Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "reference-to-the-pulitzer-prize"

1. Batman (1989)

PG-13 | 126 min | Action, Adventure

The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being Jack Napier, a criminal who becomes the clownishly homicidal Joker.

Director: Tim Burton | Stars: Michael Keaton, Jack Nicholson, Kim Basinger, Robert Wuhl

Votes: 404,140 | Gross: $251.19M

2. All About Eve (1950)

Passed | 138 min | Drama

A seemingly timid but secretly ruthless ingénue insinuates herself into the lives of an aging Broadway star and her circle of theater friends.

Director: Joseph L. Mankiewicz | Stars: Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, Celeste Holm

Votes: 138,722 | Gross: $0.01M

3. True Story (I) (2015)

R | 99 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

When disgraced New York Times reporter Michael Finkel meets accused killer Christian Longo - who has taken on Finkel's identity - his investigation morphs into a game of cat-and-mouse.

Director: Rupert Goold | Stars: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Felicity Jones, Maria Dizzia

Votes: 72,923 | Gross: $4.72M

4. The Unholy (2021)

PG-13 | 99 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A hearing-impaired girl is visited by the Virgin Mary and can suddenly hear, speak, and heal the sick. As people flock to witness her miracles, terrifying events unfold. Are they the work of the Virgin Mary or something much more sinister?

Director: Evan Spiliotopoulos | Stars: Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Cricket Brown, William Sadler, Katie Aselton

Votes: 27,655

5. Motherless Brooklyn (2019)

R | 144 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

In 1950s New York, Lionel, a private detective with Tourette syndrome, sets out to uncover the mystery behind his mentor and only friend Frank's murder. Scouring the jazz clubs and slums of Brooklyn, he soon uncovers a web of secrets.

Director: Edward Norton | Stars: Edward Norton, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Alec Baldwin, Willem Dafoe

Votes: 62,812

6. Shattered Glass (2003)

PG-13 | 94 min | Drama, History

The story of a young journalist who fell from grace when it was discovered he fabricated over half of his articles from the publication The New Republic magazine.

Director: Billy Ray | Stars: Hayden Christensen, Chloë Sevigny, Steve Zahn, Peter Sarsgaard

Votes: 37,643 | Gross: $2.22M

7. Let Them All Talk (2020)

R | 113 min | Comedy, Drama

A famous author goes on a cruise trip with her friends and nephew in an effort to find fun and happiness while she comes to terms with her troubled past.

Director: Steven Soderbergh | Stars: Meryl Streep, Gemma Chan, Dianne Wiest, Christopher Fitzgerald

Votes: 12,962

8. The Bad and the Beautiful (1952)

Passed | 118 min | Drama, Romance

An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Lana Turner, Kirk Douglas, Walter Pidgeon, Dick Powell

Votes: 16,450

9. The Opposite Sex (1956)

Not Rated | 117 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

Former nightclub singer Kay Hilliard, married 10 years and mother of a young daughter, is informed that her husband Steven is having an affair with chorus girl Crystal Allen, so she goes to Reno for a divorce.

Director: David Miller | Stars: June Allyson, Joan Collins, Dolores Gray, Ann Sheridan

Votes: 1,963 | Gross: $6.02M

10. Story of G.I. Joe (1945)

Approved | 108 min | Biography, Drama, War

At the close of WWII, Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent Ernie Pyle travels with the U.S. Army's Company C Division during their liberation of Italy.

Director: William A. Wellman | Stars: Burgess Meredith, Robert Mitchum, Freddie Steele, Wally Cassell

Votes: 3,724

11. Deadline - U.S.A. (1952)

Passed | 87 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

With his newspaper about to be sold, crusading editor Ed Hutcheson tries to complete an exposé on gangster Rienzi.

Director: Richard Brooks | Stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ethel Barrymore, Kim Hunter, Ed Begley

Votes: 4,097

12. Assignment: Paris (1952)

Passed | 85 min | Drama, Thriller

Cold war intrigue in France and Hungary.

Directors: Robert Parrish, Phil Karlson | Stars: Dana Andrews, Märta Torén, George Sanders, Audrey Totter

Votes: 685

13. Trading Christmas (2010 TV Movie)

TV-G | 87 min | Comedy, Romance

A Teacher from Washington state decides to do a house swap with a Boston Professor to be able to surprise and spend Christmas with her daughter.

