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Given that volume of superhero movies that have been made this millennium, it's only natural to have so many superhero films set in the past. Many <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/tragically-sad-superhero-origins/tyler-mitchell?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">superhero origin stories</a> are intrinsically tied to moments in history, like Steve Rogers becoming a super soldier in WWII, that you can't really give them a backstory without a throwback setting. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but there's no denying that the period settings add a little something extra that sets them apart from their modern counterparts. Between films like Wonder Woman and The Phantom, here are some superhero movies that (mostly) nail it.&nbsp;

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We've all been there: You're watching an award show screaming at the scream because your pick gets shafted. Sometimes the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences fails and terrible movies win major Oscars, like when a performance is undeniably great but the film itself isn't on the same level. Other times, what started out as a well-respected film becomes problematic as society continues to grow and evolve.&nbsp;A good chunk of bad Oscar movies like The Help are rely on racist tropes, while movies like Tootsie offensively poke fun at the LGBTQ+ community. And all the praise of Sandra Bullock's Oscar-winning performance doesn't help that much of The Blind Side is inaccurate and unfortunate. Here are terrible Oscar-winning movies we'd love to forget about.&nbsp;

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Lists about the most shocking scenes and moments in film, TV, comics, and even children's cartoons — because in today's world, kids can see anything as long as it's not a bare breast.

Unnecessary Roughness

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Some of the<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/the-greatest-horror-films-ever-made"> best horror movies of all time</a> are more disgusting than scary, pushing the envelope on gore, blood, body horror, and taboos to make even horror fans queasy. Between bloodthirsty clowns like Art in Terrifier to flesh-eating viruses in Cabin Fever, this list runs through some of the goriest, most tough-to-watch films Hollywood (and beyond) has to offer.&nbsp;A good chunk of them hinge on what we now call “torture porn,” which makes graphic suffering the central focus of the movie rather than the plot (if there even is one), but the films here are examples of numerous sub-genres. Films were pulled from our votable lists of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-horror-movie-scenes/orrin-grey">tough scenes to finish</a> and<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/graveyard-shift-readers-share-gut-wrenching-scenes/amanda-ashley"> gut-wrenching scenes</a>, then considered based on how upsetting the films surrounding those scenes are in totality.

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18 Gruesome Horror Movies That Even People With Strong Stomachs Can't Handle

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In the middle of the ocean, no one can hear you scream. 

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Fears of the ocean run as deep as the body of water itself. Of course, there are many ways the ocean can kill you, but the most common fears (like sharks) are actually pretty low-level threats compared to more innocuous-sounding things like cold water. Sure, cold water doesn't exactly make for a thrilling horror movie antagonist, so we tend to think shark attacks and other beastie-related fatalities are a whole lot more common than they actually are. The simple truth is that nature can easily <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/how-space-could-end-life-on-earth/nathan-gibson">end life on Earth</a>.&nbsp;That's not to say that there aren't mildly homicidal fish in the sea. In fact, ocean <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.floridamuseum.ufl.edu/science/shark-bites-consistent-with-recent-trends-with-small-spike-in-fatalities/">fatalities are on the rise</a> - which can be attributed to the fact that humans keep disrupting the oceanic ecosystem by overfishing and polluting the seas. Can we really blame sharks for turning to humans in a fit of hunger after we constantly steal their food source and habitats? Between unlikely deadly culprits like cold water, pollution, and coral reefs to classics like sharks and octopi, here are some of the ways the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-dangerous-beaches-in-the-world/lauren-glen">ocean can kill you</a>.&nbsp;

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Given Netflix's habit of canceling original series too soon, it's not surprising that there's a hefty number of Netflix shows with terrible endings. Sometimes, it's a matter of an abrupt cancelation, like the surprise Season 3 ending of GLOW. Other times, writers end their shows on their own terms and still pick the most egregiously frustrating and least satisfying endings they possibly can (we're looking at you, Umbrella Academy).While shows like Orange is the New Black knocked their endings out of the park, other series like Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life didn't exactly win fan favor. So, here are Netflix <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/great-tv-shows-with-terrible-final-seasons/alexandra-plesa?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">shows with bad endings</a> ranked by how much fans hated the finales.&nbsp;

