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From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine
Rated PG-13

The Dark Knight is a 2008 superhero action thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan. The film stars Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne / Batman, Michael Caine as Alfred Pennyworth, Heath Ledger as The Joker, and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face. The story follows Batman's quest to save Gotham City from the Joker's criminal rampage, while facing the chaotic forces that threaten to tear it apart. With the help of Lieutenant Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to thwart the Joker's plans and restore order to Gotham. In the process, he must also confront his own fears and deal with his deteriorating relationship with the people he loves. Dark and gritty, The Dark Knight is a thrilling crime drama full of suspense, action, and dark themes. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning eight Academy Award nominations, resulting in Heath Ledger winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.

From Michael Curtiz, starring Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Rated PG

Casablanca is a classic romantic drama set during World War II. The story follows Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), a cynical American expatriate who runs a nightclub in the Moroccan city of Casablanca. He reluctantly helps his former lover, Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman), reunite with her resistance fighter husband, Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid). When a corrupt police captain (Claude Rains) begins blackmailing Rick, the two must join forces to survive the dangerous world of wartime Casablanca. In the end, Rick makes a selfless sacrifice for love and freedom, as the film ends with him and Ilsa walking off into the foggy night.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson, Mark Wahlberg
Rated R

The Departed is a 2006 American crime thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by William Monahan. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon, Jack Nicholson and Mark Wahlberg. The film follows two men from opposite sides of the law, infiltrating each other's organizations. Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a police officer who goes undercover in the Irish Mob, while Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is a mole working for the mob in the Massachusetts State Police. Both men become deeply embroiled in the criminal underworld of Boston as they attempt to uncover each other's identities. The film's main themes involve personal identity, loyalty and betrayal, as the characters struggle to remain true to their separate loyalties while trying to outwit the other. In the end, the subterfuge and violence lead to a series of revelations and shocking twists. The Departed was a critical and commercial success, earning four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Keir Dullea, Gary Lockwood, William Sylvester, Daniel Richter
Rated G

2001: A Space Odyssey is a science fiction masterpiece directed by Stanley Kubrick and co-written by Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke. It follows a voyage to Jupiter with the sentient computer HAL after the discovery of a mysterious black monolith which seems to have extraterrestrial origins. The film deals with themes of existentialism, technology, artificial intelligence, and the possibility of extraterrestrial life. An epic meditation on the meanings of human existence, 2001: A Space Odyssey is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.

From Orson Welles, starring Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, Agnes Moorehead
Rated PG

Citizen Kane is an American drama film directed, co-written, produced by, and starring Orson Welles. The story follows the life and legacy of Charles Foster Kane, a fictional newspaper magnate, played by Welles. Kane is a highly idealistic yet unscrupulous and power-hungry businessman whose personal and professional life is explored by a newsreel reporter. Through flashbacks, Kane's life is revealed in all its complexity, and the enigma of his dying word "Rosebud" is explored. The film is renowned for its innovative cinematic techniques, narrative structure, and use of symbolism. It was nominated for nine Academy Awards and won one for Best Original Screenplay. Citizen Kane has been cited by many critics as the greatest film ever made.

From Stanley Kubrick, starring Malcolm McDowell, Patrick Magee, Michael Bates, Warren Clarke
Rated R

A Clockwork Orange is a 1971 dystopian crime film directed, produced and co-written by Stanley Kubrick, based on Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel of the same name. The film follows Alex DeLarge, a charismatic, psychopathic delinquent whose pleasures are classical music, rape and what is termed "ultra-violence". He leads a small gang of thugs who terrorise the populace and commit random acts of violence. After he and his gang are arrested, Alex undergoes an experimental behaviour-modification procedure designed to alter his moral attitude, conducted by the government in an effort to solve society's crime problem. The film is an indictment of both state-sponsored psychological manipulation and the violent potential of humankind. It is renowned for its impact on popular culture, its groundbreaking use of classical music, and its extensive use of Cinemascope.

