Lists & Rankings

Top 10s, rankings, and curated movie collections

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Youth, a Sega Cartoon, and Oak Street at Home

Mashable's Sept. 18 streaming pile plus iHorror's home-horror shelf. Horgan on HBO. Golden Axe on Paramount+. Mitchell's street finally hits the couch.

Sep 20, 2026

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Eight Venice Titles Worth a Ticket Before the Lion Settles

Vogue named eight films from the 83rd Venice festival. NPR logged a 25-minute ovation for NAZA. The Maggie Gyllenhaal jury had not yet spoken. Here is what is actually worth chasing.

Sep 13, 2026

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The Best Cinematography of 2026: 8 Films That Looked Absolutely Stunning

From 70mm VistaVision to infrared desert photography, these 8 films pushed the visual boundaries of cinema in 2026.

Aug 29, 2026

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10 Best Sci-Fi Movies to Stream Right Now (August 2026)

From Project Hail Mary to Godzilla Minus One, these are the science fiction films worth your time on streaming services this month.

Aug 24, 2026

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7 Late-August 2026 Streaming Releases You Shouldn't Miss

From a buzzy Korean thriller to a Brazilian sci-fi series and a horror-comedy that mocks its own studio, these seven streaming picks are the best way to close out August without leaving your couch.

Aug 20, 2026

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5 Movies Coming in Late August That Are Worth Your Time (and 2 You Can Skip)

Ridley Scott returns with a post-apocalyptic thriller, Jason Statham punches things, and the Looney Tunes movie that Warner Bros. tried to bury finally gets released. Here's what's actually worth watching in the last two weeks of August 2026.

Aug 12, 2026

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5 Underrated A24 Movies You Probably Missed

A24 has become synonymous with prestige cinema, but some of its best work slipped through the cracks. Here are five films that deserve a second look.

Aug 4, 2026

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The 10 Most Anticipated Movies and Shows Coming to Streaming in August 2026

From Ted Lasso's return to a new Star Wars anime and HBO's Green Lantern series, August 2026 is stacked. Here's what's worth your time across Netflix, Apple TV+, Disney+, and more.

Jul 29, 2026

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7 Overlooked Films of 2026 You Need to Watch Right Now

Beyond the blockbusters and box office records, 2026 has quietly produced some of the most distinctive films in years. Here are seven you probably missed.

Jul 14, 2026

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Summer 2026 Movie Guide: 20 Films You Need to Watch This Season

From theatrical blockbusters to streaming premieres, here is your complete guide to the best movies hitting screens in summer 2026 — including new releases, revivals, and the titles worth skipping.

Jun 26, 2026

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Every Pixar Movie, Ranked by Audience Consensus

With Toy Story 5 in theaters and Pixar turning 30, we revisit how listeners and audiences have ranked the studio's entire filmography — from beloved masterpieces to divisive entries.

Jun 24, 2026

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10 Best Movies of 2026 So Far, Ranked — From Indie Horror to Spielberg

Halfway through 2026 and we've already seen Pixar's latest triumph, a Spielberg alien film, Ryan Gosling in space, and an indie horror that made $225M on a $750K budget. Here's our definitive ranking.

Jun 15, 2026

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Top 10 Must-Watch Movies of 2026 So Far

From Sam Raimi's survival thriller to Emerald Fennell's gothic romance, discover the best films that have defined cinema in early 2026.

Mar 7, 2026

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15 Must-Watch Horror Movies in 2026: From Ghostface's Return to Robert Eggers' Werewolf

Scream 7, Ready or Not 2, and a werwolf Christmas chiller headline what promises to be another stellar year for horror. Our definitive guide to the year's scariest releases.

Feb 20, 2026

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The 10 Greatest Films That Redefined Cinema

A definitive exploration of ten revolutionary films that fundamentally transformed filmmaking techniques, narrative structures, and visual storytelling, leaving an indelible mark on cinema history.

Feb 11, 2026