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Best 1 Frieren: Beyond Journey's End
Frieren: Beyond Journey's End

Continuing its reign as a modern classic, the new arc of Frieren explores the passage of time and the weight of memory. Frieren, an elven mage, continues her journey to understand humanity after the d...

10.0 Brilliant
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2 The Seven Year Slip
The Seven Year Slip

Ashley Poston delivers a breathtaking blend of contemporary romance and magical realism. The story follows Clementine, who inherits her aunt's apartment, only to discover it exists seven years in the...

9.9 Brilliant
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3 Violet Evergarden
Violet Evergarden

Violet Evergarden follows a former child soldier learning to understand emotions and human connection as an Auto Memories Doll, writing letters for others. The series boasts stunning visuals, particul...

9.9 Brilliant
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4 Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen
Born to Run - Bruce Springsteen

Born to Run is the quintessential American road trip album. Springsteen's lyrics paint vivid pictures of escape and longing, perfectly mirroring the feeling of hitting the open road. The albums drivin...

9.8 Brilliant
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5 Vincent van Gogh
Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh is the definitive master of emotional expression through color and texture. His work, characterized by bold, swirling brushstrokes and vibrant, non-naturalistic color palettes, laid t...

9.8 Brilliant
6 Hannah Gadsby: Nanette
Hannah Gadsby: Nanette

Hannah Gadsby's 'Nanette' is a transformative work that deconstructs the very nature of stand-up comedy. By starting with traditional jokes and slowly dismantling them to reveal the trauma behind the...

9.7 Brilliant
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7 Tokyo Magnitude 8.0
Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0 is the gold standard for disaster anime. It depicts a massive 8.0 magnitude earthquake hitting Tokyo, following two siblings, Mirai and Yuki, as they attempt to traverse the ruined...

9.7 Brilliant
8 Schindler's List
Schindler's List

Steven Spielbergs magnum opus tells the harrowing true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved over a thousand Jewish refugees during the Holocaust. Shot in stark, haunting black-and-...

9.7 Brilliant
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9 The Oprah Winfrey Show
The Oprah Winfrey Show

Oprahs show (1986-2011) revolutionized daytime television, transforming it from a primarily game show and soap opera format into a platform for meaningful conversations and personal growth. Oprahs emp...

9.6 Brilliant
10 Ariel by Sylvia Plath
Ariel by Sylvia Plath

Sylvia Plaths 'Ariel' is perhaps the most famous collection of the confessional movement. Published posthumously, these poems are characterized by their raw intensity, striking imagery, and unflinchin...

9.6 Brilliant
11 Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket

Fruits Basket is a beautiful story about Tohru Honda, an orphan who finds herself living with the mysterious Sohma family. While it contains romantic elements, the core of the show is about healing an...

9.6 Brilliant
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12 86 (Eighty-Six)
86 (Eighty-Six)

86 - Eighty Six is a critically acclaimed anime set in a republic at war with the Giadian Empire. The story follows a young soldier, Shinei Nois, and his team, who are part of the '86th Legion,' a gro...

9.6 Brilliant
13 The Last of the Mohicans
The Last of the Mohicans

The score for The Last of the Mohicans is a powerful, sweeping work that captures the epic scale and tragic romance of the film. Using a mix of orchestral arrangements, folk-inspired melodies, and dri...

9.5 Brilliant
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14 Train to Busan
Train to Busan

Train to Busan is a high-octane, emotionally resonant zombie film that takes place almost entirely on a high-speed train. As a viral outbreak sweeps across South Korea, a workaholic father must protec...

9.5 Brilliant
15 Up
Up

Up is famous for its opening ten-minute sequence, which is widely considered one of the most emotionally powerful segments in cinema history. The story follows an elderly widower who ties thousands of...

9.5 Brilliant
16 Sweetness & Lightning
Sweetness & Lightning

Sweetness & Lightning follows a widowed police officer, Tsubaki, and his young daughter, Kotori, as they learn to cook together. Each episode features a simple, yet heartwarming recipe that Tsubaki at...

9.4 Excellent
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17 Inside Out (2015 Film)
Inside Out (2015 Film)

Pixar's Inside Out is a groundbreaking exploration of the human psyche, personifying core emotions to explain the necessity of sadness in the development of joy. By visualizing complex psychological c...

9.4 Excellent
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18 The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion

Joan Didions memoir is a raw, clinical, and deeply moving account of the year following the sudden death of her husband. It is widely regarded as one of the most honest depictions of grief ever writte...

9.4 Excellent
19 Inside Out (2015)
Inside Out (2015)

Pixar's Inside Out is a groundbreaking animated feature that personifies human emotions, providing a visual language for understanding complex psychological states. By focusing on Riley, a young girl...

9.4 Excellent
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20 Bicycle Thieves
Bicycle Thieves

Vittorio De Sica's 1948 masterpiece follows a desperate father searching for his stolen bicycle, essential for his new job. A cornerstone of Italian Neorealism, the film's raw, documentary-style appro...

9.4 Excellent
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21 Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
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Set in a dystopian version of England, this novel follows students at an exclusive boarding school who slowly discover the dark truth about their purpose in society. Ishiguro uses the framework of sci...

9.4 Excellent
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22 The One and Only Ivan (Adam Grupper)
The One and Only Ivan (Adam Grupper)

This Newbery Medal-winning story, narrated by Adam Grupper, is a poignant and deeply moving tale told from the perspective of a silverback gorilla living in a shopping mall. Gruppers gentle, thoughtfu...

9.4 Excellent
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23 Your Name. Soundtrack
Your Name. Soundtrack

The Your Name. soundtrack, featuring music by Radwimps and Joe Hisaishi, is a beautiful and emotionally resonant accompaniment to Makoto Shinkai's acclaimed film. Radwimps' contributions, particularly...

9.3 Excellent
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24 The Gottman Institute
The Gottman Institute
Free Plan Available From Free to $29/mo for online subscriptions

The Gottman Institute, while primarily focused on couples therapy, offers resources and workshops that can benefit families. Their approach is research-based and emphasizes communication skills and em...

9.3 Excellent
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25 Arcade Fire - Funeral
Arcade Fire - Funeral

Funeral, released in 2004, introduced Arcade Fire to the world with its sweeping orchestral arrangements and intensely emotional lyrics. The albums unique blend of indie rock, baroque pop, and classic...

9.3 Excellent
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26 The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories
The Paper Menagerie and Other Stories

Ken Liu is a visionary in the field of speculative fiction, and this collection brings together his most powerful short works. Blending elements of fantasy, science fiction, and historical fiction, Li...

9.3 Excellent
27 Given
Given

Given follows the members of a high school band as they navigate music, love, and the lingering pain of past trauma. It is a beautiful, grounded romance that explores the complexities of queer relatio...

9.3 Excellent
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28 Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a breathtakingly beautiful Metroidvania that combines tight platforming with emotional storytelling. The art style is hand-painted and vibrant, creating a world that f...

9.3 Excellent
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29 Inside Out
Inside Out

Inside Out is a 2015 Pixar animated film that takes viewers inside the mind of a young girl, Riley, to explore how basic emotionsJoy, Sadness, Fear, Anger, and Disgustinteract to shape her experiences...

9.3 Excellent
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30 Unravel (Tokyo Ghoul)
Unravel (Tokyo Ghoul)

Unravel from Tokyo Ghoul is a visceral and emotionally charged opening. The song, performed by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure, is characterized by its raw vocals, distorted guitars, and complex instrument...

9.2 Excellent
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