"Gladiator" (2000)
Ridley Scott's Oscar winner is one of the last epic swords-and-sandals movies Hollywood has made that have been successful.
"Good Will Hunting" (1997)
The movie that made Matt Damon and Ben Affleck stars (and Oscar winners). The story of a genius in the rough section of Boston is a solid film by all and Robin Williams shines.
"Grease" (1978)
Spend an evening watching this classic musical and don't be shy about singing out loud all the songs. Don't worry, we won't tell.
"Gomorrah" (2008)
If you like mafia movies you should check out this exceptional story that gives us a peek inside organized crime in Italy.
"Heathers" (1988)
One of the best looks at high school life ever put on screen. Winona Ryder and Christian Slater are everyone's spirit animals in this great dark comedy.
"Hoop Dreams" (1994)
One of the greatest documentaries ever made. The lives of two Chicago high school basketball players are captured in vivid detail.
"The Hustler" (1961)
This Paul Newman essential stars the legend as a pool shark who ruins everything he touches. Things get even worse when he challenges the great Minnesota Fats (Jackie Gleason).
"The Interview" (2014)
It's the movie that sparked an international incident. Though there is no definitive proof that this comedy by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg about the attempted assassination of Kim Jong-un sparked the Sony hack, it certainly got a lot of attention.
"In the Loop" (2009)
Before there was "Veep" the show's creator Armando Iannucci made this foul-mouthed political comedy about not-too-bright politicians from Britain and the US who try to stop a war.
"Jurassic Park" (1993)
The groundbreaking movie that showed how far computer graphics had come since the 1980s, it's a Spielberg classic.
"Kingpin" (1996)
The most underrated movie by the Farrelly brothers. Woody Harrelson plays a disgraced pro bowler who thinks he's found a meal ticket in a very talented amateur bowler who is Amish (Randy Quaid). Not to mention that you get some incredible Bill Murray comedy.
"Lethal Weapon" (1987)
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover elevate the cop genre with their incredible chemistry. And if you're in a binge mood, most of the sequels are on Netflix, too.
"Major League" (1989)
Writer/director David S. Ward captures all the great aspects of baseball and adds some outlandish characters to create one of the best movies ever made about the sport.
"Mean Girls" (2004)
Think of this as a modern-day "Heathers." Lindsay Lohan plays the new girl who completely loses her identity to become a part of the cool kids in school and then attempts to tear down the leader (played by Rachel McAdams).
"Meet the Parents" (2000)
Robert De Niro was just beginning to get into the comedy scene when this Ben Stiller movie came calling. By the time this movie hit theaters De Niro suddenly became one of the few serious actors from the 1970s who could do comedy convincingly.
"Moonrise Kingdom" (2012)
Wes Anderson's unique brand of storytelling is perfectly captured in this look at a pair of youngsters in love and how the adults on the small island they live on become frantic trying to find them when they run off together.
"Nightcrawler" (2014)
Jake Gyllenhaal gives a haunting performance as a man driven to rule the world of crime journalism. And as an added treat, there's also the great performance by Riz Ahmed in the movie (who has blown up since with his performance in the HBO hit "The Night Of").
"No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson"
Director Steve James ("Hoop Dreams") directs this powerful ESPN "30 for 30" documentary that recounts the incident in former NBA star Allen Iverson's youth that almost kept him from continuing his basketball career. However, what we find in the aftermath is a town that is racially divided.
"The Princess Bride" (1987)
This fairy tale told through the comedic skill of director Rob Reiner has become a classic love story. And it's got Andre the Giant in it!
"Pulp Fiction" (1994)
Quentin Tarantino's career-defining movie changed the way we looked at independent film forever and launched a slew of copycats.
"Pumping Iron" (1977)
Before Arnold Schwarzenegger was the biggest action star in the world he was a Mr. Olympia champion starving to gain fame. This documentary shows an Arnold on the cusp of stardom.
"Reservoir Dogs" (1992)
Before "Pulp Fiction" Tarantino got the attention of the movie industry with this gritty caper. Instead of the crime being the focus it's the men behind it.
"Rounders" (1998)
Matt Damon and Edward Norton play an incredible duo on-screen as two card hustlers. Norton the lovable loser, Damon the guy who has to get him out of trouble.
"The Running Man" (1987)
This Schwarzenegger classic is the ultimate 1980s action movie. Arnold plays a man wrongfully convicted of a mass killing and must survive an execution obstacle course that's also a game show.
"Saturday Night Fever" (1977)
The movie that defined the disco era. Look back on when John Travolta was a sex symbol and the Bee Gees were the biggest band in the world.
