No one ever said that movies—even those about historical events—were obligated to reflect fact. Still, some have taken a few too many liberties.
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Top 10 Sundance Hits
As the 2012 Sundance film festival kicks off, TIME’s Richard Corliss reflects on more than three decades worth of hits from the indie conclave.
Top 10 Movie Gimmicks
Australian director Baz Lurhmann recently hinted that he was considering filming The Great Gatsby in 3D, a format that has become a reliable cash cow for the movie industry. TIME looks at other Hollywood attempts to rack in extra …
Top 10 Movie Sequels Better than the Originals
Movie sequels generally get a bad rap. Still, we at TIME were able to find the rare follow-ups that bested their predecessors.
Top 10 Movie Dance Scenes
Dance involves movement across space and time—something that the cinema does very well. TIME presents the most memorable dance scenes in film history.
Top 10 Train Movies
Trains—both deluxe and down-market—have served as prime cinematic locales. TIME takes a look at the best locomotive-heavy films.
Top 10 Movies That Shouldn’t Have Made It to Broadway
There are few examples of movies making a successful transition to the Great White Way. TIME looks at Broadway shows that should never have been.
Top 10 ‘I See Dead People’ Movies
TIME selects the best films starring mediums, psychics and children (always the children!) able to communicate with the dead.
Top 10 Hollywood Remakes
Many Americans can’t be bothered to watch foreign films. The subtitles, you know. Luckily, Hollywood is always ready to jump in with an unnecessary remake. TIME picks the best of the bunch.
Top 11 Worst Movie Sequel Titles
A new addition to our hall of shame: the just-announced title for the followup to ‘Sharknado’
Top 10 Ridiculously Violent Movies
TIME looks at films that revel in over-the-top mayhem. (Warning: The following trailers and summaries deal with sometimes disturbing violence.)
Top 10 Movie Rereleases
George Lucas isn’t the only filmmaker guilty of giving audiences alternate versions of his movies. TIME takes a look at other cinematic reintroductions.
Top 10 Killer-Animal Movies
Movies have constantly taught us that animals want nothing more than to hurt, devour and take us down. TIME takes a look at cinema’s most memorable angry creature flicks.