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1. A Rainy Day in New York (2019)

PG-13 | 92 min | Comedy, Romance

A young couple arrives in New York for a weekend where they are met with bad weather and a series of adventures.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Liev Schreiber, Suzanne Smith

Votes: 51,889

2. Zack and Miri Make a Porno (2008)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Romance

Lifelong platonic friends Zack and Miri look to solve their respective cash-flow problems by making an adult film together. As the cameras roll, however, the duo begin to sense that they may have more feelings for each other than they previously thought.

Director: Kevin Smith | Stars: Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Gerry Bednob

Votes: 182,326 | Gross: $31.46M

3. Rent (2005)

PG-13 | 135 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

In New York City's gritty East Village, a group of bohemians strive for success and acceptance while enduring the obstacles of poverty, illness and the AIDS epidemic.

Director: Chris Columbus | Stars: Taye Diggs, Wilson Jermaine Heredia, Rosario Dawson, Anthony Rapp

Votes: 55,935 | Gross: $29.08M

4. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer.

Director: Alfonso Gomez-Rejon | Stars: Thomas Mann, RJ Cyler, Olivia Cooke, Nick Offerman

Votes: 138,348 | Gross: $6.74M

5. Queen & Country (2014)

TV-14 | 114 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

In this sequel to Hope and Glory (1987), Bill Rohan has grown up and is drafted into the army, where he and his eccentric best mate, Percy, battle their snooty superiors on the base and look for love in town.

Director: John Boorman | Stars: Callum Turner, Caleb Landry Jones, Pat Shortt, David Thewlis

Votes: 1,866 | Gross: $0.03M

6. September (1987)

PG | 83 min | Drama

At a summer house in Vermont, neighbor Howard falls in love with Lane, who's in a relationship with Peter, who's falling for Stephanie, who's married with children.

Director: Woody Allen | Stars: Elaine Stritch, Denholm Elliott, Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest

Votes: 10,416 | Gross: $0.49M

7. I've Loved You So Long (2008)

PG-13 | 117 min | Drama

A woman struggles to interact with her family and find her place in society after spending fifteen years in prison.

Director: Philippe Claudel | Stars: Kristin Scott Thomas, Elsa Zylberstein, Serge Hazanavicius, Laurent Grévill

Votes: 20,712 | Gross: $3.17M

8. Taxi (III) (2015)

Not Rated | 82 min | Comedy, Drama

Banned from making movies by the Iranian government, Jafar Panahi poses as a taxi driver and makes a movie about social challenges in Iran.

Director: Jafar Panahi | Stars: Jafar Panahi, Nasrin Sotoudeh

Votes: 16,549 | Gross: $0.32M

9. Strangler vs. Strangler (1984)

96 min | Comedy, Crime, Horror

A mentally-disturbed flower seller starts killing young girls on the streets of Belgrade. While the frustrated police inspector is trying to stop him, an aspiring musician finds his life and work deeply intertwined with that of a killer.

Director: Slobodan Sijan | Stars: Tasko Nacic, Nikola Simic, Srdjan Saper, Sonja Savic

Votes: 4,350

10. Apartment Zero (1988)

R | 124 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

In early 1980s Buenos Aires, a struggling movie theater owner takes in a roommate but suspects he is responsible for a series of political assassinations.

Director: Martin Donovan | Stars: Hart Bochner, Colin Firth, Dora Bryan, Liz Smith

Votes: 4,239 | Gross: $0.67M

11. Big Shot's Funeral (2001)

PG | 107 min | Comedy, Drama

Yankie director Don Tyler faces mounting insecurity and declining health while on location in Beijing, so his assistant hires down-and-out camerman YoYo to take the reins. Scrambling, ... See full summary »

Director: Xiaogang Feng | Stars: Donald Sutherland, Rosamund Kwan, Paul Mazursky, You Ge

Votes: 2,407 | Gross: $0.00M

12. Tombstone-Rashomon (2017)

83 min | Western

The Tombstone story told in the style of the Japanese classic Rashomon where we see history from several perspectives including that of Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Kate, Ike Clanton, Colonel Hafford and Johnny Behan

Director: Alex Cox | Stars: Adam Newberry, Jesse Lee Pacheco, Christine Doidge, Eric Schumacher

Votes: 179

13. A Useful Life (2010)

Unrated | 67 min | Drama

A movie-theater employee adjusts to a new life after the cinema he worked at for over 25 years is forced to shut down.

