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7 Gorgeous Films Only Real Anime Fans Have Seen — And None Are By Studio Ghibli
For millions of fans worldwide, Studio Ghibli remains the benchmark of the entire anime genre, holding as fabled an association with anime as Disney does to traditional animated films.
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Soap Opera Stars From The ’90s Who Made Us Swoon And Where They Are Now
Where are your favorite soap opera heartthrobs now?
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7 ‘Star Wars’ Characters We’d Love To See Get Their Own Spin-Offs
These characters deserve the spotlight.
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I’ve Watched This Underrated Netflix Rom-Com A Dozen Times — And I’ll Probably Do It Again
The Hindi film industry has been going through non-stop transitions ever since COVID. The pandemic halted production and theater attendance, and in the lull, the top tier talent all got…
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‘The Safekeep’ Could Be The Next ‘Carol’—If Studios Move Fast
I found Yael van der Wouden’s novel, The Safekeep, advantageously positioned on display table in my local bookstore, while I was shopping the same way I sometimes do for a…
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The 7 Most Iconic Lightsaber Duels In The Star Wars Franchise, Ranked
We live for the lightsabers.
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How Jared Leto Went From Oscar Winner To Box Office Poison
Jared Leto is a Hollywood darling no more.
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7 Stunning Anime Films You Probably Haven’t Seen — And None Are By Studio Ghibli
For millions of fans worldwide, Studio Ghibli remains the benchmark of the entire anime genre, holding as fabled an association with anime as Disney does to traditional animated films.
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The 4 Best Bollywood Horror Franchises
Many people mistake “Bollywood” for a genre defined by bright, colorful, musicals, full of Indian culture and romance, but the truth is it’s an entire industry that’s just as broad…
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‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Is Basically A Giant Bourdain Rerun—But Jamie Oliver Breaks The Mold
I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach.
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4 Iconic Mexican Telenovelas That Slap Harder Than A Margarita This Cinco De Mayo
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is…
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3 Korean Thrillers You Need To Watch On Netflix This May
As Netflix continues to diversify their library, adding more and more international titles, there’s a new niche of Korean thrillers that is absolutely killing it. Don’t sleep on these can’t-miss…
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8 True Crime Documentaries You Need To Watch In May
Some people, like myself, are utterly obsessed with watching true crime documentaries, for so many different reasons. Personally, I like educating myself.
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Review: ‘Daydreamers’ Reimagines The Creatures Of The Night In This Vivid Vietnamese Vampire Film
With ‘Daydreamers,’ director Timothy Linh Bui creates one of the first vampire films to come out of Vietnam.
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The 6 Best Romantic K-Dramas To Stream This May
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
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‘Reborn Rich’ Is The Most Cutthroat Family Inheritance Drama With A Time-Travel Twist
Trying to put this plot into words will make me sound crazy, at best, but trust me when I say Reborn Rich is one of the best pieces of television…
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The 4 Best Telenovelas To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is…
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These Teen Movie Prom Looks Still Live Rent-Free In Our Heads
We’re revisiting the dresses that defined characters — and made their way into pop culture history.
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From ‘Sinners’ To ‘The Lost Boys’–These Are The 5 Best Vampire Movies Of All Time
Is your favorite vampire movie on the list?
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We Ranked Every Spider-Man Movie So You Don’t Have To—See Who Took The Top Spot
In an age where superheroes have become overarchingly commonplace, Spider-Man still manages to swing his way to the forefront of the entire superhero genre.
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The 6 Best Romantic Korean Dramas To Stream In May
Korean dramas have nailed the formula for romance.
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What Star Wars Character You Are, Based On Your Zodiac
Are you the famous Luke, the hated Darth Vader, or some beloved character in between? Try your Zodiac luck and find out.
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NYT’s May Book Club Selection Could Be The Next ‘Carol’ If A Studio Can Acquire The Film Rights
I found Yael van der Wouden’s novel, The Safekeep, advantageously positioned on display table in my local bookstore, while I was shopping the same way I sometimes do for a…
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This Gag From Apple TV+ Show ‘The Studio’ Turned Into Reality And We’re All Doomed
For the love of cinema, please.
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The Time-Travel Anime Series With A Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score You Probably Missed
I’ve dabbled in anime, seen enough to identify landmarks in the genre, but not enough to become fluent in Japanese or start a cosplaying career.
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I Played The ‘Black Mirror’ Thronglets Game So You Don’t Have To
Have you been wanting to try Thronglets?
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How Penn Badgley’s Viral Talk Show Dance Became A Bollywood Banger
Who knew Penn Badgley had this much rhythm?
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The Best Video Game Of 2025 Will Have You Spiraling Down A ‘Homeland’ Level Rabbit Hole Of Crazy Notetaking
I love Indie games. What they lack in budget and graphics, they make up for in gameplay, narrative, and ingenuity.
