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15 Iconic Film Characters With Little To No Screen Time
15 Iconic Film Characters With Little To No Screen Time

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time14 hours ago

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15 Iconic Film Characters With Little To No Screen Time

It turns out you don't have to hog the screen time in order to make a lasting impression in a film. Sometimes, all it takes is a few scenes, or even a few lines, to stamp your mark on a movie. So, here are 15 film characters that were barely on our screens, but stole our hearts anyway. Kimberly Adair Clark as Honey – The Incredibles Little screen time? How about no screen time. One short exchange with her husband, Frozone, had many of us changing the way we say "honey" forever. The line "whyyyy do you need to know??" is etched into my brain. Kimberly's off screen dialogue is undoubtedly some of the most quotable in the whole movie, and she's barely in it!Best line: "Greater good? I am your wife! I'm the greatest *good* you are ever gonna get!" Viola Davis as Mrs. Miller – Doubt If anyone can get an Academy Award nomination for less than 10 minutes of screen time, it's Viola – and that's exactly what she did in Doubt. When I think of the film, the first thing that comes to mind is her interaction with Meryl Streep and the extraordinary performance she line: "I'll be standing with my son and those who are good with my son. It'd be nice to see you there." Margaret Hamilton as The Wicked Witch of the West – The Wizard of Oz With just 12 minutes of screen time, Margaret Hamilton was able to instil a fear of witches in five-year-old me that would take years to overcome. Her brief time on screen was so influential that it practically defined the portrayal of wickedness and witches in popular depictions from then on. Best line: "I'll get you, my pretty, and your little dog, too!" Stanley Tucci as Caesar – The Hunger Games There's nothing particularly new about Stanley stealing the show, and The Hunger Games is a perfect example of this. Somehow, with all the action, drama, and suspense that happens in the movie, it's Ceaser that stays with me. Thanks to Stanley, who absolutely nailed that role, limited screen time didn't stop Caeser from becoming an line: "The Girl on Fire is so cheeky HAHA!" Matthew McConaughey as Mark Hanna – The Wolf of Wall Street While Matthew's scene is before any of the real chaos goes down, it's still definitely one of the more memorable ones. The chest-thumping throaty humming move is synonymous with the film, all thanks to this one scene that was actually improvised by Matthew! Best line: "You jerk off?" Estelle Reiner as woman in diner – When Harry Met Sally "I'll have what she's having"... It's one of the most iconic movie lines of all time, and probably the most iconic rom-com line. Estelle Reiner, who is director Rob Reiner's mother, played the 'female character' in When Harry Met Sally. She was on screen for under a minute, but managed to give us a line so recognisable that even people who haven't seen the movie will quote it!Best line: It should be fairly obvious... Anne Hathaway as Fantine – Les Misérables Anne's rendition of "I Dreamed a Dream," along with an emotional and stellar performance earned her widespread praise, and even and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Many would see Fantine as one of the main roles in Les Misérables, but Anne was only on screen for roughly 15 minutes, but certainly made an impression. Best line: "I Dreamed a Dream" Drew Barrymore as Casey Becker – Scream Drew is only in Scream for about 12 minutes, and her brutal opening murder scene well and truly sets the tone for the movie, and in turn, the entire franchise. During her time on screen, she's asked that infamous question, "do you like scary movies?", which has become SO synonymous with Scream. Interestingly, it was Drew's idea to be killed off at the start of the movie. She thought it would throw the audience into tailspin à la Janet Leigh in Psycho, as a famous actor's character dying so early on would make viewers feel like none of the characters were truly line: "You tricked me." David Reale as Glenn Coco – Mean Girls With zero lines and barely an on-screen appearance, Glen Coco somehow managed to become perhaps THE most iconic Mean Girls character. Of course, the film is one of the most quoted movies out there, but "you go Glen Coco" is certainly one of its most famous lines. All we know about him is that he received four, yes FOUR, candy canes. You go Glen Coco!Best line: That doesn't really apply here... Jeremy Bulloch and Jason Wingreen as Boba Fett – Star Wars, the original trilogy Any newcomer to the Star Wars universe would probably think that Boba Fett was always a primary figure, but they'd be mistaken. Across the entire original trilogy, the character only had four lines and six-and-a-half minutes of screen time. Boba became so iconic, and a fan-favourite, that he became one of the most recognisable Star Wars characters, with his own spin-off to boot!Best line: "He's no good to me dead." John Turturro as Jesus Quintana – The Big Lebowski The Big Lebowski has become a cult classic, and of all the iconic characters, there are none more memorable than John's character, Jesus Quintana. While having barely any screen time, Jesus managed to steal the show and is one of the first characters that comes to mind when I think of the line: "You said it, man. Nobody fucks with the Jesus!" Harvey Keitel as Winston 'The Wolf' Wolf – Pulp Fiction Most people from the UK will hate this character by now, due to him appearing in a particular series of adverts on British screens for YEARS. Nonetheless, even Brits will admit that Winston's limited screen time has had no impact on his memorability. The Wolf, the ultimate problem-solver, only appeared in one scene, but became one of the most iconic parts of the film. I guess the same could be said about the gimp, of line: "Well, let's not start sucking each other's dicks quite yet." Anthony Powers as Jimmy Two Times – Goodfellas One line, executed perfectly, is all that's needed to become iconic. Goodfellas is one of the most well-remembered films of all time, but there's one line, and one character, that I find myself quoting all the time. Jimmy is introduced by Henry Hill: "And then there was Jimmy Two Times, who got that nickname because he said everything twice." He then replies with what I now say whenever I'm announcing that I'm getting something – "I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers." It's simply iconic, simply line: I'll repeat it, "I'm gonna go get the papers, get the papers." Scrat – Ice Age If you were to remove Scrat from the Ice Age universe, honestly, not much would change for the plot. IDK if it was the marketing that went big on Scrat, the fact that he pretty much opened up all the movies, or his fantastic sub plot-lines, but Scrat is one of THE main players when it comes to Ice Age, and I wouldn't have it any other way. He even got his very own short, No Time for line: He doesn't talk, but you can just imagine his frantic snuffling, right? Anthony Hopkins as Hannibal Lecter – The Silence of the Lambs Of course, how could we forget perhaps THE most iconic character with relatively few on-screen minutes? Anthony Hopkins' magnetic performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor with just 16 or so minutes of screen time. The character's role in the film was so influential, despite the limited screen time, that most people would immediately think of Hopkins' Hannibal when hearing 'The Silence of the Lambs'. Best line: "I'm having an old friend for dinner." When else has a character with limited screen time become iconic? Let us know in the comments below!

