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  • 13 Shameless ’90s Comedy Movies That Just Don’t Care If You’re Offended

    13 Shameless ’90s Comedy Movies That Just Don’t Care If You’re Offended


    These shameless ’90s comedy movies don’t care if you’re offended.

    They just want to make you laugh, no matter what. But at the same time, a lot of them smuggle in some smart observations, too.

    Think we missed a great ’90s comedy movie? Let us know in the comments.

    There’s Something About Mary (1998)

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    What’s in Mary’s hair (above) will be enough to keep some people from liking this movie not matter what. There’s also plenty of bathroom and private parts humor (notably in the spectacular opening sequence) that the sensitive won’t be able to endure.

    And if they get through that, the movie takes the radical approach that people with disabilities should be very much in the mix when it comes to the jokes — not as the butt of them, but taking and throwing shots along with everyone else.

    All that said, There’s Something About Mary, like a lot of Farrelly Brothers movies— and ’90s movies — has a very big heart underneath all the gross-out jokes.

    Friday (1995)

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    The blunt talk of Craig (Ice Cube) and Smokey (Chris Tucker) will turn off a lot of people, but come on: Friday is funny. And we love the setup of goodhearted Craig getting pulled into trouble with Big Worm (Faizon Love) by partaking in the smallest possible share of Smokey’s stash.

    When it gets to the big face-off between Craig and Deebo (Tommy Lister Jr.), Friday left-hooks you with a pretty stellar message about gun violence and what it really means to man up. S

    ure, it’s better to settle your problems with words. But if that’s not an option, fists are a lot less likely to kill.

    Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)

    New Line Cinema

    There are so, so many dicey jokes in Austin Powers — it’s a movie gloriously packed with innuendo and overt gross-out jokes.

    But because the movie knows the jokes are silly and gross and stupid, it feels smart, and we feel smart laughing at it. It’s paying homage to decades of James Bond-style wordplay.

    Also, the scene where Austin refuses to bed Vanessa — “’cause you’re drunk, it’s not right” — has aged very well. We once saw it with a crowd of millennials, in 2017, and the line got an applause break. Yeah baby!

    Kingpin (1996)

    MGM

    The second Farrelly Brothers movie on our list would probably offend Amish people, if their beliefs allowed them to see it.

    They’re missing out on a lot of racy humor, most of it courtesy of Claudia (Vanessa Angel), as well as an absolutely terrific but filthy joke involving a bull.

    Woody Harrelson’s reaction to the best line in the movie — delivered by an Amish character, no less — is maybe his finest moment onscreen, a masterwork of understated acting. And you’ll never look at a milk mustache the same way again.

    It’s also on our list of the 7 Sexiest Movies About the Amish.

    Fear of a Black Hat (1994)

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    Starring  Rusty Cundieff, who also wrote and directed, Fear of a Black Hat is a sharp satire of constantly shifting hip-hop trends that reacted to them almost as quickly as they happened.

    The film, which premiered at Sundance, traces a political/gangster rap group called NWH (the H is for hats) that splinters into various other genres, including desperate diss tracks, P.M. Dawnesque philosophizing, and C&C Music Factory-style dance music.

    The movie’s love for hip-hop is obvious — you can’t satirize something this mercilessly without knowing it very well. We love this movie.

    Clerks (1994)

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    Clerks is a Kevin Smith movie, so of course it’s loaded with coarse jokes — none rougher than a sequence in which Dante (Brian O’Halloran) laments the sexual history of his girlfriend (Marilyn Ghigliotti).

    Meanwhile Dante’s ex, Caitlin (Lisa Spoonauer) has a horrific, mistaken identity encounter with an elderly customer at the store where Dante, well, clerks.

    The iffy moments weren’t too offputting to keep the Library of Congress from adding Clerks to the United States National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” The film, made for an initial budget of about $27,575, helped usher in the indie film boom of the ’90s.

    Freeway (1996)

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    Matthew Bright pitch-black Freeway, starring a young Reese Witherspoon, is one of our favorite movies from the 1990s because of its relentless, almost grindhouse commitment to sensationalism. It’s making fun of the tabloid trash of the ’90s even as it perfects it.

    In this very twisted update on Little Red Riding Hood, Witherspoon plays an illiterate runaway trying to get to her grandmother’s house after her mother is arrested for sex work. Her Big Bad Wolf is Bob (Kiefer Sutherland), a supposed good samaritan who is actually a serial killer.

    One of the many pleasures of the movie is its exquisite casting: Besides the excellent leads, it features Dan Hedaya, Amanda Plummer, Brooke Shields and Bokeem Woodbine, among others.

    The Nutty Professor (1996)

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    If you’re not much for what the kids (the really small ones) call potty talk, you’re not going to like The Nutty Professor, Eddie Murphy’s update of a squeaky clean 1963 Jerry Lewis movie of the same name.

    The film won Best Makeup at the 69th Academy Awards thanks to Murphy’s portrayal of not only rotund professor Sherman Klump, but also the members of his extended family, who are prone to rude noises.

    The movie also makes many, many jokes about Sherman’s weight, and though we’re rooting for Sherman, and against the people who mock him, it can be hard to watch — especially if you’ve struggled with your weight.

    Chasing Amy (1997)

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    The plot of this Kevin Smith movie would be a non-starter today: A lesbian woman (Joey Lauren Adams) starts dating a heterosexual guy (Ben Affleck). Many people have found a lot wrong with the film — besides a premise that many find objectionable, it’s raunchy throughout.

    But it also has its strong defenders: It was pretty advanced, for a mainstream comedy of its time, in its presentation of gay characters.

    And filmmaker Sav Rodgers has made a new documentary, Chasing Chasing Amy, about how it led to his own queer coming out.

    The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

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    Some people will flat-out reject the whole vibe of this deliciously demented Halloween movie (or is it a Christmas movie?) directed by Henry Selick, from the mind of Tim Burton. It’s about the Pumpkin King, Jack Skellington, who grows bored with simply crushing it every year at Halloween and decides to branch out into Christmas.

    It’s full of genuine scares — the clown with the tearaway face in the first moments is a good gauge of whether kids can handle the movie — but it never tones down the darkness, decay, or worms.

    Because of its total commitment to goth atmospherics, the people who love it — many of whom aren’t even in kindergarten yet — absolutely love it. And the people who don’t can go watch a million less thrilling holiday movies.

    As an added bonus, the film features a murderer’s row of voice talents, including Danny Elfman, who did the music, Paul Reubens, Catherine O’Hara and Chris Sarandon.

    American Pie (1999)

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    The surreptitious surveillance of Nadia (Shannon Elizabeth) hasn’t aged well at all, and the movie treats the situation too lightly for many modern audiences. (Plenty of people knew it was wrong in 1999, as well, including, to the movie’s credit, some characters in the film).

    But that’s only one of the potentially offensive things in American Pie, which also features, of course, a very upsetting scene between a young man (Jason Biggs) and a pie.

    South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut (1999)

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    South Park: Bigger, Longer and Uncut seeks out sympathy for the devil: We’re supposed to root for Satan himself as he tries to escape an abusive relationship with Saddam Hussein.

    There’s also lots of violence against kids and flagrant anti-Canadian propaganda. But of course, Canadians were too nice to get offended.

    But the best thing about the movie is Satan realizing that he doesn’t need anyone — not even Saddam Hussein — to complete him. What he needs is a little time alone.

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    If so, you just might also like this list of ’90s Movies Only Cool Kids Remember.

    Or this video of ’80s Movies Only Cool Kids Remember.

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  • 12 Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office

    12 Classic Movies That Bombed at the Box Office


    These classic movies bombed at the box office despite being recognized today as stone-cold classics.

    We’re defining a movie as a bomb if it failed to make double its budget back in box office returns. A movie generally needs to make at least double its budget to turn a profit, given that the studio must pay for marketing expenses, and share a film’s take with theaters.

    As for what makes a movie a classic — that’s entirely subjective. But we tried to find films around which there’s a wide general consensus.

    Citizen Kane (1941)

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    For years, Citizen Kane reigned as the greatest movie ever made to many, and probably by general consensus. Before you see it, you feel like it could never live up to the hype… and then it does. Orson Welles truly earned the blank check he then used to make half-baked, overly ambitious passion projects for the rest of his life. You make Citizen Kane, you get to do that.

    Of course, you may know the story. Citizen Kane is a thinly-veiled riff on the life of newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst, who could be described as “not chill” about the idea of a thinly veiled biography/critique. Hearst did his best to destroy Citizen Kane, and in some ways he unfortunately succeeded. Box office reporting in the early 1940s was even less transparent than it is today, but fortunately Citizen Kane is one of the most-researched, most-discussed movies in history.

    From what we glean, the movie made only $1.5 million off of a budget of just over $800,000. It would have been far more widely seen, we suspect, if not for the efforts of Hearst (and/or people seeking favor from him) to bury the film.

    Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971)

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    Gene Wilder is the Willy Wonka to many, despite Tim Burton making Charlie & the Chocolate Factory and Timothee Chalamet starring in a Willy Wonka prequel.

    For the multiple generations raised on Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory as a classic, it’s easy to assume it was a hit and has always been considered a must-see. But that is not at all the case. The film failed to grab a golden ticket, initially earning just $4 million at the box office on a budget of $3 million.

