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1. The Beatles: Get Back (2021)
PG-13 | 156 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
In January 1969, The Beatles set out to write and record new songs for their first live show in more than two years, culminating in an impromptu concert atop their Savile Row studio.
Votes: 28,123
2. The Act of Killing (2012)
Not Rated | 117 min | Documentary, Biography, Crime
A documentary which challenges former Indonesian death-squad leaders to reenact their mass-killings in whichever cinematic genres they wish, including classic Hollywood crime scenarios and lavish musical numbers.
Directors: Joshua Oppenheimer, Anonymous, Christine Cynn | Stars: Anwar Congo, Herman Koto, Syamsul Arifin, Ibrahim Sinik
Votes: 40,821 | Gross: $0.49M
3. The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003–2023)
TV-G | 60 min | Talk-Show
A mix of celebrity interviews, musical performers, audience participation games, and segments spotlighting real people with extraordinary stories and talents.
Stars: Ellen DeGeneres, Stephen Boss, Andy Lassner, Kym Douglas
Votes: 17,594
4. Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains (2021– )
Comedy
Comedy panel show hosted by the Welsh comedian. Celebrity guests try to convince Rhod that their teenage years were the most embarrassing
Stars: Rhod Gilbert, Aisling Bea, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr
Votes: 75
5. Spicks and Specks (2005–2022)
Comedy, Game-Show, Music
Adam Hills hosts this lighthearted music quiz show.The two teams are captained by Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough.
Stars: Adam Hills, Alan Brough, Myf Warhurst, Dave O'Neil
Votes: 1,169
6. The Other Fellow (2022)
80 min | Documentary, Biography, Thriller
A film about Men, Real Men. Named James Bond.
Director: Matthew Bauer | Stars: Gunnar James Bond Schäfer, James Alexander Bond, James Bond Jr., Gregory Itzin
Votes: 185
7. Liberated: The New Sexual Revolution (2017)
84 min | Documentary
A documentary about today's young adult hookup culture and the stories in pop-culture that influence it.
Director: Benjamin Nolot | Stars: Kimberleigh Andrews, Kim Biddle, Adam Brown, Gail Dines
Votes: 1,680
8. The Mask You Live In (2015)
Not Rated | 97 min | Documentary, News
Explores how our culture's narrow definition of masculinity is harming our boys, men and society at large and unveils what we can do about it.
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Stars: Joe Herman, Michael Kimmel, Caroline Heldman, Tony Porter
Votes: 2,798
9. Famalam (2018– )
20 min | Comedy
A zany, new comedy sketch show featuring an array of oddball characters and off-the-wall situations ranging from a misunderstood superhero to Croydon's leading witch-doctor.
Stars: Gbemisola Ikumelo, Samson Kayo, John Macmillan, Akemnji Ndifornyen
Votes: 432
10. Magpie (1968–1980)
25 min | Documentary, Family
Trendy kids' magazine programme--ITV's answer to Blue Peter.
Stars: Tony Bastable, Susan Stranks, Mick Robertson, Pete Brady
Votes: 67
11. Bye Bye Braverman (1968)
Approved | 94 min | Comedy, Drama
Four Jewish intellectuals carpool to the funeral of their old friend Leslie Braverman, who died suddenly at age 41.
Director: Sidney Lumet | Stars: George Segal, Jack Warden, Joseph Wiseman, Sorrell Booke
Votes: 856
12. Marijuana Stop! (1971)
92 min | Comedy, Musical
Three diverse cousins--an eligible bachelor; a young and penniless hippie; and a spirited woman who lives abroad--inherit an old mansion in Athens, only to find out that they have entirely different views on how to make good use of it.
Director: Giannis Dalianidis | Stars: Zoi Laskari, Giorgos Pantzas, Hronis Exarhakos, Vagelis Seilinos
Votes: 346
13. Pop Culture Happy Hour (2010 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Pop Culture Happy Hour is a popular culture podcast that offers recommendations and commentary on the buzziest movies, TV, music, books, video games and more. The five days a week program ... See full summary »
Stars: Jonathan Majors, Aisha Harris, Glen Weldon, Linda Holmes
14. Sweetheart of the Campus (1941)
Approved | 70 min | Comedy, Music, Romance
A college Principal objects to a nightclub opening near his campus.
Director: Edward Dmytryk | Stars: Ruby Keeler, Ozzie Nelson, Harriet Nelson, Gordon Oliver
Votes: 192
15. It Was Fifty Years Ago Today! The Beatles: Sgt. Pepper & Beyond (2017)
Not Rated | 114 min | Documentary, Music
A documentation of the influences that went on to help create the seminal album Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Director: Alan G. Parker | Stars: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo Starr
Votes: 689
16. Los pájaros se van con la muerte (2011)
110 min | Drama, Mystery
The obsession of The Mother for The Negro causes her sick relationship with The Daughter. Mother and daughter perform a daily routine of rites to conjure The Negro's soul. It pushes them into the dolorous tragedy which will consume them.