From Christopher Nolan, starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Ken Watanabe, Liam Neeson
Rated PG-13

Batman Begins is a 2005 superhero film directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the DC Comics character Batman. The film follows Bruce Wayne's journey from a troubled childhood to becoming the Dark Knight of Gotham City. Bruce's childhood is marked by the death of his parents at the hands of a mugger. After wandering the world for years, Bruce returns to Gotham and discovers an underground organization that is planning to take control of the city by exploiting its criminal underworld. Bruce begins a campaign of training and preparation to stop the group, ultimately becoming the protector of Gotham. Along the way, he faces adversaries such as Ra's al Ghul, the Scarecrow and other villains. Batman Begins is the first installment in the critically acclaimed Dark Knight trilogy.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood, starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil
Rated Passed

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film, adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same title. Set in the American South during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, the film tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner. When her home is destroyed and her family scattered, Scarlett must use every means at her disposal to survive. Along the way, she meets Rhett Butler, with whom she embarks on a tumultuous romance. Through the trials and tribulations of the Civil War, Scarlett and Rhett must come to terms with their relationship and the realities of a changed South. The film is notable for its lush production values and use of Technicolor. It won 10 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director for Victor Fleming, Best Actress for Vivien Leigh, and Best Supporting Actress for Hattie McDaniel, the first African American to win an Academy Award.

From Ridley Scott, starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, Edward James Olmos
Rated R

Blade Runner is a science fiction neo-noir film directed by Ridley Scott and starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young, and Edward James Olmos. Set in a dystopian Los Angeles in 2019, the film follows the story of a blade runner, a police officer of the Los Angeles Police Department tasked with "retiring" replicants, genetically engineered, bio-mechanical humanoid slaves created by the Tyrell Corporation. After retiring four replicants from an off-world colony, the blade runner, Rick Deckard, finds himself on the trail of a fifth replicant, a renegade, and begins a quest to find him and unravel the mysteries behind his existence. As the story progresses, Deckard must confront the implications of his actions and come to terms with the fact that he is not human. The film was both a critical and commercial success, and has since gained a cult following.

From William Friedkin, starring Ellen Burstyn, Max von Sydow, Linda Blair, Lee J. Cobb
Rated R

The Exorcist is a classic horror film from 1973, directed by William Friedkin and based on a novel by William Peter Blatty. It tells the story of a young girl, Regan MacNeil, who is possessed by an evil spirit. The priest Father Damien Karras and an experienced exorcist, Father Lankester Merrin, race to save her from the forces of evil. Completely terrified and confused, Regan's mother must make the heart-wrenching decision to turn to a higher power in order to save her daughter. In the end, Father Karras must make the ultimate sacrifice in order to defeat the demon and save Regan.

From Sidney Lumet, starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Penelope Allen, Sully Boyar
Rated R

Dog Day Afternoon is a 1975 American crime film directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Al Pacino, John Cazale, Charles Durning and Chris Sarandon. The film tells the story of Sonny Wortzik (Pacino), a hapless man who attempts an ill-conceived bank robbery in order to pay for his lover's (Sarandon) gender reassignment surgery. The robbery quickly escalates into a hostage situation when the police arrive, causing a media circus to surround the bank. Sonny finds himself in a desperate struggle between his conscience, the cops, and the mob, who all want a piece of the action. The film is loosely based on actual events and is a thoughtful exploration of the complexity of human nature and the motives behind crime.

From Directors: Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Eric Radomski, Bruce Timm, starring Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany, Hart Bochner, Stacy Keach
Rated PG

Batman: Mask of the Phantasm is a 1993 animated film directed by a team of directors including Kevin Altieri, Boyd Kirkland, Frank Paur, Dan Riba, Eric Radomski, and Bruce Timm. The film follows Bruce Wayne (voiced by Kevin Conroy) as he struggles to cope with his role as Batman, a vigilante hero who defends Gotham City from its criminal underworld. As Batman's popularity rises, an enigmatic figure known as the Phantasm appears and begins eliminating Gotham's most powerful mobsters. As Batman investigates the Phantasm, he must confront his past and make a difficult decision about his future. Meanwhile, Bruce's love for Andrea Beaumont (voiced by Dana Delany), a former flame, complicates matters as the two are caught in a battle between Batman and the Phantasm. Ultimately, Batman must decide whether to protect the city or the woman he loves.

From Andrew Davis, starring Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Sela Ward, Julianne Moore
Rated PG-13

The Fugitive is a 1993 American thriller film directed by Andrew Davis. It stars Harrison Ford as Dr. Richard Kimble, a Chicago surgeon falsely accused of his wife's murder and Tommy Lee Jones as the relentless United States Marshal Samuel Gerard, assigned to apprehend him. In the film, Kimble is determined to prove his innocence by finding the one-armed man responsible for his wife's death. The film also stars Sela Ward as Kimble's wife, Julianne Moore as the Deputy US Marshal tracking Kimble, Joe Pantoliano as Kimble's friend and colleague, and Jeroen Krabbe as the one-armed man. The Fugitive received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, grossing over $369 million worldwide. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for Jones. The film was followed by a 1998 sequel titled U.S. Marshals, directed by Stuart Baird and starring Jones and Wesley Snipes.

