15 Slasher Movies That Are Smarter Than You Think
In the spirit of the latest Halloween reboot, there’s a new straight-to-Netflix Texas Chainsaw Massacre movie out this week that, like the 2018 Michael Myers movie, ignores all of the…
10 of the Best Indie Films of 2021, and Where to Watch Them Right Now
Screenshot: Zola/A24 This year and every year—but this year especially—there has been a lot of chatter about the ways in which the movie world has contracted, with big budget genre…
16 of the Best Cozy Christmas Movies That Aren’t All White People in Sweaters
The one where Tatyana Ali teaches Jackée the true meaning of Christmas at the mall. With her grinch of a boss (Jackée Harry) looking over her shoulder, shopping center manager…
35 Movies That Scarred Us for Life As Kids, According to Lifehacker Readers
A decade or so ago I made the (poor) decision to rewatch this movie while under the influence. As my memories suggest, there’s not a great amount of difference between…
What’s the Tooth Fairy’s Going Rate These Days?
Photo: Fotocrisis (Shutterstock) Much like the two more prominent mythical creatures who visit our kids, the scope of the Tooth Fairy’s operations can vary from home to home. But unlike…
How to Watch the Northern Lights As They Peak in February and March
Photo: Jim Bishop (Shutterstock) The Northern Lights are like a flaky friend: Even if they’re scheduled to show up, there are no guarantees they actually will, making it a pleasant…