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

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. Read More

The Making of a Meme: Absurdity Epitomized in the ‘Cats’ Trailer

How Jennifer Hudson's facial expression broke the internet. Read More

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. Read More

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… Read More

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. Read More

“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. Read More

‘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. Read More

Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, and the Meme That Called Its Shot

Franchise memes reach far and wide, but no one reaches further than Marvel. Read More