We Found Love in ‘A Quiet Place’
Beneath the surface of this thrilling creature feature is the beating heart of a familial love story.
A Toast to ‘Bridesmaids’ and Beautifully Messy Bridal Parties
Bridesmaids brilliantly show how weddings, like friendships, can bring out the best and worst in the people you understand more than almost anyone else.
The AAPI Movies That Helped Me Fall (More) in Love With Myself
Seven movies that have given me a greater love and appreciation for the narrative I carry.
Top 10 Movies About Love
We’re celebrating love in all its cinematic forms—through the bonds between friends, family, parents & kids, lovers, and everything in between.
Drawing Them In: Animated Movies for Every Stage of Childhood
The co-host of the Baby’s First Watchlist podcast breaks down the best animated movies for each childhood stage, from the toddler phase all the way through high school.
How ‘Inside Out’ (and My Wife) Taught Me True Empathy
One emotional scene in Pixar’s blockbuster brought home how empathy isn’t about logic—it’s about just being there.
When You Wish Upon A Star Sign: The Disney Characters Zodiac
Astrology comes for the House of Mouse.
‘Beauty and the Beast’ Made Me This Way
As a bookish 9-year-old brunette girl, I felt an instant kinship with Belle—an average person who set out to create the life of her dreams.
‘Dinosaur’ Belongs in a Museum
Disney’s forgotten 2000 animated adventure deserves to be excavated and appreciated for the gem it is.
Interview: ‘Coco’ and ‘Lightyear’ Screenwriter Matthew Aldrich
12+1 questions about making Coco, the inspiration behind Lightyear, his go-to screenwriting advice, and more.
The Best Movies of 2023, According to the Year’s Rising Stars
Several exciting up-and-coming performers from 2023’s movie slate pick their favorites of the year.
Top 10 Movies of 2023
A pink dream house. A high-school fight club. A New England college campus. Our favorite films of 2023 transported us to many different places filled with so many compelling characters. These are the ones that stuck with us the most.
Top 10 Animated Movies
From trash planets to totalitarian regimes, animation transports us to new worlds and tells powerful stories for all ages—whether in stop-motion, 2D illustration, or CGI. These are the animated movies that have drawn us in the most.
The ‘Love Actually’ Storylines, Ranked
With Richard Curtis’ beloved holiday rom-com turning 20, we ranked all the movie’s unforgettable storylines from cringe to classic.
Interview: ‘The Family Stone’ writer-director Thomas Bezucha
12+1 questions about the movie’s legacy 20 years later, his favorite character to write, working with a deaf consultant, and that infamous dinner scene.
How ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (and Chicago’s Music Box Theatre) Saved Christmas
Despite being a fan of Frank Capra’s Christmas classic, I was not prepared for the experience I was about to have seeing It’s A Wonderful Life live during the Music Box’s annual extravaganza.
A Christmas Ho-Ho-Horror Starter Pack
If you’ve overdosed on cozy Hallmark movies, try these holiday-themed horror movies to add a little spice to your seasonal viewing.
Why ‘Serendipity’ Is Destined to Be a Holiday Classic
8 reasons why the 2001 John Cusack/Kate Beckinsale romantic comedy Serendipity is the Christmas fairytale you’ve been waiting for.
Have Yourself A Merry ‘Little Women’ Christmas
Jess Gonchor, the Academy Award-nominated production designer of 2019’s Little Women, shares his 4 tips for how to deck your halls like the March family.
Top 10 Christmas Movies
We took a swig of spiked eggnog and ran the gauntlet of the genre like Marv and Harry at the McCallisters, finally arriving at our Top 10 Christmas Movies.