    It would take time before the idiosyncratic musical was able to grab the general public.

    It’s a Wonderful Life (1946)

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    You know It’s a Wonderful Life as a holiday classic. It’s been airing during the Christmas season for decades. The movie is cultural wallpaper.

    But would you believe it basically derailed Frank Capra’s career? It’s true. One of the most successful directors of all time bet his reputation on It’s a Wonderful Life, and he lost that bet.

    Capra had started his own production company, Liberty Films, but it ended up only producing two films, in part because It’s a Wonderful Life was so unsuccessful. The movie made $3.3 million, which was only a couple hundred thousand over the budget. Capra’s dream of being a studio magnate died on the vine. He never made another notable movie, in our opinion.

    We will also note there is a misnomer that It’s a Wonderful Life became so popular because its copyright lapsed and networks didn’t have to pay to air it. It’s true that in 1974 National Telefilm Associates lost the copyright to the movie due to a clerical error.

    But because it was based on a pre-existing work, networks still had to pay royalties to air it, and since 1993 one company or another has enforced copyright on the movie thanks to a 1990 Supreme Court ruling.

    It’s also on our list of Black and White Films That Feel Strikingly Modern.

    Blade Runner (1982)

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    Ridley Scott is both prolific and acclaimed, and Blade Runner is now considered one of the best sci-fi movies ever made. It got a sequel 37 years after its release, thanks entirely to its legacy.

    And yet, despite starring Harrison Ford near the height of his Han Solo/Indiana Jones era, Blade Runner arrived to a lukewarm reception.

    The theatrical cut made $41.8 million on a $30-million budget, thought it has earned more thanks to many recuts and re-releases.

    Clue (1985)

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    Honestly? Even as longtime Clue fans, dating back to the days when it was a staple of Comedy Central, we’re surprised just how popular the movie has become.

    Clue seems to be one of the most-popular comedy films of the 1980s, thanks to constant twists, a fascinating structure, multiple endings, and a stacked cast that includes Martin Mull, Madeline Kahn, Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd and Colleen Camp. It even has a cameo by the Go-Gos’ Jane Wiedlin.

    It’s better than any adaptation of a board game should be. In the ‘80s, though, Clue was greeted with utter apathy. It made $14.6 million worldwide on a budget of $15 million. When we hear that well we feel flames… flames on the side of our face.

    Heathers (1989)

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    In hindsight, Heathers was always destined to be, at best, a cult classic. It’s a pitch-dark comedy about teens on a killing spree. Even though we really like Heathers, we also fully understand it not having broad appeal. But it’s hard to argue with its artistic merit — it’s a pitch perfect pitch dark satire of the typical ’80s teen movie.

    That being said, Heathers truly bombed. Winona Ryder was fresh off Beetlejuice, and Christian Slater was a teen heartthrob. Even so, a movie that only cost $3 million to make did not make its budget back. Heathers made a mere $1.1 million. That was fully domestically, as it didn’t get an international release.

    Why were so few people interested? May we suggest a lot of people had brain tumors for breakfast?

    Fight Club (1999)

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    Fight Club is one of those movies that always seems to be in some state of exhausting discourse. First there were the super fans who didn’t seem to get the movie at all, which begat a lot of people who cast aspersions on anybody who liked Fight Club and then… ugh, we’re exhausted already.

    Let’s skip all that. What we have here is a dark satire from David Fincher that cost around $65 million to make. It was no cheap indie flick, a bold swing given the nature of the plot. Edward Norton and Brad Pitt loved it.

    But perhaps because of its dark and unrelenting subject matter (and very dark humor) the movie made only $101.2 million worldwide.

    In retrospect, of course, its recognized as one of the most influential movies of the last 25 years.

    Office Space (1999)

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    Office Space is the comedy equivalent of Shawshank Redemption, a movie that became beloved through repeat television airings. The difference is that while Shawshank Redemption wasn’t a blockbuster, it made plenty of money, and was also a Best Picture nominee. Office Space? It made $12.2 million off of a budget of $10 million. The film has made almost that much in DVD and VHS sales over the years.

    With all due respect to Shawshank Redemption, a favorite of many and one time most-popular movie on IMDb, Office Space has had more cultural legacy. It is the defining cinematic work reflecting white-collar office life. It led to Swingline making red staplers. It probably ended T.G.I. Friday’s asking the waitstaff to wear “flair” on their uniforms.

    Office Space hit people in their bones, but not until they found, after its theatrical release..

    Dazed and Confused (1993)

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    Richard Linklater’s 1990 Slacker is one of the most important independent films ever made, kicking off the ’90s indie boom and putting Austin, Texas on the way to becoming the film hub it is today.

    Dazed and Confused mined Linklater’s Texas teenage years to tell an indelible slice-of-life story. It helped solidify him as one of the perhaps the best-ever director of hangout movies.

    Linklater also showed an eye for talent: Ben Affleck, Parker Posey, and Matthew McConaughey are just a few of the then-unknowns that he cast in Dazed and Confused. However, given the movie’s cast, and its many adoring fans (literal books have been written about), it is easy to believe it was a hit.

    Yet on a budget of $6.9 million, Dazed and Confused brought in only $8.2 million. It’s OK: Gen Xers would go one to watch it countless times at home, and Linklater’s next film, the also excellent Before Sunrise, made ten times its $2.5 million budget.

    Helping to launch the careers of Matthew McConaughey and Ben Affleck, among others, Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confused is a Gen X classic about the cuspers, or busters, who, like Linklater, fall somewhere between Boomers and Gen Xers.

    Quentin Tarantino has called his “favorite movie of the 90s” and “maybe the only movie that three different generations of college students have seen multiple times.” The party at the moontower has never stopped. Alright alright alright.

    The King of Comedy (1982)

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    Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro followed up their 1980 masterpiece Raging Bull with the $19 million King of Comedy, which earned a mere $2.5 million, making it one of the biggest misses of their careers.

    In a wild turn, Todd Phillips’ Joker — which Phillips has called an homage not only to King of Comedy but also to Scorsese and De Niro’s Taxi Driver — earned more than a billion.

    Joker borrows so heavily from King of Comedy that Phillips enlisted De Niro to play a role in Joker much like the one Jerry Lewis played in King of Comedy.

    The Thing (1982)

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    Released the same year as King of Comedy, John Carpenter’s The Thing is now recognized as a masterful work of sci-fi horror, celebrated for truly unnerving atmospherics and practical effects.

    Audiences in 1982 were slow to catch on. Made for $15 million, it earned just $19.9 million domestically.

    The Shawshank Redemption

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    This lovely Stephen King adaptation earned only $29 million in its initial release on a budget of $25 million.

    Tell that to the legions of people who have caught it on TNT while flipping through channels and almost always stuck around. It’s a subtle, kindhearted charmer, but has enough of an edge to keep viewers on the edge of their easy chairs

    .Is it a classic? Well, IMDb lists it as the No. 1 movie of all time.

    The Big Lebowski (1998)

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    An eminently quotable movie so beloved that it spawned a Lebowski Fest and countless last-minute Halloween costumes, The Big Lebowski is among the best regarded films in the Coen brothers astonishing collection.

    Yet somehow it earned just over $19 million domestically on a budget of $15 million.

    If you don’t think it’s a classic, well, that’s just like your opinion, man.

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    You might also like this list of Gen X Movie Stars Gone Too Soon or this list of ‘90s Movies Only Cool Kids Remember, including Dazed and Confused.

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  • 12 Shameful Movies That Glamorize the Devil

    12 Shameful Movies That Glamorize the Devil


    Shame, shame on the following movies for making the devil seem glamorous and cool.

    The Witches of Eastwick (1987)

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    In this adaptation of a John Updike novel of the same name, an unlikely coven of New England witches played by Cher, Michelle Pfeiffer and Susan Sarandon unwittingly open the door to the devil himself, played by Jack Nicholson. OK, technically he’s called Daryl Van Horne, but come on: Van Horne?

    The role finds Nicholson at his most endearingly devilish. He soon enters into complicated relationships with all three of the women.

    Shame! Shame!

    Devil’s Advocate (1997)

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    This 1997 melodrama finds Al Pacino playing the devil as high-powered lawyer John Milton, who, well, bedevils a promising new hire played by Keanu Reeves — as well as his innocent wife, played by Charlize Theron (above).

    Milton is immensely charming and seductive at the start, then gets more brutal and nasty as things descend into total chaos.

    Shame!

    Angel Heart (1987)

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    Pacino’s pal Robert De Niro played the devil 10 years earlier, in the form of a ponytailed smoothie called Louis Cyphre who hires a private investigator Johnny Angel (Mickey Rourke) to track down a missing singer in this Southern Gothic/noir.

    Soon a young woman named Epiphany Proudfoot (Lisa Bonet) enters the picture, and things get very disturbing.

    De Niro’s decision to play Louis Cyphre as restrained and cautious is quite unsettling and effective. He’s perhaps our greatest actor.

    Shame!

    Also Read: The 5 Sexiest Movies About the Amish

    The Devil and Daniel Webster (1941)

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    Walter Huston’s soft-spoken, diabolical Mr. Scratch (above) has an energy and charisma that seem impossible to resist. He rigs a trial against statesman and attorney Daniel Webster, as they take a wild and twisty tour through American history. It’s a challenging and ambitious story of what it means to be American.

