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10. The Wind Rises (2013) Hayao Miyasaki is a preeminent force in anime writing and movie production. Rather fittingly, his saddest film was the one that was meant to be his retirement piece. The Wind Risesis a movie that’s loosely based on Jiro Horikoshi, the famous Japanese aviator. However, it also looks at the tragedy and loss that surrounds his life, including his one true love. A surprisingly moving film, it’s one that takes an honest look at the importance of creativity, passion, and love....

10. Charlotte’s Web (2006) Who knew the death of an insect could be so heart-wrenching? But Charlotte isn’t some old fruit fly who only lives a day—she’s a caring barn spider who promises to protect her cute piglet friend from being eaten. Julia Roberts voices Charlotte in Gary Winick’s live-action adaptation, based on the 1952 novel by E. B. White. Charlotte’s Webis one of the best selling children’s books of all time....

10. Music Boxes Most music boxes are works of art, with a fine melody and relaxing tune. But when it gets old and rusty, the tune shifts and goes off in ways that seem to feel darker and more sinister. A music box is an uncommon item that’s rarely found in horror films, but when it does appear, it’s always good for dread. Remember the introduction of Anabelle inThe Conjuring? It was in the mirror of a creepy music box!...

10. Annie’s Possession in Hereditary (2018) Director Ari Aster has become one of the biggest names in the modern horror genre. Part of the reason why is the stunning climax of his directorial feature film debut:Hereditary. After Peter (played by Alex Wolff) wakes up at home, he goes looking for his parents—only to find his father’s charred corpse downstairs. Then his mother appears, chasing him. What follows is just spine-chilling....

The 5 Best Types of Board Gamers Game nights wouldn’t be possible without someone to host them—and someone who freely opens up their home night after night after night surely deserves credit. Especially if that someone exudes hospitality and doesn’t care if friends bring strangers over. A great host is hard to come by, so if you know of one, treat them right and make sure they know how much you appreciate them....