36. In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates
The murder of the film is only like the eighth most important part of the film. Everything is about the setting, characters, and mood. Poitier is incredibly engaging in every scene.
Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates
The murder of the film is only like the eighth most important part of the film. Everything is about the setting, characters, and mood. Poitier is incredibly engaging in every scene.
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Directed by John G. Avildsen
Starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young
I don't even care about boxing, but this film makes me care about Rocky's rise. Compelling underdog story, even if not very groundbreaking. The cinematography really captures the grittiness.
Directed by Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins
Starring Natalie Wood, Richard Beymer, Russ Tamblyn, Rita Moreno
Gorgeous cinematography, brilliant costume design and production. Meticulous dance numbers and memorable songs. Sadly the issues are still relevant today.
Directed by Robert Wise
Starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
Enjoyable musical numbers. This could easily be overly saccharine, but the script never lets it get there. Andrews is practically perfect in every way (sorry, wrong film).
Directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan
Starring Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan
So beautiful. It nails just about everything. Some adjectives to describe this: audacious, funny, original, dazzling, resonant, bonkers, genius.
Directed by F.W. Murnau
Starring George O'Brien, Janet Gaynor, Margaret Livingston
Yes, it is technically not a Best Picture winner, taking home the one-and-done Best Artistic film at the first Oscars. Sublimely shot and edited. And that drunk pig!
Directed by Lewis Milestone
Starring Louis Wolheim, Lew Ayres, John Wray
Still astounding, moving, and inventive. Harrowing with many striking images and biting commentary. The final scene is perfect. It's still one of the best anti-war films ever made.