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Ranked: The best HBO miniseries of all time

HBO has dabbled in historical dramas, war stories, the superhero genre, and LGBTQ+ themes to create a library full of incredible miniseries.
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The 8 best football documentaries to stream

These football documentaries cover the full 100 yards in terms of the history of the game.
The Irishman

The 10 best action movies on Netflix: The Irishman, Extraction, The Gray Man, and more

Fight scenes, chase scenes, race scenes — all the hallmarks of a cinematic adrenaline rush. Here are the best action movies you can watch on Netflix this year.
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10 classic movies you need to stream on Netflix

Whatever the reason to hate 21st-century cinema, people who prefer old pictures have plenty of options when they tune in to streaming services.
Stranger Things

The 12 best sci-fi shows to stream on Netflix right now

If you want to escape from the boring reality we call life, these sci-fi shows on Netflix will guarantee an out-of-this-world viewing experience.
Dumb and Dumber

The 10 best movie duos of all time: Our top picks

The brilliance of having an iconic movie duo means that the two people transcend genre and category.
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The 8 best motorcycle TV shows

TV shows have done a decent job incorporating biker culture into their library.
Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul in Breaking Bad.

The best TV series of all time: 50 shows to stream before you die

If you're a TV fan, it's vital to tune into Netflix, Hulu, or whatever streamer you subscribe to and give these shows a chance. You must see these TV series.
Deadpool in Deadpool and Wolverine.

The 10 best R-rated movies to stream

You can't make a classic horror movie without a little blood. These are the best R-rated movies, from science-fiction epics to raunchy rom-coms.
Hiroyuki Sanada in Shogun

Predicting the 2024 Emmy Awards: Who should win?

These are our predictions for who will win what, from Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series to Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series.
Maggie and Negan journey through New York

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 2 — Everything we know so far

This spinoff was the first released after the O.G. series and follows the mismatched pair of Negan and Maggie as they try to find Maggie's kidnapped son.
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The best Harrison Ford movies, ranked

Harrison Ford's career is long and illustrious with a variety of classic movies to watch.
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Our favorite spy movies, ranked

Whether you like Sean Connery or Melissa McCarthy, these spy movies will satisfy
Matt Smith starring in House of the Dragon

House of the Dragon season 3: Everything we know so far

House of the Dragon completed its second season recently, with many fans of the high fantasy series wondering whether their questions will ever get answered.
From the Rudy film

The best football movies, ranked

Whether based on a true story or not, these football movies are our favorites.
The Targaryen family is documented in House of the Dragon

8 shows like House of the Dragon to binge next

The second season just ended, leaving TV diehards with an emptiness that needs filling. These are the shows like House of the Dragon you can watch next!
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Everything we know about Rhea Seehorn and Vince Gilligan’s new Apple TV+ show

Apple TV+ has greenlit a new science fiction series created by Gilligan that will film in Albuquerque and star Saul's standout leading lady, Rhea Seehorn.
Man and an old TV

These amazing TV show reboots are actually worth watching

TV and movie reboots aren't always bad. We've rounded up our favorite TV show reboots to prove that old is new again, and that's not always a bad thing.
Norman Reedus as Daryl Dixon - The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon Season 1, Episode 6

Everything we know about The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon season 2

Norman Reedus, one of Hollywood's most affable performers, was delighted to follow his journey post-The Walking Dead and now it's going into a second season.
Homelander and Ryan in The Boys season 4

The Boys season 5: Everything we know so far

The Boys season 5 will bring all of the main characters' stories to a close. And here's what else we can tell you so far.
Woody Allen posing for the camera

The 10 best Woody Allen movies, ranked

Understanding that humor is the backbone of being human, Woody Allen has made an entire filmmaking career out of laughs. Here are his best of the best movies.
Michael C. hall sitting in a chair on Dexter

The best cop shows you can stream, ranked

These cop shows often give a full display of the trials and tribulations of the profession.
A still of Keanu Reeves in "John Wick"

The 13 best action stars ever: Our top picks

Action heroes wouldn't be the same without the actors who depict them. Here are the best of the best.
Rainn Wilson and Steve Carell in The Office.

The Office reboot: Everything we know so far

The Office's creator is crafting a follow-up series set in the same universe as the original show, and we're here to tell you the details we have so far.
A scene from The Bear.

We ranked the best TV shows FX has to offer

Everyone thinks The Bear is incredible (and it is), but there are some other awesome FX favorites you should also watch.
Succession scene

Watch these dark comedy shows for a twisted laugh

Sometimes taboo topics that people want to avoid can be approached with a few laughs. Dark comedy upends expectations, and these are the 10 best examples.
Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building.