"Scary Movie" (2000)
Following their success spoofing the urban drama with "Don't Be a Menace..." the Wayans brothers took on the horror genre. Though there have been numerous "Scary Movie" sequels, the original is legitimately funny.
"Scrooged" (1988)
Bill Murray is nonstop funny in this spoof of "A Christmas Carol."
"Short Term 12" (2013)
Before Brie Larson became an Oscar-winning actress, she starred in this critically acclaimed, little-seen indie that looks at a twentysomething supervisor at a treatment facility as she tries to get through to troubled youth and deal with her own problems.
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012)
Jennifer Lawrence, Bradley Cooper, and Robert De Niro all give great performances in this dark relationship comedy from director David O. Russell that went on to give Lawrence an Oscar win.
"Sixteen Candles" (1984)
This John Hughes classic highlights almost every embarrassing moment that can happen in high school, but matched with incredible comedy, it's a must-watch.
"Spanglish" (2004)
Arguably Adam Sandler's best dramatic performance (though "Punch-Drunk Love" may have the advantage), this look at a well-off family's life through the eyes of the daughter of the Mexican housekeeper who works for them is one of the unrecognized great movies of the 2000s.
"Spotlight" (2015)
The best picture Oscar winner of 2016, this look inside the investigative newspaper team that uncovered the child sex abuse going on among Boston priests is a powerhouse of great acting and storytelling.
"The Sting" (1973)
Four years after Paul Newman and Robert Redford became one of the most memorable screen duos in history with "Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid," the two do it again with this "perfect con" movie. Winner of seven Oscars, including best picture, it also will forever be known for its use of the Scott Joplin piano ragtime piece "The Entertainer."
"Sunset Boulevard" (1950)
One of the greatest movies ever to look at the movie industry, Billy Wilder's 1950s-era pop culture noir is timeless for its story of the struggle in the business and the effects of fame when everyone forgets you.
"Swingers" (1996)
You can thank Jon Favreau for the "you're so money" and "baby" slang that was thrown around for a while after the release of this comedy. But seriously, the movie is an entertaining look at heartbreak and friendship.
"Tangerine" (2015)
Shot with an iPhone, this low-budget comedy that focuses on a transgender sex worker out for answers when she learns that her pimp boyfriend has been cheating on her is incredibly executed and the performances are top-notch.
"There Will Be Blood" (2007)
Daniel Day-Lewis gives one of his most diabolical performances as an oil man who will stop at nothing to thrive in his business. Director Paul Thomas Anderson creates arguably his masterpiece.
"The Thin Blue Line" (1988)
A gem of the documentary genre, Errol Morris' movie looks at the wrongful conviction of a Texas man. It's not just visually groundbreaking but got its subject released from prison.
"To Catch a Thief" (1955)
This Alfred Hitchcock classic includes two of his favorites, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly, in a thriller involving jewel thieves and the French Riviera.
"To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962)
Regarded as one of the greatest movies of all time, in which Gregory Peck plays the iconic role of Atticus Finch, a lawyer who defends a black man against a rape charge, while also teaching his family to treat every person equally.
"Trainspotting" (1996)
Danny Boyle's incredible look at the Edinburgh drug scene launched the career of Ewan McGregor and includes one of the best soundtracks ever put to a movie.
"Traffic" (2000)
Steven Soderbergh adapted a British TV series for the big screen. It won four Oscars, including best director. This look at the war on drugs shows the fight on both the US and Mexican side.
"Upstream Color" (2013)
This indie darling delves into deep questions like who we are and why are we here. It's basically the best movie you've never seen.
"Urban Cowboy" (1980)
John Travolta and Debra Winger are two single people who love the cowboy lifestyle in Houston. At a local bar they learn about life and love.
"The Usual Suspects" (1995)
It's the movie with the ending you can't speak about. It's also an extremely clever crime movie filled with colorful characters and some great one-liners. What else do you need?
"The Warriors" (1979)
A video-game movie before there were any made. The gang The Warriors are accused of killing one of the biggest gang leaders in New York City. Now they must fight their way back to their turf in the most dangerous city in the world.
"Wet Hot American Summer" (2001)
Starring numerous actors who have gone on to become huge stars, this wacky 1980s-set comedy that looks at the last day of camp has become a cult classic.
"Y Tu Mama Tambien" (2001)
Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal play a pair of teens who head on a road trip with an older woman, but come to learn that there's more in store than getting lucky as they learn about themselves and the realities of life.
"Zero Motivation" (2014)
This must-see comedy looks at the extremely boring lives of a group of female Israeli soldiers as they do their required time serving in the military on a remote desert base.
"Zoolander"
If you still can't lose the bad taste of the sequel, check out the original, in which the jokes feel less stale and Will Ferrell is still the best part of the movie.
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