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Sometimes, the lines between fact and fiction get blurred when you're famous and spend most of your life putting on a mask for the masses - whether it's playing a character or maintaining a public persona. As a result, there are a hefty number of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrity-social-media-lies/rebecca-shortall">famous people who have told the wildest stories</a> that (probably) aren't true. Sometimes, they own up to the lies if they get caught, while other times the celebs never talk about their falsified situations again.Between <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/strangest-robert-pattinson-interview-quotes/williamsbrianjake">Robert Pattinson</a> admitting that he has a long-standing tradition of telling wild (read: fake) stories during press junkets and Joaquin Phoenix's fake 2014 engagement, there are a plethora of juicy stories concerning celebs bending the truth. The blowback from these claims depends on the severity (we're looking at you, Steve Rannazzisi and his false claim of being in the World Trade Center on 9/11). So, between helicopter crashes, a fake love of limes, and watching a clown explosion, here are some of the wildest (alleged) celebrity lies.&nbsp;

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Looking closer at the actors who have played cold-blooded bad guys—and totally nailed it.

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Once an actor has reached teen idol status, it's difficult to move past the typecasting that often follows that particular brand of widespread fame. Yet occasionally, teen idols can <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/villains-played-by-former-child-actors/anncasano">ditch their heartthrob personas</a> to play vile villains. Sometimes, it's quickly after their major role - like Sarah Michelle Gellar doing Cruel Intentions before she even hung up her Buffy the Vampire Slayer stake. Meanwhile, it took Zac Efron nearly two decades to go from basketball-playing theater kid Troy Bolton to infamous serial killer Ted Bundy.&nbsp;It can be a little jarring watching your <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/villains-played-by-90s-heartthrobs/kristina-blanchard">teen idol transform</a> from a rom-com lead to a sociopath, but it's also refreshing to see grade-A talent break free from the curse that child and teen actors often face when people refuse to see them as anything but an innocent or pretty face. From Leonardo DiCaprio to Adam Brody, here are teen idols who played vile villains - and nailed it.&nbsp;

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Hollywood and the music industry are fickle beasts that spit celebrities out just as quickly as they crown new ones. Sometimes, no matter how innovative the attempt, celebrity comebacks fail. The court of public appeal can be pretty brutal and it often feels like the masses are waiting to pounce on anything they deem desperate (or cringe).&nbsp;It's difficult to imagine what it would be like going from a beloved household name to the joke of the nation, so it's natural to feel for these desperate efforts to make it back into the graces of fans. Celebrity comeback fails run the gamut from planned sex tapes to deeply unfortunate attempts at music innovation to tone-deaf projects. Between <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-katy-perry-songs/voteable">Katy Perry</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/charlie-sheen-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Charlie Sheen</a>, and David Hasselhoff, here are some of the worst attempted celebrity comebacks of all time.&nbsp;

12 Celebrity Comebacks That Failed

In the age of nostalgia, good reboots and cameos are a fan's dream. But sometimes, as much as we love to see our faves grace the screen again, some movie characters should have stayed retired. Of course, that doesn't always mean the projects themselves are bad, but some endings are perfect enough without a reprisal. Plenty of reboots and cameos stand on their own and become integral installments in a franchise. Yet sometimes, these movies and OG characters are little more than fan service. And though we all secretly relish in the nostalgia of it all, objectively speaking, quite a few of them shouldn't exist at all.&nbsp;Between Sharon Stone's Basic Instinct sequel, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/harrison-ford-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Harrison Ford's</a> multiple Indiana Jones reprisals, and pretty much all of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-toy-story-movies/ranker-film">Toy Story 4</a>, some stories are better left alone so they can end on a high note instead of fizzling out. It's arguable that these movie characters should have stayed retired.&nbsp;

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Athletes from all over the world compete in the XXXIII Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11, 2024, in Paris.

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Given just how many Olympians there are and the sheer number of events and sports repped during the Games, it's not surprising that there aren't many athletes with medals in the double digits. The Olympians with the most medals range from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-olympic-athletes-in-swimming/voteable">Michael Phelps</a>'s incredible 28 medals to Mark Spitz, another US swimmer, and his total of 11 medals. Of course, Phelps is an anomaly, and no one is even close to breaking his wild record.&nbsp;Naturally, in a competition this competitive, participating athletes don't often have much time to make their mark on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/countries-with-least-gold-medals/alexandra-kelley">Olympic history</a>. Of course, the longevity of the athletes' careers is dependent on the sport and the kind of athleticism required. Some of the top Olympians managed their records in a mere two Olympics while others may have had the opportunity to participate in five. Between Paavo Nurmi's Olympic debut in 1920 and Isabell Werth's participation in the 2020 (2021) Olympics, here are the Olympians with the most medals throughout the history of the Olympic Games.

