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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.

5 Movies To Watch If You Like 2026's Wuthering Heights

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:18:00 +0000

The toxic romance of "Wuthering Heights" is classic and addictive, and we've got five more movies that are as seductive in all the best ways.

5 Best Western War Movies Of All Time, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Mon, 11 May 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Westerns and war movies are among the most classic and enduring of film genres. And when done right, these genres combined can create some true masterpieces.

5 Best Steven Spielberg Movies, According To Letterboxd

staff@looper.com (Lisa Laman) — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0000

Steven Spielberg has one of the greatest filmographies in movie history, and Letterboxd users think these five of his films stand out above the rest.

10 Best Western Movies Of All Time, According To Letterboxd Users

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 17:18:00 +0000

Devoted cinephiles on Letterboxd have ranked the greatest Hollywood movies of all time - here are the top 10 Westerns that made the list.

10 Best War Movies Based On Real Events, Ranked

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 21:18:00 +0000

The war movie threads between history and drama, and weaving threads truth with fiction can create masterworks. These 10 films conquer realism and story both.

Critics Aren't Holding Back On The Michael Jackson Movie

staff@looper.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:37:24 +0000

"Michael," the new biopic about the late pop star Michael Jackson, is not exactly a thriller with the critics, many of whom find it just plain bad.

5 Civil War Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0000

The Civil War was one of the most consequential events in American history, and these five films tackle that terrible conflict from many different angles.

10 Western Movies Everyone Needs To Watch At Least Once

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:18:00 +0000

From "Stagecoach" to "Unforgiven," these classic Western movies helped define the genre and absolutely deserve a spot on every must-watch list.

All 4 Jonathan Glazer Movies Ranked

staff@looper.com (Zach Laws) — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:18:00 +0000

Jonathan Glazer is one of the most important filmmakers of the 21st century, even if he's only made four movies. Here they are, ranked.

5 Western Movie Flops That Changed The Genre Forever

staff@looper.com (Michael John Petty) — Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0000

Hollywood doesn't decide to change how they make Westerns for no reason - it's often a result of how well certain movies perform at the box-office.

5 Must-Watch '90s Western Movies Nobody Talks About Anymore

staff@looper.com (Melissa Lemieux) — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:18:00 +0000

The 1990s was a boom period for Western films, but for every "Dances With Wolves," there's a '90s Western that has fallen through the cracks.

What Happened To Gladiator's Marcus Aurelius In Real Life

staff@looper.com (Jonathan H. Kantor) — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:18:00 +0000

An actual historical figure who appears in "Gladiator" is Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, whose real-life reign had some major differences from the movie.

10 Low-Budget Movies That Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are

staff@looper.com (Reuben Baron) — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 20:18:00 +0000

Money doesn't have to be everything when you're making a movie. These 10 films prove what you can do with a low budget and a high level of filmmaking skill.

10 Most Disturbing Real-Life Crimes Turned Into Movies

staff@looper.com (Audrey Fox) — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 15:18:00 +0000

The more salacious the story, the faster it gets a script. These 10 films are based on true crimes that shocked the world, and they may still disturb viewers.