Director: Federico Veiroj | Stars: Felipe Arocena, Gonzalo Delgado, Jorge Jellinek, Manuel Martinez Carril

Votes: 1,033

14. Film: The Living Record of Our Memory (2021)

120 min | Documentary

This documentary explores film through the voices of significant professionals who have contributed to make sure moving images survive and remain accessible.

Director: Inés Toharia Terán | Stars: Ann Adachi-Tasch, Laure Adler, Benjamin Chowkwan Ado, Janice Allen

Votes: 254

15. The Godfather Family: A Look Inside (1990 TV Movie)

73 min | Documentary

A documentary chronicling the making of all three films in the Godfather trilogy.

Director: Jeff Werner | Stars: Francis Ford Coppola, Mario Puzo, Marlon Brando, James Caan

Votes: 1,163

16. TimeSplitters 2 (2002 Video Game)

T | Action, Adventure, Mystery

In 2401, humanity is at war with relentless aliens, TimeSplitters. Space marines Cortez and Hart travel through time to stop the aliens in various spots, including Wild West, zombie-infested Gothic church and Blade Runner-esque future.

Directors: David Doak, Stephen Ellis | Stars: Heidi Andrews, June Andrews, Kevin Bullock, Michelle Bullock

Votes: 845

17. And the Oscar Goes to... (2014 TV Movie)

87 min | Documentary, History

The history of the Academy Awards.

Directors: Rob Epstein, Jeffrey Friedman | Stars: Anjelica Huston, Billy Crystal, Tom Hanks, Cher

Votes: 1,525

18. De Kijk van Koolhoven (2018–2022)

Documentary

Director Martin Koolhoven takes a look at his favorite genres and their movies.

Star: Martin Koolhoven

Votes: 170

19. Kurosawa's Way (2011)

52 min | Documentary

Eleven major filmmakers from Europe, Asia and America talk about Akira Kurosawa and explore some ways on which he influenced their own work.

Director: Catherine Cadou | Stars: Theodoros Angelopoulos, Bernardo Bertolucci, Clint Eastwood, Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Votes: 152

20. Barenaked Ladies: One Week (1998 Music Video)

2 min | Music

The music video for Barenaked Ladies' "One Week."

Director: McG | Stars: Carmit Bachar, Barenaked Ladies, Jim Creeggan, Kiva Dawson

Votes: 69

21. The Prequels Strike Back: A Fan's Journey (2016)

80 min | Documentary

A documentary about the controversial Star Wars prequel trilogy.

Director: Bradley Weatherholt | Stars: Doug Adams, Michael Barryte, James Berardinelli, Tim Blank

Votes: 114

22. How Do You Know What's True? (2021)

5 min | Short, Animation, Documentary

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Director: Jeremiah Dickey | Star: Bethany Cutmore-Scott

23. Great Performances (1971– )
Episode: Kurosawa (2000)

TV-G | 100 min | Music, Musical

Adam Low's Kurosawa is a 90-minute documentary that looks at Kurosawa's life and works. Originally broadcast on PBS in the US, the film follows a fairly conventional approach as it ... See full summary »

Director: Adam Low | Stars: Akira Kurosawa, Sam Shepard, Paul Scofield, James Coburn

Votes: 396

24. Cold Feet (1997–2020)
Episode: Episode #2.3 (1999)

TV-PG | 48 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Rachel returns to her old job and starts dating a younger man.

