Most Popular Movies on Netflix Last Week | Stacker
Dec 27, 2023 · With its user-friendly interface and personalized recommendations, Netflix makes it easier than ever to find your next favorite movie or show. To simplify your viewing experience, Stacker has compiled a list of the top 10 most popular movies on Netflix from Oct. 28-Nov. 3. Say goodbye to endless scrolling and start streaming the best of Netflix ...
100 Greatest Movie Quotes From 100 Years of Film | Stacker
Aug 13, 2020 · Chinatown (1974) - Quote: "Forget it, Jake, it's Chinatown." In 1974, "Chinatown" shocked audiences with its distressing, tragic ending. The chilling effect of one of its final lines relays the dark notion that no one can be saved, and even the most twisted corruptors get away with their crimes.
The Best Movies of 2024 So Far - Stacker
Feb 20, 2024 · thanks to the Writers Guild of America and Screen Actors Guild strikes that dominated much of the second half of 2023, the movie business has been chugging along just fine thus far. Fifteen films have made more than $100 million each at the domestic box office in 2024, as of Oct. 8. "Inside Out 2" tops the list at nearly $653 million, with ...
A Brief History of Television, by Decade | Stacker
Jun 22, 2021 · 1920s. Television as we know it began to take shape in the 1920s. Vladimir K. Zworykin was born in Russia and became a pioneer of television technology with the development of a kinescope, which recorded images on motion picture film. In 1926, John Logie Baird gave a public demonstration of a television system in London; two years later, the ...
50 classics from (almost) everyone's high school reading list
Mar 25, 2023 · Research shows that reading fiction encourages empathy.While more high school curriculums should include modern, diverse writers like Amy Tan and Malala Yousafzai, certain classics—like John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and Sandra Cisneros' "The House on Mango Street"—endure. Some even make a comeback. George Orwell's "1984," a novel published in 1949 about a dystopian future where ...
50 Card Games and the Stories Behind Them - Stacker
May 14, 2020 · Publish this story. 50 card games and the stories behind them. Within a standard deck of 52 cards is a nearly infinite number of potential games to be played. They range from simple games children can easily pick up to high-stakes card games that have developed followings and world championships. Stacker compiled 50 of the most popular card ...
50 Famous Paintings and the Stories Behind Them - Stacker
The Gross Clinic. - Artist: Thomas Eakins. - Year: 1875. Philadelphia artist Thomas Eakins spent a year working on "The Gross Clinic," which he painted specifically for his hometown's 1876 Centennial Exhibition. The closely observed work depicts Dr. Samuel Gross and associates operating on a patient's leg.
Best Christmas movies of all time, according to critics
Dec 6, 2023 · Grim and violent, the film upset many parents who brought their children to movie theaters. "Gremlins" did manage to leave behind a legacy of critical praise and today is remembered for the contrast between the bright Christmas setting and the dark humor. #21. Joyeux Noel (2005) - Director: Christian Carion.
Top 100 Country Songs of All Time - Stacker
Though the song peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, "Breathe" was still declared the top single of 2000—the first time that's occurred in 35 years. In this romantic tune, Faith Hill showers her significant other, presumably husband Tim McGraw, with sweet nothings. #94. 'Why Not …
The 21 Most Popular Ice Cream Flavors in America | Stacker
May 31, 2023 · Canva. #16. Peach. - Percentage of adults who like it: 22%. - Percentage of adults who say it's their favorite: 1%. Peach-flavored ice cream is another one of those early ice cream flavors alongside raspberry and citron melons. It's fruity and fresh, making it ideal to enjoy on a scorching summer day.