The 25 best romance films of the 1990s

From Titanic to Jerry Maguire, these movies had us at hello. Here’s our curated list of the greatest romances from the ’90s. The 1990s were a banner decade for romantic films. Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke in ‘Before Sunrise’ (1995).Everett Collection Without further ado, here are EW’s favorite romance films of the 1990s. If you likedBefore Sunrise, you might also enjoy:Before Sunset(2004). If you likedJerry Maguire, you might also enjoy:Say Anything…(1989)....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 473 words · Debra Bonilla

The 25 best Showtime original series

Keeping that in mind, EW has compiled the 25 best Showtime series. Showtime’s signature series still stands as one of the best procedurals of the current century. There is not a wasted breath or false note in the entire seven episodes. Showtime WatchEscape at Dannemoraon Showtime. WatchI Love That for Youon Showtime. WatchNurse Jackieon Amazon Prime Video (to buy). Wilson Webb /Showtime WatchHouse of Lieson Showtime. Billions (2016-present) Would there beSuccessionwithoutBillions?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 352 words · Maria Jimenez

The 25 best TV series finales ever

The gold standard in TV farewells, from “Friends” to “Mary Tyler Moore.” Series finales are tricky. They can deliver a happy ending, properly tying up loose ends and giving viewers a sense of closure. The series finale of ‘Friends’.Credit: NBC Or they can surprise, whether we’re talking about an unexpected twist or a famous cut to black. We’ve rounded up 25 TV series that managed to stick the landing. It was the poignant goodbye we wanted....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 325 words · Melissa Glass

The 25 essentialNCISepisodes

Here’s our ranked list of the police procedural show’s most memorable installments. 28: When you need help, ask. That’s why EW is here with a guide to the 25 essentialNCISepisodes. Cliff Lipson/CBS via Getty Images You’ll find plenty of old favorites and new classics to revisit. 6: Never say you’re sorry. And thus, a TV dynasty was born. CBS Behold, the birth of a legendary workplace dynamic. We’d expect nothing less nerdy....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Melissa Brooks

The 26 best comedy specials on Netflix

From comic legends to genre-pushing newcomers, here are the most compelling sets on the streamer. Here are the 26 best comedy specials on Netflix that showcase the streamer’s comedic ambition. From dating to bullying, Rock peels back the curtain of his life, offering something vulnerableandintensely funny. Sam Jay in ‘3 in the Morning’; Ali Wong in ‘Baby Cobra’; Hannah Gadsby in ‘Nanette’.Credit:Marcus Price/NETFLIX; Alex Crick/Netflix; Netflix The show is funny even when picking apart misogyny and the many ways our culture frowns upon queer love....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 292 words · Theresa Garcia

The 26 best romantic comedies on Max

If you’re looking to fall in love from the comfort of your couch,Maxhas you covered. Where to watchAm I OK? She anchors the quirkiness ofAway We Go, and transcends it, too.I.G. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen in ‘50/50’.Chris Helcermanas-Benge/Summit Entertainment Enter: an epiphany. Elizabeth (Judi Dench) spent World War II playing saxophone in a swing band called the Blonde Bombshells. (He’s really all that anda bottle of Windex!) Dakota Johnson in ‘Am I OK?...

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 405 words · Joe Rowe

The 27 best action movies on Netflix

Your trip will take you from the dunes of Arrakis to CIA headquarters, and everywhere in between. Where to watchBlade Runner: The Final Cut: Netflix through Apr. Production on the film was also a fight: The project contended with pandemic filming restrictions and strike delays. Delroy Lindo in ‘Da 5 Bloods’; Godzilla in ‘Godzilla Minus One’; Charlize Theron in ‘The Old Guard’.Credit:David Lee/Netflix; Toho International/Everett; Everett (Smollett tells EW, “The mud is a character in itself!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 500 words · Mary Williams

The 27 best Christmas albums of all time, from hidden gems to perennial classics

Bing Crosby, Mariah Carey, and more iconic artists gave the gift of music throughout the decades. More Christmas contributions have cropped up in recent years, some of which have real staying power. Much like Streisand herself,A Christmas Albumis the perfect combination of reverence and soul. Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’; Mariah Carey’s ‘Merry Christmas’; Michael Bublé’s ‘Christmas’.Credit:UMG; Sony; Reprise The album is a nearly flawless reminder that we are each allowed to celebrate whatever and however we just....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 385 words · Christian Woods

The 29 most shocking TV moments of 2022

Television shows love to shock us. Whether we’re talking about a scripted twist Sally’s first kill onBarry, anyone? Below, we’ve rounded up the 29 TV moments we haven’t stopped thinking about from this year. Netflix / BBC / Getty / ABC Turned out, they’d have to wait a lot longer to see Gatwa’s Doc. It was the one thing you’d never expect fromResidentEvil:Dua Lipa. We’d like to think that this musical break speaks to the under-appreciated charm of the show....

May 1, 2025 · 5 min · 956 words · Hannah Dixon

The 30 best classic horror movies of all time

The popularity of scary movies is nothing new, however. Sure, some of them are creaky, old-fashioned chillers and whats wrong with that? Here are EWs picks for the 30 best classic horror movies, listed in chronological order. Credit:Everett Collection (2); Toho/Getty But in some ways, it still stands alone more than 100 years after its release. Werner Krauss and Conrad Veidt lead the cast as the villainous Dr. Caligari and his somnambulant creation Cesare....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 387 words · Joshua Bass

The 30 best comedy shows on Netflix to watch when you need a laugh

From underrated sitcoms to Emmy winners, here are the funniest series the streamer has to offer. Here are the 30 best comedy series on Netflix right now. Catch up before the final season arrives on May 23.A.W. Kim Fields on ‘The Upshaws’; Steven Yeun on ‘Beef’; ‘Scott Pilgrim Takes Off’.Credit:Lara Solanki/Netflix; Andrew Cooper/Netflix; Courtesy of Netflix Under the guidance of Capt. The entire series is now available to stream on Netflix....

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 516 words · Henry Hernandez

The 30 best dark comedies of all time

The bleaker the better. Can murder be funny? How about suicide, terrorism, or nuclear annihilation? Everett; Annapurna Pictures Refusing neat classification, these are true genre-blenders, comediesplus, if you will.Comedy + horror? Comedy + dirty politics? Everett; Annapurna Pictures So what’s the appeal? TriStar Pictures/Everett We could say these films take uncommonly intelligent and complex approaches to storytelling, and that would be true. Sorry I blew up your mom. ), random cartoon moments, Curtis Armstrong (Revenge of the NerdsBooger!...

May 1, 2025 · 3 min · 602 words · Steven Dawson

The 30 best feel-good movies if you need a mood boost after the presidential election

Its deceptively difficult to cook up successful cinematic comfort food without becoming overly saccharine or sappy. Read on forEntertainment Weeklys 30 best feel-good movies. Everything withinCreed, from character beats to needle drops to literal punches, feels immaculately timed and smartly balanced. Credit:Mary Evans/STUDIO GHIBLI/Ronald Grant/Everett; 20th Century Fox/ Everett; Island Alive Pictures/Everett Its impossible to feel bad after watching Ferris lead Chicago in a euphoric rendition of Twist & Shout....

May 1, 2025 · 2 min · 337 words · Jacqueline Hall