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Have you watched the movie – Chinatown? If you are someone like me, I bet you would have watched it at least a dozen times. And who can forget the final dialogue, “Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown.” the five words that sums the entire film. It’s the most famous and the saddest line in Hollywood’s history that created the best impression ever. Although a great script, acting and directing are essential to any film, the last few minutes of a movie can really make or break the movie. Let’s now take a look at the 10 best movie endings of all time:

1. The Sixth Sense:

The Sixth Sense (1999), an American psychological horror movie, is the most chilling and extremely terrifying ghost story that literally keeps you on the edge of your seat, right from the start till the finish. The Sixth Sense is the story of boy who can communicate with spirits and a child psychologist. The plot follows the psychologist as he helps the child and uses his abilities to help the spirits. The film with an exceptional ending is one of the rarest thriller movie treats that is genuinely haunting with an amazing final twist.

While there are hundreds of movies around, only a few best stories with jaw-dropping last minute revelations, narrative twists and turns and unpredictable endings leave a lasting impression.

2. Memento:

Memento (2000), an American psychological thriller film, is a story of a young man who hunts for the culprit who raped his wife even after losing the ability to make new memories. Memento is a rare piece of intelligence and a complete absorbing thriller, even though the plot moves backward in time. The movie had managed well to keep the minds hopping as each effect and its cause are pieced together. Memento is more like the jigsaw puzzle rather than a meaningful story, this film with its unexpected ending, disturbed its audiences immensely.

3. Inglourious Basterds:

Inglourious Basterds (2009), a war film, is a violent, thoroughly entertaining, genre-bending thrill ride with a suspense-filled and interesting first half and pretty bad second half. Can you guess what made the second half bad! Yes, the unpredictable ending – something less than a Hollywood ending. The movie is an enjoyably idiosyncratic film that takes devilish delight in going left when it seems to be going right.

4. Shutter Island:

Shutter Island (2010), an American psychological thriller, is a movie based on Dennis Lehane’s novel – Shutter Island (2003). The movie takes place on a remote and forbidden island. Some people describe the film to be disturbing while some have enjoyed it to the core. Shutter Island builds inexorably and slowly to its conclusion reaching far beyond its genre. Needless to say, it’s the unexpected ending of the movie which left viewers with countless questions that made this fiercely twisted, complex film a large success.

5. Dark Knight Rises:

The Dark Knight Rises (2012), a superhero film, is a thoughtful and breathtaking finale of Christopher Nolan’s Batman series. The movie with a brilliant array of cinematic magic has blown the audience away bringing an outstanding superhero. The Dark Knight Rises is a must watch movie that is truly astonishing with heartbreaking scenes of Alfred and Bruce Wayne.  Although the movie lives up to the hype with its ‘epic conclusion’, it’s a shock for the fans of the Dark Knight trilogy.

Some characters are iconic. Some actors are legendary. Some films are classic. And some motorbikes are masterpieces. Occasionally, all these factors come together to form cinematic magic that help define the film, and, sometimes, the pop cultural zeitgeist. But which are the best movie motorbikes? Who are the silver screen stand outs? From virtual vehicles and ingenious inventions to real world rides you can buy today, here are the top ten bikes in film history.

1. The Batpod (The Dark Knight, 2008)

When Bruce Wayne reappeared for the follow-up to Batman Begins, he brought some new toys. Among his gorgeous gadgets was the Batpod – a chunky beast of a bike, incorporating 20” tyres and armed with grappling hooks, cannons and machine guns. Ridden by an infamous comic superhero, it’s a top contender for the coolest ever bike created for a movie. Reappearing in 2012’s The Dark Knight Rises, the Batpod would be an amazing real-life ride; traffic jams would be a thing of the past – although road rage could get devastating.

2. Harley-Davidson (Terminator 2: Judgement Day, 1992)

When Arnie returned for a Terminator sequel in the early 90s, he needed your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle. Specifically, he wanted a 1990 Harley-Davidson FLSTF. Thematically, the biker identity works well: the terminator is an anti-establishment figure. An outsider. A rock star. And sitting atop the purring engine of the Harley, Schwarzenegger is almost too cool for school. Along with the shades, the leathers and the shotgun, the Harley-Davidson has become synonymous with one of cinema’s most memorable characters.