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Revisiting the best, worst, most polarizing episodes ever to grace the small screen.

Unforgettable Episodes

TV Episodes

When you think of the wildest, most dramatic TV episodes, season or series finales are usually at the top of the list. However, there are plenty of shocking non-finale episodes of popular shows that should be talked about more often. In fact, those episodes are typically even more shocking than bigger finale revelations because they're unexpected.&nbsp;Sometimes, it's a sudden character death that comes out of nowhere. Other times, it's a plot shakeup or flashback that changes the very core of a series. It might even be something as seemingly mundane as an arrest you didn't see coming midway through a show that will forever change its trajectory.&nbsp;No matter what umbrella it falls under, these are some of the most exhilarating, devastating, and shocking episodes a series has to offer. Between shows like<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-psychopathic-game-of-thrones-characters/jonathan-kantor"> Game of Thrones</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/heartbreaking-supernatural-moments/saim-cheeda">Supernatural</a>, and Breaking Bad, take a trip down TV memory lane.&nbsp;

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/matt-damon-lesser-known-facts/anncasano">Matt Damon</a> is a force to be reckoned with when you put him in front of a camera during interviews. The number of times Matt Damon has gone full Matt Damon during interviews is incalculable - but some stand out more than others. So, what's peak Matt Damon? The actor is beloved for being incredibly candid, laughing at the absurdity of fame, and sharing stories so embarrassing they would even make Michael Scott blush. Yet coming from the kindhearted actor, you just have to laugh instead of cringe. How do you like them apples?Of course, where there's Matt Damon there's also <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-ben-affleck-movies-list/ranker-film">Ben Affleck</a>. The duo constantly does press together (which makes sense given how many movies they star in together). The actors bring out the best in each other, and it's beyond wholesome to watch. From Damon recalling an awkward (almost) bathroom encounter with President Clinton, goofing off with Affleck, and reading thirst tweets, here are the best interviews where Damon truly embodied his essence.&nbsp;

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Jamie Lee Curtis

When people hear the name Jamie Lee Curtis, they might immediately think of her 1978 role in Halloween - but the actress is far more than her breakout role. Though she's most often lauded as one of the most iconic scream queens of all time, there are plenty of Jamie Lee Curtis characters that prove she has the range.&nbsp;Curtis is self-aware about the highs and lows of her career. She told The Hollywood Reporter, “I’ve done some awful movies and I’ve done some stupid things. But I’m also patient. That to me is the beauty of being 65." Now, she has an Oscar for her efforts on top of a decades-long career that's spanned just about every genre - from horror to action and comedy. Between beloved characters like Laurie Strode, her Oscar-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once, and Tess Coleman in Freaky Friday, here are Curtis's best characters that showcase her incredible range.&nbsp;

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Jack Black

Some actors are just universally loved - and Jack Black is one of them. In his decades-long career, Jack Black has taken on numerous characters, some more memorable than others. The actor is best-known for his particular brand of comedy, which often hinges on over-the-top performances tinged with a goofy but lovable energy. Despite this, Black has more than proven himself as a dynamic actor. He has tapped into his more dramatic side with characters in movies like King Kong, for instance, making it well worth the watch.Of course, larger-than-life characters are what he'll always be remembered for, as his characters in movies like School of Rock and Kung Fu Panda have stolen the hearts of audiences everywhere. So, between characters like Nacho Libre and Dewey Finn, here are Jack Black's characters ranked from most to least memorable - be sure to cast your own votes to shape the rankings.

The Best Jack Black Characters, Ranked From Memorable To Forgettable

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Ranking the best reality & competition shows—and exploring the attention-starved monsters we create and feed when we watch them participate. 

