100 best G-rated movies to watch as a family

Using data from IMDb and Metacritic, Stacker compiled a list of the 100 best G-rated movies to watch as a family, including classics like "Peter Pan" and "Forbidden Planet."

100 best TV dramas of all time

Stacker compiled IMDb data to determine the 100 best drama series of all time as of March 2023.

Prince: The life story you may not know

Stacker compiled a list of 25 things about Prince's life you may not know, citing memoir accounts, newspaper articles, archives, and official documents.

25 celebrities you may not know are pansexual

Stacker has compiled a list of 25 celebrities you may not know are pansexual using various sources and personal statements.

Steve McQueen: The life story you may not know

With his rugged good looks and penchant for stealing scenes, Steve McQueen was an actor who exemplified cool—and leveraged that cool to become an antihero superstar. Stacker looks at elements of his life story you may not know.

John Lennon: The life story you may not know

Stacker dives deep into the life story you may not know about John Lennon.

Can you guess the rock band from just one lyric?

Think you know your rock music? Stacker compiled a list of song lyrics by rock bands along with hints to see if you can guess who sang what.

100 best TV shows of all time

Stacker compiled a definitive list of the 100 best TV shows of all time by analyzing data from IMDb.

100 best movies of all time

Stacker ranked the top 100 best films of all time, using data from IMDb ratings and Metascores to create a score equally weighting the two.

‘Listennn’ –The Movement Never Stops

Anyone attending a protest or march for justice in the Twin Cities over these past few years has undoubtedly heard a call carry over the crowd: “Listennn!” It’s a sure bet …

Two entrepreneurs connect, launch space for music

Two neighborhood musical entrepreneurs are hosting a showcase for teens on Friday, March 24, 5-7p.m. at Jones Coffee (5008 Xerxes Ave. S. location).What is a “neighborhood entrepreneur?” …

Inspired

Nine months before Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on the bus to a White passenger. She was 15. Youth Performance Company (YPC)’s “Inspired by Claudette & …

Plan B

Introducing Connector live! – local music playlist series

Connector LIVE! – as part of Teaming Up For Good – will soon feature live venue and music information along with specially curated streaming playlists for your listening pleasure. Read …

Best TV shows of the last year, according to TV critics' top 10 lists

Stacker compiled a list of the best TV shows of the last year using data from Metacritic's year-end round-up of TV critic top 10 lists.

Riverview Theater one of few one-screen theaters still operating locally

It was Dec. 30, 1948, that the Riverview Theater at 3800 42nd Avenue opened its doors, showing the film “June Bride,” starring Bette Davis. The neighborhood icon caters to its community …

TASTING LOCAL BREWS

Local brewers were among the booths dotting Boom Island Park during the 21st Autumn Brew Review on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. There were among 95 breweries from across the state at the annual event …

Seward Co-ops’s changing of the guard

Local grocer Seward Co-op’s 50th anniversary is coming to a close this year, but there’s also another significant occasion taking place where many folks shop for sustainable and fair …

A more authentic drink

On a Sunday afternoon in July, the Kingfield Farmers Market bustles with people browsing the various offerings. Even as rain clouds loom overhead, one of the busiest tents belongs to Red Wolf Chai, …

FARMERS MARKETS

Summer in the cities finds metro residents flocking like sheep to partake of the bounty offered at more than 15 local farmers market from various neighborhood locations. (See sidebar on page 3.) …

Can you guess the iconic TV show from just one image?

25 stills from television were curated by Stacker with an emphasis on a diverse range of genres, protagonists, styles, and time periods. Can you guess every TV show?

Oscar Best Actress winner from the year you were born

Stacker looked back at all the Best Actress winners on the Oscars website since the first Academy Awards ceremony to highlight major achievements in film history.

Oscar Best Picture winner from the year you were born

Stacker compiled the list of Best Picture winners going all the way back to the first ceremony using the Oscars website.

How film production has changed over time

Giggster highlights 15 moments that impacted film production, from the invention of cinema to the newest LED green screens.

Oscar Best Actor winner from the year you were born

Stacker found the Academy Award winner for Best Actor every year since 1928 using the Oscars website.

Oscar Best Picture winners from worst to first

Stacker utilized IMDb to rank all 90-plus Oscar Best Picture-winning movies. The movies are ranked according to their IMDb user rating, with ties broken by the number of votes each movie received.

Worst Best Picture nominees in Oscar history

Stacker gathered all movies nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars and ranked the lowest 25 in the group by IMDb user rating, with #1 being the "worst."

