John Grisham has hooked millions of readers with his juicy legal thrillers, striking a good balance between high-octane plots and legal realism, drawing on his background as a lawyer. However, this recipe does not always translate well to the screen, with some adaptations of Grisham's work coming out decidedly lackluster. At their worst, they completely fail to understand the appeal of his stories.

The 10 Best John Grisham Movie Adaptations, Ranked

There’s nothing more important for a drama movie than having a great ending. No amount of goodwill that an audience has built up for a film will ever pay off if the film ends on a disappointing note that does not satisfy their requirements for the story. However, a particularly dark ending can always be a risk; audiences may not always be interested in seeing the last few minutes of a film which makes them leave the theaters with their heads held a little bit lower.

10 Drama Movies With the Darkest Endings

Few things can make or break a film quite as much as the quality of its acting. Great performances can elevate even the most mediocre of writing and can produce something truly transcendent with the right material. More than other genres, perhaps, thrillers thrive on audiences being able to connect to the characters and situations portrayed. Therefore, acting that can make you empathize with and understand the film's characters, as well as fear them when appropriate, is an essential component to making a great thriller.

The 10 Best Thrillers With Great Acting, Ranked

Growing up as I did as a film lover in the 1990s, looking back now I can see it truly was a special time for both independent and mainstream cinema. Every month saw the release of half a dozen tent pole pictures, huge-budgeted blockbusters which essentially kept the film industry afloat so that there was more money to put into smaller, more intimate pictures.

10 Great 1990s American Movie Classics You Probably Haven’t Seen

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, known for his prowess on the football field, made a personal announcement during a press conference on Tuesday. The three-time Super Bowl champion revealed that he and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, are expecting their third child and that this will be their last.

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Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Having access to multiple streaming services means it’s much easier to watch international content, including crime dramas exported from the U.K.. While British actors often make the jump to Hollywood, some of their best work first airs on television on acclaimed shows like these.

17 British Crime Dramas That Will Have You Glued to the Couch

Few actors in cinematic history have had as long and storied a career as Nicolas Cage. Born into the influential Coppola family, Cage quickly became one of the most talked-about young actors of the 1980s, rocketing to the forefront of Hollywood with his starring roles in movies like Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, and – most importantly – Moonstruck.

The 7 Best Nicolas Cage Movies, Ranked from Good To GREAT

Film noir is one of the most popular film genres that initially gained notoriety in the United States during the 1930s as a result of the rise in pulp fiction and detective novels. Known for its black-and-white cinematography, cynical undertones, and hard-boiled characters, film noir continues to captivate film fans today with classics such as The Maltese Falcon, Gilda, and White Heat. The genre features numerous notable titles, but some film noirs, including The Big Heat and Double Indemnity, are timeless entertainment.

The 10 Most Rewatchable Classic Film Noir Movies, Ranked

Lifetime’s upcoming Terry McMillan Presents film, Terry McMillan Presents: Tempted By Love, has dropped its trailer. Garcelle Beauvais stars in and executive produces the film. Tyler Perry’s The Oval star Vaughn W. Hebron also stars and co-produces. Other cast members include Donna Biscoe, Lela Rochon and Loretta Devine. As fans know, Rochon and Devine also starred in McMillan’s 1990s film adaptation of her book Waiting to Exhale.

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6. Django Unchained (2012) The ugly specters of American slavery rear their ugly head in Quentin Tarantino’s Civil War-era revisionist rabble rouser, starring Jamie Foxx as the titular ex-slave gunslinger hellbent on exacting revenge on those who wronged, exploited, and abused him and rescue his wife from servitude with the help of a sharp-tongued bounty hunter (Christoph Waltz).

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In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Of the various genres that have seen success in film over the years, few have been as succinctly emblematic of their era as the enigmatic thriller. Being able to tap into the heightened sense of anxiety and tension as characters traverse various high-stakes scenarios has always made for exhilarating cinematic experiences, with the genre evolving a multitude of times according to the trends of the generation. A handful of perfect thrillers have so effectively displayed these notions of nail-biting excitement, including M and Vertigo.

10 Thriller Movies That Are Almost Perfect

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Call me old fashioned, but I love nothing more than curling up with a good book and getting lost in the story created by someone else. This experience is only improved when the drama within the pages is actually true, and the literary adventure becomes a history lesson as well.

10 Greatest Books Based on True Stories for Your Reading List

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Love books? Love movies? Which do you like to read first? The book or the adaptation? Here are some of the most recent book-to-screen adaptations for you to enjoy. Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro star in this Martin Scorsese-directed film about the mysterious killings of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma. It's a dark and suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's based on David Grann's nonfiction book of the same name.

9 Movies That Are Better Than Their Book Counterparts

When it comes to movies, classic films are the basic foundation that, unfortunately, many modern audiences overlook for various reasons, such as being filmed in black-and-white or having outdated premises. While there's nothing wrong with not being a fan of classic movies, there's also no harm in giving them a chance. Even for those interested in dipping their toes into the genre, it could be difficult to figure out exactly where to start.

The 15 Best Classic Movies for Beginners, Ranked

Filming for Tyler Perry’s upcoming drama series, Beauty in Black, finished filming earlier this year. For now, we await its release on Netflix, which is expected in 2025. Here’s everything we know about Beauty in Black on Netflix. Tyler Perry has written, directed, and produced the upcoming Netflix...

‘Beauty in Black’ Netflix Tyler Perry Series: Everything We Know So Far

Signs is experiencing a resurgence on Max, becoming the tenth most-watched movie on the platform this week. The alien invasion thriller, helmed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring Mel Gibson, tells a family-centric story about a former priest whose life forever changes after crop circles appear in his field. Despite...

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Dragged Across Concrete is an effective deconstruction of the heist genre, portraying criminals realistically. Though the story deals with dramatic topics, Vince Vaughn's role in the film plays to his comedic strengths, adding relief to the long runtime. Vaughn's pivot to crime dramas suggests a promising future in the genre,...

Vince Vaughn’s Grittiest Performance Was In This Heist Hangout Crime Drama

Goodfellas, directed by Martin Scorsese, is one of the most iconic crime films of all time. The film, which received six Academy Awards nominations, is based on the non-fiction novel Wise Guys by Nicholas Pileggi, who also co-wrote the script. Goodfellas follows Henry Hill (Ray Liotta) as he moves up in the mafia. Since Goodfellas came out in 1990, it has cemented itself as an influential film in pop culture.

The 10 Best 'Goodfellas' Quotes, Ranked

As long as you're willing to look past the odd dud or two, especially something like Movie 43 (which, to be fair, many great actors appeared in), Richard Gere has a rather impressive filmography. He’s been working steadily since finding early success back in the 1970s, and has generally remained a high-profile and in-demand actor throughout that time, with many of his films seeing him in the lead role, too.

The 10 Best Richard Gere Movies, Ranked

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For some, the best part of watching a movie is escaping into a far-off fantasy land where anything seems possible, as seen in Disney childhood classics...

Movies Based on True Stories That Will Change the Way You See the World

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