    Shame on this film for ruining America’s wholesome 1940s image… and for glamorizing the devil.

    Oh God! You Devil (1984)

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    The third film in the Oh God! series — following 1977’s Oh, God and 1980’s Oh God! Book II — finds the irresistible George Burns, who played God in the first two films, doubling up to play both God and his old nemesis, the devil. His mission: To buy the soul of a struggling rock musician.

    With all respect to Gracie, Burns and Burns also make quite the comedic duo.

    Shame on George Burns. Shame!

    The Prophecy (1995)

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    Another handsome devil movie: This time Viggo Mortenson plays a philosphical, manipulative version of Lucifer, pushing buttons and trying to protect his own interests amid a complex war between angels and humankind. He’s a carrot-or-stick type of devil, charming with an invitation, but also happy to just drag people to the bad place.

    Also, is it us or does Mortenson’s devil look a little like DeNiro’s Louis Cyphre?

    Anyway: Shame!

    Also Read: 10 Sex Scenes Somebody Should Have Stopped

    Constantine (2005)

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    No one’s saying Peter Stormare’s version of the Satan is a nice guy, but he is pretty cool in Constantine, showing up as he does, barefoot in a white suit, slowing down time and walking through shattered glass like the mysterious, sultry star of a ’90s R&B video.

    Needless to say: shame.

    The Story of Mankind (1957)

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    This very weird, ambitious courtroom drama finds Mr. Scratch — played by a beguiling Vincent Price, above — arguing before a Great Court of Outer Space that humankind is more evil than good. His magnificent cravat, needless to say, gives him an unfair advantage.

    Price was one of the earlier screen actors to figure out that a smooth-talking devil is scarier and more interesting than a raging one. You catch more souls with honey than vinegar, we guess.

    Anyway, shame.

    Bedazzled (1966)

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    Peter Cook is a swingin’ ’60s devil in the original Bedazzled, in which he offers seven wishes to a nebbishy lad played by Dudley Moore.

    The most amusing aspect of the film — and most stories about deals with the devil — is seeing how he’ll technically fulfill his end of the bargain, while making things infinitely worse.

    Given that this version of Bedazzled is best known for a seduction scene with Raquel Welch, someone wisely said: Hey. what if the whole movie were a big seduction? Which brings us to the next film in our gallery.

    (Oh, and also: Shame.)

    Bedazzled (2000)

    Hurley
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    The most glamorous of all movie devils, Elizabeth Hurley spends this superior remake of the 1966 Bedazzled tormenting the hapless Eliot (Brendan Fraser) while adopting a variety of amusing guises and costumes. She’s absurdly charismatic as a tech-savvy, high-fashion devil who uses computer programs to exploit her targets’ weaknesses.

    It may be Hurley’s best role — pitch-perfect as she is as Vanessa in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, she’s mostly playing it straight to Mike Myers’ Austin.

    In this one, she owns all the diabolical amusements.

    Shame! Shame! Shame!

    Little Nicky (2000)

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    With his prosthetic horns and pointy ears, Harvey Keitel is a watchable curiosity in this very broad, not-great Adam Sandler comedy.

    He plays the devil (often referred to as Your Evilness) as a hard-working, coolheaded, basically decent guy trying to hold everything together while juggling his difficult job and demanding dad (Rodney Dangerfield). Keitel, masterful actor that he is, glamorizes the devil by making him seem harmless.

    And also, the voice that Adam Sandler does throughout the movie: Shame!

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    You might also like this list of 12 Rad ’80s Movies Only Cool Kids Remember. Or cleanse your soul with this list of 1950s Movies That Are Still a Total Delight.

    Main image: Elizabeth Hurley in Bedazzled, the inspiration for this whole gallery.



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  • 10 Iconic Movies That Help with Depression and Anxiety — Every Movie Has a Lesson

    10 Iconic Movies That Help with Depression and Anxiety — Every Movie Has a Lesson



    Feeling low, worried, or mentally drained? Sometimes, the most comfortable support does not come from a self-help book or medical session, but from a quiet evening with a powerful film. Believe it or not, movies can offer more than a distraction. They can be an emotional lifeline.

    According to Health Central, cinema has the unique ability to mirror our emotions and gently guide us through them. Whether it’s a heartfelt drama that validates your pain or a feel-good comedy that brings a much-needed smile, movies can help us cope and even heal. Watching movies that help with depression allows you to see your struggles represented on screen, validating your feelings and reminding you that you’re not alone.

    These films often explore important themes like human connection, hope, and inner strength, helping you process your emotions more gently and thoughtfully. In this blog, we will take you through 10 iconic movies that help with depression and anxiety. We will also find out how movies support mental welfare and why they become an essential tool in the self-care routine of many people.

    So, catch your favourite snacks, settle, and search for the treatment power of storytelling through the film!

    Essential Points Discussed: 

    Here’s what you’ll learn in this article: 

    1. Movies can offer a powerful emotional release, helping the audience process feelings linked to depression and anxiety.

    2. Watching relatable characters overcoming struggles reminds people they are not alone and healing is possible.

    3. Lighthearted or humorous films provide a healthy escape from stress and can temporarily lift mood. 

    4. Thoughtful storytelling in movies can encourage hope, promote resilience, and even motivate people to seek support.

    How Can Movies Help with Depression?

    WHO has stated that, approximately 3.8% of people experience depression, including 5% of grown-ups, 4% among men and 6% among females, and 5.7% of adults older than 60 years. 

    Movies can be powerful tools for emotional support, especially during difficult times. 

    While they aren’t a substitute for professional treatment, movies that help with depression can provide comfort, understanding, and even healing. Whether you are feeling nervous, isolated, or emotionally drained, the right film can help lift your spirits. Whether it is the story of flexibility, a character that you relate deeply to, or a light-hearted comedy that makes you laugh again, the right film can be a form of informal therapy during difficult times.

    Here’s how movies can help when you are struggling with depression, anxiety and loneliness. 

    1. Emotional Validation and Connection

    One of the most comfortable aspects of watching movies about depression and loneliness is the feeling of connection they provide. These films often portray characters that face equal emotional conflicts, such as isolation, grief, or anxiety. Seeing your experiences reflected on the screen can be incredibly valid – it reminds you of how you feel alone. 

    This can cause emotional resonance to create a sense of sympathy and connection that helps you to process your feelings more effectively. Students suffering from mental health issues such as anxiety and depression often struggle with their writing projects. In such situations, they prefer to reach out The Academic Papers UK to get plagiarism-free dissertation help. They have expert writer who can handle your long writing projects, and enables you calm your nerves to experience a smooth educational journey. \

    2. Stories of Hope and Resilience

    As per Psych Central, good movies that help with depression often tell the stories of victory over personal development, recovery, and adversity. Seeing the characters navigate the challenges and be strong on the other side, motivates the audience to catch hope in their lives. 

    These stories show that it is okay to struggle, and this treatment is possible. From small indie dramas to larger biopics, these films provide powerful reminders of human power and perseverance.

    3. A Healthy Escape from Reality

    Sometimes, a temporary escape is the only one that the mind needs. Movies on Netflix that help with depression are easily accessible and provide immersive experiences that allow you to overcome your thoughts for some time. This type of mental break can be a useful way to reset and recharge. Running into another world – even for just two hours – can provide space to breathe, calm your brain, and return to your life with a clear perspective.

    4. Mood Uplift Through Laughter

    According to Well Power, laughter really can be good medicine. Funny movies to watch when depressed offer a healthy dose of humour that can temporarily boost your mood. Comedies provide a mental break from intrusive thoughts and overwhelming feelings. They stimulate the release of endorphins that offer genuine relief from sadness or anxiety. When chosen thoughtfully, a light-hearted film can bring joy and laughter, even in the darkest moments. 

    Comedy infiltration provides a mental break from ideas and heavy emotions. They stimulate the release of endorphins for real relief from the natural feel-good chemicals, offering relief from anxiety. When chosen thoughtfully, a light-hearted film can bring happiness and laughter, even in the darkest moments.

    5. Encouragement to Reflect and Heal

    Many movies that help cope with depression are deeply introspective, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own emotions and life circumstances. Films with rich emotional storytelling can stir something within, making space for healing and personal insight. By watching a character grow and change, you may be inspired to do the same, whether it’s seeking help, talking to someone, or taking small steps toward self-care.

    Many movies that help cope with depression encourage the audience to reflect on their feelings and life circumstances. Films with rich emotional stories can stir within something, making it make place for treatment and personal insight. Seeing a character growing and changing, you can also be inspired to do so. 

    List of 10 Best Movies That Help with Depression and Anxiety 

    Finding comfort in cinema is a common way of dealing with the emotional climb, and the best movies that help with depression often do more than provide entertainment. They uplift, heal, and connect with the audience. These films have the power to reflect real-life struggles, offering a sense of hope, humour, or solidarity. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, feeling isolated, or simply need a mental break, a good film can create a meaningful difference.

    According to Talk Space, movies that help with depression and anxiety focus on the characters overcoming personal fights, giving the audience a glimpse of flexibility and recovery. Others, such as good comedy or up-to-date stories, create a sense of lightness and distraction, reminding us that small happiness also matters. If you are searching for movies on Netflix that help with depression, then you are in luck because there is a rich selection of titles that inspire true stories, from heart-wrenching plays to true stories.