3. The Power Bike (Akira, 1988)

Akira is one of the most celebrated anime exports of all time, and the slick red modified motorcycle ridden by central character Kaneda is central to the look and feel of the whole film. Set in a surreal dystopian future, the red bike is a symbol of status and power, and coveted by one of the story’s other main character’s – Tetsuo. The film and its red mechanical star have achieved cult status among film geeks, and a fan-made replica of Kaneda’s amazing bike has even made it onto the road.

4. Triumph Thunderbird (The Wild One, 1953)

Marlon Brando’s gang leader Johnny is the star of the show in The Wild One. Well, he is the wild one; rebelling against anything and everything established society throws in his way. While Brando’s 6500cc Thunderbird isn’t the most visually stunning bike on this list, the sight of Brando sitting atop it is a classic cinematic image. Incredibly, this film was banned for 14 years in the UK. But while the violence in the film seems timid today, the shots of Brando as a rebellious biker still resonate.

5. Tron Light Cycle (Tron, 1982)

Tron has an aesthetic style and feel that is unlike anything else in the history of film. Simultaneously naff and cool, Jeff Bridges’ adventures literally inside the digital game world (as imagined by Disney in the early 1980s) provided cinematic visuals and excitement that still look awesome today. The star of the show is Bridges’ Light Cycle bike, a fluorescent and super sleek ride used to compete in death races. From a film geek perspective, the Light Cycle is up there with the Batpod in the battle for über cool points.

Bathroom scenes have defined cinemas. They have changed the way we look at stars and movies. Some of them are pointless and are cut too short. The meaning could have been better and illustrated in a more thoughtful manner.

1. Dumb & Dumber:

Lloyd thought Harry was stealing the girl of his dreams. In order to prevent Harry from going on a date, Lloyd adds laxative to his tea. Harry ends up on a toilet, but problems arise when he enters a toilet that is broken. I thought the scene was a bit cheesy as it cut out the repercussions and the ending. How did Harry manage to get off the toilet? Remember the story revolved around 2 not so clever people.

2. Rat Race:

The scene where Cuba Gooding Jr. acts as bus driver was funny, but also awkward for those who are transgendered. The woman was asking Gooding Jr. about the broken toilet. When finding out that the woman was really a man, stereotypes and prejudices came into play.

3. Jurassic Park:

I really thought one scene on the toilet was a bit cheesy and scary at the same time. The lawyer was eaten when a Dinosaur broke down the outhouse where he was doing his business. The outhouse was made of straws. Why would anyone put a washroom made of straws where dinosaurs can invade? This was in fact an amusement park with cloned dinosaurs. Did they forget to calculate risks?

4. Trainspotting:

Disgusting, gross, weird scene! Renton dives into the toilet bowl that could be deemed the worst in the world. The scene was based on 1973 novel Gravity’s Rainbow.

5. Snakes on the Plane:

Snakes in enclosed areas are a scary thought. There were two bathroom scenes in this film that were cheesy and horrifying at the same time. It made you wince and laugh as the snake latches itself on a woman’s tit and on dude’s junk.

Cinema might be my favorite art form, just as making lists of specific subsets of things I like is my favorite hobby. After viewing a number of movies on a date with a very cute person the other day, I noticed that every film I had ever seen – action-adventures, comedies, romances – all of them had one or more pivotal scenes on a phone. Some were good. Many were not. But in my own, not-at-all humble view, the best and hopefully most famous, in no meaningful order, are below.

1. Die Hard:

When everyman John McClane realizes the existential threat to his wife’s life, he calls 9-1-1. The police insist that the line is for genuine emergencies only. His response? “What do you think I’m doing, ordering a ****ing pizza?!”

2. Scream:

A classic scene I’m sure you’ll recognize, and styled after the original in When A Stranger Calls, but as I saw Scream first, it has more immediate emotional poignancy with me. Drew Barrymore is talking to a man with a very sexy voice, but unfortunately, he is kind of a jerk. Maybe the jerkiest. You could even say he’s a murderer, what with him killing so many people and all.