Escape to Reality

These days, when people think of reality TV, shows like<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-seasons-the-bachelor/brucek"> The Bachelor</a> and<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-love-is-blind-season-ranked/lauren-kershner"> Love is Blind</a> typically come to mind. The genre is associated with heightened interpersonal drama - often centering around romance, competition, or lifestyles that are slightly out of the ordinary - yet there's been a slew of far more controversial reality shows in TV history. These dark stains on the genre are largely forgotten due to low ratings, early cancelations, and in some cases being so controversial that they never aired at all. While there are plenty of problematic reality shows in recent years, a good chunk of the most baffling and bizarre installments were dreamt up in the early aughts.The most cringeworthy series concepts range from sexist shows like The Pickup Artist, plastic surgery-centric series like The Swan and Bridalplasty, and even shows that flat-out lied to their contestants like I Wanna Marry “Harry” and Boy Meets Boy. Though it might be nice to forget many of these series exist, they're a part of the dark <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-historical-reenactment-shows/ranker-tv?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">history of reality TV</a>.&nbsp;So, if you need a refresher on these hot messes, read on for this selection of most controversial reality shows in TV history, ranked by how utterly awful they are.&nbsp;

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Who would have thought that a movie about imaginary friends would end up being a sobfest? Ryan Reynolds's 2024 movie IF centers on a young girl thrust into trauma at a young age. She has to rediscover her status as a dreamer per her fun-loving hospitalized father's request. Enter a bunch of dysfunctional imaginary friends (IFs), whose former kids have grown up, moved on, and forgotten about them. Ouch.Hey, if your sole purpose for living ditched you for bills and a mortgage you might be a little messed up too. There are dozens of IFs in the movie - each one featuring a different personality and chaotic coping mechanisms. From a sobbing green blob of goop to an overzealous unicorn, there's a lot to unpack here.&nbsp;Given how batty these fictional sidekicks are, it'll be fun to discover which quirks audiences are most drawn to. So, here are the 21 best imaginary friends in IF, ranked by how much you want to befriend them.&nbsp;

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Lists about famous people caught acting like entitled jerks or even committing real offenses—probably expecting to get away with it.

Celebrities Behaving Badly

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Hollywood is just as good at making dreams happen as it is at tearing them down. Despite all of the pressures of the industry and the public scrutiny on stars, plenty of actors have come back from major scandals and controversies that seemed career-ending at first. Many Hollywood scandals tend to be drug and alcohol-related or sexual in nature. Yet on top of the classics, there have been actors who drew fire for shoplifting, tax evasion, and other offenses (though these charges are sometimes accompanied by the involvement of illicit substances).The ‘90s and early aughts were a time of chaos and rapid change in society as a whole, so it’s not surprising that some of the most notorious examples of celebrity scandals occurred during this time. Between<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/robert-downey-jr-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film"> Robert Downey Jr.</a>'s rise from addiction, Christian Slater's arrest record and later redemption, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/hugh-grant-movies-and-films-and-filmography/ranker-film">Hugh Grant</a>'s solicitation scandal, here are actors who came back from major controversies to win fame and success once again.

16 Actors Who Came Back From Major Scandals And Controversies

16 Actors Who Came Back From Major Scandals, Ranked

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Outside of perhaps its parody film Not Another Teen Movie, American Pie pretty much has the “most chaotic coming-of-age movie” award on lock. Given that the film focuses on a large group of teens, there are a plethora of iconic characters in American Pie. Though it centers on high school seniors and their quest to lose their virginity before college, the R-rated movie is definitely geared toward adults who can look back at those years and cringe at the embarrassing yet relatable portrayal of adolescence.Like many ‘90s movies, this one hinges on a bet. This time, a group of outcast teen boys makes a pact to get while they use a variety of women to accomplish this goal. These horny characters who put their lust above everything else aren't necessarily supposed to be likable; however, by the end of the movie, the audience ends up rooting for most of them. The raunchy comedy hasn’t exactly aged well in some ways, but it's still a huge part of turn-of-the-millennium pop culture.So, without further ado, from Michelle to Kevin to Jessica, here are the best characters in American Pie, ranked.&nbsp;