    These good movies that help with depression often highlight topics such as human connections, purpose, and the importance of self-acceptance. Seeing your feelings on the screen can be deeply valid, and many times, surprisingly, treatment. And if you are just looking for a laugh, funny movies to watch when depressed offer a temporary escape and remind you of the mild side of life.

    Below is a carefully curated list of 10 movies that can lift your spirits, validate your feelings, or simply give your mind a break when you need it most.

    1. Inside Out (2015)

    Sometimes, the best way to comprehend mental and emotional health is through a child’s eyes. Pixar’s masterpiece Inside Out gives human-like personalities to sentiments like happiness, sorrow, anger, worry, fear and contempt. The movie encourages us to accept feeling bored or unhappy, and shows that experiencing sadness is essential for healing, growing, and moving forward.

    This icnic and robust drama film based on animation, adventure,  and comedy genres. This light-hearted film deeply helps you seek clarity and power when you are struggling with emotional health issues. It validates that despair and gloom have a role in emotional well-being and promotes healthy emotional expression.

    2. The Secret Life of Walter Mitty (2013)

    This is one of the best movies that helps with depression, stress and anxiety. Stuck in a rut, Walter Mitty daydreams of experiences and adventures until one day, he embarks on a real voyage of discovery. This movie is visually attractive and emotionally uplifting. It communicates to anyone who feels like life is passing them by and reignites the intrepidity to pursue meaning, purpose, and maybe even bliss and joy. 

    This movie is based on the genres of  Adventure, Comedy, Drama, while also encourages breaking free from anxiety-induced dormancy and welcoming the unknown with joy.

    3. Good Will Hunting (1997)

    Will, a janitor at MIT with outstanding and amazing intellect, conceals himself behind a wall of anger and irony due to deep-seated trauma. With the help of an empathetic and understanding therapist role played by Robin Williams, he starts to heal, feel and grow. 

    This powerful and eye-catching story touches on mental health, misuse, and the restorative power of kindness. This piece also validates the significance and value of therapy and human connection in healing emotional injuries and traumas.

    4. Amélie (2001)

    This iconic and award-winning movie that can help with depression, sets the stage in Paris to help the audience know the significance and value of human deeds in living a sound and meaningful life ahead. Amélie is a whimsical tale of a timid and shy young woman who discovers joy in assisting and helping others. 

    The film is filled with colour, pleasure, charm and a sense of delicate magic that makes the ordinary feel special. It reminds spectators that small acts of kindness can change lives, starting with your own. The visually rich and unconventional storytelling can ease worried minds and restore amazement.

    5. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)

    The pursuit of happiness is a classic moral piece which is based on the true story of Chris Gardner. He struggled with loneliness and homelessness while trying to provide a better life for his son. 

    Will Smith’s raw, heartfelt performance depicts the grit it takes to endure hard times with dignity. This showcases that even the darkest times can lead to better days, healing wounds and smiling faces, inspiring resilience, hope, shine and growth. Students can write research papers on such thought-provoking themes and perspectives to assist people struggling with such emotional health issues. 

    6. Little Miss Sunshine (2006)

    This offbeat road trip movie follows a dysfunctional family supporting their youngest member’s dream of entering a beauty pageant. Filled with humour, awkward moments, and surprising depth, the film explores themes of failure, self-worth, and unconditional love. 

    This iconic masterpiece reminds you that perfection doesn’t exist and shows how even a messy family can bring healing. Your loved ones can offer real happiness, help you grow, and give you a place to rest when life gets tough.  

    7. Paddington 2 (2017)

    Are you struggling with gloom, sadness, and nervousness for so long? If yes, then watching this comedy film can ease your anxiety. Paddington 2 is a delightful film that radiates kindness, optimism, and charm. 

    It’s wholesome, funny, and filled with warmth, perfect for when you need a comforting escape. Its pure-hearted tone and gentle humour offer a cosy mental break during emotional low points. By watching this movie, you can cope with your everyday emotional health issues, disturbing your focus, clarity, and purpose. 

    8. A Beautiful Mind (2001)

    This powerful film chronicles the life of mathematician John Nash, who struggles with schizophrenia. With love, determination, and the help of those who believe in him, he learns to live with his condition and reclaim his identity and dignity. 

    It brings awareness to mental illness while showing that life can be meaningful, even when challenges don’t disappear. This movie that helps with depression allows you to learn self-care coping ways, mindfulness and therapeutic techniques to treat yourself in a better way. 

    9. Julie & Julia (2009)

    When life feels stuck, tedious and senseless, sometimes cooking, making, or just doing something new or creative can help. This dual-narrative movie tracks Julie Powell as she cooks her way through Julia Child’s cookbook while haggling with job pressure, stress and personal distrust and doubts. 

    Meanwhile, Julia Child’s own journey of self-discovery reminds spectators that it’s never too late to start life again. This type of approach facilitates finding joy in little actions and achievements and chasing personal desires as a path to recovery.

    10. About Time (2013)

    This romantic dramedy isn’t just about time travel. It’s about enjoying and appreciating the present. When Tim learns he can revisit past moments, he ultimately realises the value of living each day fully with a better hope and passion. It’s a gentle reminder to savour life’s little pleasures. Combining light romance with deep themes of mindfulness and gratefulness, ideal for nervous, anxious and hopeless minds. 

    Being a student struggling with such issues such as homesickness, loneliness, sadness, and despair is quite common. Such troubles can affect your mental state, physical health, as well as your educational journey. In case you are planning your thesis but feeling low, and unmotivated, acquiring services from the best dissertation writing agencies in the UK can help you complete your project. Meanwhile, you can book an appointment with a psychologist to better diagnose and treat your condition. 

    Can Movies Help with Depression?

    Absolutely, movies can be more than just entertainment; they can serve as a powerful emotional escape and even a form of informal therapy. When you are feeling overwhelmed by depression or anxiety, watching the right film can provide comfort, catharsis, and a sense of connection. Certain movies that help with depression offer relatable characters, uplifting stories, and emotional release, helping viewers feel less alone in their struggles. 

    Whether it is a hearty drama that validates your pain or a good comedy that brings a very important smile, movies can help us face, reflect, and even heal. Movies that help with depression often depict subjects of flexibility, hope, and change. These stories remind us that difficulty is a shared human experience – and that even in the dark moments is light. 

    According to Collider, streaming platforms such as Netflix have made it easy to access films on Netflix that help with depression. From Indie Gems to Classic Comedy, countless titles are available that talk about mental health, loneliness, and recovery topics. For those who feel isolated, movies about depression and loneliness can offer an emotional bridge, allowing you to reconnect with your feelings and see a way forward.

    Laughter is a natural stress reliever, and the right comedic film can feel like a comfortable friend in difficult times. Finally, while films are not a replacement for professional help, they can be a valuable part of your self-care routine. When you are depressed, our list of 10 life-changing movies to watch when you’re depressed aims to guide you to the title that calms, inspires, and supports you.

    What Is the Best Movie To Watch While Depressed?

    The Pursuit of Happyness is often recommended. This is an inspirational story of perseverance and hope that you can increase your mood during difficult times.

    Can Movies Help Depression?

    Yes, films can provide emotional relief, verification, and even negative ideas to provide treatment, motivation, and a temporary escape. Movies that help cope with depression often explore themes of resilience, hope, and transformation. These stories remind us that hardship is a shared human experience and that there’s light even in the darkest moments. 

    What Is the Movie About Struggling with Mental Health?

    A Beautiful Mind examines the challenges of living with schizophrenia and mental illness, which offers a moving illustration of flexibility and love.  

    What Movie to Watch When You Are Down?

    Inside Out is a great choice. This emotionally insightful yet light-hearted piece is perfect for moments when you feel less. This iconic movie offers relatable characters, uplifting anecdotes, and emotional release, allowing viewers to feel less isolated in their struggles and journeys. 

    Does Watching Sad Movies Help?

    Surprisingly, yes. Sad movies can provide emotional release, help you process emotions, and remind you of other similar struggles experienced by other individuals. On the other hand, humour also plays a significant part. Funny movies to watch when depressed cannot solve the underlying issues, but they can lift your mood and help you reset mentally. 

    Final Thoughts

    Although films cannot be a cure for depression, they can offer a very important spirit of comfort, hope, and emotional release. When you are feeling stressed or disconnected, turning to cinema can be a powerful form of self-care. The right film can validate your feelings, raise your mood, and slowly remind you that you are not alone in your struggles. 

    Movies that help with depression go beyond simple entertainment – they encourage emotional bridges and spark introspection and treatment. Whether it is a heartbreaking story of flexibility, a laughing comedy, or a cool reflection on loneliness, each film has the ability to calm the mind and soul. Remember, healing looks different for everyone. If you are ever uncertain as to whether you are depressed, then see our list of 10 life-changing movies to watch when you are depressed again. Remind you that these stories show that better days are possible, and even small moments of relief. And when in doubt, press the game. Sometimes, treatment begins with a story.



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  • All 10 Quentin Tarantino Movies Ranked

    All 10 Quentin Tarantino Movies Ranked


    Here are all 10 Quentin Tarantino movies ranked, in honor of his 62nd birthday today.

    What’s that you say? Why yes — we do believe there are 10 Quentin Tarantino movies, despite the director’s assertion that his next film will be his 10th and last.