Director: Thaelman Urgelles | Stars: Carlota Sosa, Daniela Bascopé, Óscar Borda, Pedro Lander
Votes: 18
17. Boris Karloff: The Man Behind the Monster (2021)
99 min | Documentary, Biography
Karloff, examining his illustrious 60-year career in the entertainment industry and his enduring legacy as one of the icons of 20th century popular culture.
Director: Thomas Hamilton | Stars: Ron Perlman, Guillermo del Toro, Christopher Plummer, Stefanie Powers
Votes: 361
18. Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class (2005 Video)
62 min | Documentary
Based on the forthcoming book by Pepi Leistyna, Class Dismissed navigates the steady stream of narrow working class representations from American television's beginnings to today's sitcoms,... See full summary »
Director: Loretta Alper | Stars: Stanley Aronowitz, Edward Asner, Roseanne Barr, George W. Bush
Votes: 70
19. Ian Fleming vs John le Carré (2017 Video)
87 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
They are the titans of the spy novel, who have elevated thrillers to the level of literary fiction. Much imitated, much adapted by the big and small screens, Ian Fleming and John Le Carré ... See full summary »
Stars: Erica Wagner, Simon Callow, David Farr, Anthony Horowitz
20. The Sound of Rio: Brasileirinho (2005)
90 min | Documentary, Music
A musical documentary and tribute about "choro", an older style of playing that forms the foundation of all Brazilian composition, including samba and bossa nova.
Director: Mika Kaurismäki | Stars: Marcello Gonçalves, Zé Paulo Becker, Ronaldo Monteiro de Souza, Yamandú Costa
Votes: 252
21. Yesterday, Today & the Day Before (2021– )
Comedy
A female-led topical comedy panel show poring over topical news, pop culture and funny anecdotes.
Stars: Ria Lina, Jayde Adams, Maisie Adam, Catherine Bohart
Votes: 11
22. Front Row (II) (2017– )
30 min | Music, News, Talk-Show
BBC Radio 4's long-running, flagship culture review show makes the leap to television, as presenters and guests cast a critical eye over the arts world.
Stars: Mary Beard, Shahidha Bari, David Olusoga, Ella Whelan
Votes: 38
23. The Romantics and Us (2020)
60 min | Documentary, History
Historian Simon Schama explores the enduring and powerful legacy that the Romantics have left on the modern world.
Stars: Simon Schama, Piotr Anderszewski, Harriet Walter, Eddi Reader
Votes: 93
24. GTK (1969–1975)
10 min | Short, Music
Stars: Led Zeppelin, Lobby Loyde, Germaine Greer, Jeune Pritchard
25. There's Something About Alice (2022)
65 min | Documentary
A comprehensive documentary about Lewis Carroll's 'Alice' books and how the character has permeated all areas of popular culture. Featuring original interviews with experts, artists, writers and enthusiasts.
Director: Wendy Rowland | Stars: Susan Archer, Graham Arnold, Frank Beddor, Will Brooker
26. Replay (1970)
GP | 8 min | Short
Older adults cannot believe the things younger people do, but they probably have forgotten they were the same way when they were younger.
Director: Robert Deubel | Star: Shelley Plimpton
Votes: 6
27. 80s TV Ladies (2022 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Stars: Sharon Johnson, Susan Lambert, Linda Bloodworth-Thomason, Nana Visitor
28. Diana's Decades (2021– )
60 min | Documentary
Three-part documentary series looking at how Princess Diana channelled as well as influenced the zeitgeist at the end of the 20th Century. Examining how she encapsulated the spirit of the age and inspired profound social change.
Star: Meera Syal
Votes: 30
29. Love and Friendship (2024)
57 min | Animation, Comedy, Drama
Three different segments set in the Philippines, depicted with conversations involving love of interests and friendships.
Director: Frederick C. Borromeo
30. Paul McCartney in Red Square (2003 TV Special)
100 min | Documentary, Music
As the rock musician performs in Russia, the story of the Beatles' revolutionary impact on the Soviet Union is told.
Director: Mark Haefeli | Stars: Paul McCartney, Brian Ray, David Frost, Seva Gakkel
Votes: 106
31. Movie Crush (2017 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Movie Crush is a pop culture podcast that features Chuck Bryant of Stuff You Should Know sitting down with your favorite people to talk about their favorite movie. He examines what makes a ... See full summary »
Stars: Charles W. Bryant, Janet Varney
32. Plastic Paradise: A Swingin' Trip Through America's Polynesian Obsession (2013)
54 min | Documentary, History
Plastic Paradise is the first documentary to chronicle the rise, fall, and resurgence of tiki, or Polynesian pop, one of the defining cultural trends of postwar America. Think South Pacific... See full summary »
Director: Brett O'Bourke | Stars: Josh 'Shag' Agle, Jeff 'Beachbum' Berry, Drew Birch, Richard Boccato
Votes: 19
33. Straight Up with Stassi (2015 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Straight Up with Stassi is a popular culture podcast that features the sassy, quick-witted Stassi Schroeder who offers a biting and hilarious look at the world and everyone in it. She talks... See full summary »
Stars: Stassi Schroeder, Beau Clark, Kristina Kelly
34. The Noughties (2020)
44 min | Documentary
Angela Scanlon presents a light-hearted look at the social and cultural changes British society experienced during the first decade of the 21st century.
