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Published on November 19, 2009 by FlameHorse
While there is a little overlap with this previous list, the members of this list are all suited to it sufficiently to overlook the duplication. These are characters who are not necessarily evil to the core - that would be another list - and in some cases you...
Published on November 15, 2009 by steeveedee
One of the things I like about Listverse is the way that some lists can be so divisive, especially the lists about movies. Film preference is certainly a matter of taste and opinion, however, there are certain qualities to some films that make them truly good...
Published on October 30, 2009 by JFrater
It is probably obvious to many who have been around listverse for the last two years, that one of my favorite horror movies is the Exorcist. I have watched it countless times and love trivia relating to the picture. After watching it for the umpteenth time last...
Published on October 28, 2009 by Randall
Hammer. A name synonymous with lush, Gothic horror with a very British tint. The Halloween season is ideal for bringing us back to those years from about 1958 until the early 70s, when Hammer—previously a somewhat down-on-its-luck film studio, hit upon the...
Published on October 25, 2009 by XIII
You may recall that we published a list of movies about movies not too long ago. It caused a bit of controversy due to the lack of a few entries. This list includes some of those omissions, plus a few films that are absolutely must-sees. Be sure to mention any...
Published on September 12, 2009 by JT
Cinematography is, in many ways, a thankless job. Everyone knows what their basic purpose is, how important it is to the film, and how visual images are often the most memorable, and yet many would struggle to name even one cinematographer. In the history of film...
Published on September 8, 2009 by Georgia
It has been some time since we had our last film list so I thought it appropriate to publish one today. The thing I like most about this contributed list is that all of the films on it are exceptional movies and I would not hesitate to recommend any one of them...
Published on August 22, 2009 by IceKeyHunter
Some of the best writing is that which is motivated by personal experience. How much more personal can a filmmaker get than creating a movie about the trials and tribulations of making a movie? Here is a list of ten of the best films about filmmaking. Be sure to...
Published on August 14, 2009 by Whitelighter33
Menacing characters in films are my favorite; they come in all shapes and sizes and from different genres of film, below is a list of my top 10 menacing characters from film. Initially this was submitted as a list of 17 but it was honed down to a final list of...
Published on July 28, 2009 by WebbheadGreg
This list was originally sent in as a top 15 - but five of the items have featured on previous lists so I have culled it to a list of 10. Fortunately none of the movies on this list have appeared on the site so we are able to present 10 brand new crazy movies for...
Published on July 12, 2009 by ColinH
I often here that modern horror movies are terrible and lack the originality and scare-factor of the films from the "Golden Age" of horror. Every decade produces terrible horror movies and great horror movies, and this decade is no different. So I present here...
Published on July 7, 2009 by Elizabeth Kelly
In the '80s, it was easy to lose the sword and sorcery in the midst of all the laser guns. Sci-fi was getting a lot of attention with blockbusters like The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, Blade Runner and Aliens. For the true fantasy fan though, there was...
Published on June 21, 2009 by ChrisF
I am a HUGE fan of Disney movies. It is credit to Walt Disney's genius that after 70 years, his animated masterpieces are still beloved by people of all ages. With almost 50 released to date, there are plenty to choose from for a Top 10 list. I am going to...
Published on June 19, 2009 by gremlinmiller
Father's Day is a celebration inaugurated in the early twentieth century to complement Mother's Day in celebrating fatherhood and male parenting, and to honor and commemorate fathers and forefathers. Father's Day is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide and...
Published on June 14, 2009 by sammysunset
I frequently find myself looking up past films of my favorite actors when I run out of things to watch - and it almost always provides me with a great playlist. Quite often this can lead us to films we are not so familiar with in which a great actor gives an...
Published on June 10, 2009 by JFrater
[WARNING: Extremely violent content may offend] In our first year of existence, we wrote a list of the most disturbing 15 movies - nearly two years later we are now presenting the long awaited sequel! This list includes fewer mainstream movies but...
Published on June 9, 2009 by cdnnknght
Whether you love or hate Disney, it cannot be denied that they have come up with some great villainous characters through their movie-making history. This list takes a look at the ten most evil, most repugnant, most vile of evil characters to grave the disney...
Published on June 4, 2009 by Shell Harris
Many quotes from films have entered common usage, usually for comic effect. The following are noteworthy because they represent some aspect of society and the human condition. With thanks to the American Film Institute’s list of 100 Movie Quotes.
Published on April 30, 2009 by JFrater
I love historical movies - they really manage to drag us away to another time and, for the most part, teach us a little about our ancestors - though I admit that some are so awful that they teach myths rather than reality - you won't find any of those on this...
Published on April 26, 2009 by ChrisF
Starting in the 70s, late-night showings of non-mainstream and cult films were a staple of independent movie houses. The heyday of the midnight movie faded after the mid-80s with the rise of cable and VCRs and the decline of independent theaters. This list looks...
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