    Why 10? Because we insist that Kill Bill Vol. 1 and 2 are two separate, wonderful films.

    Here are all 10 Quentin Tarantino movies ranked.

    The Hateful Eight (2015)

    Quentin Tarantino Movies Ranked, From Cool to Masterful
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    We love The Hateful Eight, as we love all Quentin Tarantino movies, but something had to be lowest ranked on our list, and this is it.

    Tarantino became known early in his career for certain hallmarks — pop-culture references, impeccable left-field song choices, a very modern sense of cool — and after his initial success, went about proving he could make great films without any of them. The Hateful Eight, set in snowy Wyoming in the late 1800s after the Civil War, leaves Tarantino with no attention-grabbing gimmicks to rely on. But he does have his most reliable tools: a terrific, twisty script, and magnificent actors.

    The Hateful Eight puts Samuel L. Jackson, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kurt Russell, Tim Roth, Walton Goggins, Channing Tatum, and other excellent actors under one roof and lets all hell slowly break loose. The stakes aren’t as high as they feel in some of his other films, but the movie is still a warm cinematic fire.

    Death Proof (2007)

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    Death Proof is one of the flashiest Tarantino movies, filled with car crashes, mayhem, dancing girls, and cool music. Designed as a parody/homage to exploitation films, as part of Tarantino’s Grindhouse double feature with Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror, it pulls out all the stops to entertain — and it does, relentlessly.

    Death Proof is Tarantino at his most unchained — it starts with a long shot of female feet, which feels like a jokey middle finger to everyone who ever accused him of a foot fetish — and inspired hand-wringing about whether Tarantino was objectifying or celebrating his heroines (played by Rosario Dawson, Vanessa Ferlito, Jordan Ladd, Rose McGowan, Tracie Thoms, Sydney Poitier, and Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Zoe Bell).

    Death Proof has it both ways: It’s lascivious while making fun of the lasciviousness of 1970s grindhouse films. It works, and it’s a nice breather between the epic scale of the Kill Bill films — which preceded Death Proof — and Inglorious Basterds, which followed it. It may be Tarantino’s least important movie, and that’s fine — sometimes you just want to have fun.

    Also, it features two of the 15 Most Beautiful Cars in Movies.

    Reservoir Dogs (1992)

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    The movie that started it all for Tarantino, a former video store clerk and struggling actor who made ends meet, while prepping the film, in part with residuals from a role on The Golden Girls as an Elvis impersonator.

    Smaller in scale than any other Tarantino movie, Reservoir Dogs introduces many of his trademarks: pop culture dissertations dropped into scenes that, in the hands of other directors, would be ultra-serious; shocking violence; cool twists; and an out-of-nowhere soundtrack that — like so many things in a Tarantino movie — shouldn’t work but absolutely does.

    Reservoir Dogs also introduced Tarantino’s phenomenal way with actors and skill at bringing out their best work. Harvey Keitel, Michael Madson, Steve Buscemi and many others shine with dialogue different than we’d previously heard in any crime movie… but then heard throughout the ’90s, as countless other screenwriters tried to copy QT.

    Jackie Brown (1997)

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    Even more than The Hateful Eight, Jackie Brown feels like Tarantino setting out to prove he can make a movie that doesn’t rely on his most-familiar moves. It’s a beautiful meditation on aging, and continuing to hustle as you age, with a little more wisdom and a lot of disappointment behind you.

    After the back-to-back success of Reservoir Dogs and Pulp Fiction, Tarantino could have done anything — and chose to elevate his genre heroes. The film is the only one of his movies that isn’t based on his own original story, and is instead adapted from the Elmore Leonard novel Rum Punch.

    The director cast as his leads two actors who were not in especially high demand: Robert Forster, a new Hollywood star for 1969’s Medium Cool who later appeared in films films Alligator and Delta Force, and Pam Grier, a Blaxploitation icon for roles in Coffy and Foxy Brown who had not yet gotten the respect she deserved from mainstream Hollywood.

    In another unconventional casting choice, he placed A-listers like Robert De Niro, Bridget Fonda, Michael Keaton and Samuel L. Jackson in smaller roles, where they waited, like little bombs, to explode.

    Tarantino also personalized the material by moving the setting from Florida to L.A.’s South Bay, and setting key moments at the Del Amo Mall, where he (and I) saw many a movie in the ’80s.

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    Django Unchained (2012)

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    Tarantino hit on a brilliant formula with Inglorious Basterds and continued it in Django Unchained: Find a bad guy so repugnant that you’ll be passionately invested in the hero’s success. Inglorious Basterds let us delight in the killing of Nazis, and Django lets us thrill in a revenge story against American slavers, as Jamie Foxx’s Django and Christoph Waltz’s Dr. King Schultz take on the repugnant Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his aide Stephen (Samuel L. Jackson) to rescue Django’s wife, Broomhilda (Kerry Washington).

    Django does many audacious things, including holding back on the introduction of its biggest star, DiCaprio, and making Candie’s enslaved servant, Stephen, a bad guy. All the risks pay off.

    Django is also fascinating for Tarantino’s exacting use of violence. The pain inflicted on slaves in the film is as real as the violence they suffered in real life. But the fantasy revenge carried out by Django on the slavers is fantastical, even comical.

    The film makes us wish the slavers suffered violence as real as the violence they inflicted in real life, but there’s a vast emotional chasm between reality and the wish fulfillment on screen. Tarantino thrives in that chasm.

    Pulp Fiction (1994)

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    Pulp Fiction is a little like Shakespeare — you’ve seen it imitated so many times it’s easy to forget that when it first appeared, it was completely groundbreaking and new.

    Tarantino and co-writer Roger Avary explicitly elevated inspirations once dismissed as trashy — like the pulpy novels of the title — and combined flashy dialogue and set pieces with grounded, troubled characters, hopeful strivers caught in the muck of violence.

    It pulls off a barrage of cool narrative tricks that amuse on a surface level, then drill into and confuse our lizard brains — like having one character we love kill another, in a way that thrills and then horrifies us. And it manages an ambitious spirituality that, again, shouldn’t work but does.

    It also marks the first of many collaborations between Tarantino and Samuel L. Jackson, and the start of his partnership with Uma Thurman, who will turn up again in our next entry.

    Kill Bill, Vol. 2 (2004)

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    After three smaller-scale films, with very ground-level characters, Tarantino made epics with the Kill Bill films. They were originally intended as one movie, then were released in two parts, Kill Bill Vol. 1 in 2003 and Kill Bill Vol. 2 in 2004. We love them both.

    Once again, Tarantino elevated his genre inspirations, this time martial arts films. Uma Thurman’s heroine, The Bride, aka Beatrix Kiddo, even wears a yellow jumpsuit modeled on Bruce Lee’s in Game of Death.

    Vol. 2 has some of Tarantino’s most showstopping moments, including The Bride’s trailer fight with Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), her escape from being buried alive, and a final faceoff with Bill (David Carradine), whose speech about Superman is one of Tarantino’s greatest pop-culture monologues.

    But we still like Kill Bill Vol. 1 better, for reasons we’ll soon explain.

    Inglorious Basterds (2009)

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    This is the Tarantino film with the highest stakes: Brad Pitt’s ragtag group of Nazi-killin’ commandos, including Eli Roth’s magnificent, bat-wielding “Bear Jew,” are out to kill Adolf Hitler himself.

    Inglorious Basterds has one of the best opening scenes of any movie, as Christoph Waltz’s charming but evil Hans Landa builds up unbearable tension while persuading a French farmer to give up the Jewish family he’s been protecting. But it gets even better from there, building to a climax absolutely no one would expect.

    More than almost any other movie, Inglorious Basterds asks, “Why can’t you do that?” and then does it. It thrives, once again, in the chasm between cinematic fantasy and reality — between what we wish would have happened, and what actually did.

    And the cast, including Melanie Laurent (above), is perfect.

    Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood (2019)

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    Speaking of that chasm: Quentin Tarantino uses our knowledge of the Manson murders to keep us utterly rapt, terrified, on the edge of our seats, through three hours of relatively low-stakes drama involving rising star Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie), washed-up actor Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), and Dalton’s dangerous assistant, Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt).

    We watch them over two fairly uneventful days — at one point joining Tate on an errand and a trip to the movies — as Dalton and Booth reckon with their faltering prospects in life. Everything is imbued with a sense of menace (wait — is that Charles Manson?) because we know the real Tate’s fate.

    But on the third day, Tarantino plunges us deep into his chasm — the place between what we know really happened, and what we wish could have happened. And he delivers cinematic wish fulfillment unmatched by any film, except perhaps his own Inglorious Basterds.

    The film is also very fun for the chance to see early appearances by future stars Mikey Madison, Austin Butler, and Margaret Qualley.

    Kill Bill Vol. 1 (2003)

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    I mentioned growing up in L.A.’s South Bay in the ’80s. If you, like Quentin Tarantino and I, spent any amount of time watching TV in that place and time, you became very familiar with an ad that ran constantly on local TV for a two-record or two-cassette collection of songs by “Zamfir, Master of the Pan Flute,” available for $19.98 by credit card phone order and pointedly not sold in stores.