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Given how many countries compete in the Olympics, it's no surprise that there are plenty of countries that never took home the gold. Yet there are quite a few countries with exactly one Olympic gold medal as well. Oddly enough, all of these instances have occurred during the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/summer-olympics-sports-events/melissa-sartore">Summer Olympics</a> rather than winter. The locations, sizes, and populations of countries with a single gold medal vary - from places like Costa Rica and Peru to Suriname and Tajikistan.&nbsp;It's a great honor for athletes to win their country's first gold medal, but it's even more notable when they're the single reigning champ - whether that title lasts a few years or a few decades. From swimming and shooting and everything in between, there's a wide array of competitions. So, here are countries with one Olympic gold medal and the stories behind each <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/olympic-gold-medal-winners/reference">Olympian's win</a>.&nbsp;

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Scarlett Johansson

Scarlett Johansson has been dominating the Hollywood scene since the mid-'90s. With over 70 credits, she's given countless performances that prove she can do it all onscreen. Johansson is a dynamic, genre-hopping actress who expertly tackles comedic roles, period pieces, high drama, sci-fi, action, and superhero roles without breaking a sweat. Growing up in the industry, Johansson has worked with the best of the best, honing her skills and continuing to grow her craft. To boot, she expertly takes on all kinds of accent roles and other difficult character quirks.&nbsp;Between her long stint as Black Widow in the MCU, her turn as Mary in The Other Boleyn Girl, and her portrayal of Rosie in Jojo Rabbit, Johansson continues to impress fans with her ability to bring something new to each role despite how many she's taken on. If you don't believe it, here are some of Johansson's best roles that prove she can do it all.&nbsp;

18 Performances That Prove Scarlett Johansson Can Do It All Onscreen

The 18 Best Scarlett Johansson Performances, Ranked

Steve Carell

Steve Carell has been honing his comedy chops since the ‘90s, and it shows. While the actor has ventured off into multiple genres, his comedy roles continue to be some of his most beloved performances, proving that he's a comedic genius. While the actor has taken on countless roles in the past three decades, most fans probably know him best from The Office. Even if you’ve never seen the show, it's impossible to miss its impact on pop culture. Michael Scott's “World's Best Boss” mug is recognizable even to people who never clocked in for an episode-long shift at Dunder Mifflin.Of course, Carell's roles range far beyond the mockumentary. He's starred in movies like Despicable Me, The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and Little Miss Sunshine. Each of his projects brings out a unique component of Carell's comedy leanings, though many hinge on Carell's patented obliviously awkward characters who tend to be hopeless in the love department. Yet each one features something unique.To see his incredible range for yourself, take a look at these performances that prove Steve Carell is a comedic genius.&nbsp;

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Ranking the best, funniest, and most original stand-up comedians and comic actors.

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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/100-all-time-greatest-comedy-films">Comedy is an ever-evolving genre</a>, and as public tastes change, actors who hope to succeed in comedies must adapt. In the past three-plus decades, there have been a slew of comedic leading men at the forefront, defining each decade's comedic direction.Through the years, different faces have dominated. In the '80s, Bill Murray's dry humor was wildly popular. The slapstick comedy in the early aughts helmed by comedians like Seth Rogen and Will Ferrell led to a new age of goofballery led by actors like <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-chris-pratt-characters-ranked/alexandra-kelley">Chris Pratt</a>. Then, there's recent satirical direction that the Ryans are incredible at - from Gosling's charming approach to Reynolds's chaotic and sarcastic take on recent comedy films.&nbsp;All of these names and more can sell movie tickets because fans know they're in for a treat, and lots of laughs. Read on for the greatest comedic leading men of this generation, and vote up the funniest.&nbsp;

18 Modern Comedic Leading Men Who Always Bring The Funny

The 18 Funniest Modern Leading Men, Ranked

Ranking the best romantic comedies, the perfect movies for all girls nights, date nights, bad nights, and great nights.

