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The Redemption of Adam Sandler

When and how did Adam Sandler start generating Oscar buzz? For this video, we’ll be looking at how Adam Sandler left behind bad movies like "Jack and Jill" and "Grown Ups" for more adult fare like "uncut gems." Our look at Adam Sandler's career includes "uncut gems," "Punch-Drunk Love," Oscar buzz, and more!

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10 Actors Who Keep Taking Bad Roles

Hollywood’s biggest names aren’t immune to misfires. From paycheck-era gambles and nostalgia cash-grabs to baffling studio flops, we spotlight acclaimed actors who keep signing on to questionable projects despite clear talent. Expect surprising career turns, cringe-inducing choices, and moments where performances outshine the movies around them. Names like Nicolas Cage, Adam Sandler, Angelina Jolie, Johnny Depp and Sydney Sweeney pop up — who needs a better script next?

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Top 10 Recent Movies That Are Disturbingly Realistic

Reality can be far more unsettling than fiction... Join us as we count down films that portray their subjects with such unflinching realism that they become almost unbearable to watch. These aren't just movies - they're emotional endurance tests that leave you questioning everything from mental health to economic systems.

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Top 10 Adam Sandler Movies

From slapstick comedies to mind-blowing dramatic performances, the Sandman has done it all! Join us as we count down our picks for the best Adam Sandler movies that had us laughing out loud, tearing up... and sometimes doing both at the same time. Which of these comedic gems or dramatic masterpieces is your favorite?

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Top 10 Surprisingly Awesome Performances of the Last Decade

When actors break out of their expected molds, magic happens! Join us as we count down performances that defied expectations and left audiences stunned. From pop stars who proved they could act to action heroes who revealed dramatic depths, these actors showed us sides of themselves we never knew existed. Which transformation impressed you most?

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5 Celebs Who Proved They Can Act & 5 Who Should Stick to Their Job

Some stars find their groove on the big screen, while others should rethink their Hollywood ambitions. We'll take a look at memorable performances—both surprisingly strong and painfully awkward—from celebrities who made the leap from music, sports, or reality TV into acting. Which stars nailed their roles, and which ones missed the mark? Share your favorites—and the ones you'd forget—down below!

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Top 10 Best A24 Movies

From mind-bending multiverse adventures to heart-wrenching family dramas, A24 has redefined independent cinema. Join us as we count down the films that have cemented this studio's reputation as the home of bold, innovative storytelling. Our picks showcase how A24 continues to push boundaries while capturing authentic human experiences.

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20 Actors Who Saved Their Career with One Performance

We always knew they had it in them! For this list, we’ll be looking at actors who largely turned their careers around with one movie.

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Top 10 Behind the Scenes Facts about the Making of Inside Out 2

Taking a peek behind the scenes is always interesting! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re providing an inside look at the production of “Inside Out 2.”

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Top 10 Times Bad Actors Did a Great Job

Hey, it's not all bad! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most notable movie roles in which actors with a notoriety for subpar performances showed unexpected flashes of brilliance.

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Top 10 Best Performances the Oscars Ignored in the Last Decade

Get get there are just five spots, but how could the Oscars ignore these performances? Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Best Performances the Oscars completely snubbed between 2014-24.

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Top 10 Dramatic Performances by SNL Stars

These SNL stars aren't one trick ponies! Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the instances where members of the “Saturday Night Live” cast shined in dramatic work.

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Top 20 Serious Movies Starring Comedians

Let's get serious for a moment... For this list, we’ll be ranking the films that featured comedians spreading their creative wings, and fighting against type-casting by delivering some seriously dramatic performances.

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Top 10 Movie Endings That Left Us Speechless

Talk about a gut punch! For this list, we’ll be looking at shocking, emotional, or unexpected movie endings that left us without words.

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Jim Carrey vs Adam Sandler

It's a comedy battle! In this installment of Versus, we have two of the funniest people in movie and TV history squaring off: Jim Carrey and Adam Sandler.

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