    It was the embodiment of dull-day, depressing TV schlock, when no one had the internet and not everyone even had cable. The Zamfir ad, like the ad for a four-record or three-cassette collection called Freedom Rock, was a thing you would endure or openly mock during commercial breaks between replays of The Good, The Bad and the Ugly or reruns of Gimme a Break, hating yourself a little for not having something cooler to do.

    It took Quentin Tarantino to recognize its power. With his knack for elevating the most seemingly disposable elements of our culture, he realized that Gheorghe Zamfir’s version of “The Lonely Shepherd” was the perfect way to end Kill Bill, Vol. 1. In doing so, he created, for my money ($19.98), one of the best endings of any movie.

    It comes after a stunning battle between The Bride and the Crazy 88s and Gogo Yubari, which leads into a cathartic faceoff in the falling snow between O-Ren Ishiii (Lucy Liu) and The Bride. The movie could have ended with O-Ren’s defeat, but instead continues with a montage as The Bride flies home in a plane, against a blood-red sky, as the film’s central characters take stock of her revenge mission, Zamfir playing softly behind them.

    Bill delivers a final line that changes everything, as the drums and horns kicks in behind the pan flute. It’s devastating and hopeful: The chasm opens wide.

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  • 12 Old Scary Movies That Are Still Terrifying Today

    12 Old Scary Movies That Are Still Terrifying Today


    Some old scary movies just don’t feel scary anymore. But these films stood the test of time.

    The Exorcist (1973)

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    Profoundly chilling even before Linda Blair’s head starts spinning, The Exorcist did for unearthing ancient demons what Jaws did for going in the water.

    The franchise returned last year with David Gordon Green’s Exorcist: Believer, in which Ellen Burstyn reprised the role of Chris MacNeil for the first time in 50 years.

    Jaws (1975)

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    A perfect movie that deploys its doll-eyed villain with impeccable skill, Jaws made everyone who has ever seen it think about sharks at least a little bit every single time we went to the beach for the rest of our lives.

    It’s still every bit as scary now as it was nearly 50 years ago.

    It also inspired a slew of other scary animal movies — a few of which used real animals.

    Carrie (1976)

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    The newest film on this list, based on the first Stephen King novel, remains anxiety-inducing not because of the literal bucket of blood, but because of the high-school cruelty that still rings in the souls of anyone who experienced it.

    The casual bullying, from a time when it was much more tolerated than it is today, is as upsetting to watch as it ever was.

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    Night of the Living Dead (1968)

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    This low-budget George Romero masterpiece retains an eerie, simple power that makes it more frightening than The Last of Us, The Walking Dead, or any of the other countless zombie stories and other scary movies it inspired.

    It’s also one of the most profitable movies ever made, racking in more than 100 times its budget.

    Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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    Everyone today talks about gaslighting all the time, but Rosemary’s Baby takes us inside a Manhattan apartment building that has perfected it to terrifying extremes.

    When Rosemary (Mia Farrow) becomes pregnant, everyone around her attributes her well-founded fears to hormones and paranoia. But just because you’re paranoid, as the saying goes, doesn’t mean they’re not after you. Or your baby.

    Psycho (1960)

    Psycho (1960)
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    The Alfred Hitchcock classic implied more than it showed, but implied it quite effectively.

    Psycho spawned the slasher genre, made horror respectable, and made lots of people feel a lot less safe in the shower.

    It also contains, for all money, at least one of the all-time greatest movie twists.

    Suspiria (1977)

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    A giallo masterpiece worth watching for the lurid colors alone, Dario Argento’s beautiful, haunting and terrifying story follows an American (Jessica Harper, above) at an elite German ballet academy who realizes, via some very creatively presented murders, that the school is hotbed of witchcraft.

    The very confusing sequel, Inferno, released in 1980, is also very worth a watch. Don’t try to sort out the plot. Just let yourself be hypnotized in a wash of blood, color and fire.

    Like them or not, Argento makes the most visually stunning horror movies.

    The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974)

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    You’re creeped out just reading that title. The film’s relentlessly menacing atmospherics — buzzing flies, animal sounds — make it one of the creepiest things ever committed to film. The chainsaw stuff pushes it far over the top. But Tobe Hooper’s very smart direction also lifts it far above its many imitators.

    Despite the ominous title, the film implies more than it shows — like all the best horror movies.

    Also: Grainy ’70s film stock makes everything scarier.

    What Have You Done to Solange? (1972)

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    This giallo thriller has a straightforward premise: a private school teacher becomes a murder suspect when he can’t provide an alibi for a killing — because he was in the arms of one of his students. The manner of death remains gasp-inducing, all these years later.

    Please note that all the other scary movies on this list are quite tame compared to the next two scary movies.

    Last House on the Left (1972)

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    The directorial debut of future Scream and Nightmare on Elm Street icon Wes Craven, Last House on the Left is a difficult-to-watch story of two young women who are terrorized by escaped convicts.

    Eventually, parents seek vengeance. But before that you have to sit though a deeply unpleasant scene where the convicts treat the women horribly, and one walks hopelessly into water to die, rather than let it go on any longer.

    It’s loosely based on Ingmar Bergman’s The Virgin Spring, and carried the infamous tagline, “To avoid fainting, keep repeating, ‘It’s only a movie … Only a movie … Only a movie …’”

    Johnny Got His Gun (1971)

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    Based on a 1939 Dalton Trumbo novel, and adapted into a film by Trumbo during the Vietnam War, this powerful and deeply affecting anti-war story follows a young man named Joe who suffers battlefield injuries that cost him his arms, legs, sight and ability to see and hear. He’s left trapped in his own mind.

    Long after Vietnam, the movie managed to terrify Gen X audiences thanks to Metallica, who featured clips of it prominently in their 1988 video for “One.”

    Its entire ambiance is unsettling, even before we get to the scenes of Joe in his hospital bed. It’s not even technically a horror movie, but it’s one of the most resonant scary movies we’ve ever seen.

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  • The 12 Best Superhero Movies Ever Made

    The 12 Best Superhero Movies Ever Made


    What’s the best superhero movie ever made? For our money, it’s one of the following — presented in no particular order.

    The Dark Knight (2008)

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    This is the most obvious choice — a jittery, chilling morality play in which everyone does everything right, anchored by Christian Bale as the best Batman and Heath Ledger in an Oscar-winning role as one of the best-ever screen villains, a mastermind posing as a clown.

    One could argue this doesn’t belong on a list of superhero movies, since no one has super powers… but that’s part of what we love about The Dark Knight.

    Avengers: Infinity War (2018)

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    After an astonishing opening that promises anything could happen, Infinity War invests in character development as much as action before ending on a cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers.

    Its sequel, Avengers: Endgame, not only resolves that cliffhanger but also pays off more than a decade of Marvel superhero movie storylines.

    Watching Infinity War and Endgame back to back, it’s hard not to feel like you’re revisiting the high water mark of the MCU. Hopefully Kevin Feige and company can recapture the greatness of the late 2010s with Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, which will bring back some of our old favorites.

    Spider-Man 2 (2004)

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    Peter Parker (Tobey Maguire) learns that with great power comes not just great responsibility, but great sacrifice, as he realizes that his role as Spider-Man endangers the love of his life, Mary Jane Watson (Kirsten Dunst).

    Doc Ock (Alfred Molina) is one of the all-time best spider villains, and the highlight of the whole film comes in a truly marvelous sequence in which New York City saves Spidey, for a change. The most romantic of all superhero movies, except for the last one on our list.

    Sony made an inspired choice when they hired Sam Raimi to land this one, and he nailed it — he brought the very Peter Parkeresque scrappiness of his Evil Dead franchise to an at-the-time unproven property, recognizing that Spider-Man is as much about heart as heroics. And sometimes heart and heroics are the same thing.

    X2: X-Men United (2003)

    Best Superhero Movies XMen 2
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    2003’s X-Men 2 far improves on the original from the first scene: It starts with Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) operatically invading the Oval Office, and never slows.

    The fight between Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Lady Deathstryke (Kelly Hu) feels far more grounded and high-stakes than terrible CGI fights that would ruin so many superhero movies in the years to come, and Brian Cox is menacingly flawless as Col. William Stryker, a very believable nemesis to our favorite band of mutants.

    Fox seemed timid about the first X-Men, since superhero movies seemed a little niche at the time of its release. But X2 stays truer to the Chris Claremont X-Men comics, and soars as a result.

    Logan (2017)

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    Hugh Jackman in Logan. Fox – Credit: C/O

    A break-all-the-rules story of sacrifice, loss, and one loner’s struggle to get through centuries on this planet doing more good than harm.

    Director James Mangold proved once and for all that comic book movies aren’t just for kids with a metaphorical story of aging as gracefully as you can.

    Mangold returned to the theme of an aging action hero, meanwhile, in the recent Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. But honestly, we prefer Logan.

    Deadpool (2016)

    Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) in Deadpool. Fox – Credit: C/O

    The most flat-out funny comic-book movie ever made, which made it to the screen through Ryan Reynold’s stubborn insistence that one of Marvel’s weirdest, least likely screen stars could be one of its greatest.

    And yes, we enjoyed last year’s megahit Deadpool vs. Wolverine — but not as much as we enjoyed their solo adventures.

    Black Panther (2018)

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    The world-building is stellar and acting top-notch throughout. Michael B. Jordan plays perhaps the MCU’s best villain ever, and Chadwick Boseman delivered a beautiful turn as a king torn between his people and the people of the world in this Best Picture nominee from Ryan Coogler.