Sorry, 'First Steps,' But No Fantastic Four Movie Has Lived Up to 'The Incredibles'
Sorry, 'First Steps,' But No Fantastic Four Movie Has Lived Up to 'The Incredibles'

Time​ Magazine

time6 days ago

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Sorry, 'First Steps,' But No Fantastic Four Movie Has Lived Up to 'The Incredibles'

The critical consensus on The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that, finally, they made a good Fantastic Four movie. The previous attempts to bring Marvel's First Family to the big screen—a low-budget unreleased Roger Corman movie, a pair of middling films in the '00s, and Josh Trank's universally panned 2015 movie—were all failures, and while First Steps isn't by any means perfect, it's the closest thing we've gotten to a great Fantastic Four movie. Except, that's not really the case, because there was an incredible Fantastic Four movie just over 20 years ago. It just wasn't technically a Fantastic Four movie. The argument that Pixar's 2004 masterpiece The Incredibles is not-so-secretly a Fantastic Four film is hardly a new one, though it seems especially relevant in the wake of the original foursome making a high-profile, high-stakes, and warmly received (or at least warmly enough) entrance into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The similarities between the Incredibles and the Fantastic Four are obvious; both are families of four people who all have superpowers, including one person with the ability to stretch, another who can turn invisible and make forcefields, and a big strong guy. It's not a one-to-one match; Fantastic Four have the Human Torch while The Incredibles' Dash has superspeed. The relations are different, too, as The Incredibles focuses on two parents and their two kids while the Fantastic Four consist of a husband, his wife, his brother-in-law, and his best friend. Brad Bird, who wrote and directed the Pixar film, didn't set out to explicitly make a movie about the Fantastic Four with the serial numbers filed off, and indeed The Incredibles is much more than just that. The Fantastic Four, one of the most famous superhero teams around, are an obvious influence, and there are shades of the X-Men, James Bond-esque spy antics, and Alan Moore's seminal comic Watchmen. (Bird claims he hadn't read Watchmen prior to penning The Incredibles, making it a coincidence that both plots involve superheroes in hiding after the government outlaws vigilantism.) To call The Incredibles a knock-off of any specific superhero story rather than a broad homage is to do the Oscar-winning movie a disservice, especially considering it came out four years before the start of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the truly modern era of superhero cinema as it exists today. Still, it's the Fantastic Four who seem like the most natural point of comparison to the Incredibles. The makers of the 2005 Fantastic Four movie certainly thought so; there were reports that they had to reshoot the ending of the live-action movie because they worried the cartoon had already outdone them. First Steps almost seems like it's copying The Incredibles; the movie is set in its own corner of the MCU's multiverse on a retro-futuristic world that very much resembles the stylish mid-century modern vibes of The Incredibles. Composer Michael Giacchino provided the music to both films, and in an interview Giacchino admitted that it was a challenge for him to differentiate the two scores. The Incredibles is the secret benchmark that Fantastic Four films need to try to live up to, and it's an incredibly high one. Certainly in the conversation for the title of "Pixar's best film," The Incredibles is a rollicking superhero adventure that also digs deeply into familial dynamics, touching on fears of infidelity, the way marriages change, and the way kids fight with their parents (and each other). Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) misses the thrill of crime-fighting so he goes behind his wife Elastigirl's back and accepts a moonlighting superhero gig. But when his employer, Syndrome (Jason Lee), reveals himself to be a spurned would-be sidekick who now wants to make it so no one is super (except him, of course), Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) and their kids Violet (Sarah Vowell) and Dash (Spencer Fox) must come to his rescue—and get the whole costumed family doing good together. The Incredibles is a remarkably standalone story. All of its influences are just that, influences, rather than homework. You basically just need to know that superhero fiction exists and have the vaguest awareness of the core tropes to enjoy The Incredibles, and even then you'd probably be fine going in with a blank slate. Compare that to The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is going to great lengths to attempt to be a standalone story. Despite being the 37th movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe—a franchise that is clearly straining under the weight of its own continuity—First Steps takes place in an alternate reality. There are no shared characters, previous plot developments to be aware of, or even any Easter eggs connecting First Steps to the main MCU, and even though the foursome will eventually join the rest of the Avengers in Doomsday, out next year, the film ends without any multiversal voyages. Instead, we meet Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm (Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn) four years after they got their superpowers and watch them save the planet (and Reed and Sue's newborn son) from a powerful planet-eater known as Galactus. It's a grander plot than The Incredibles and it's executed more sloppily, but the focus is clearly intended to be on this family rather than a larger cinematic universe. And yet the looming specter of a continuity and questions about how the Fantastic Four fit into the MCU loom over First Steps. Even more oppressive is the sense that, for as much as First Steps tries in its aesthetic and with its marketing to tell audiences that it's a breezy, new kind of superhero movie, First Steps is sweaty. Fantastic Four needed to be good and do really well at the box office to help the MCU recover after an ongoing fallow period in the wake of Avengers: Endgame. It's a crucial pivot for the biggest franchise in the world, a superhero movie that's all-but explicitly tasked with reversing superhero fatigue. Meanwhile, The Incredibles is a breath of fresh air; a superhero movie made before costumed crime-fighters reached total cinematic and cultural saturation. (It helps that The Incredibles was made by Pixar during the studio's golden era that saw some of its best creative output. Marvel Studios, meanwhile, is tired and on the backfoot.) To mix superhero metaphors, the kryptonite of The Fantastic Four: First Steps is that it's following in another movie's footsteps. First Steps is a fine enough movie that's under a lot of pressure and scrutiny; The Incredibles is an unburdened masterpiece with similar characters, a similar look, some similar themes, and a similar score. Maybe that's OK, though—another similarity they have is that they're both owned by Disney. You'll be able to watch either of them on Disney+ soon enough.

