From Aladdin to The Princess Bride, these fantasy movies are perfect examples of how well-crafted, inventive dialogue can greatly enhance the genre.

From the poetry of romantic dramas like Before Sunrise to the stark cynicism of satires like Network, these genius movies master the art of dialogue.

Editor’s Note: Arash Azizi is a writer and a historian. He is the author of “What Iranians Want: Women, Life, Freedom” (Oneworld, 2024). The views expressed here are his own. Read more opinion on CNN.

In an art form often characterized by expository monologues and dramatic declarations, some anime series paint a different masterpiece by honing the power of silence. These works prove that animation ...