Rom-Coms: The Cure for Reality

There are plenty of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/worst-rom-com-boyfriends/alexandra-kelley">awful rom-com boyfriends</a>, but leading ladies aren't immune from the spectrum of cheating, controlling behavior, consent issues, and a whole host of bizarre and inappropriate actions. Among the bad boys are the worst girlfriends in rom-coms that we mere mortals would dump on the spot if they pulled half of this particular brand of unhinged nonsense (hopefully).More often than not, the worst rom-com girlfriends are the side love interests rather than the endgame pairing, but unfortunately, that isn't always the case. Rom-coms are one movie staple that tend to age fairly poorly as they center on whatever dating nuances there are at any given time. Between Sarah from <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/the-best-forgetting-sarah-marshall-quotes/movie-and-tv-quotes">Forgetting Sarah Marshall</a>, Mrs. Griffith from Easy A, Maude from Harold and Maude, and Melissa from The Hangover, here are some of the worst GFs in rom-com history.&nbsp;

The Worst Girlfriends In Rom-Com Movies, Ranked By How Fast You'd Dump Them

The 15 Worst Girlfriends In Rom-Com Movies, Ranked

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There's a reason the opposites-attract trope is one of the most popular staples of the rom-com genre: We love to see love conquer anything, including two supposedly mismatched souls. Though our minds often immediately go to enemies-to-lovers when we think of opposites attracting, a host of other dynamics come into play within this trope. Sometimes it's a class issue, like in <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/pride-and-prejudice-2005-memorable-scenes/ramya-jaishankar-1">Pride &amp; Prejudice</a>, or starkly different personality types, like in Along Came Polly.&nbsp;Whatever vibe and pairing type you're drawn to, a movie is available to fill the void.

17 Opposites-Attract Movies That Prove Love Conquers All

The 17 Best Opposites-Attract Movies, Ranked

Ranking the record-breaking songs and albums that made Taylor Swift an international superstar.

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Taylor Swift

<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-taylor-swift-albums-list/ranker-music">Taylor Swift </a>has had plenty of lovely interactions with celebrities over the years, but there's also been a significant amount of bad blood that's been shed. Typically, Swift doesn't name the subjects of her songs, but she occasionally adds in a few clues to indicate which songs she's allegedly written about other celebrities. Of course, two of her biggest and most-referenced beefs are those inspired by Kanye West's VMAs stunt and Scooter Braun selling her masters instead of letting her buy them back.&nbsp;For anyone who wasn't there for the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://people.com/music/kanye-west-famous-inside-his-and-taylor-swifts-relationship-history/">VMA drama</a> back in 2009, West stormed the stage when Swift won the award for best female video. He said, "Yo, Taylor, I'm really happy for you, I'ma let you finish, but Beyoncé had one of the <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/top-country-music-videos/music-videos?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">best videos of all time</a>!" Keep in mind that Swift was 19 years old at the time. Given that this particular beef makes up a good chunk of this list, we might as well get that context out of the way right off the bat.From diss songs like “Look What You Made Me Do" and “Bad Blood” to sweet songs like “When Emma Falls in Love” and "Enchanted," here are the tracks fans think Taylor Swift allegedly wrote about other celebrities (excluding <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/taylor-swift-breakup-songs-ranked/alexandra-kelley">breakup songs</a> with her exes).&nbsp;

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The MCU has <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/disturbing-moments-post-endgame/sergio-pereira">no shortage of dark moments</a> littered throughout its dozens of movies — <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/every-time-mcu-avengers-ended-someone/tyler-mitchell">just look at the death counts alone.</a> And with years of practice under their belts, fans have become experts at noticing dark MCU details that require a fair amount of sleuthing to catch. Between costumes physically manifesting characters' grief, sad home life situations, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/saddest-mcu-ends/jessica-bedewi">sentimental death moments</a>, and grim casualties, there were plenty of small MCU details to notice in 2023 from the MCU's vast catalog of movies.&nbsp;Whether it's Captain America films, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/my-dream-avengers-line-up">The Avengers</a> installments, the Thor movies, or the Spider-Man films, did you notice these small MCU details?&nbsp;

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Given the history tied to American <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/top-war-movies">war movies</a>, there are countless opportunities for writers and directors to include small details to maintain the historical accuracy within these films. These details may go unnoticed by casual viewers, but history buffs are always quick to pick up on tidbits like rifle-caused bruises, the origins of tanks and other weaponry, and the appearance of unnamed historic figures that stand by the fictionalized main characters in these movies.&nbsp;Of course, like any movie, there are always the classic Easter egg additions to war movies that hinge on pop culture and the cast and creatives' own lives and bodies of work. But it's always interesting to uncover the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/movies-with-historically-accurate-small-details/raelyn-giansanti">deep-cut historical details</a> that up the authenticity of war movies. Did you notice these small details in American war movies?&nbsp;

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