Stars: Angela Scanlon, Ellie Taylor, Tyger Drew-Honey, Chris Ramsey
Votes: 31
35. Kohtauspaikka 33 (1981 TV Short)
18 min | Documentary, Short
A documentary following youths of Helsinki and their habits of buying expensive clothes and spending all their money on them.
Director: Renny Harlin | Star: Renny Harlin
Votes: 26
36. TubeHeads (2015– )
5 min | Comedy
TubeHeads is a fast paced, anarchic and visually stunning puppet-comedy web series. The TubeHeads take a crashing, nerdy joyride through today's popular culture.
Votes: 15
37. Air Mail Special (1941)
3 min | Short, Musical
In this Soundie, Count Basie and His Orchestra play the title song while many couples do the Lindy Hop.
Director: Robert R. Snody | Stars: Count Basie and His Orchestra, Count Basie, Jeanne Bayer, Winnie Johnson
Votes: 59
38. James Bond: The Films, the Books and the Cold War (2015 Video)
64 min | Biography, History, Talk-Show
Star: Jeremy Black
39. Yleisradion yleisnörtti (2023)
Comedy
Absurd and awkward satire about popular culture.
Stars: Matti Riitakorpi, Johannes Mollberg, Essi Lamppu, Timo Korpi
Votes: 23
40. Philosophers in Space (2018 Podcast Series)
Talk-Show
Philosophers in Space is a talk show discussion podcasts that examines science fiction films, television shows, and literature from a philosophical point of view. Hosts Aaron Rabinowitz and... See full summary »
Stars: Aaron Rabinowitz, Thomas Smith, Noah Lugeons, Callie Wright
41. Una festa per la città - Venezia 1973 (2023)
70 min | Documentary
In 1973 in Venice the Italian Communist Party organized one of the largest and most original political festivals ever. a historical journey into the cultural, political, artistic and social "galaxy" of Venice in the 70s.
Directors: Alessio Barbazza, Alice Russo | Stars: Marco Barbazza, Gualtiero Bertelli, Paolo Cacciari, Maurizio Cecconi
43. Rocío (1980)
80 min | Documentary
The film shows the genesis of the El Rocío pilgrimage and unveils the economic, socio-political and religious reasons and interests that nurture the phenomenon.
Director: Fernando Ruiz Vergara | Stars: José Aragón Domínguez, Manuel Caballero, Eloisa María de las Damas Moreno, Miguel Díaz Gil
Votes: 57
44. Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite (2015 TV Movie)
Documentary
The stars of Neighbours, past and present, reminisce about their time on the show, plus a countdown of the top five most memorable moments chosen by viewers.
Stars: Stefan Dennis, Tim Phillipps, Natalie Bassingthwaighte, Bouncer
Votes: 17
45. Made in India (2002)
40 min | Documentary, Short
A rural artist paints her autobiography, Bollywood movie icons' images get erased after the weekly run of the film, the national flag flutters on 150 kites, installation artist paints pop ... See full summary »
Director: Dutta Madhusree
46. Dwarfs in Art: A New Perspective (2018 TV Movie)
60 min | Documentary
Journalist and documentary filmmaker Richard Butchins examines the representations of dwarfs in art and culture revealing society's shifting attitudes towards people with dwarfism.
Directors: Richard Butchins, Simon Lloyd | Stars: Richard Butchins, Kiruna Stamell, Tanya Raabe-Webber, Marianne Bergeron
Votes: 12
47. Dear James Bond: Letters to 007 (2015 Video)
51 min | Talk-Show, History, Biography
Join a panel of authors and experts as they explore our continuing fascination with the ultimate secret agent.
Stars: Jude Kelly, Hephzibah Anderson, James Chapman, James Chapman
48. Ball Four Turns 40 (2022)
61 min | Documentary
Jim Bouton's "Ball Four" was a groundbreaking, shocking, and controversial book when it debuted in the summer of 1970. The book became a classic that changed how sports books were written, ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Leonoudakis | Stars: Jim Bouton, Tommy Davis, Jonathan Fahn, Greg Goossen
49. Mentski & DaddyBrown Play (2015– )
60 min | Reality-TV
Darren Paul and DaddyBrown play old arcade games live.
Stars: Darren Paul, DaddyBrown
50. The Real James Bond: Birds, Fleming and Caribbean Conservation (2021 Video)
45 min | Documentary, Biography, Talk-Show
Did you know that Ian Fleming borrowed the name of James Bond from the cover of his favorite book about birds while living in the Caribbean later writing, "whatever happened to him actually outshines anything I've had my James Bond do."
Stars: Tom Hall, Barbara Brummer, Jim Wright, Marci Eggers