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Indexed articles, last 90 days
38
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Oct 1, 2026
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Jul 17, 2026

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · William Smith

    10 Sci-Fi Movies That Changed the Genre Forever (opens the original)

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    The science fiction genre is one that, appropriately, is forever expanding and evolving. Spurred on by advances in visual effects technology, real-world scientific discoveries, and the genre's reverberating influence, science fiction is never stagnant for long. Whenever the genre does become bogged down in a series of derivative movies, a singular film will come along and change it forever. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agree to receive our ne

  2. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · William Smith

    8 Superhero Films That Are Perfect From Start to Finish (opens the original)

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    There’s been a fair amount of debate regarding whether superhero movies should be considered cinema. Some would argue that they are popcorn entertainment and nothing more, while others contend they contain just as much artistry as the average film that doesn’t feature spandex-clad heroes. It’s a similar argument to those that have been had around other genres like horror or action. These arguments are generally futile since they often don’t affect the popularity of these movies, and when one of

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · William Smith

    10 Crime Thrillers Without a Single Flaw (opens the original)

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    Most crimes are messy, and most criminals are sloppy. There's no such thing as the perfect crime, but there are perfect crime movies. Aside from generally being played by people who are better-looking than their real-life counterparts, movie criminals also benefit from crisp direction, sharp writing and striking visuals. All those elements and more are what make up the most flawless crime thrillers ever made. By creating an account, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You also agre

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · William Smith

    The 10 Greatest American Epic Movies, Ranked (opens the original)

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    America is a country of epic proportions. It may be only the fourth largest and relatively young in comparison to other countries, but there's no doubting its overwhelming presence, for both better and worse. That presence is what informs many of the most epic films produced by American studios. Epics are a major part of America's cinematic history, and they cover everything from its history to biblical events to adventures in galaxies far, far away. By creating an account, you agree to our Term

  5. Article · Sep 26, 2026 · William Smith

    10 Perfect Double Features To Watch With Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' (opens the original)

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    Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has finally been unleashed in theaters, and it continues the filmmaker's dominance in the horror genre. It set a new box office opening record for the franchise and has received the best reviews of any video game adaptation. If Hollywood takes the right lessons from the film, horror fans could potentially be in for a wicked treat of new cinematic reinterpretations of the best video games in the genre. Whether that comes to pass or whether Cregger himself returns for

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