3. The Big Sleep:

I make no apologies for wishing I could have married Humphrey Bogart, and I am a man. In the original 1946 film based on Raymond Chandler’s classic novel of the same name, Lauren Bacall rings the police for assistance, when Bogart takes the phone from her. “Hello, what do you want? What? You called me!” he says. Easily the funniest part of an otherwise dark film, one of the classic film noirs.

4. Casablanca:

I’ve seen this phone call scene over a hundred times, and I will never fail to get misty-eyed. Major Strasser is trying to stop Rick Blaine and Victor Laszlo, but as Blaine is played by manly, fedora-wearing Bogart, Strasser’s call is cut short by a bullet.

5. The Matrix:

Nearly everyone knows about slow motion bullet-time, as well as Keanu Reeves’ extensive array of facial expressions, thanks to this movie. The scene where Neo still believes his world is real, and he receives a phone in the mail, and immediately gets a call from Morpheus telling him how to evade the men in black – it’s easily the tensest, most gripping part of the film for me. If nothing else, it’s certainly a famous phone call.

The follow top 10 influential TV teenagers are excellent role models. They may have some faults, but work to better their lives. They are usually portrayed as bring protagonists who struggle similarly to real life teenagers. Many teenagers love watching them as they clearly connect when necessary.

1. Miley Stewart/Hanna Montana:

Hanna Montana is a comedy which ran from 2006-2011. It centers on a teenager, Miley Stewart, who is a school girl during the day and a pop singer named Hanna Montana by night. Only her close friends and family know about the double life Miley Stewart (Aka. Hanna Montana) lives. Miley Stewart is a great role model for all teenagers as she tackled bullying and social scenes in high school. Many could easily relate to a character who needs to adjust to a new lifestyle and school when moving into a new city.

2. Malcolm Wilkerson:

Malcolm in the Middle’s protagonist Malcolm Wilkerson is an excellent role model. He struggles through life to come to terms with his ingenuity. His perseverance especially in tough times is an example of a character trait all students should exhibit. He usually is seen as a decision maker in the family, providing support and advice to adults, parents and siblings.

3. Carly Shay:

Carly Shay in the TV show iCarly is another great role model on television. She is everything any teenager could ask for to be brought on television. She has a great mind, is always kind and generous. She hardly shows her rebellious and altruistic side. She is a great role model as she shows good character (optimism, perseverance) to high school children around the world. My 8 year old brother loves to watch her shows and often looks up to Miranda Cosgrove (the actress) because she is always the ‘nice’ one.

4. Lizzie McGuire:

The TV show, Lizzie McGuire starring Hilary Duff was viewed by many adolescents and preteens between 2001 and 2004. The events Lizzie goes through are part of everyday life for teenagers. She is a perfect example of someone struggling in school and having authority seeking parents. However, her behaviour is not in any way role modeling.

5. Zack Morris:

Those who grew up in the 1990s still remember Zack Morris from Saved by the Bell. He was a loveable character, literally connecting with his viewers by breaking the third wall. He usually is seen interacting with viewers and giving them advice. He stands to show others a perfect example of consequences for those who defy rules. Throughout high school, Zack did not want to study. He almost did not graduate because of his egoism.

There have been many amazing cars in film and TV over the years, although some aren’t as memorable as others. Here is a list of the Top 10 TV & Movie Cars:

1. K.I.T.T from Knight Rider

A talking car and the Hoff himself, what more does a TV series need? K.I.T.T can drive itself using Artificial Intelligence and an alpha circuit as it’s main control system. The car could also communicate with Michael Knight using a voice synthesizer, and was fluent in French and Spanish. Other cool features included a turbo boost, a silent mode to avoid detection, oil jets to get rid of pursuing vehicles, a microwave jammer to stop electronic signals, a tear gas launcher and an eject button should the situation arise. This is easily the best car ever; however the original was sold for $150,000 in 2007. There are many replicas out there, but none will have the above mentioned features or have been driven by David Hasselhoff himself.

2. The DeLorean DMC 12

Dr Emmett ‘Doc’ Brown created a time machine from a Delorean DMC 12 in “Back to the Future”, which was able to travel through time once it hit 88mph which in turn activated the flux capacitor enabling the driver to travel to a specific date. The Delorean factory was closed in 1985 however there are still plenty of replicas and the odd original around.

