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From David Fincher, starring Morgan Freeman, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Andrew Kevin Walker
Rated R

Se7en is a psychological thriller directed by David Fincher and starring Brad Pitt and Morgan Freeman. The story follows two detectives, William Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and David Mills (Brad Pitt) as they investigate a series of murders, each one based on the seven deadly sins. As they get closer to the truth, they realize that the killer is John Doe (Kevin Spacey), a deranged serial killer with a twisted vision of justice. As the detectives desperately try to put an end to Doe's rampage, they must also confront their own inner demons and struggles. In the end, the detectives are left to make a morally difficult decision that will shape their lives forever.

From Ridley Scott, starring Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, John Hurt, Veronica Cartwright
Rated R

Alien is a science-fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979. It tells the story of the crew of the commercial space tug Nostromo, who are woken from their cryo-sleep to investigate an S.O.S. signal coming from a nearby moon. Upon investigation, they discover a derelict alien spacecraft and the remains of its dead pilot. Soon afterwards, an alien creature begins to hunt them down one by one. As the crew struggles to survive the onslaught of the creature, they must also battle the growing mistrust among the group, pushing them to the brink of destruction. The film stars Sigourney Weaver, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, and Ian Holm.

From Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff, starring Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg
Rated G

The Lion King is a 1994 animated musical film produced by Walt Disney Feature Animation and released by Walt Disney Pictures. It is the 32nd Disney animated feature film, and the fifth animated film produced during a period known as the Disney Renaissance. The film follows the story of Simba, a young lion who is to succeed his father, Mufasa, as King of the Pride Lands. When Simba's uncle Scar murders Mufasa and exiles Simba, the young lion must find his way back home and reclaim his rightful throne. Along the way, he meets new friends, learns valuable lessons, and faces his own inner demons. The Lion King features music by Elton John and Tim Rice, and features the voices of Matthew Broderick, James Earl Jones, Jeremy Irons, and Nathan Lane. It was a critical and commercial success, grossing more than $968 million worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing release of 1994. The film was accompanied by two direct-to-video follow-up films, The Lion King II: Simba's Pride (1998) and The Lion King 1½ (2004).

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, Sterling Hayden, Keenan Wynn
Rated PG

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb is a 1964 black comedy film directed and produced by Stanley Kubrick and starring Peter Sellers, George C. Scott, and Slim Pickens. The movie follows a paranoid United States Air Force general, who orders a nuclear attack on the Soviet Union. The President and his advisers desperately attempt to recall the bombers to prevent a nuclear apocalypse. The film satirizes the Cold War fears of a nuclear conflict between the two superpowers. Dr. Strangelove, a former Nazi nuclear scientist turned advisor to the President, provides a darkly comedic view of the situation. Through a series of misadventures and misunderstandings, the film ends in a doomsday scenario, where the surviving characters are left to face the consequences of the nuclear war.

From Richard Marquand, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi is the sixth installment in the Star Wars saga, directed by Richard Marquand. The film follows the Rebel Alliance as they face off against the Galactic Empire in a massive showdown. Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia must work together to free the galaxy from the Empire and its powerful weapon, the Death Star. With the help of their allies, they plan a daring rescue mission to save Han Solo from the clutches of Jabba the Hutt. Meanwhile, the Emperor has hatched a plan to turn Luke to the dark side. With the fate of the galaxy hanging in the balance, Luke and the Rebel Alliance must put aside their differences and unite to defeat the Empire.

From James Cameron, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn, Paul Winfield
Rated R

The Terminator is a 1984 science fiction action film directed by James Cameron, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Biehn, and Linda Hamilton. The film follows a cyborg assassin (Schwarzenegger) from the future sent back in time to 1984 to kill Sarah Connor (Hamilton). Sarah is targeted because in the future, she is destined to give birth to a son, John Connor, who will lead a resistance against the machines that will eventually take over the world. Kyle Reese (Biehn), a soldier from the future, is sent back to protect Sarah, and the two must battle against the unstoppable Terminator. In the end, they are successful in preventing the assassination, but the Terminator still remains a threat.

From John G. Avildsen, starring Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers
Rated PG

Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film directed by John G. Avildsen. It stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted, working-class Italian-American boxer who gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fight the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed (played by Carl Weathers). Rocky heads into rigorous training, supervised by his trainer Mickey Goldmill (played by Burgess Meredith). Rocky fights the odds, and despite being overmatched, he does not go down easily and gives Creed a good fight. Ultimately, however, Rocky loses the fight in a split decision. Despite the loss, Rocky has gained the respect and admiration of the crowd and earns a second chance. As a result, Rocky is inspired to continue his training and prepares for a rematch with Creed. The film was a critical and commercial success, receiving ten Academy Award nominations and winning three, including Best Picture. It is widely considered one of the greatest sports films ever made and has had a lasting impact on popular culture.

From George Roy Hill, starring Paul Newman, Robert Redford, Katharine Ross, Strother Martin
Rated PG

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is a 1969 American Western film directed by George Roy Hill and starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. The film tells the story of two outlaws, Butch Cassidy (Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Redford), who are on the run from a relentless posse of lawmen led by a determined sheriff (Katherine Ross). To escape the law, the two outlaws head to Bolivia, where they plan to start a new life. Along the way, they must contend with the ever-present threat of capture, and confront their own inner demons as they question their own sense of morality. As their friendship is tested, they also must grapple with the fact that their outlaw lifestyle may no longer be viable in a more civilized world.