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What to Expect When ‘Ginny & Georgia’ Season 3 Returns to Netflix This Spring
Mama’s behind bars, Ginny’s dodging high school whispers, and Season 3 is about to serve up the darkest and messiest chapter of their story yet.
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4 Action-Packed Military Movies You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now
American Renegades (also known as Renegades) is trending on Netflix despite being a flop when it was released in 2017. Don’t you love when this happens?
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7 Must-See Thrillers Based On True Crime Stories
If the numerous documentaries, podcasts, biographical dramas, and television anthologies weaving through pop culture are any indication, it seems that audiences are currently living in what might be termed the…
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3 Chilling True Crime Cult Documentaries You Have To Watch Now
From seemingly harmless self-help groups to full-blown doomsday cults, here are 10 jaw-dropping documentaries that’ll leave you questioning just how thin the line between devotion and destruction really is.
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4 Shows To Watch After Finishing The Last Season Of ‘You’
It’s time. The final season of You has officially hit Netflix and Joe’s antics are back again on another somehow unsuspecting woman.
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Netflix’s ‘The Glass Dome’ Is A Swedish Kidnapping Drama You Won’t Want To Miss
Swedish drama, The Glass Dome, follows criminologist, Lejla, as she returns to her childhood home following the death of her adopted mother.
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4 Classic Mexican Series For Culturally Conscious People Who Want To Celebrate Cinco De Mayo With Something Other Than A Margarita
American audiences are so trained to binge their favorite television series in a mad, bender-like dash of non-stop action and entertainment that leaves them bored and unsatisfied when all is…
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The Critical Detail From ‘Weak Hero Class 1’ You Can’t Miss Before Starting Season 2
I am so guilty of multi-tasking while I watch TV. Sometimes I’m looking at my phone, or cooking dinner, or folding laundry. Sometimes it just boils down to passive viewership…
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Here’s How To Prepare For ‘Thunderbolts*’ Without Watching Every Single MCU Movie
No need to be overwhelmed!
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Jamie Oliver Was The Only Bright Spot Of ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’—Why The Rest Of Its Stories Didn’t Need A Retelling
I watch TV as a way to see and experience things that are outside my reach.
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Is ‘Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning’ Really The End For Tom Cruise’s Blockbuster Franchise?
Fans are uncertain if Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning will truly end the franchise. The film’s conclusive title sure makes you think it’s the end, but is it really?
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10 Things The ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Trailer Teases for Her Darkest Chapter Yet, Including Steve Buscemi
Jenna Ortega’s Wednesday Addams returns with a vengeance in Season 2, packing more weapons, creepier supernatural threats, and a bone-dry wit that cuts deeper than her collection of knives.
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7 Sitcoms That Would Never Have Been Made Without ‘The Office’
The Office premiered in 2005, marking a revolution for American sitcoms. Based on the U.K.’s version of The Office created by Ricky Gervais, the American version of The Office popularized…
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The 7 Most Irredeemably Awful Characters In Our Favorite Movies (Who Make The Films Totally Iconic)
You may hate these characters, but the films would be nothing without them.
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Netflix’s ‘Con Mum’: How Finding Lost Family Cost Him A Marriage And First-Time Fatherhood
Con Mum tells the story of renowned British pastry chef, and celebrity guest judge from Junior Bake-off, Top Chef, and MasterChef: The Professionals, Graham Hornigold, who found adult success after…
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Netflix Canceled It’s Best True Crime Series Ever—Why Mindhunter Deserves A Revival
Netflix struck TV series gold when Fight Club and Gone Girl director David Finch became the de facto showrunner for Mindhunter, the psychological crime thriller adapted from John E.
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3 Plot Holes From ‘Until Dawn’ (2025) That I Just Can’t Get Past
Do these plot holes break the movie, or can we just ignore them?
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After ‘Sinners,’ This Grady Hendrix Vampire Story Should Be Fast-Tracked Immediately
Grady Hendrix’s ‘The Southern Book Club’s Guide to Slaying Vampires’ could be the next big thing.
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All The New True Crime Releases On Netflix In 2025 (So Far)
Netflix touts an impressive lineup of true crime documentaries and series, but for die-hard fans who have already exhausted the library, the wait for new titles can be agonizing.
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From ‘Conveyor Belt Of Love’ To ‘Dated & Related’–5 Of The Worst Reality Dating Shows Of All Time
These are the epitome of “guilty pleasures.”
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‘Honey Don’t’ Drool—Aubrey Plaza And Margaret Qualley Are Starring In A Lesbian Detective Comedy
The next installment in husband-wife duo Ethan Coen and Tricia Cooke’s “lesbian B-movie trilogy” after 2024’s Drive Away Dolls, Honey Don’t, is headed to theaters this summer, and will star…