Director: Michael M. Scott | Stars: Tom Cavanagh, Faith Ford, Gil Bellows, Gabrielle Miller

Votes: 1,900

14. The Rockford Files: Shoot-Out at the Golden Pagoda (1997 TV Movie)

Unrated | 120 min | Action, Crime, Drama

A fellow PI tricks Rockford into taking on a treacherous case that makes him the target of a vengeful police department.

Director: Tony Wharmby | Stars: James Garner, John Amos, Joe Santos, Isabel Glasser

Votes: 270

15. Farewell Mr. Kringle (2010 TV Movie)

G | 83 min | Comedy, Romance

A magazine journalist who no longer celebrates Christmas visits the quaint town of Mistletoe to blog about an inspirational - albeit questionably delusional - man who parades around pretending to be the real Santa Claus.

Director: Kevin Connor | Stars: Christine Taylor, Christopher Wiehl, William Morgan Sheppard, Lin Shaye

Votes: 646

16. 21 Jump Street (1987–1991)
Episode: Change of Heart (1990)

TV-14 | 47 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Captain Fuller & Hoffs investigate after a popular teacher, who is also an environmentalist, is stabbed to death.

Director: Jan Eliasberg | Stars: Johnny Depp, Holly Robinson Peete, Peter DeLuise, Dustin Nguyen

Votes: 86

17. The Carol Burnett Show (1967–1978)
Episode: The Jackson Five and Roddy McDowell (1974)

TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family

Highlights include the first "Family" sketch, where Eunice's brother Phillip (guest Roddy McDowall) pays a visit. Also featured: Carol and Roddy sing a duet (with him wearing his "Planet of... See full summary »

Director: Dave Powers | Stars: Carol Burnett, Harvey Korman, Vicki Lawrence, Lyle Waggoner

Votes: 75

18. The Dick Van Dyke Show (1961–1966)
Episode: Baby Fat (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Alan needs Rob's help improving a script for his Broadway debut, but without anyone's knowledge.

Director: Jerry Paris | Stars: Dick Van Dyke, Rose Marie, Morey Amsterdam, Larry Mathews

Votes: 238

19. Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999)
Episode: Wu's on First? (1997)

TV-14 | 45 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

When a police officer is found shot to death, Elizabeth Wu writes an article praising his dedication to the job. An informer calls her with a contradiction: the cop was shot when he ... See full summary »

Director: Tim McCann | Stars: Richard Belzer, Andre Braugher, Reed Diamond, Michelle Forbes

Votes: 132

20. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Interview with the Hulk (1981)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Emerson Fletcher, a colleague of Jack McGee at the Register steals a lead on the Hulk. Recognising David 'Butler' for who he really is, Fletcher blackmails Banner into giving him an interview.

Director: Patrick Boyriven | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Michael Conrad

Votes: 169

21. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: The Phenom (1981)

TV-PG | 48 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

David 'Bedecker' travels to Miami with a farm boy with potential to be a baseball star, and has to protect the boy from an unscrupulous manager.

Director: Bernard McEveety | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Brett Cullen

Votes: 159

22. Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993–1997)
Episode: The Green, Green Glow of Home (1993)

TV-PG | 46 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

While investigating a mysterious government operation in Smallville, Clark gets his first exposure to its true goal, kryptonite.

Director: Les Landau | Stars: Dean Cain, Teri Hatcher, Lane Smith, Michael Landes

Votes: 383

23. My Favorite Martian (1963–1966)
Episode: There Is No Cure for the Common Martian (1963)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Martin has a cold. When he sneezes, he changes to being visible at bad times. Tim is assigned to review Trimbles Department Store's outer space exhibit, rife with stereotyped caricatures. As an advertiser, Trimble expects a glowing review.

Director: Sidney Miller | Stars: Ray Walston, Bill Bixby, Pamela Britton, Willard Waterman

Votes: 86

24. Without a Trace (2002–2009)
Episode: Exposure (2004)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A man who invests all of his time as a member of the paparazzi disappears after waiting around to get a shot of a professional basketball player. The team discovers that this man may have ... See full summary »

Director: Charles Correll | Stars: Anthony LaPaglia, Poppy Montgomery, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Enrique Murciano

Votes: 168

25. The Real Ghostbusters (1986–1991)
Episode: Mr. Sandman, Dream Me a Dream (1986)

TV-Y7 | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

The Sandman is real and is putting all of New York City to sleep, but their dreams are running rampant in the real world.