'Fantastic Four' Star Pedro Pascal Would 'Never Fight' Elastigirl of ‘The Incredibles'
'Fantastic Four' Star Pedro Pascal Would 'Never Fight' Elastigirl of ‘The Incredibles'

Yahoo

time7 days ago

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'Fantastic Four' Star Pedro Pascal Would 'Never Fight' Elastigirl of ‘The Incredibles'

Pedro Pascal made his debut as the Fantastic Four's Reed Richards, also known as Mister Fantastic, in what's trending toward Marvel's newest hit movie. Fantastic Four: First Steps has earned high marks from critics and fans early on ahead of its official release, and Pascal's portrayal of the popular character is one of several reasons why. However, even after going toe-to-toe with Galactus in Fantastic Four: First Steps and reprising his role in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday with an expected date against Doctor Doom, Pascal still knows his character's limits. Specifically, Pascal has no interest in pitting Mister Fantastic against one of the most popular animated superhero families—The Incredibles. During a segment on LADbible's "Agree to Disagree," Pascal and co-star Vanessa Kirby were asked their opinion on a series of questions, one of which was who would win in a fight between the Fantastic Four and The Incredibles. After first making the argument that the two groups of superheroes would never fight, Pascal then pivoted to a different approach. 'They would never fight The Incredibles. The Incredibles are the Fantastic Four. They would never fight one another," Pascal first claimed. "...Or maybe they'd be like let me see what you can do with your then I would be like, 'Oh no, I have to show you.' No, I would never fight with Holly Hunter [Elastigirl], ever, ever, she would beat me." Pascal ultimately went with The Incredibles as his choice, while Kirby disagreed and said the Fantastic Four would win. Obviously, an animated superhero crossover isn't on the horizon, but it's a fun argument to see the Fantastic Four: First Steps duo have. While Fantastic Four: First Steps officially hits theaters on Friday, July 25, the early viewings have drawn strong reviews from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. The Marvel movie currently holds an 88 percent rating from critics.'Fantastic Four' Star Pedro Pascal Would 'Never Fight' Elastigirl of 'The Incredibles' first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 24, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword

'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: A Bold Cosmic Debut For Marvel's First Family
'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: A Bold Cosmic Debut For Marvel's First Family

Hype Malaysia

time23-07-2025

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'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Review: A Bold Cosmic Debut For Marvel's First Family