Director: Tom Vaughan | Stars: James Nesbitt, Helen Baxendale, John Thomson, Fay Ripley

Votes: 58

25. Designing Women (1986–1993)
Episode: L.A. Story (1992)

Not Rated | Comedy

Allison invests on a film and gets the women to come with her on the set in LA. The film stars soap star Brad Connor of "The Young and the Beautiful" and is being directed by Charles Nelson... See full summary »

Director: Roberta Sherry Scelza | Stars: Dixie Carter, Annie Potts, Julia Duffy, Jan Hooks

Votes: 60

26. Drake & Josh (2004–2007)
Episode: Smart Girl (2004)

TV-Y7 | 25 min | Comedy, Family

In an attempt to woo a smart girl, Drake joins the school Academic Team. In order to keep his cover, he and Josh concoct a scheme whereby Drake receives the answers via walkie talkie.

Director: Roger Christiansen | Stars: Josh Peck, Drake Bell, Nancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein

Votes: 310

27. Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1988–1999)
Episode: Cave Dwellers (1991)

TV-PG | 96 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

Joel and the Bots endure Miles O'Keeffe as Ator while Doctor F. endures Frank's efforts to be Mike Douglas.

Director: Jim Mallon | Stars: Trace Beaulieu, Joel Hodgson, Jim Mallon, Kevin Murphy

Votes: 757

28. Tommy (2020)
Episode: Lifetime Achievement (2020)

TV-14 | 42 min | Drama

A Hollywood producer is attacked during a party at his home by a woman who claims he tried to sexually assault her; Tommy prepares for the LAPD recertification process to demonstrate her fitness for her position.

Director: Christine Moore | Stars: Edie Falco, Michael Chernus, Adelaide Clemens, Russell G. Jones

Votes: 170

29. Animaniacs (2020–2023)
Episode: International Mouse of Mystery/Aliens Resurrected/Joe/The Stickening/Slappy's Return/Everyday Safety: Giant Adirondack Chair (2023)

TV-PG | 23 min | Animation, Short, Adventure

Pinky and the Brain star in a secret agent movie franchise. Yakko sings a song about why the earth is worth saving. The Warners find themselves in a sticky situation at an amusement park, then give the viewers a safety tip.

Directors: Adriel Garcia, Katie Rice, Brett Varon, Matthew Yang | Stars: Jess Harnell, Maurice LaMarche, Tress MacNeille, Rob Paulsen

Votes: 35

30. Star Wars: The Clone Wars (2008–2020)
Episode: Bounty Hunters (2010)

TV-PG | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Obi-Wan, Anakin and Ahsoka crash land on Felucia and reluctantly join four bounty hunters in defending a village from Hondo Ohnaka's pirate gang.

Director: Steward Lee | Stars: James Arnold Taylor, Matt Lanter, Anna Graves, Ashley Eckstein

Votes: 3,405

31. Made in Finland (2022– )
Episode: H300 (2022)

Drama

Katarina and Aki work on the defence for the Motorola case. A series of cutbacks at Nokia lead to Risto's project being unexpectedly scrapped.

Director: Maarit Lalli | Stars: Oona Airola, Hannu-Pekka Björkman, Elmer Bäck, Pelle Heikkilä

Votes: 31

32. Scene by Scene (1997–2003)
Episode: Woody Allen (2000)

Documentary, Talk-Show

Mark Cousins Interviews Woody Allen about his life and work.

Director: Mark Cousins | Stars: Mark Cousins, Woody Allen, Stéphane Grappelli, Quintet of the Hot Club of France

Votes: 11

33. The Newsroom (2012–2014)
Episode: Bullies (2012)

TV-MA | 58 min | Drama

As Will deals with insomnia and online death threats, Sloan's frustrating interview with a Japanese nuclear rep about the Fukushima disaster gets her in major trouble.