    It’s kind of stunning that both Black Panther and Infinity War were released just months apart — 2018 was quite a year for Marvel, and superhero movies in general.

    And that’s before we even get to the next super movie on our list.

    Spider-Man: Into the Spider Verse (2018)

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    Breaking with every kind of staid tradition, this boldly experimental, utterly gorgeous animated film is a loving, awe-inspiring homage to decades of Spider-mythology and an optimistic look ahead at what comic book movies — and their young fans — can aspire to be.

    It’s incredible how many spider friends — and villains — the movie fits in, making it all look effortless. It’s a movie you can watch dozens of times, catching something new on each viewing.

    We just wish its often-fantastic sequel, Across the Spider-Verse, hadn’t ended on such a tough cliffhanger.

    X-Men: Days of Future Past (2014)

    Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique in X-Men: Days of Future Past. Fox – Credit: C/O

    A fairly faithful screen adaptation of one of Christopher Claremont’s most iconic storylines from the comics, though it puts Logan (Hugh Jackman) center stage instead of Kitty Pryde and ambitiously melds the X-Men movies of the 2000s and their prequels of the 2010s.

    Long before the many movie metaverses made time travel or alternate realities feel exhausting, this X-Men film had what was then a fresh and thrilling take.

    Blade (1998)

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    Blade isn’t perfect, but it expanded everyone’s idea of what a superhero movie could be by pulling from one of Marvel’s lesser-known heroes: a vampire hunter who wears a leather jacket instead of a cape or tights.

    Blade opened the door to the reality that Marvel could have as much or even more success with its second-tier or forgotten characters, like Ant-Man or the Guardians of the Galaxy, than it could with heroes we had seen onscreen before.

    And of course Wesley Snipes is awesome in the lead role, and delivers the classic line, Some mother—-er’s are always trying to ice skate uphill.”

    The Incredibles (2004)

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    Pixar’s The Incredibles is both a great family superhero movie and a dark deconstruction of superhero tropes — note that Mr. Incredible bails out on the business because of legal threats, not because of bad guys.

    The animation is groundbreaking and stellar, combining dynamic character design with Art Deco touches that harken back to the days of Batman and Superman. It’s funny, it’s sweeping, it’s curiously dark. The grainy black-and-white rescue segment takes it to a daring new level. It’s a super movie in every way.

    Superman (1978)

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    The film that started it all. Its earnestness and total reliance on practical effects — as well as stellar performances and moving love story between Lois Lane (Margot Kidder) and Supes make it feel more charming and inspiring with each passing year.

    Christopher Reeve will always be our Superman, and, as we mentioned, it’s the most romantic superhero movie.

    We have high hopes for the upcoming James Gunn take on Superman — and are especially excited to meet Krypto, Superman’s dog.

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  • Can You Name These 11 Hit Movies of the 1970s From a Single Image?

    Can You Name These 11 Hit Movies of the 1970s From a Single Image?


    How many of these 11 hit movies of the 1970s can you guess from the image? Remember your number, because we’ll tell you how you scored at the end.

    1970

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    This was the No. 2 top-grossing movie of 1970, with an all-star cast that included Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, George Kennedy, Helen Hayes, Jean Seberg and Jacqueline Bisset. It earned more than $106 million at the box office.

    Want a hint? Note the background of the shot, and where our stars are.

    Ready for the answer? OK. It is… scroll down…

    1970 Answer: Airport

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    Coming in just behind the top-grossing film of 1970s, Love Story, Airport followed a formula that The Poseidon Adventure, The Towering Inferno, and other 1970s disaster movies would follow:

    Take a bunch of A-list stars, put them in peril, and watch the sparks fly.

    Burt Lancaster once dismissed Airport as “the biggest piece of junk ever made,” but it inspired three sequels and was later satirized, of course, by 1980’s Airplane.

    1971

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    This story of a Vietnam veteran, part-Navajo hapkido master was one of the biggest hits to come out in 1971 — especially after its re-release — and even beat Dirty Harry, the first of Clint Eastwood’s five films about San Francisco cop Harry Callahan.

    Okay, one more huge hint: It starred Tom Laughlin in the title role, and was known for the song “One Tin Soldier.”

    Ready? Scroll down for the answer…

    1971 Answer: Billy Jack

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    Yes, we know it’s crazy, but Billy Jack really did beat Dirty Harry. Of course, Billy Jack had the advantage of being based on a character audiences already knew: Billy Jack had made his debut in the 1967 outlaw biker hit The Born Losers (above).

    Billy Jack remains one of the cult favorite movies of the 1970s.

    1972

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    Marlon Brando starred in two of the Top 10 movies at the box office in 1972. The first, as you probably guessed, was The Godfather.

    Can you guess the second one, in which he starred with Maria Schneider (above)?

    Hint: It has a city in its title.

    And the film is…

    1972 Answer: Last Tango in Paris

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    United Artists

    Yep, it’s Last Tango in Paris, a film that has been castigated in recent years because of Schneider’s allegations that she was mistreated by Brando and director Bernardo Bertolucci during a crucial scene involving butter.

    It’s one of the movies of the 1970s that also made our list of Sex Scenes Someone Should Have Stopped.

    1973

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    This one looks like a classic film from the 1940s, not one of the hit movies of the 1970s, and that’s very much by design.

    If you’ve seen this absolute charmer, featuring the star of the biggest hit of 1970 and his real-life daughter, you certainly remember it.

    It’s sad, but also an absolute charmer.

    Scroll down for its title…

    1973 Answer: Paper Moon

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    Paramount Pictures

    Paper Moon starred Ryan O’Neal, who also topped the box office opposite Ali MacGraw in 1970’s Love Story. For Paper Moon, a Depression-era story of a con man on a road trip with a cantankerous child who just might be his daughter.

    Director Peter Bogdanovich wisely paired O’Neal with his real-life daughter, Tatum, who deservedly won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.

    1974

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    1974 was a very good year for Mel Brooks: He released not only the Western satire Blazing Saddles, the top film of the year, but also another comedy, satirizing another genre.

    We know, for comedy fans, this is an easy one.

    By the way, here are some Behind the Scenes Stories of Blazing Saddles.

    And now, scroll down for the answer.

    1974 Answer: Young Frankenstein

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    The comedy classic Young Frankenstein was still playing in theaters through 1975, when members of Aerosmith saw it and borrowed one of the best jokes in the film for the title of their hit “Walk This Way,” as we detail in this list of Classic Rock Songs Inspired by Movies We Love.

    So it isn’t just one of the hit movies of the 1970s — it also helped inspire one of the biggest hit songs of the 1970s.

    1975

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    This one is a cult hit that still plays in theaters all over the country today.

    If you don’t know what it is, please go see it immediately. Preferably at midnight.

    And scroll down for the title…

    1975 Answer: The Rocky Horror Picture Show

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    Yep, it’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show, starring Susan Sarandon, Tim Curry, and many more.

    Rocky Horror isn’t just a cult hit, but also a legit hit: It was solidly in the Top 10 movies of 1975, behind hits like Jaws, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, and Shampoo.

    All of those movies are terrific, but they don’t inspire midnight singalongs across America.

    1976

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    We can’t stress enough what a red-hot star Gene Wilder was in the 1970s.

    This was the first of his four pairings with one of the greatest comics of all time, Richard Pryor.

    Scroll down for the name of the film.

    1976 Answer: Silver Streak

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    Silver Streak casts Gene Wilder as harried book editor George, who teams up with car thief Grover (Richard Pryor) after George is falsely accused of murder.

    Wilder and Pryor would pair up again in 1980’s Stir Crazy, 1989’s See No Evil, Hear No Evil, and 1991’s Another You.

    1977

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    1977 is of course a crucial year because it was the year of the original Star Wars, a movie that changed forever what type of movies get the green light in Hollywood and was perhaps had the greatest cultural impact of all the hit movies of the 1970s.

    The movie above, while less popular, got a lot of attention in 1977, thanks in large part to its female lead.

    We’ll give you another hint: It was co-written by Peter Benchley, the writer of the novel Jaws and co-writer of the film.

    Scroll down for its title…

    1977 Answer: The Deep

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    The Deep, starring Jaqueline Bissett and Nick Nolte, is about a pair of divers who uncover treasure and then have to defend it.

    The marketing focused heavily on underwater shots of Bissett.

    It earned $47.3 million, making it No. 6 on the list of the 10 top movies of 1977, by domestic box office, not adjusted for inflation.

    1978

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    This is a very easy one if you were around in 1978. It’s one of the biggest hit movies of the 1970s.

    It starred a the Not Ready for Prime Time Player above, who is also one of the subjects of the recent Jason Reitman film Saturday Night.

    Scroll down for this very easy answer.

    1978 Answer: Animal House

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    This John Landis-directed National Lampoon film was a breakout hit for John Belushi, the Saturday Night Live star who became an instant movie star for his portrayal of the hard-partying Bluto.

    In the same year he appeared in Animal House, Belushi also appeared in Goin’ South, which Jack Nicholson starred in and directed.

    Belushi felt like he didn’t have enough to do in Goin’ South, which Animal House trounced at the box office.

    1979

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    Margot Kidder starred in both the No. 1 and No. 2 movies at the 1979 box office.

