Movie Memes Week
In the fall of 2019, we gave space to the exploration of our favorite movie-related internet memes for Movie Memes Week. The centerpiece of this feature was a big list of The 50 Best Movie Memes Ever.
Explore the entire Movie Memes Week series below
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A Deep Dive Into the Glorious Expanse of Jeff Goldblum’s Chest
What is it about Jeff Goldblum that gets the people going? His bare chest in Jurassic Park, for one.
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The Making of a Meme: Absurdity Epitomized in the ‘Cats’ Trailer
How Jennifer Hudson’s facial expression broke the internet.
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The ‘Midsommar’ Communal Scream and the Value of Feeling Held
Some inner demons can’t be exorcized alone. Try wailing in unison with some Swedish cult members.
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How ‘The Babadook’ Inspired The Perfect Political Meme
In this low-budget psychological horror film, a fraught relationship between a mother and her son unexpectedly became the perfect metaphor for today’s political climate.
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Pennywise the Sewer-Lurking Clown and Why We Can’t Resist Him
Yes, he’s a creepy, murderous clown. Yes, I am climbing down into that sewer.
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“It’s a Trap!” at the Cross-Section of Memes, Parody, and Fandom Legacy
Admiral Ackbar’s claim to fame may have lasted a second on screen, but it’s become so much more.
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‘A Star is Born’ and the Enduring Appeal of “I Just Wanted to Take Another Look At You”
Four iterations later, the classic exchange has found its place in meme culture.
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The Bee-zarre History of ‘Bee Movie’ Memes
Ya like jazz?
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Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and the Meme That Called Its Shot
Franchise memes reach far and wide, but no one reaches further than Marvel.
