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10.Dune(1984) When David Lynch began adapting theDunenovel for the big screen, many rejoiced for thinking the work had fallen into the right hands. However,Dunesuffered endless behind-the-scenes problems that led to a power struggle between Lynch and the studio. The final nail in the coffin came when the executives saw Lynch’s four-hour rough cut of the film, which they expected to be closer to two hours. In the end, Lynch was removed fromDune’spost-production and the studio edited the film without him....

10. August 32nd on Earth (1998) A model named Simone survives a car accident. Struggling with her own mortality, she thinks conceiving a baby will give her life meaning—so she enlists her best friend Philippe to help her. He agrees, but only if they travel to Salt Lake City. What follows is a road trip of reflection. August 32nd on Earthis Denis Villeneuve’s directorial debut. While it isn’t his most familiar work nor his best, it contains his stylistic fingerprints—like the sweeping cinematography and the characters' profound journey....

10.Clue Clueis the same classic board game you probably already know about. Someone has committed murder and it’s up to you to figure out who did it, where they did it, and with what weapon. It’s a race against up to five other players. Are you clever enough? The Nintendo Switch version ofCluesupports single-player against AI, online multiplayer against others, as well as local multiplayer (but other players must have theCluemobile app to join in)....

10. Taika Waititi in Thor: Ragnarok (2017) You probably know thatTaika WaititidirectedThor: Ragnarok. You might even know that he voiced and mocapped Korg, a stony Kronan gladiator that looks like a gray version ofFantastic Four’s The Thing. However, what you might not know is that he also plays an alien warrior in the backdrop of the Sakaarian uprising scene inThor: Ragnarok. There, looking at Korg, is Waititi himself (how meta) as one of three pasty alien heads (with another belonging to Chris Hemsworth)....

10. Jungle Cruise Adventure Game Jungle Cruisehas always been one of the more exciting Disney Park attractions. If you’ve never been able to visit a Disney theme park and experience this rollicking ride yourself, maybe try the board game. Unlike the ride, the board game is more of a mystery and deduction game. Two to four players are tasked with delivering cargo through the deep jungle and its treacherous waters....