In the Tim Burton universe, weird is good. Weird is right. Weird works. Weird clarifies, cuts through and captures the essence of the evolutionary spirit. And in the case of Burton's fantastical tales, it's also incredibly fun. (See his stop-motion-esque flick 9 for a perfect example.) Burton truly does weird better than just about anyone -- and that goes for his stories, his settings, and most especially, his characters. Click through for a gallery of Tim Burton's most fabulous creations, ranked in order from the simply curious to the most fantastical of them all.

Your average movie theater is generally the temperature of frozen tundra, but when one Mr. Brad Pitt strolls on screen, things heat up. Sure he's got a face that's more beautiful than some of his leading ladies, and he's not a bad actor per se, but you can be forgiven if you're really just waiting for the moment when he takes off his shirt. From indie to big budget, every movie gets that much more riveting when Pitt's abs get their moment in the spotlight. Lose yourself in this gallery of Pitt's hottest, scantily-clad moments.

Ah, sunburn -- that great, go-to plot device of lazy screenwriters. With good reason, too: In comedy, there's little funnier than a fat guy -- say, John Candy -- turning lobster-red after falling asleep at the beach, or a drunk party hound frying on a roof in the blazing Vegas sun, a la The Hangover. In honor of midsummer, break out the Bain de Soleil and feast your eyes on this photo gallery, which calls out the top ten stars who've burned a bit too brightly on the big screen.

Brangelina, the Octomom, Jon and Kate Plus Eight... It seems like the whole world's gone baby crazy. While real-world celebrity spawn get saddled with weird names and couture clothes, their counterparts on the silver screen dodge their own dangers -- and look good doing it. This slideshow singles out some of the stork's sweetest special deliveries. (Note: No talking babies appear on this list. They're creepy, not cute.)

When Bill Murray landed his first starring role in Meatballs in 1979, the world was a different place: The U.S. was locked in an endless conflict with something called the U.S.S.R. and Wes Anderson was just ten years old. Since then, Murray reached the apex of the comedy world with mega-hits like Caddyshack (1980), Ghostbusters (1984). ("Nobody steps on a church in my town!") But instead of flaming out, Murray went in a different direction -- first becoming a frequent player in Anderson's ironic comedies (Rushmore, The Royal Tenenbaums) and then going for dramatic gold with celebrated performances like Lost in Translation (2003). Where's Murray headed next? Read on!

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Thrills abound in the 1989 mini-series based on Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer-winning book Lonesome Dove. (Seriously!) Beyond white-bearded Tommy Lee Jones' strong-and-silent Woodrow F. Call and Robert Duvall's boozing charmer Gus McCrae, there's also Anjelica Huston as the One Who Got Away, a young Diane Lane looking particularly comely in period garb as the town prostitute, and Rick Schroeder as an orphan named Newt. And that's the just beginning, as a few quick clicks through AMC's Lonesome Dove photo gallery will reveal. Why not break out that pastel bandana and have yourself a look?

Click here for a full schedule of Lonesome Dove showings on AMC.

Just who is the greatest mom ever? Well, you probably think it's your mom but your answer would be different if you focused on moms from the movies. (We're assuming your mother isn't a Hollywood celebrity.) What makes a mom great changes then. Devoted and loving prove kind of boring when compared to murderous and ambitious. For the week leading up to Mother's Day, we asked you to help us decide who is the greatest movie mom in history. Thanks for your input! Here they are ranked according to your votes.

How do you decide who ranks as the greatest movie mom ever? Does the combination of stunning looks and political convictions wow you a la Erin Brockovich with Julia Roberts. Or do you prefer the long-suffering devotion of Sally Field in Steel Magnolias? An argument could even be made for the sheer madness of Kathleen Turner's Serial Mom. Which mom do you love best. Peruse these ten contenders then vote for your favorite. The winner will be announced this Sunday, Mother's Day.