    The No. 1 movie was Superman.

    Can you guess the No. 2 movie, above?

    Scroll down for its name…

    1979 Answer: The Amityville Horror

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    Margot Kidder starred with James Brolin in the Stuart Rosenberg-directed Amityville Horror, based on Jay Anson’s 1979 book of the same name about the Lutz family, who said they endured paranormal activity while living in a home where Ronald DeFeo murdered his family in 1974.

    It was one of many films about the Amityville story, which remains haunting today — whether or not you believe the house is haunted.

    And that ends the movies of the 1970s. Or does it?

    Bonus: 1980

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    We’re adding this one for those of you who contend that a decade ends in its 10th year. And because we’re having fun and don’t want this list of hit movies of the 1970s to end.

    Though Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back was easily the No. 1 movie, the film above, directed by Robert Redford, won Best Picture at the Oscars. Can you remember its title?

    Scroll down if you like…

    1980 Answer: Ordinary People

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    Ordinary People earned a very respectable $55 million in domestic box office in 1980, and cleaned up at the Oscars.

    Besides winning Best Picture, it earned Best Director for Robert Redford, a Best Supporting Actor for Timothy Hutton, and Best Screenplay for Allen Sargent.

    It has aged very well.

    How’d You Score?

    Hit Movies of the 1970s
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    How many of these hits of the 1970s did you recognize? Here’s how you score:

    9 or more correct… The Godfather

    7 or more correct… Cleopatra Jones

    5 or more correct… Dirty Harry

    3 or more correct… Fozzie Bear

    Fewer than 3 correct… The Jerk

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  • The Impact of Movies on Self-Care Routines — Every Movie Has a Lesson

    The Impact of Movies on Self-Care Routines — Every Movie Has a Lesson



    Movies as a Mirror to Our Well-Being

    Movies have a powerful way of influencing how we see ourselves and the world. From emotional dramas to light-hearted comedies, films often inspire reflection and spark changes in daily life — including how we care for ourselves.

    Self-Care Lessons from the Big Screen

    Characters we admire often show us what true self-care looks like: taking time to breathe, building a skincare routine, or embracing small joys. Watching how fictional characters unwind and practice self-love can be a surprisingly effective reminder that we deserve the same.

    Why Korean Skincare Often Steals the Scene

    In many contemporary films and K-dramas, characters portray glowing, healthy skin — and it’s no coincidence that Korean Skincare has grown globally. These routines emphasize care, patience, and quality — principles that reflect a deeper appreciation for self-care, both inside and out.

    A Story You Can Apply to Your Life

    Movies offer more than entertainment; they offer lifestyle cues. Whether it’s following a calming nighttime routine like your favorite character or trying a new skincare ritual after a rom-com binge, don’t be afraid to let your screen time inspire your “me-time.”



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  • Divorce Movies That Got It Right and a Few That Totally Missed the Mark — Every Movie Has a Lesson

    Divorce Movies That Got It Right and a Few That Totally Missed the Mark — Every Movie Has a Lesson



    Breaking up can be a tough, feelings-packed experience that many films try to show on the movie screen. Basically, about half of marriages in the US fall apart, making this story super common. Movie scenes about relationship endings can reveal deep truths about how people connect, talk, and change.

    Key Takeaways 

    • Roger Ebert’s book highlights divorce films that authentically explore emotional and psychological Details of marital breakdown.

    • “Kramer vs. Kramer” and “Marriage Story” provide nuanced representations of relationship dissolution’s human dimensions.

    • “War of the Roses” presents divorce through an exaggerated, dark comedic perspective that amplifies dramatic potential.

    Understanding the Emotional Landscape of Divorce in Cinema

    Breakups in movies show how splitting up deeply hurts people’s emotions and connections through storytelling. Films about divorce explore how individuals feel when their relationship crumbles. Movie stories show divorce as an emotional rollercoaster with intense pain and personal growth. These films capture the messy feelings people experience during relationship breakdowns. Divorce movies connect personal suffering with society’s expectations about love and family. Filmmakers use creative techniques to show inner emotional battles during relationship endings. Movies about divorce reveal how personal connections link with cultural rules and individual strength. These stories highlight how people can heal and restart after tough relationship experiences. Cinema helps people understand complicated feelings and challenges typical views about relationship problems. By showing real stories, divorce films create understanding and compassion about challenging life situations. 

    Just as movies help us understand the emotional toll of divorce, real-life separations also require clarity, support, and the right tools to move forward. That’s where DivorcioEnUSA.com comes in—offering affordable and reliable online divorce services for Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States. Whether you’re dealing with heartbreak, confusion, or simply need a fresh start, our platform simplifies the legal process, helping you regain control with dignity and peace of mind.

    Top Movies That Accurately Portray the Complexity of Marital Separation

    Breaking up is a super emotional journey that some movies show really well and understand deeply. Different films explore how relationships can fall apart with intense feelings and deep understanding. These movies show that breaking up isn’t just a simple good or bad experience between partners. Key movies about relationship breakups include: 

    1. Marriage Story – A real and close look at divorce’s emotional mess

    2. Kramer vs. Kramer – A groundbreaking movie about parents struggling during separation

    3. Blue Valentine – An honest story about love slowly falling apart

    4. Revolutionary Road – A tough look at marriage disappointment and crushed dreams

    5. Scenes from a Marriage – A deep dive into relationship breakdown

    These films reveal how breaking up involves complicated emotional experiences beyond simple stories. Each movie shows how relationship challenges are complex with strong psychological understanding and compassion. Actors powerfully show the pain, confusion, and sometimes unexpected kindness during relationship changes. Viewers see characters dealing with feelings of loss, anger, hope, and possible getting back together. The best stories show separation as a chance to grow instead of a final ending. These movies help people understand that relationship endings can be opportunities for personal development. By showing different perspectives, these films challenge simple views of love and human connections. These powerful movie experiences invite understanding and compassion for complicated human emotions. 

    Hollywood Missteps: Films That Misrepresent the Divorce Experience

    Films make divorces seem like intense emotional fights that don’t happen in real life. Movie breakups typically show extreme arguments and feelings that aren’t realistic for most people. Cinema focuses on legal and financial conflicts while ignoring the complex emotions of relationship changes. These fake stories might make people believe divorces always involve crazy, dramatic situations. Media sometimes forgets that couples can separate peacefully and remain supportive co-parents and friends. Research suggests movie breakup scenes can create incorrect perceptions about relationship Forces and personal experiences. Dramatic media stories about divorces can make people anxious about relationship challenges and personal transitions. How movies portray breakups significantly influences how people understand relationship problems and personal growth. 

    Psychological Impact of Divorce Narratives in Popular Films

    Movies show how breakups in popular films deeply affect how people understand relationship endings and feelings. Films dramatically show the complicated emotional reactions people have when marriages or relationships end. Cinema explores different emotional parts of breakups by developing characters and telling stories carefully. Movies usually highlight important emotional effects people experience when relationships end: 

    1. Strong emotional pain and feeling like a personal failure

    2. Kids feeling emotionally vulnerable and facing potential future challenges

    3. Figuring out who you are after a big relationship change

    4. Rebuilding confidence and creating a new personal story

    5. Dealing with sadness, anger, and complicated relationship feelings

    Hollywood stories often show how breakups create big emotional changes in families. Characters usually go through complicated emotional journeys involving sadness, self-understanding, and potential personal growth. Movie portrayals help viewers understand the complicated feelings around relationship endings. Film stories provide helpful insights into managing tough relationship changes and emotional healing. Movies reveal the complicated ways people handle big relationship problems and personal challenges. Modern movie stories increasingly show breakups with more understanding and emotional depth. These stories help people better understand relationship dynamics and personal emotional experiences. Movies ultimately work as powerful ways to explore human emotional vulnerability and adaptation. 

    Lessons Learned from Realistic Depictions of Relationship Breakdowns

    Realistic stories about breakups show deep feelings and how people connect with each other. These stories give honest looks into the tough parts of dating. Media shows the mental struggles that happen when relationships start falling apart. Art captures the complicated emotions of heartbreak, misunderstandings, personal growth, and life changes. Breakups often reveal communication problems that stop partners from truly understanding each other. Personal history, past hurts, and different expectations can cause relationships to fall apart. Research shows how people’s attachment styles affect how they handle relationship problems. Emotional awareness helps people understand and heal from relationship changes. Stories help people recognize common relationship patterns and find ways to improve. These stories show how personal growth can come from painful relationship experiences. Being empathetic, listening carefully, and being emotionally open can improve relationship skills. Understanding breakups requires looking at people’s experiences and feelings with kindness. Learning emotional strength and getting help can make handling relationship challenges easier. Growing personally, learning from past experiences, and communicating openly can help relationships.

    The Final Analysis

    Breakup movies show how people feel, think, and change when relationships fall apart in complicated ways. These films reveal deep feelings, legal struggles, and mental challenges that happen when couples decide to separate. Viewers should watch carefully, knowing these stories are personal views, not the same for everyone’s split. Real stories show divorce isn’t about good or bad people, but about complicated personal growth and healing. Great movies about divorce show real emotions, character growth, and genuine feelings without making drama seem exciting. Directors who focus on deep characters and true emotions create better stories about relationship endings and personal changes. These stories help people understand different experiences, feel compassion, and see how individuals heal after tough times.



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