Director: Richard Raynis | Stars: Arsenio Hall, Maurice LaMarche, Lorenzo Music, Laura Summer

Votes: 194

26. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: In Plain Sight (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Kara's investigation into William Dey's "criminal" activities results in the shocking revelation he is not who she thinks. Meanwhile, the conflict between Malefic and J'onn J'onzz reaches a boiling point.

Director: David McWhirter | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Mehcad Brooks, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath

Votes: 1,274

27. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Dangerous Liaisons (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

On the eve of the worldwide launch of Andrea Rojas's VR contact lenses, Kara and William team up on an investigation that exposes a terrorist plot. Kelly and Alex celebrate an anniversary, but Alex's safety is in jeopardy.

Director: Alysse Leite-Rogers | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 1,237

28. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Tremors (2019)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Supergirl finally learns the truth about Lena while tangling with Leviathan; J'onn J'onnz makes a discovery about his brother's whereabouts.

Director: Andi Armaganian | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 1,518

29. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Back from the Future - Part One (2020)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Winn Schott returns from the future just as Supergirl is pursuing a Toyman copycat.

Director: David Harewood | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 1,666

30. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Rebirth (2021)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Lex attempts to take control of half the population of Earth, as the first step in his plan to "fix" the universe.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 1,609

31. Snowfall (2017–2023)
Episode: The Get Back (2021)

TV-MA | 45 min | Crime, Drama

Franklin is torn between business and loyalty, as tragedy causes alliances to shift. Teddy bails out Gustavo. Irene's investigation moves closer to the Saint family.

Director: Logan Kibens | Stars: Damson Idris, Carter Hudson, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Michael Hyatt

Votes: 406

32. Supergirl (2015–2021)
Episode: Prom Again! (2021)

TV-PG | 41 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Young Kara experiences kryptonite for the first time, Nia and Brainy are trapped by invading aliens, and a young Cat Grant may be the reason Supergirl never gets out of the Phantom Zone.

Director: Chyler Leigh | Stars: Melissa Benoist, Chyler Leigh, Katie McGrath, Jesse Rath

Votes: 908

33. The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–2009)
Episode: Accomplices (2009)

TV-Y7 | 21 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

Peter volunteers as photographer for an old Pullitzer winner discarded by Jonah. The discover the underworld's recently release former kingpin Sable Manfredi is auctioning genetic ... See full summary »

Directors: Kevin Altieri, Victor Cook | Stars: Josh Keaton, Clancy Brown, Lacey Chabert, Nikki Cox

Votes: 1,908

34. S.W.A.T. (2017– )
Episode: U-Turn (2021)

TV-14 | Action, Adventure, Crime

A high-stakes domestic disturbance involving a father and his two young daughters leads the team to race against the clock to save a group of international activists.

Director: Larry Teng | Stars: Shemar Moore, Alex Russell, Lina Esco, Kenny Johnson

Votes: 310

35. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Armageddon, Part 4 (2021)

TV-PG | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Barry is shocked when Eobard Thawne returns in the most unexpected way, and with a tie to a loved one. Damien Darhk offers advice to Barry but there is a catch. An epic battle begins with The Reverse-Flash against The Flash and Team Flash.

Director: Chad Lowe | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 1,686

36. Batman: The Audio Adventures (2021–2022)
Daisy, Daisy... I'm Half Crazy (2021 Podcast Episode)

TV-14 | 35 min | Comedy, Crime, Fantasy

Everything goes to hell when Penguin lures Two-Face to Scarecrow's fear gas plant. Robin infiltrates Two-Face's inner circle and replaces his lucky coin. Vicki Vale and Catwoman team up to take down the Mayor together.

Director: Dennis McNicholas | Stars: Jeffrey Wright, Ike Barinholtz, Rosario Dawson, Toby Huss

Votes: 24

37. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
Episode: Episode #18.102 (2011)

TV-PG | 43 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show

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Stars: David Letterman, Robin Williams, Judy Greer, Paul Shaffer

38. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Wednesday Ever After (2023)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

Barry and Iris relive the same day over and over again; Joe has a heart-to-heart with Cecile; friends and foes, old and new, begin to descend upon Central City.

