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11. Mamma Mia! (2008) We’re kicking things off with some summery disco fun—the perfect breezy watch for, say, Mother’s Day.Mamma Mia!is almost certainly the most famous jukebox musical movie around, adapted by Catherine Johnson from her own 1999 stage musical. The plot ofMamma Mia!is based on the discography of Swedish supergroup ABBA. The 70s pop band made the likes of “Dancing Queen” and “Super Trouper,” which still ring out at many wedding receptions!...

11. Unfriended (2014) In recent years, we’ve seen a growing number of films in the relatively new “screenlife” genre, where everything is filmed through the screen of a computer or smartphone. While screenlife movies present an innovative low-budget option for amateur filmmakers, they’re also great for established directors who need to get around COVID-19 filming restrictions. Interestingly, though,Unfriendeddoesn’t exactly fall into either bucket. In fact, Levan “Leo” Gabriadze practically created the screenlife genre when he came out withUnfriended, following in the footsteps of found footage horrors likeThe Blair Witch Project....

11. Maniac (2012) After the startling success ofThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy that changed cinematic history forever, lead star Elijah Wood took a step back in the film world. Nowadays, the actor can usually be found in offbeat indie flicks that won’t be busting any blocks. They’re the kinds of films that are made for the pure fun of it rather than in search of extreme profit, meaning they’re able to venture into much weirder territories than Hollywood is willing to go....

11. Taken (2008) AsJohn Wickreinvigorated Keanu Reeves,Takenreinvigorated Liam Neeson as an action star. He plays retired agent Bryan Mills who must rescue his daughter from the criminals who kidnapped her. Even with its basic action clichés,Takensuccessfully banked on Neeson selling his age-defying physicality and gruff persona. Who could ever forget his iconic lines during that phone call? It’s a very effective formula that seems hit-or-miss with many imitators, including Neeson’s other action vehicles and the two jadedTakensequels....

11. Always Be My Maybe (2019) Who wouldn’t be starstruck ifKeanu Reeveswalked in the room? We certainly would be! And for Sasha (Ali Wong) inAlways Be My Maybe, Keanu Reeves ends up being her dinner date. Always Be My Maybeis a very 21st century rom-com that’s subtly layered with social commentary. It follows a rich celebrity chef who rekindles her childhood friendship with failing musician Marcus (Randall Park). After bumping into each other sixteen years later, Marcus lands in unfamiliarly wealthy surroundings for an awkward double date—and then Sasha’s new man struts in, slow-mo style, turning heads and putting the restaurant (and us) in awe....