The 2023 Best Picture Oscar nominees are less critically acclaimed, but do they reflect moviegoer tastes?

Stacker analyzed Metacritic's critical review data of Best Picture nominees and box office data from The Numbers to break down the Oscars' latest movie trends.

Can nongendered acting awards help fix Hollywood's gender problem?

Stacker delved into the debate around nongendered awards and Hollywood's systemic gender and racial inequities.

Keep Rocking This Year with Maaco’s Rock On In 2023 Sweepstakes

(NewsUSA) - Maaco, North America’s body shop, is celebrating the start of 2023 in rock and roll fashion by giving away 23 JBL speakers. The sweepstakes, which invites entrants to share their …

Best Japanese movies of all time

From 10-hour epics to animated classics, Stacker takes a glimpse at some of the best Japanese movies ever made.

Here's what iconic concert took place the year you graduated high school

Stacker compiled a list of the most iconic concerts from each of the last 63 years, using a variety of internet-based sources, including setlist.fm, Billboard magazine, Rolling Stone magazine, and Spin magazine.

25 times LGBTQ+ artists made music history

Using books, interviews, and primary news sources, Stacker has compiled a list of 25 times LGBTQ+ artists made music history.

Best women-led action movies

Stacker put together a list of the best women-led action movies using IMDb and Metacritic scores.

30 famous slang terms and phrases popularized by movies and TV shows

Stacker compiled a list of 30 slang terms that gained popularity after being used in movies and television shows, using the Oxford English Dictionary.

50 albums by Black artists we're looking forward to in 2023

Stacker looked at multiple music publications and databases to determine what albums by Black artists we have to look forward to in 2023.

25 iconic musicians you may not know were LGBTQ+

To honor singers and songwriters of the LGBTQ+ community, Stacker researched music history to highlight 25 icons you might not have known were queer.

62 celebrities you might not know are LGBTQ+

Stacker highlights over 60 LGBTQ+ celebrities and their integral contributions to the LGBTQ+ community and/or entertainment industry.

Best LGBTQ+ movies of 2022

Looking at Metacritic data, Stacker ranked the top 25 LGBTQ+ films of 2022. Movies had to receive at least seven reviews to qualify.

10 of the most memorable home improvement movies

American Home Shield highlighted 10 memorable movies heavy on home improvement, ranking by popularity per IMDb user votes and Metascores.

Best movies of 2023 so far

Stacker collected Metacritic data on films released in theaters or for streaming in January and February to find the top 20 movies of 2023 so far.

15 of the best movies about wine and winemaking

Plonk Wine Club highlights 15 of the best films and documentaries featuring wine.

Overrated at the Oscars: Best Picture winners most out of step with critical opinion

Stacker compiled the 30 most overrated Oscar Best Picture winners based on their critical reception using Metacritic ratings.

40 films that provoked national controversy

Stacker researched films that provoked national controversy, highlighting 40 of the most significant along with their IMDb user rating and Metascore.

100 best TV shows from the '90s

Stacker ranked the top 100 shows from the '90s in English according to IMDb user score.

30 great anti-war movies

Stacker spotlights 30 of the best films with a heavy anti-war theme, tone, or sentiment. How many have you seen?

50 songs you won't believe are turning 50 this year

Stacker surveyed Billboard's Hot 100 list of top songs in 1973 and highlighted the top 50.

50 best space movies of all time

Stacker compiled a list of the best space movies of all time, from "WALL-E" to "Star Wars," as determined by the Stacker score.

50 best movies from the 1970s

Using data from IMDb and Metacritic, Stacker compiled a list of the 50 best movies from the 1970s.

Nearly 119 million watched Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show—here's how that really compares to past performances

Stacker combined Fox's released data with other Nielsen data to gauge the viewership of Super Bowl halftime shows since 2011.

25 of the most influential celebrity hairstyles of all time

Stacker compiled a list of 25 of the most influential hairstyles of all time—and the celebrities who wore them.

50 best crime TV shows of all time

Stacker compiled a list of the 50 best fictional crime TV shows of all time using data compiled from IMDb ratings.

Movies most likely to win each major Oscar category

Stacker looked at Metacritic's film awards and nominations scorecard for 2022 films and cross-referenced it with Oscar nominations to determine which of the nominees are most likely to win 12 major categories.

Beyoncé: The life story you may not know

Vivid Seats compiled a list of 24 of Beyoncé's accolades and milestones from interviews, news reports, and her own written words.

30 of the best narrated movies of all time

Using data from IMDb and Metacritic, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated films featuring narration and voice-over.