Director: Vanessa Parise | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 1,586

39. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Negative, Part One (2022)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

A fight looms for The Flash and team; Iris discovers the cause of her time sickness.

Director: Jeffrey W. Byrd | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 1,140

40. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: Wildest Dreams (2023)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

Iris and Nia fall into a fever dream and explore different possibilities for their lives; Barry, Chester, Allegra and Cecile desperately try to help them; Khione feels that Mark is trying to make her something she is not.

Director: Jesse Warn | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 1,402

41. The Flash (2014–2023)
Episode: A New World: Part 1: Reunions (2023)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

As Iris receives word of a career milestone, Barry is suddenly nowhere to be found; Barry runs across many familiar faces; Khione continues to figure out her powers; Chester works on a suit for Allegra.

Director: Eric Wallace | Stars: Grant Gustin, Candice Patton, Danielle Panabaker, Danielle Nicolet

Votes: 2,114

42. Political Animals (2012)
Episode: Pilot (2012)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

In this new series, Sigourney Weaver stars as Elaine Barrish Hammond, a former first lady and current secretary of state, who lets a hungry journalist (Carla Gugino) follow her.

Director: Greg Berlanti | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan

Votes: 353

43. Political Animals (2012)
Episode: Second Time Around (2012)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

Elaine sends Bud to diffuse the Iranian hostage situation, throwing him back in the spotlight - and putting Douglas and Anne's engagement party in peril.

Director: Bethany Rooney | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan

Votes: 268

44. Political Animals (2012)
Episode: Lost Boys (2012)

TV-14 | 60 min | Drama

After a grueling overseas tour, Elaine returns to D.C. to find the country in a diplomatic crisis, leaving her sparring with the Garcetti administration.

Director: David Petrarca | Stars: Sigourney Weaver, Carla Gugino, James Wolk, Sebastian Stan

Votes: 264

45. Superman & Lois (2021–2024)
Episode: The Dress (2023)

TV-PG | Action, Adventure, Drama

Superman and John Henry clash over how to handle Bruno Mannheim; Lois worries over upcoming treatments and confides in Lana about her early courtship with Clark.

Director: Stephen Maier | Stars: Tyler Hoechlin, Elizabeth Tulloch, Alex Garfin, Michael Bishop

Votes: 708

46. Black Mirror (2011– )
Episode: Mazey Day (2023)

TV-MA | 43 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

A troubled starlet is dogged by invasive paparazzi while dealing with the consequences of a hit-and-run incident.

Director: Uta Briesewitz | Stars: Zazie Beetz, Clara Rugaard, Danny Ramirez, Robbie Tann

Votes: 25,496

47. Les petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie (2009–2024)
Episode: Pourquoi pas Martin? (2013)

TV-PG | 94 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Avril comes to a dying man's rescue on a cliff. While she hears his last words, she notices a woman's portrait next to him. She seeks help at the village, but when she returns, the photo is missing; adapted from "Why Didn't They Ask Evans?".

Director: Marc Angelo | Stars: Samuel Labarthe, Blandine Bellavoir, Alix Poisson, Arly Jover

Votes: 201

48. State of Affairs (2014–2015)
Episode: Ar Rissalah (2014)

TV-14 | 43 min | Drama, Thriller

Now that a portion of the convoy attack report has been leaked, President Payton (Alfre Woodard) has a lot of questions for Nick Vera (guest star Chris L. McKenna). Unfortunately, he seems ... See full summary »

Director: Bill Eagles | Stars: Katherine Heigl, Alfre Woodard, Adam Kaufman, Sheila Vand

Votes: 194

49. Battle Creek (2015)
Episode: Mama's Boy (2015)

TV-14 | 43 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

A murder investigation forces Russ to seek assistance from his mother -- a convicted counterfeiter.

Director: Daniel Attias | Stars: Josh Duhamel, Dean Winters, Aubrey Dollar, Edward Fordham Jr.

Votes: 321

50. Sleepy Hollow (2013–2017)
Episode: What Lies Beneath (2015)

TV-14 | 44 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Abbie and Crane are called in to investigate when a team of surveyors disappear. Meanwhile Frank asks Jenny a seemingly innocent favor.

Director: Dwight H. Little | Stars: Tom Mison, Nicole Beharie, Orlando Jones, Katia Winter

Votes: 586