They have arrived. After years of teases, casting rumours, and multiverse detours, 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' brings Marvel's First Family into the MCU proper — with a surprising mix of retro flair, cosmic weirdness, and heartfelt family drama. You know them: Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) take their first steps into a new iteration. One that leans harder into the family dynamic that has defined them for decades. One that, crucially, quietly introduces new threats along the way. Of course, the Fantastic Four have taken a long, bumpy road to reach this moment. After the 2015 disaster, Fant4stic, Fox scrambled to retool the franchise, considering a kid-friendly reboot inspired by 'The Incredibles'. They were also working on a Doctor Doom solo film from Legion's Noah Hawley. But before those ideas could materialise, the Disney-Fox merger returned the rights to Marvel. Nearly a decade later, First Steps arrives not just as a reboot — but as a redemption arc. So, how do these first steps fare? Are they solid? Or still wiggly-wobbly? 'I herald his beginning.' Set in an alternate reality, far removed from MCU mainstays like the Avengers or the Snap, The Fantastic Four: First Steps doesn't dwell on Infinity Stones or multiversal hangovers. Instead, much like the recent Superman, the film plunges us into a brand-new world — one that's unapologetically stylised. Picture this: retro-futuristic Jetsons vibes, flying cars, a chrome-drenched Manhattan skyline, and a generous helping of mid-century charm soaked in Jack Kirby energy. Clearly, the space race shaped this version of Earth. Retro brand references and vintage vehicles dot the landscape — even the MetLife building gets a cheeky Pan Am-style makeover. From the very beginning, it's clear how much love went into portraying Marvel's First Family — both in-universe and behind the scenes. A high-energy montage shows the Fantastic Four in action, battling classic villains who've never made it to the big screen: Giganto! Red Ghost! Mole Man! It's a greatest hits parade for longtime fans and a clear signal that First Steps embraces the team's weird, pulpy roots. In many ways, it recalls The Incredibles — especially how that film opens with nostalgic heroics. The tone here feels similar, and that's a very good thing. The opening montage celebrates the Fantastic Four not as outcasts, but as beloved icons in their prime. These aren't rookies still figuring things out. This team already works like a well-oiled machine. Their rapport, rhythm, and trust come through in every interaction. They've clearly been through battles and triumphs together. And yes, it's just plain fun to see The Thing play with kids on the sidewalk — handing out high-fives and lifting cars — instead of being reduced to a tragic, brooding monster. Ben's presence feels more like an old-school uncle — calm, grounded, perceptive. He picks up on tension and gives the kind of advice only a big brother could offer. Ebon Moss-Bachrach brings charm to the role with a performance and voice that would make Aunt Petunia proud. Joseph Quinn's Johnny blazes onto the screen with hyperactive flair. Sure, he's still a hothead and full of himself. But like Ben, he exudes 'fun uncle' energy — the kind who roasts you at dinner but still wins everyone over with charm. Meanwhile, Reed and Sue's relationship anchors this version of the team. Vanessa Kirby and Pedro Pascal bring a strong, parental energy that genuinely changes everything. Sue isn't just the heart of the team — she's the compass. Brilliant, composed, protective, and already carrying the weight of the world before the baby even arrives. Notably, we also see her rise into a leadership role as the face of the Future Foundation. Reed, on the other hand, remains the brilliant but distracted mind — often lost in calculations or tinkering with gadgets. He ropes HERBIE, their robot companion, into tasks involving the baby, much to Sue's irritation. Their dynamic is warm but laced with the tension of impending parenthood — subtle, grounded, and deeply human beneath the cosmic chaos. Naturally, the family dynamic runs through every part of the film — not just in dramatic set pieces, but through dinners, cooking banter, and hushed lab conversations. These people care about each other. That connection matters. 'I herald your end.' However, that jolly feeling of the first act is soon torn apart when a visitor descends upon Earth. Our journey shifts tone, becoming more grave — the brightness of discovery and family now overshadowed by the looming spectre of annihilation. The Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), radiant in chrome, arrives in Times Square — not to attack, but to warn. Her ghostly presence delivers a dire message: Galactus is coming. The Devourer of Worlds is en route, and this beautiful, hopeful planet is doomed. Yet the looming threat of Galactus doesn't break the team. These heroes don't just defend — they explore. And so, they push forward. They devise a plan. They aim to meet Galactus head-on. Not with force, but with reason. With empathy, boldness, and