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Jul 13, 202114 min read
65. MRS. MINIVER, 1942
A powerfully galvanizing war film like no other I first saw “Mrs. Miniver” on the big screen at a repertory movie house while in college...
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Jul 6, 202117 min read
64. AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, 1951
A watershed musical that explodes with color and joy Arthur Freed, Vincente Minnelli, and Gene Kelly came together with the intention of...
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Jun 29, 202114 min read
63. THE MALTESE FALCON, 1941
A first-class thriller that launched the film noir genre and redefined detective stories Forget straightforward realism. Forget intensely...
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Jun 22, 202114 min read
62. RED-HEADED WOMAN, 1932
A deliciously scandalous and controversial comedy that still shocks today Just one viewing of “Red-Headed Woman” is enough to make those...
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Jun 15, 202115 min read
61. ON THE WATERFRONT, 1954
A galvanizing film that forever changed the art of film acting A work of art is something that becomes timeless regardless of when or why...
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Jun 8, 202114 min read
60. RED RIVER, 1948
Escapism at its best in a sweeping Western adventure If you love to lose yourself in a sprawling adventure, “Red River” is definitely for...
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Jun 1, 202116 min read
59. THE NIGHT OF THE HUNTER, 1955
A spellbinding, nightmarish, fairytale film like no other Hauntingly entertaining and offbeat, “The Night of the Hunter” is not your...
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May 25, 202116 min read
58. WHAT’S UP, DOC?, 1972
A classic screwball comedy, and one of the funniest films ever made If I were asked to name my pick for the funniest film ever made, my...
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May 18, 202113 min read
57. 2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY, 1968
An unforgettable cinematic milestone, considered one of the greatest and most influential films of all-time There are certain movies from...
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May 11, 202116 min read
56. GILDA, 1946
A fiery film noir starring America's Love Goddess, which exposes the fine line between love and hate What looks like pure melodrama at...
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May 4, 202115 min read
55. HOW GREEN WAS MY VALLEY, 1941
A haunting classic about the harshness and beauty of life, told through the eyes of a boy from a Welsh coal mining family Movies have the...
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Apr 27, 202115 min read
54. MARY POPPINS, 1964
A magical classic that has remained a family favorite since its first release Major film studios each became known for producing films...
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Apr 20, 202114 min read
53. GASLIGHT, 1944
A spellbinding thriller about love, terror, and mental turmoil Other films come and go, but “Gaslight” remains on my Top Ten Favorite...
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Apr 13, 202114 min read
52. THE RED SHOES, 1948
A vibrantly daring masterpiece, and one of the most beautiful films ever made If you love beauty and drama, this is a must-see film. Set...
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Apr 6, 202114 min read
51. THE THIN MAN, 1934
A uniquely fun detective story filled with murder, laughs, and liquor When was the last time you heard a detective film described as...
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Mar 30, 202115 min read
50. MOROCCO, 1930
A magnificent exploration of passion, featuring iconic gender fluidity If there were ever a film in which aesthetics are as important as...
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Mar 23, 202114 min read
49. WHITE HEAT, 1949
An extraordinarily entertaining gangster classic, featuring a powerhouse performance This week I’m excited to present the utterly...
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Mar 16, 202114 min read
48. CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF, 1958
Sex, lies, and greed are explored through explosive performances in this classic adaptation of Tennessee Williams Films on this blog are...
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Mar 9, 202117 min read
47. SUNSET BOULEVARD, 1950
A thrilling masterpiece that contains one of cinema’s most iconic performances “Sunset Boulevard” provides such a richly enthralling...
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Mar 2, 202110 min read
46. STEAMBOAT BILL, JR., 1928
An astonishing comedy that is still as fresh as the day it was made Take two rival steamboat operations, each owned by a controlling and...
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