Director: Jeremy Podeswa | Stars: Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, John Gallagher Jr., Alison Pill

Votes: 1,908

34. Vintage Video: A Chronological 80's Film Rewatch Podcast (2020– )
S010 The Birds (1963) (2022 Podcast Episode)

Documentary

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Stars: Patrick O'Riley, Jessica Bayliss, Richard Wells

35. I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson (2019– )
Episode: Don't Just Say 'Relax', Actually Relax. (2023)

TV-MA | 15 min | Comedy

Amanda, do not say Randall is interesting. Father of the bride vs. a wedding photo booth. A new small-talk strategy at a party yields unexpected results.

Directors: Andrew Fitzgerald, Alice Mathias, Akiva Schaffer, Steve Smith | Stars: Tim Robinson, Tim Meadows, Jason Schwartzman, Sudi Green

Votes: 358

36. Star Wars Explained (2015– )
Episode: The Hidden Fortress's Influence on Star Wars - Star Wars Minute (2015)

Talk-Show

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Star: Alex Damon

37. Odin's Movie Blog (2018– )
Episode: The Hidden Fortress (1958) Retro Review (2021)

News

Though I struggled to find much connection between this and Star Wars, what I did find was yet another fantastic Kurosawa film with solid acting, writing, and direction.

Star: Odin

38. Odin's Movie Blog (2018– )
Episode: Rashomon (1950) Retro Review and Discussion (2021)

News

Finally I was able to watch Akira Kurosawa's classic film Rashomon and though I had an issue with one sequence in the film, the story, acting, and brilliant cinematography more than make up for it.

Star: Odin

39. Mike & Molly (2010–2016)
Episode: Dips & Salsa (2014)

TV-14 | 19 min | Comedy, Romance

Mike asks Carl to replace him as Molly's dance partner at a salsa class, but gets jealous when he realizes they're having way too much fun.

Director: Phill Lewis | Stars: Billy Gardell, Melissa McCarthy, Reno Wilson, Katy Mixon Greer

Votes: 146

40. Castle (2009–2016)
Episode: The Way of the Ninja (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Investigating the killing of a Japanese ballerina, Castle and Beckett find a shrine with the murder weapon in an old factory. Then, when the two are separated, Castle is ambushed by a hooded attacker bearing all the hallmarks of a ninja.

Director: Larry Shaw | Stars: Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Jon Huertas

Votes: 1,040

41. The Blacklist (2013–2023)
Episode: Ruslan Denisov (No. 67) (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The task force must rescue an undercover CIA agent who was kidnapped by separatists in Uzbekistan; Red thinks they are up against a dangerous past associate known as Ruslan Denisov.

Director: Andrew McCarthy | Stars: James Spader, Megan Boone, Diego Klattenhoff, Ryan Eggold

Votes: 1,972

42. Legends of World Cinema (2004– )
Episode: Akira Kurosawa

26 min | Documentary

Japanese film director and screenwriter Akira Kurosawa is regarded as one of the most important and influential film directors in the history of cinema.

Director: Andrey Istratov | Stars: Konstantin Karasik, Akira Kurosawa

43. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: The Flash Reborn (2017)

TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Barry is brought out of the Speed Force to help fight an armored villain, but he isn't the same person.

Director: Glen Winter | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Carlos Valdes

Votes: 4,431

44. Alex Rider (2020–2024)
Episode: Interrogation (2020)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Still reeling from the revelation that his uncle was a spy for the British Government, Alex is kidnapped and interrogated by an unknown group of paramilitary agents. It will take all his hidden skills to turn the tables on his captors.

Director: Andreas Prochaska | Stars: Otto Farrant, Stephen Dillane, Vicky McClure, Ace Bhatti

Votes: 647

45. The Cinema Snob (2007– )
Episode: Star Babe (2018)

TV-MA | 20 min | Comedy

With a whole galaxy of Star Wars porn parodies, where did it all start? The Cinema Snob travels back a long time ago to a perverted galaxy that is thankfully far, far away to look at Star ... See full summary »

Director: Brad Jones | Stars: Brad Jones, Phelan Porteous

Votes: 14