science. They try to negotiate. Anything to stop Earth from being consumed. But then, what Galactus demands in return… is too much. The film refuses to offer easy answers. This is a classic trolley problem, delivered on a cosmic scale. The choices weigh heavily. What is the price of saving Earth? What — or who — do you sacrifice? It's this moral weight that elevates First Steps. The characters become more than superheroes. They become people grappling with the unthinkable. Thunderbolts explored similar emotional terrain — difficult choices, grey morality — and First Steps follows suit. We like that. We like it when Marvel movies trust us with the hard stuff. When they know spectacle alone isn't enough — it's the soul that sticks. Director Matt Shakman clearly understands this. He's no MCU newbie — having directed all nine episodes of WandaVision. That series was celebrated for its stylistic ambition and emotional depth. A heartwarming, and ultimately tragic tale about grief, love, and identity. It too was about family — albeit a fabricated one — but a superhero domestic drama nonetheless. That same sensibility extends to 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', where Shakman once again balances emotional nuance with genre spectacle. Only this time, the family isn't imaginary — and the world is watching. He understands that this family of four has a lot riding on their shoulders. Cosmic threats, moral quandaries, the sheer weight of expectation — all loom large. Yet Shakman's direction leans into what keeps them together. He gives space for quiet moments amidst the chaos, building tension constantly. There's a standout sequence in the second act that reminds us — albeit not quite as strongly — of A Quiet Place. It's tense, perilous, and emotionally charged. Everyone, especially Vanessa and Pedro, fires on all cylinders, bringing nuance to a nail-biting moment in the sci-fi backdrop. It's terrific. Each act of First Steps carries a defining line that encapsulates its emotional shift: Act 1: 'The world is about to change.' — signalling wonder and excitement. Act 2: 'We will protect you.' — the moment when exploration becomes responsibility. Act 3: 'I don't know.' — a rare, vulnerable confession from Reed, showing that even geniuses can be lost. These lines are not just spoken — they reflect the deeper theme: that heroism isn't about having all the answers. It's about what you do when there aren't any. 'I herald… Galactus' The film's main villain is utilised to great effect. And oh, how far we've come from the cloud version of Galactus. In First Steps, the Devourer of Worlds is rendered with the mythic weight fans have long craved. Towering, ancient, and eerily composed — he's not a force of nature. He is nature. Intelligent. Terrifying. His presence isn't just a plot device. It's an existential reckoning. And thank the cosmos — he has a face. Visually, Galactus is awe-inspiring. The film delays his full reveal, instead building tension with gravitational shifts, celestial warnings, and haunting stillness. When he finally emerges, it's operatic. A living mural stretched across space. Every shot feels loaded with dread and beauty. Ralph Ineson's voice? Perfect. Gravelly, commanding, ancient — his baritone carries the weight of countless consumed worlds. Speaking of visual effects — they absolutely cooked with this. From planetary destruction to dimension-hopping madness, every set piece feels pulled from a sci-fi artist's sketchpad. The inspirations are clear: Interstellar, Star Wars, and, of course, classic Jack Kirby cosmic chaos. And while some of it may echo familiar territory, they execute it with style. It blends awe with abstraction — the kind of film you want to pause just to admire every frame. Galactus alone? IMAX-worthy. If we had one small gripe? It's with Shalla Ball. Her arc, teased and developed in the background, is resolved too quickly. A subplot that deserved more impact gets swept aside a little too easily. Seriously, we don't have many complaints—other than the fact that we want more. This film feels like the start of something vast, cosmic, and emotionally rich. And while it does stand on its own, you can sense that this is just the first chapter. Some threads are deliberately left dangling, relationships just at their start, and a universe of possibilities waiting beyond the stars. It's not a flaw, really—just a testament to how much this story deserves to be expanded. And that's all. So, is this the 'Fantastic Four' film we've been waiting for? Absolutely. It's bright. Quirky. And unabashedly sci-fi, which is what the core essence of the team has been for years. The film leans into the team's pulpy, cosmic roots with confidence, embracing time travel, alternate dimensions, and existential threats. It doesn't lose sight of the human heart at its core. As of now, we're excited to see what comes next for the First Family in 'Avengers: Doomsday'. This isn't just about powers—it's about family. We sure think Vin Diesel would be giggling in his Charger from afar. 'The Fantastic Four is currently having its 'First Steps' in cinemas. Say that again?

