The 35 best Western movies from 1990 to 2024, ranked

This classic movie genre is far from dead. On the big screen, it wasn’t just John Wayne and Henry Fonda doing the shooting. But then, just like that, the sun seemed to set on the Western. Jamie Foxx in ‘Django Unchained’; Clint Eastwood in ‘Unforgiven’; Hailee Steinfeld in ‘True Grit’.Credit:Columbia/The Weinstein Company/Kobal/Shutterstock; Warner Bros./Courtesy Everett Collection; Lorey Sebastian/Paramount Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection On Nov. 9, 1990,Dances With Wolvesopened in theaters and revitalized a classic genre....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 759 words · Andrea Torres

The 38 books we're excited to read in 2024

EW rounds up 38 new titles that we can’t wait to add to our TBR pile. All they have is one another as they have a go at figure out what comes next for them. Their two years within the library walls have been completed, but the story is far from over. ‘The Heiress’ by Rachel Hawkins.St. Martin’s Press Alliances old and new will be put to the test as the deadly bargain threatens to collect....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 718 words · Thomas Ramsey

The 40 best alien movies of all time

There’s something undeniably special about alien movies. Sometimes, they take the form of romantic visions about discovering true worth. It ultimately “hit upon even deeper mass-marketing-age fears,” which helped it stand the test of time. Everett Collection (2) At the center of these effective alien features is our fear of the Other. It’s a sobering notion one that will linger in your living room long after the movie stops playing....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 491 words · Ryan Heath

The 40 best crime movies of all time

From mobsters and con artists to serial killers and thieves, here are EW’s favorite capers. Looking for a great heist, investigation, or twisty true crime film? Here are the 40 best crime movies that changed the game and got us talking. Roy Scheider and Gene Hackman in ‘The French Connection’.Everett Collection Of all the director’s work, this ending still breaks your heart the most. The Coens would follow this odd template to success throughout the better part of their careers as co-directors....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Caroline Ryan

The 40 best Disney Channel Original Movies, ranked

Ahead, see our definitive ranking of the 40 best Disney Channel Original Movies. (1998), and the message of celebrating the importance of friendship in…well, every DCOM. Disney, taking advantage of that, created a somewhat memorable tale about the bogeyman. From left: Zac Efron, Charles Klapow, Vanessa Hudgens, and Chris Warren Jr. in ‘High School Musical 2’; Kirsten Storms in ‘Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century’; Joe Jonas and Demi Lovato in ‘Camp Rock’....

April 30, 2025 · 5 min · 1002 words · Juan Kerr MD

The 40 best thriller movies of all time, ranked

From black-and-white classics to modern masterpieces, here are the most thrilling films in cinematic history. Bettmann via Getty; Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett; Paramount/ Everett Thrillersmay be the most nebulous genre. Where to watchGravity: AppleTV+ 39. Credit:Bettmann via Getty; Mary Evans/Ronald Grant/Everett; Paramount/ Everett The Housemaid (1960) Kuk Dong Seki Trading Co. Where to watchThe Housemaid: Amazon Prime Video (to rent) 38. War of the Worlds (2005) Steven Spielbergs reimagining of H.G....

April 30, 2025 · 4 min · 770 words · Scott Foster

The 42 new fall books we're most excited to read

It’s time for pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and new books galore. Check out the list of books we’re most excited about this fall. Meanwhile, unbeknownst to her, Olivia has caught the eye of shoemaker apprentice, Samuel. Hanover Square Press (Sept. 5)A.N. (Sept. 5)M.L.L. Kaner’s debut is incredibly inclusive with LGBTQ and disabled characters filling its pages. Simon & Schuster It delivers high action while centering on characters that are not often depicted this fully....

April 30, 2025 · 3 min · 554 words · Stephanie Brown

The 5 best superhero catchphrases

From the Tick to Doctor Strange, our favorite comic book heroes are often armed with a memorable catchphrase. Super sayings What’s a superhero without a catchphrase? Check out the five best, ahead. Doctor Strange; The Hulk; The Tick; Billy Baston; Beast.DC Comics; Marvel; New England Comics Billy Batson Things get marvelous when an ordinary teen utters the shnazzy word. “Hulk smash!” The Hulk His prepunch catchphrase is anything but flat....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 150 words · Richard Perkins MD

The 5 most awkward moments from Netflix's Tom Brady roast: Kim Kardashian booed, Gronk's glass smash

Jeff Ross gets told off, Kim Kardashian gets booed, and more. There’s always a risk when you bring in a non-comedian for a roast. So naturally, the retired tight end was in attendance at Brady’s roast. Netflix Unlike a ball, those things are made out of glass, and could potentially hurt someone. Its playing at the Hollywood Cemetery. His career is literally dying. If we stop doing these roasts, you will not see Jeff Ross ever again....

April 30, 2025 · 1 min · 124 words · Lori Walker

The 50 best shows streaming on Hulu right now

The streamer carries a wide variety of series, from underrated comedies to Emmy-winning dramas. Here are the 50 best shows onHuluright now, from one-season delights to long-running classics. Season 4 is now airing Wednesdays on ABC, with new episodes dropping on Hulu the day after. Donald Glover as Earn Marks on ‘Atlanta’; Bob Ross; D’Pharoah Woo-A-Tai as Bear Smallhill on ‘Reservation Dogs’.Credit:Guy D’Alema/FX; Netflix/Courtesy Everett Collection; Shane Brown/FX We recommend the first four seasons, a....

April 30, 2025 · 7 min · 1344 words · Whitney Weiss

The 7 best Daisy Edgar-Jones movies and TV shows, ranked

The “Twisters” actress has quickly become one to watch in Hollywood thanks to these performances. Enda Bowe/Hulu; Michelle Faye/FX; Searchlight Pictures Daisy Edgar-Jonesis one of the most compelling rising stars in Hollywood. This summer, shes getting her biggest showcase yet withTwistersalongside fellow up-and-comerGlen Powell. Credit:Enda Bowe/Hulu; Michelle Faye/FX; Searchlight Pictures This is certainly the case with Edgar-Jones in the 2016 revamp of the classic seriesCold Feet. Where to watchCold Feet: Britbox...

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 258 words · Oscar Fisher

The 7 best horror villain origin stories, from Godzilla to Chucky

Born bad or turned to the dark? Learn about the twisted backstories behind the horror canon’s most iconic evildoers. Still, there are a lot of ways to skin a cat. Chucky in ‘Child’s Play’; Robert Englund in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’; Daveigh Chase in ‘The Ring’.Credit:United Artists/courtesy Everett Collection; New Line Cinema/Courtesy Everett Collection; DreamWorks/courtesy Everett Collection Sometimes it’s a strategy; sometimes it’s because a franchise needs somewhere to take the story....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 349 words · Laura Gonzalez

The 8 best Western movies streaming on Netflix right now

Saddle up for movie night. These films often feature long, arduous journeys across the treacherous terrain, peppered with shootouts and robberies. But so many of the genres classics also involve intimate moments indoors that almost feel like stage plays. The best Western movies streaming on Netflix. Here are the best Western movies streaming on Netflix right now. Another is about death itself and the portentous ride to the other side....

April 30, 2025 · 2 min · 253 words · Kayla Little