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1. 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Film. Science fiction. The greatest film ever made began with the meeting of two brilliant minds: Stanley Kubrick and sci-fi seer Arthur C Clarke.
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100 remarkable films to see before you die. The top 10 have short comments, as do certain controversial love-or-hate films with a debatable place on the list. Refine See titles to watch instantly, titles you haven't rated, etc. 100 titles. 1. The Godfather (1972) R | 175 min | Crime, Drama. 9.2. Rate. 100 Metascore.
- The Graduate (1967) Mike Nichols’ indelible comedy of alienation is that rare thing, a movie that really does define a generation. That’s because there has never been another movie like it (and no, “Rushmore” doesn’t count).
- 12 Angry Men (1957) How elemental — and riveting — is this: an entire courtroom drama set inside the jury room, where Henry Fonda, as the only member of the jury who suspects that a teenage defendant might not be guilty of murder, questions, cajoles and gradually convinces his fellow jurors to look more closely at the evidence.
- Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown (1988) You never forget your first. That may be how many American art-house habituésthink of Pedro Almodóvar’s riotous comedy.
- Alien (1979) A smothering tentacled thingy attaches itself to an astronaut’s face. Several scenes later, an alien fetus erupts right out of his belly, and the cinema would never be the same.
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- 'Weekend' (2011) Heady but grounded in pragmatic reality, ecstatically romantic but marbled with sobering veins of melancholy, Andrew Haigh’s immersive account of a steamy hookup between two gay Nottingham men unfolds over 48 hours in what feels almost like real time.
- 'Black Panther' (2018) Navigating the Marvel Cinematic Universe — or is it a Multiverse now? — requires, for many of us, a certain tolerance for green or LED screens, mass destruction, snarky dialogue and cosmic shtick.
- 'Time' (2020) Garrett Bradley’s documentary observes the brutality of the American carceral system from an uncommon vantage point. The filmmaker jettisons the expository soundbites of talking heads and the contextual support of charts and numbers, choosing instead to construct an impressionistic portrait of one family’s specific experience.
- 'Bright Star' (2009) It’s the story of an unconsummated love affair in the final years of John Keats’ short life. Catnip for English majors? No question.
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- The Award Winners - Notting Hill (1999) Why? This BAFTA-winning romantic drama gave us one of Julia Roberts' most memorable roles. It follows the love story of a famous Hollywood film star who falls for a British book store owner.
- The Award Winners - Silver Linings Playbook (2012) Why? This film earned Jennifer Lawrence an Oscar, Golden Globe and Screen Actor's Guild award. The critically-acclaimed film shows a gripping portrayal of two people struggling with their own psychological battles and striking up a bond in the process.
- The Award Winners - Pretty Woman (1991) Why? Julia Roberts stars in a few movies in this list and for good reason. She's one of the most awarded household names in the business.
- The Award Winners - Titanic (1997) View full post on Youtube. Why? The blockbuster broke a whole load of records upon its release, including becoming the first movie to gross $1 billion at the Box Office, garnering the most Oscar nominations ever (tied with All About Eve) and winning the most Academy Awards in another tie with Ben-Hur.
Jan 3, 2024 · 1. The Shawshank Redemption. Tim Robbins, Morgan Freeman, Bob Gunton. 4,045 votes. Released: 1994. Directed by: Frank Darabont. The Shawshank Redemption, a true magnum opus of the cinematic world, delves deep into the themes of hope, friendship, and survival.
1. Three Days of the Condor (1975) R | 117 min | Crime, Mystery, Thriller. 7.4. Rate. 63 Metascore. A bookish CIA researcher in Manhattan finds all his co-workers dead, and must outwit those responsible until he figures out who he can really trust. Director: Sydney Pollack | Stars: Robert Redford, Faye Dunaway, Cliff Robertson, Max von Sydow.