3. The A Team Van

The GMC Vandura featured disguise kits and surveillance devices but was mainly used to get B.A Baracus, Murdock, Face and Hannibal on the scene of a crime or to help someone out quickly. There are plenty of replicas of the A Team van out there so finding one should be easy.

4. Ghostbusters Ecto 1

The Ecto 1 is a 1959 Cadillac ambulance conversion Miller-Meteor, used by the Ghostbusters when they were investigating paranormal activities. Complete with a Proton Cannon mounted on the roof to take on Slimer or Staypuft, the Ecto 1 is one of the most memorable cars out there, although you’ll struggle to find one in the same 1959 model seen in the film.

5. The Batmobile

The original is always the best, and the 1960s version of the Batmobile driven by Adam West is easily the best Batmobile out there. You’ll struggle to find one that has the Bat-ray, the Batsmokescreen, or the Bat-computer.

It is often believed and been proven that movie sequels are never as good as the first movie in the series. But there are many which have proven this adage to be wrong.  Here is our list of the best and most successful movie sequels of all times.

1. James Bond Series
22 Films so far
Ian Fleming never visualized that his hero of MI5 would become such an enduring icon. Played by such diverse performers as Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig, James Bond has continued to enthral the masses with his dramatic escapades and his beautiful heroines. These films have been the highest grossing film series ever.

2. The Godfather
The Godfather – The Godfather Part I – The Godfather Part II
Though the second and third films of this sequel did not achieve the immortality of the first film starring Marlon Brando, yet all three films were box office hits. The Godfather (the first film) has frequently been rated as one of the best films ever made. The films cover the life story of the Corleone family and have superlatives performances from star such as Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro and Al Pacino .

3. Batman Series
Batman Begins – Batman Returns – The Dark Knight
Many Batman movies have been made, but this trilogy  are ones which have made a worldwide impact. Dark Knight has been one of the biggest grosser of this decade, and the dark brooding tone of the films, seems to have set the tone for superhero films for the coming years.

4. Star Wars Series
6 Films so far
Any talk about movie sequels is incomplete without the Star Wars trilogy. Darth Vader, Yoda and The Force have become legends, and each film has gone on to become an enduring science fiction classic. They have now become a pop culture phenomenon and have spawned a further trilogy of the series, released sixteen years after the first one.

5. Harry Potter series
6 Films so far
21st Century’s most popular series, it has been among the highest grossing sequels. Based on the very popular books by J.K.Rowling, every film in this sequel has been eagerly awaited and watched by children and adults alike. So far six of the books have been converted into excellent films.

Most Top -10 lists are subjective in nature – choices are dependent on the writer’s environment and biases. Film Directors from all over the world have been included in this list, but there may be some who are well-known in their country, but have not achieved International fame.

1. Federico Fellini

One of the most revered and influential film directors of our century, Fellini combined dreams and desires and fantasy in his films, and gave us such unforgettable films as La Dolce Vita among others. A gifted caricaturist, often his drawings and films drew inspiration from each other.

2. Satyajit Ray

Regarded by many as India’s greatest film director, Satyajit Ray was a prodigiously talented man. He was a writer of children’s stories, a painter, a graphic designer and film critic. His first film Pather Panchali won him various International awards and acclaim. He directed, scripted, casted, cinematographed and did the publicity for all his films himself.

3. Steven Spielberg

Listed by many as the most influential and powerful figure in the motion picture industry, Spielberg’s films have covered variable themes and genres. Ranging from Sci-fi and adventure films in the initial stages, he has gone on to cover subjects such as slavery, Holocaust and war and terrorism. One of the most successful film makers of all times, his films have broken box-office records frequently.

4. Alfred Hitchcock

There is probably no other film director who has mastered the field of suspense and psychological thrillers like Alfred Hitchcock. In a career spanning 60 years, he has directed films like Psycho, Vertigo, The Man Who Knew Too Much. He was a pioneer in the use of various camera sequences, and there were many who learnt a lot from his style of direction.

5. Cecil B DeMille

In the genre of vast canvases and flamboyance, there were few who could match Cecil B.DeMille’s vision. Spectacular set pieces were his trademark and his filming of the parting of the Red Sea in “the Ten Commandments” was one such example. He had his finger on the pulse of the audience and he gave them such great films such as the Greatest Show on Earth, Samson and Delilah, among others.