From Richard Kelly, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Mary McDonnell, Holmes Osborne
Rated R

Donnie Darko is a 2001 psychological thriller directed by Richard Kelly. It stars Jake Gyllenhaal as Donnie Darko, a disturbed teenager who experiences visions of a demonic rabbit, Frank, who tells him the world will end in 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds. Donnie starts to follow Frank's instructions, which involve acts of vandalism and sleepwalking. As the deadline approaches, Donnie discovers that he is responsible for creating a time portal that will bring destruction to the world. With the help of his psychiatrist and his girlfriend, Donnie must find a way to close the portal before it's too late.

From James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates
Rated PG-13

Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. The film tells the story of two fictional characters, Jack Dawson and Rose DeWitt Bukater, who are members of different social classes that fall in love aboard the ill-fated RMS Titanic during its maiden voyage in April 1912. When the ship hits an iceberg and begins to sink, the couple must fight for survival against the adversity of the sea, class divisions, and the powerful forces of fate. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as the two main characters, and features an ensemble cast including Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Frances Fisher, Gloria Stuart, and Bernard Hill. Titanic opened to critical acclaim, was a box office smash, and has since gone on to become one of the highest-grossing films of all time. The film was nominated for 14 Academy Awards, winning 11, and it remains the highest grossing film of all time when adjusted for inflation.

From Directors: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber, starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Elden Henson
Rated R

The Butterfly Effect is a 2004 psychological thriller film directed by Eric Bress and J. Mackye Gruber and starring Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, and Melora Walters. The film follows Evan Treborn (Kutcher), a young man with an unusual ability to time travel. When Evan travels back to his past, he finds that his actions can have profound and unforeseen consequences on his present life, and those around him. The film follows Evan as he struggles to control his newfound powers, and ultimately uses them to attempt to fix the wrongs of his past and present. Along the way, Evan discovers the butterfly effect – that even the smallest of actions can have larger, unforeseen repercussions.

From Alfred Hitchcock, starring Rod Taylor, Tippi Hedren, Jessica Tandy, Suzanne Pleshette
Rated PG-13

The Birds is an Alfred Hitchcock classic centered around the quiet coastal town of Bodega Bay, California. Melanie Daniels, a smart, beautiful socialite, travels to the town to meet Mitch, a lawyer she recently met in a San Francisco pet shop. Upon her arrival, however, she is met with a series of strange and increasingly threatening bird attacks. As the birds become more aggressive and start attacking people, Melanie and Mitch work together with the townsfolk to try to survive the onslaught. With each attack, the mood of the town turns ever more desperate, as the people struggle to understand why the birds are attacking and how to protect themselves. In the end, the birds mysteriously vanish, leaving the townspeople to pick up the pieces of their lives and make sense of the chaos.

From Ridley Scott, starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis, Harvey Keitel, Michael Madsen
Rated R

Thelma & Louise is a 1991 American road film directed by Ridley Scott and written by Callie Khouri. It stars Geena Davis as Thelma, Susan Sarandon as Louise, and Harvey Keitel as a sympathetic detective. The story follows two friends, Thelma and Louise, on an impromptu road trip in a 1966 Ford Thunderbird convertible as they flee from a series of situations that escalate out of their control. Along the way, they encounter a charming criminal, who provides the two with a sense of freedom and companionship. As their journey continues, they find themselves in increasingly dangerous situations, ultimately leading to a stand-off with the police. The film explores themes of female friendship, independence, and empowerment. It earned $45 million at the box office and became an instant classic, as well as launching Sarandon and Davis to stardom.

From Danny Boyle, starring Cillian Murphy, Naomie Harris, Christopher Eccleston, Alex Palmer
Rated R

"28 Days Later..." is a 2002 post-apocalyptic horror film directed by Danny Boyle and written by Alex Garland. Set in Great Britain, the film follows Jim (Cillian Murphy) as he wakes up in a hospital to find that the world is overrun with zombies, the result of a virus released by animal activists. He quickly teams up with other survivors, including Selena (Naomie Harris) and Mark (Noah Huntley), and they embark on a quest to find a safe haven. Along the way, they must battle the infected as well as the other humans that have become just as dangerous. With the fate of the world in his hands, Jim must fight to save humanity from total destruction.

From Edgar Wright, starring Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick
Rated PG-13

Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 action-comedy film directed by Edgar Wright and based on the graphic novel series of the same name by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The film stars Michael Cera as Scott Pilgrim, a 22-year-old slacker who must win the love of Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead), by defeating her seven evil exes in a series of video-game-style battles. Along the way, Scott must contend with his own feelings of insecurity and inadequacy, as well as the interference of Ramona's mysterious League of Evil Exes. The film also features Kieran Culkin, Anna Kendrick, and Jason Schwartzman in supporting roles. Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a fun and inventive ride that blends live-action and video-game-style visuals to create a unique cinematic experience.

From Francis Lawrence, starring Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan, Salli Richardson-Whitfield
Rated PG-13

From Neil Marshall, starring Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, Saskia Mulder
Rated R

From Frank Oz, starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Levi Stubbs
Rated PG-13

From Jaume Collet-Serra, starring Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder
Rated R

From Roland Emmerich, starring John Cusack, Thandiwe Newton, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Amanda Peet
Rated PG-13