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5 Best War Movies Of The 21st Century, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:18:00 +0000

It's easy for war movies to suffer from Hollywood cliches and glamor, but these excellent modern examples demonstrate the true human power of this genre.

5 Most Historically Accurate Westerns Ranked

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Sun, 26 Jul 2026 20:18:00 +0000

The Western often mythologizes the struggles of the American West. These five films stray from the herd to offer historically truthful tales of the time.

5 Most Historically Accurate Viking Movies, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Wed, 22 Jul 2026 21:18:00 +0000

If you're looking for Viking movies that don't veer hard into fantasy, we've got you covered. Here are the five most historically accurate Viking films.

5 Most Historically Accurate World War II Movies, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Audrey Fox) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Hollywood has been making World War II movies since the war began, but they're not always true to history. We've ranked the most accurate WWII films ever made.

5 Most Historically Accurate Samurai Movies, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0000

The samurai remain some of the most intriguing fighters in history, but they're also the most misunderstood. These five films will clear away some myths.

The No. 1 Movie On July 18, 1963 Was A Historical Epic With Elizabeth Taylor

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Sat, 18 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

Although it was No. 1 at the box office and became the highest grossing film of 1963, this opulent historical drama nearly ruined its studio.

The No. 1 Movie On July 15, 1960 Was An Oscar-Winning Biblical Epic

staff@looper.com (Mike Bedard) — Wed, 15 Jul 2026 09:05:00 +0000

This 1959 Biblical epic may have taken its time reaching the top spot at the box office, but the eventual acclaim and accolades it received made it worthwhile.

The Forgotten FIFA World Cup Drama Sam Neill Called His Worst Movie

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:08:58 +0000

The late Sam Neill once played a former president of FIFA in a World Cup drama movie that he absolutely hated.

Top 5 Most Accurate Music Biopics, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Alistair Ryder) — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Though the music biopic genre has been rife with poorly executed stories or straight-up fabricated tales, these five films are the most historically accurate.

5 Best Clint Eastwood Movies That Are Not Westerns

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Sat, 04 Jul 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Clint Eastwood might be king of the Hollywood cowboys, but his range extends far beyond that. Here are the 5 best Clint Eastwood movies that aren't Westerns.

5 Best John Wayne Movies That Are Not Westerns

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:18:00 +0000

John Wayne is synonymous with the legends of the Western, but that's not the entirety of his career. These are his five best movies that better show his range.

This Is The Most Realistic Viking Movie Of All Time

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0000

While most viking movies are little more than entertaining romps, this 1984 Icelandic-Swedish film brought unprecedented realism to its depiction of this era.

5 Best Western Movies Streaming On Prime Video

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:18:00 +0000

From beloved classics to contemporary genre-defying works, you'd be surprised how many great Western movies are available on Amazon Prime Video.

5 Best War Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore

staff@looper.com (Audrey Fox) — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:18:00 +0000

Films like "Saving Private Ryan" and "Apocalypse Now" may get the spotlight, but there are plenty of great war movies that nobody talks about.

5 Western Movies That Received A Perfect Rating From Roger Ebert

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0000

The Western brings to life an era of American legend. These five were especially beloved by film critic Roger Ebert, still the benchmark for cinema reviewers.

You're Not A Movie Fan If You Haven't Seen This Classic Epic Streaming On Netflix

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 17:18:00 +0000

Sure, you can watch a Netflix original movie any time, but how often does the streamer give you a chance to watch one of cinema's all-time masterpieces?

5 Iconic '80s Westerns That Defined The Genre

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Sat, 23 May 2026 16:18:00 +0000

It's easy to feel like Westerns are part of a long-gone era, but the big hair '80s offered some of the best cowboy action ever. These five movies are iconic.

10 Best Viking Movies Of All Time, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Tue, 19 May 2026 20:18:00 +0000

Viking history is idealized in pop culture, resulting in films that go from amazing to terrible. We've handpicked the 10 best for you to go berserk for.

5 Powerful '70s War Movies That Still Hit Hard

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Mon, 18 May 2026 21:18:00 +0000

Countless war movies have had a heavy cultural impact, but the '70s were a particularly powerful era in film. These are the '70s war movies that still hit hard.

Martin Scorsese's 10 Favorite Movies Of All Time Need To Be On Your Watchlist

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:18:00 +0000

Not too surprisingly, Martin Scorsese's list of his 10 favorite movies includes some of the greatest film masterpieces ever made.