Is this the best movie of the 21st century? 500 Hollywood power players think so.
Is this the best movie of the 21st century? 500 Hollywood power players think so.

USA Today

time28-06-2025

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Is this the best movie of the 21st century? 500 Hollywood power players think so.

The people have spoken, and the best movie released since Jan. 1, 2000, has been chosen. And by people, we mean the 500 or so actors, directors, writers and other Hollywood power players The New York Times surveyed for its 100 best movies of the 21st century ranking, which came out with its top 20 on June 27. The likes of Pamela Anderson, Nicholas Sparks, Stephen King, Simu Liu, Sofia Coppola, Danielle Brooks, Brian Cox, Ava DuVernay, Molly Ringwald, Rachel Zegler and Mel Brooks had their say — and yes, you can even see each of their top 10 picks, Letterboxd style. Oscar-winning director Coppola apparently took a shining to the 2004 Pixar classic (and fellow Oscar winner) "The Incredibles," while Julianne Moore admitted she's not above a raunchy comedy like "Superbad" and "The 40-Year-Old Virgin." And Sparks isn't only watching soppy romances; he's also enjoying dramas like "Inception" and "Gladiator." Undeserved Oscar winners – and the ones that should have won What's the best movie released since 2000? None other than Bong Joon Ho's "Parasite," which in 2020 became the first ever non-English film to earn the best picture Oscar, ranked as the No. 1 highest-voted film in the NYT's survey. And no wonder, because it earned an eye-boggling 99% "fresh" rating from nearly 500 film reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2019, USA TODAY's film critic Brian Truitt was close to giving the social commentary thriller full marks (he ended up giving three and a half of four stars). The Korean film "is expertly paced with its reveals, never falls apart (even when it descends into bloody chaos) and also features outstanding acting performances," he noted in his review. In case anyone was wondering, director Bong did not include any of his own films (which includes the recent "Mickey 17" as well as 2017's "Okja" and 2013's "Snowpiercer) in his top nine ranking. New on streaming: From 'Minecraft' to 'KPop Demon Hunters,' what to watch right now The top 20 films since 2000 The top 20 highest-voted films were as follows:

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