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10 Historical Dramas to Watch if You’re Hyped for ‘Gladiator II’

From ronin to vikings, here are our favorite epic movies about the past.

By Alex Borkowski
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The Best Japanese Horror Movies and Comics for Newbies

There’s never been a better time to explore the unnerving, surreal, and unforgettable world of Japanese horror.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best Horror Games to Play Right Now

Come for the thrill of beating overwhelming odds, stay for all the glorious jump scares.

By Alex Borkowski
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10 Best Vampire Movies to Watch This Spooky Season

With Robert Eggers’ remake of ‘Nosferatu’ soon to hit theaters, there’s no better time to sample some of the best vampire movies of all time.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best-Ever Tom Hardy Accents

With ‘Venom: The Last Dance’ hitting theaters, there’s no better time to survey Tom Hardy’s wackiest voices throughout the years.

By Alex Borkowski
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10 Movie Adaptations That Are Better Than the Book

The book isn't always better than the movie, and these 10 adaptations are proof.

By Alex Borkowski
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Fashion
The 6 Best Crewneck Sweatshirts for Any Season

We rounded up our favorite light- and midweight sweatshirts for cool summer nights.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best Space Movies to Watch After ‘Alien: Romulus’

For a half-century, films have channeled the fear of isolation that only deep space can provide. Here’s what to watch right now.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best Disaster Movies for Everyone Who Loved ‘Twisters’

With the Glen Powell–starring 'Twisters' currently showing in theaters, it's a great time to revisit some of the best disaster movies ever.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 8 Best Hugo Award–Winning Sci-Fi Novels Every Guy Should Read

For sci-fi fans and authors, it doesn’t get much bigger than the Hugo Awards. These are some of the greatest stand-out winners over the years.

By Alex Borkowski
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The Best 5-Inch Shorts for a Summer That Never Ends

Make some friends in thigh places.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best Movies and Shows Adapted From Video Games

Movies and TV shows adapted from video games haven't had the best track record outside of a few stand outs. That's changing in the best way possible.

By Alex Borkowski
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The 10 Best Sports Movies From This Century

From Moneyball to Shaolin Soccer, how many of these classic sports movies have you seen?

By Alex Borkowski
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5 Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books You Should Know if You Loved ‘Dune’

‘Dune’ is one of the most iconic sci-fi stories of all time and helped define the genre. If you’re a fan of the series, these books will become new favorites.

By Alex Borkowski
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14 ’90s Action Movies Every Guy Should See

The '80s rightfully gets a lot of attention for its action movies, but these action movies from the '90s are equally classic.

By Alex Borkowski
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