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Here are the best sci-fi movies from every year of the 2010s – the ones that made the best use of the genre's concepts and storytelling.

From Marilyn Monroe to Drew Barrymore, these stars have received widespread acclaim—but not from the Academy.
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From heartfelt dramas to surreal comedies, these movies tell unforgettable stories about immigrating to America.
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There are some Disney dads who stand out, but not all of them do. How well do you know all 10 in our quiz?
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How timing, psychology, and a genuine love of scary movies made 'Scream' an enduring phenomenon.
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A look at seven of the most "certified fresh" period romance films by Rotten Tomatoes critics.
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The 'Scream' movies are loaded with horror movie easter eggs that pay homage to everything from 'The Silence of the Lambs' to Jamie Lee Curtis.
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With the new 'Scream' movie slashing into theaters February 27, here’s how all six films rank by Rotten Tomatoes score.
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Not all Disney villains get a song of their own to sing, but there is often a song about them. Can you name all of these Disney villains based on their songs?
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While the opening line of a movie is important, so is the closing line. How well do you know the last lines of Disney movies?
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Not every Oscar winner is a hit in theaters. Discover seven films that flopped at the box office yet triumphed at the Academy Awards.
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From 'The Shining' to 'The Breakfast Club,' the 1980s had some of the best movies. How well do you remember them based on the taglines?
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How fast can you identify these classic Disney movies, reimagined for the horror genre?
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After decades of debate, Rotten Tomatoes has finally crowned a winner.
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The director, Alan Smithee, doesn't actually exist. So, why is he listed in the credits of so many films?
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Think you know all the Disney movies from the 2000s? Test your knowledge by finishing these 10 quotes.
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The first-ever Academy Awards took just 15 minutes. Here's how the Oscars began, who won at the first ceremony, and more.
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You have to be a rom-com expert to match the first line with the right movie!
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How many of these iconic movie twists can you get right?
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These beloved films were once certifiable Cannes catastrophes. 
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It's time to find out if you know which song each Disney couple has fallen in love over.
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