.
Getting historical: 25 memorable films set in the ancient world
From the very beginning, Hollywood has been fascinated with ancient cultures, repeatedly drawing from biblical stories and cultures of Greece and Rome for inspiration. Given how foundational these tales have been to Western civilization, it makes sense that the movie industry would want to tap into the audience’s awareness of them.
20 facts you might not know about 'Black Widow'
It took a while, but eventually, she got her solo movie. What was really surprising about that was it happened after the character died. We’ll get into that and more with these 20 facts about Black Widow.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / October 5, 2021
Daniel Craig on leaving James Bond behind: 'I'll miss everything, I think'
The 53-year-old actor also addressed why he decided to come back for No Time to Die after previously intending for 2015's Spectre to be his final outing as Bond.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / July 12, 2021
Why 'Black Widow' didn't include superhero cameos: 'She doesn't need the boys'
Girl power, indeed. Black Widow made its delayed and highly anticipated debut last Friday (July 9), and while it was first reported by Deadline in September 2019 that Robert Downey Jr.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2021
Scarlett Johansson on saying goodbye to Black Widow: 'It's always better to leave a situation when you're on top'
Black Widow is set for a July 9 release—a full month away—but Scarlett Johnasson is already preparing to say goodbye to the character she has played since 2010.
25 actors we want to see play James Bond
"No Time to Die" marked the end of Daniel Craig's illustrious five-film tenure as James Bond. Craig leaves the franchise in the best commercial shape it's ever been in.
The best talk show appearances from Oscar nominees
The Academy Awards honor great achievements in film, but they aren't just determined by what you see on the big screen. No, the final stage in winning an Oscar is the talk show circuit, where a great performance on the late-night couch can provide that extra boost to a great performance in a film.
Who are the Oscar nominees out of character?
The Academy Awards nominees for 2019 have been announced, and what follows is the final push of the marathon awards season. Some will receive Oscar glory and lasting immortality, while others will be ignored forever in unwatched screener DVDs, lost to history.
20 2019 Oscar nominees you may have forgotten were previously nominated
Whether they’re actors, directors or screenwriters who get plenty of attention or the folks who work behind the scenes to bring the films to fruition, here are 20 2019 Oscar nominees you didn’t know were previously nominated.
Entertainment News / Yardbarker / January 24, 2019
The nominations are in: Who deserves Oscar gold in 2019?
The nominations are in for the 91st Academy Awards. Here is a list of nominations for the major awards as well as our picks for who should win and who will likely win.
The 25 movies, shows and music that defined 2018
The world may be a hot, whirling mess at the moment, but when it comes to entertainment, a lot of amazing artists summoned up some world-class work in 2018.
The 20 greatest political thrillers of all time that are based on true events
This week will see the premiere of "Chappaquiddick," a historical retelling of the 1969 car accident involving Senator Ted Kennedy that resulted in the death of his passenger, Mary Jo Kopechne.
25 definitive iterations of classic horror franchises
Horror fans are a notoriously passionate and protective lot. They love what they love without shame, and will scorch the earth in defense of their favorite versions of monsters, slashers and franchises.
20 current Oscar-nominated films that have been seen the least
The 89th Academy Awards are still a month away, which means there’s still plenty of time to watch all the nominated films you still haven’t seen. But with all the movies that have earned nods this year, which ones should you actually check out?
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