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The movies that defined my 40s weren’t just about women: On the surface, I didn’t share much DNA with the author suffering from writer’s block played by Michael Douglas in “Wonder Boys ...
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) A never-better James Dean, in the only one of his three starring roles that ironically did not get him an Oscar nomination, captures teen alienation better than anyone had up till that point.
- Bonnie and Clyde (1967) No one expected that this tale of 1930's-era bank robbers, played by Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, would reflect a 1960's world of sex, violence and a need to rebel.
- The Graduate (1967) Dustin Hoffman's Benjamin Braddock gets out of college with no hint of where to go ("Plastics?") at a time when every other graduate seems to be starting a revolution.
- 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Stanley Kubrick gave the 1960's a head trip to define itself in this futuristic tale of space travel. It seems prescient now that HAL 9000, the film's hero and villain, is a machine with a human fear of death: "I'm afraid," he famously tells Dave, the astronaut who disconnects him: "Dave, stop.
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- 17 'Twilight'
- 16 'The Blair Witch Project'
- 15 'Clueless'
- 14 'Easy A'
- 13 'Mean Girls'
- 12 'Garden State'
- 11 'Superbad'
- 10 '500 Days of Summer'
- 9 'Brokeback Mountain'
- 8 'The Social Network'
Directed by Catherine Hardwicke
The Twilight frenzy of 2008 came about at the perfect time in millennial life. "Scene" fashion was in, Myspace was at its peak, and music was all about crooning and emo hairstyles. The movie's triumph even brought about an entire wave of vampire and werewolf television shows that were highly successful as well, like The Vampire Diaries, Teen Wolf, and True Blood. It may be among millennials' favorite movies, but Twilight is in no way the peak of cinema. But it resonated with millennials in th...
Directed by Daniel Myrick and Eduardo Sánchez
The Blair Witch Project created an entirely new way of movie marketing. It also pushed the found-footage horror genre to the front seat of pop culture. If you are a millennial, the memories of The Blair Witch Project's release are probably still burned into your mind. It was hard to escape the movie when it was marketed as a “true story” and one of the scariest movies ever made. The end scene where Mike (Michael C. Williams) is standing in a corner facing the wall, and Heather (Heather Donahu...
Directed by Amy Heckerling
Before Mean Girls, there was Clueless, which toes the line between millennial and Gen X movies. Alicia Silverstone is unforgettable as Cher Horowitz, a gorgeous, popular, wealthy, and remarkably brilliant protagonist who gains confidence after playing matchmaker at her shool. She soon befriends newcomer Tai Frasier (played by Brittany Murphy) and decides to give her a makeover, believing it will help her. Inspiring new fashion trends and influencing slang, Clueless is an iconic '90s film any...
Directed by Will Gluck
An incredible Emma Stone role any millennial would recognize, she plays Olive Penderghast in the beloved teen movie, Easy A. Showing a specific brand of high school hell, the film depicts Olive's experiences after gossip about her lie of losing her virginity spreads like wildfire and gives her a brand new reputation. Instead of shying away, Olive embraces her newfound infamy. Olive's reaction to her notoriety reflects rapidly changing opinions and discussions around sex and sexuality, which w...
Directed by Mark Waters Before Mean Girls, Tina Fey was known as the nerdy comedian on Saturday Night Livewith a quick wit and a killer pair of glasses. After the movie was released, audiences acknowledged her brilliant humor, and she went on to become one of the most well-known comedians in film. Between Fey's stellar screenplay, one of Lindsay Lo...
Directed by Zach Braff
Garden State is synonymous with the angsty indie movie soundtracks of the early 2000s. Zach Braffexplored the struggles of young love and life through music in his directorial debut, which helped the movie achieve cult status among millennials. While the movie is a rom-com, it completely blew any romance movie stereotypes out of the window. Garden Statefollows Andrew Largeman (Zach Braff), a depressed, drug-using, failing actor, who returns to his tiny hometown to attend his mother's funeral....
Directed by Greg Mottola
Superbad is the quintessential awkward high school movie for millennial guys. Starring Jonah Hill and Michael Ceraas Seth and Evan, the hilarious coming-of-age film is centered on the students' experiences as they vow to lose their virginity before graduating from high school. This soon proves to be a real challenge, and the duo will have to go through wacky events that test their bond before college. From the perfect chemistry between the two leads to the witty humor throughout the film, the...
Directed by Marc Webb
A love story that's never missing from discussions of classic millennial movies, 500 Days of Summer is a rom-com that stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom Hansen, who revisits his failed relationship with Zooey Deschanel's Summer Finn. Through a non-linear structure, the film depicts the romantic connection that builds and then fizzles out between the two unforgettable characters. The movie credited for the "manic pixie dream girl" aesthetic, 500 Days has since been criticized for Summer's chara...
Directed by Ang Lee
Brokeback Mountain was one of the first movies to break ground in mainstream LGBTQ+ cinema. It was also one of the first openly queer movies to be nominated for multiple Academy Awards. The movie followed rodeo cowboy, Jack Twist (Jake Gyllenhaal), and ranch hand, Ennis Del Mar (Heath Ledger), two men hired as sheep herders in Wyoming in 1963. One night on the mountain, Jack makes a drunken pass at Ennis, and the men fall in love while having to hide it from the world. The movie shattered all...
Directed by David Fincher
Most millennials remember when Facebook took over social media. Facebook was invite-only at first, and only students in university could use it. The floodgates opened once it was available to the entire public though, and people realized that Mark Zuckerberghad created a life-changing way to connect with family and friends. This is precisely why David Fincher adapted Zuckerberg's perilous story into a generation-defining film. One of the most popular millennial movies, The Social Network tell...
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- Office Space (1999) In 1999, the oldest members of Gen-X had been part of the workforce for a little over ten years, and the youngest members were just starting to get a taste of corporate America.
- Trainspotting (1996) Danny Boyle's thoroughly British take on Gen-X follows a darker side of the generation's older members. Trainspotting takes place in the gritty streets of Edinburgh, Scotland, and centers around a group of 20-somethings who are so heavily involved in Edinburgh's drug scene that it has negative impacts on every aspect of their lives.
- Clueless (1995) It is nearly impossible to talk about iconic youth movies of the '90s without mentioning the teen classic, Clueless. Cher Horowitz graced viewers with an arsenal of quote-worthy lines and a fashion sense that is still unparalleled even 28 years later.
- Clerks (1994) The 1990s saw a rise in independent cinema. This is the decade where filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, Wes Anderson, Robert Rodriguez, and many more started to make a name for themselves.
Jul 19, 2019 · If a cursory Google search is to be believed, we millennials – a generation defined the Pew Research Center as being born between 1981 and 1996 – rank alongside history’s greatest monsters.
1. The Hours (2002) PG-13 | 110 min | Drama, Romance. 7.5. Rate. 80 Metascore. The story of how the novel "Mrs. Dalloway" affects three generations of women, all of whom, in one way or another, have had to deal with suicide in their lives. Director: Stephen Daldry | Stars: Meryl Streep, Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Stephen Dillane.
