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John C. Reilly's 10 Best Movies, Ranked

Dietz Woehle — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 00:05:16 GMT

For 34 years, John C. Reilly has been a warm presence in some of the best films ever made. Despite the actor's distinct voice, Reilly has never been typecast or pigeonholed into a genre, instead having a healthy mix of serious dramas and some of the goofiest comedies ever put on film. Reilly feels just as at home in the nonsensical world of Tim and Eric, as he does in the dark grounded one of Lynne Ramsay's We Need To Talk About Kevin.

10 Actors Who Starred In At Least 5 Great Western Movies

Charles Papadopoulos — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:35:17 GMT

The Western genre was an enormous entity in 20th-century filmmaking, and many actors were known primarily for appearing in them. Several actors left a distinct mark on the genre by starring in at least five great Western films. Many qualities constitute a great Western, be it that they were massively influential for their era, like Stagecoach, stood the test of time as masterpiece films, like Once Upon a Time in the West, or were commercially successful, like How the West Was Won.

8 Most Exciting Things To Expect From A24's Civil War

Greg MacArthur — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 23:05:14 GMT

Alex Garland's upcoming dystopian thriller Civil War is set to become one of the most talked about movies in the first half of 2024. The ambitious project will present a bleak and ominous picture of a fictionalized United States divided by an all-out civil war between the American military and the so-called Western Forces. Garland, whose most recent films include Men (2022) and Annihilation (2018), is arguably best known for his groundbreaking sci-fi movie Ex Machina (2014) and has been heralded as one of the best and most imaginative screenwriters and filmmakers of the 21st century.

10 Great Characters That Were Never Given Names In Their Movies

Ben Protheroe — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:45:15 GMT

Some great characters are never named, even though they can be iconic figures in film history. There are many different reasons why a character might not have a name. Most often, it makes them immediately seem more mysterious. If a character's past is so uncertain that even their name is unknown, it means they are probably carrying some dark secrets. Writers might leave villains unnamed, or known only by a nickname, for this exact reason. It helps to dehumanize them slightly, and it can make them seem even more threatening, as if they are immune to human weaknesses.

All 10 Kisses In Love Actually, Ranked

Monica Coman — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:05:18 GMT

Love Actually is a romantic classic that follows ten separate stories of an ensemble cast, and it has a lot of remarkable kissing scenes. Released in 2003 with Richard Curtis at the helm and an ensemble of talented actors made up of mostly British stars, it's quite common for people to rewatch Love Actually multiple times, especially at Christmastime given its festive setting. Love Actually's stories were about romantic love, but they also celebrated friendship, careers, and missed opportunities.

10 Upcoming Book Adaptations To Watch If You Love Reacher

Alice Caswell — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:45:15 GMT

Though the wait for season 3 may be agonizing, Reacher fans can look forward to plenty of new and exciting upcoming book adaptations for more action-packed drama. In the ever-growing world of crime thrillers, few other characters have captured the attention of readers and viewers quite like Jack Reacher. Lee Child’s creation, a former military police officer, has become synonymous with gripping suspense and adrenaline-pumping action. Luckily, a new slate of thrilling book adaptations is poised to make its way to the screen.

10 Lessons The Legend Of Zelda Movie Can Learn From Super Mario Bros.

Micah Bailey — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 21:15:17 GMT

This article contains spoilers to The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

Neo's 10 Most Incredible Feats Of Power Across All 4 Matrix Movies, Ranked

Abigail Stevens — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:50:15 GMT

Throughout The Matrix franchise, Neo (Keanu Reeves) accomplishes many astounding feats of power. At the beginning of The Matrix Reloaded, Link (Harold Perrineau) accurately characterizes Neo as a superhero when he refers to Neo flying as "his Superman thing." Zoe Whitfield even describes (via Dazed) Neo and his allies' iconic trench coat and sunglasses look as having "a superhero-like sentiment at their core."

The 10 Greatest Female Sci-Fi Movie Characters In The Past Decade

Alani Casiano — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:45:15 GMT

There are many female characters from sci-fi movies from the past decade, both in leading and supporting roles, but some are more interesting and memorable than others. Some of the most beloved sci-fi films of all time, similarly, have beloved male protagonists. Rick Deckard from Blade Runner and Neo from The Matrix are two examples of this. Generally, sci-fi movies could use more female leads.

All 11 Leonardo DiCaprio Movies That Are "Rotten" On Rotten Tomatoes (& Why Critics Didn't Like Them)

Lynn Sharpe — Mon, 25 Dec 2023 20:05:15 GMT

In Leonardo DiCaprio's vast film catalog, eleven of the movies he starred in have "rotten" critical scores on Rotten Tomatoes. DiCaprio is among the best actors in film history, and certainly one of the finest still working today. He’s starred in countless phenomenal movies and worked with powerhouse movie directors like Martin Scorsese, Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and so many others. DiCaprio received his first Oscar nomination at just 19 years old for his role as Arnie Grape in What's Eating Gilbert Grape. After several nominations, he finally won his first Oscar in 2016 for The Revenant.