Only Murders in the Building season 4: Everything we know so far

Hulu's original mystery comedy Only Murders in the Building headlines in the fall, with the Steve Martin-led program premiering its fourth season on August 27.
Jeremy Allen White as Carmy in The Bear

10 amazing shows like The Bear to enjoy next

If you're like us, you probably want even more of The Bear in your life after the drama/comedy wrapped up another 10 episodes of kitchen madness.
The Sopranos (P621) "Made In America"

Ranked: The top antiheroes in TV history

There have been some incredible antiheroes on TV. These characters make morally ambiguous decisions, but we can't help but root for their success.
The official promo art for Shogun.

The 10 best TV shows of 2024 (so far)

As we turn the corner and begin the second half of the schedule, it's important to look at the best TV shows of 2024 (so far).
Ben Stiller

The 12 best Ben Stiller movies, ranked

From laugh-out-loud comedy to indie films with great directors, here are the best Ben Stiller movies to stream and enjoy with friends, family, or by yourself!
McConaughey in Mud

The best Matthew McConaughey movies, ranked

Matthew McConaughey went from a sexy star to an acclaimed actor with these films.
Willy Wonka in "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."

The 10 best Johnny Depp movies, ranked

Depp often transforms into characters who look nothing like one another, from pirate captains to chocolatiers in top hats.
Will Smith in King Richard.

The 10 best tennis movies, ranked

A tennis match is a battle of attrition and juxtapositions of personalities, a one-on-one affair that has made for some great thematic material in Hollywood. 
The Shining

The 10 best Stanley Kubrick movies, ranked

If filmmaking is art, Stanley Kubrick stands as one of the initiators of the prestige movie movement. Kubrick mastered his craft like a painter with a brush.
Woody Harrelson in Zombieland

The 11 best Woody Harrelson movies and shows, ranked

Woody Harrelson has had a versatile career, and we're here to rank his best movies and TV shows.
Actor Sylvester Stallone on the Expendables panel at the 2010 San Diego Comic Con.

Ranked: The best Sylvester Stallone movies of all time

Sylvester Stallone movies consistently fulfill a primal desire for action and retribution. Here, The Manual brings you the best of Sly Stallone.

The 10 best racing movies, ranked

Racing movies have found success as documentary films, comedies, and historical fiction films with big-name actors.
Sean Bean with a book

The 12 best Sean Bean performances, ranked

Sean Bean has been a part of the acting world for decades now, making a name for himself as a side character that goes out with a bang.
The World's End (2013) movie poster of main cast drinking beer at a bar

12 best beer movies to watch with a cold one in hand

Whether it's a documentary about brewing or a tale of transporting beer across state lines, this best beer movies list has something for everyone.
Tom Glynn-Carney as King Aegon II Targaryen in House of the Dragon

TV shows to watch: These summer series are can’t miss

Debut seasons of historical dramas, superhero shows in their primes, and comedies that should be deemed dramas are all up at bat in the season's best new shows.
Mark Ruffalo at Comic-Con

10 Mark Ruffalo movies you have to watch (that aren’t Marvel)

Ruffalo experiments with different genres and Oscar-worthy films to carry a high level of respect from his peers and fans at home.
Sean Evans and Shaq in Hot Ones Interview 2021

The best Hot Ones episodes: These celebs are our favorites to watch

Hot Ones is hilarious because of its simplicity and humility. Here are the best episodes to watch.
Sean Connery on The Rock

The 12 best Sean Connery movies of all time

A multi-talented icon, Sean Connery will go down in history as that and so much more.
Steve Martin

Obsessed with Only Murders in the Building? The 11 best Steve Martin movies and shows, ranked

Steve Martin is one of the funniest actors of all time, and these are his top performances.
Chris Evans in Knives Out, sitting at a table in a chunky knit sweater

The best Chris Evans movies (that have nothing to do with Marvel)

Evans has been in plenty of non-Marvel movies before and after his time in the massive Disney-owned franchise.
Steven Yeun

The best Steven Yeun movies and shows, ranked

The best Steven Yeun movies and TV shows often excite audiences but also make them think about the world in a new way.
Pulp Fiction Jules Winnfield, Samuel L. Jackson

Ranking the 10 best Samuel L. Jackson movies

Samuel L. Jackson is one of the most well-established actors of all time. Here's the best from his filmography.
Liam Neeson at an event

The best Liam Neeson movies, ranked

Even though he's one of the world's best action stars, fans can expect an excellent performance no matter what genre Neeson appears in.
Michael Jordan in The Last Dance

Get ready for the NBA playoffs and stream the best basketball documentaries today

Basketball documentaries help inform and inspire fans all over the world. These are our picks for the best of the bunch.