25. Spring Breakers (2012) As one of A24’s first movies,Spring Breakersestablished its trademark use of “sensory” filmmaking as it explored an illicit urban underworld with visceral imagery. James Franco plays cult figure and eccentric drug dealer Alien, who makes a statement with his silver teeth and braids! Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, and Rachel Korine star as four party-loving rebel teens who are bailed out of jail by Alien—but at a price....

25. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Arsenic and Old Lacemight be a dark comedy of the screwball variety, but if you were to bring the same characters forward in time in a modern movie, the whole thing would work just as well. Don’t brush it off just because it’s a black-and-white film from the 1940s. Even today,Arsenic and Old Laceis a personal favorite of mine among all the old-time classics of cinema....

25. Hotaru Haganezuka (Demon Slayer) Hotaru Haganezuka, like other swordsmiths from the Swordsmith Village, hides his identity using a “Hyottoko” mask. In Japanese culture, the Hyottoko mask is based on a comical character often known as the god of fire, a perfect mask befitting the swordsmiths who craft Nichirin swords from fire. The main feature of this mask is a face with a puckered mouth to one side—so, even if they’re being dead serious about a chipped or snapped blade, they always look funny no matter what they say....

25. Waco (2018) If you’re looking for an action-packed TV miniseries, you’ll want to moveWacoto the top of your watchlist. This six-episode miniseries depicts the 51-day standoff between the FBI, ATF, and the Branch Davidians (a religious sect founded by David Koresh). The perspectives of both sides are explored throughout the siege, resulting in a devastating fire around the compound. The standoffs are worth appreciating, and the cast puts in solid performances, but the sympathetic David Koresh (played by Taylor Kitsch) might put you off....

25. Olympia Café Let’s start from the humble beginnings ofSNL, back when sketches were starting to break the mold, ranging from silly to surreal. The “Olympia Café” skit achieves both extremes. In this one, Greek staff members (comprising John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Laraine Newman, and Bill Murray) run a busy diner that serves fast food. However, due to the language barrier, the cooks are only able to serve “cheeburger,” “cheeps,” and “Petsi....