From Directors: Don Siegel, Clint Eastwood, starring Clint Eastwood, Andrew Robinson, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni
Rated R

Dirty Harry is a 1971 action/thriller film directed by Don Siegel and starring Clint Eastwood as the title character, Harry Callahan. The film follows the story of Inspector "Dirty" Harry Callahan, a hardened San Francisco police inspector who is assigned to track down a psychopathic serial killer named Scorpio, who is terrorizing the city. As Callahan pursues the killer, he finds himself at odds with the city's police department and politicians, who are more interested in their own agendas than in justice. Faced with obstacles from all sides, Callahan must use his own brand of justice to take down Scorpio before he kills again. With thrilling action and an iconic performance from Eastwood, Dirty Harry has become an iconic and influential film in the action genre.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Christian Bale, John Malkovich, Miranda Richardson, Nigel Havers
Rated PG

Empire of the Sun is a 1987 American epic historical war drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, based on J. G. Ballard's semi-autobiographical novel of the same name. Set in Shanghai, China during World War II, the film is about a young boy named Jim (Christian Bale), who is separated from his parents during the Japanese invasion of 1937–1945. He is eventually captured and forced to live in a Japanese internment camp. The story follows Jim's journey of survival and growth, as he matures from a spoiled schoolboy into a a young man. With the help of an eccentric Englishman (John Malkovich), Jim learns to survive in the camp, and ultimately, with the help of the same Englishman, escapes back to Shanghai. As he adjusts to life in the city, he discovers he is completely alone and must now find a way to survive on his own. Along the way, he discovers truths about himself and the war that will change his life forever.

From Richard Donner, starring Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman
Rated PG

The Goonies is a classic family adventure from director Richard Donner released in 1985. It follows a group of misfit kids in the small town of Astoria, Oregon, who set out on a treasure hunt in search of a long-lost pirate's fortune. With the help of a mysterious map and a series of booby traps, the Goonies come up against the evil Fratelli family, who are after the treasure for themselves. Along the way, the Goonies make unlikely allies, encounter terrifying creatures, and ultimately uncover the lost fortune. With a mix of comedy and suspense, The Goonies is a timeless classic that reminds us that friendship and courage are the most valuable treasures of all.

From Alfonso Cuarón, starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris, Orto Ignatiussen
Rated PG-13

Gravity is a 2013 science fiction/drama film directed by Alfonso Cuarón and starring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. The film follows two astronauts, Ryan Stone (Bullock) and Matt Kowalski (Clooney), as they attempt to return to Earth after their spacecraft is destroyed by a shower of debris. As they struggle to survive the harrowing journey, they must rely on each other to make it back alive. Along the way, the pair discovers the true power of human connection and their own inner strength.

From Ben Affleck, starring Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan
Rated R

Gone Baby Gone is a 2007 neo-noir crime drama directed by Ben Affleck, based on the novel of the same name by author Dennis Lehane. The film stars Casey Affleck, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris, and Amy Ryan. The film follows two Boston-based private investigators, Patrick Kenzie and Angie Gennaro, as they search for a missing four-year-old girl, Amanda McCready, who was abducted from her home in the working-class neighborhood of Dorchester. The investigation leads them to the seedy underbelly of the city and into a dark mystery that threatens to destroy lives—including their own. In the end, the detectives are forced to make a tough moral decision that ultimately tests their own relationship and the values they live by.

From Richard Attenborough, starring Robert Downey Jr., Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, John Thaw
Rated PG-13

Chaplin is a 1992 biographical comedy-drama film about the life of English comic actor Charlie Chaplin, directed by Richard Attenborough and written by William Boyd, Bryan Forbes and William Goldman. The film stars Robert Downey Jr. as Chaplin and also features Geraldine Chaplin, Paul Rhys, Anthony Hopkins, John Thaw, and Dan Aykroyd. The film follows Chaplin's life from his birth in 1889 to his rise to fame as a silent film star in Hollywood, and his struggles to be accepted by the public and his peers. It explores his relationships with women, his obsessive-compulsive nature, and his political beliefs, and his eventual exile from the US. The film earned over $52 million worldwide and was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Director. It won three awards, including Best Cinematography. It was also nominated for three Golden Globe Awards.

From Peter Yates, starring Steve McQueen, Jacqueline Bisset, Robert Vaughn, Don Gordon
Rated M/PG

From Bennett Miller, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman, Clifton Collins Jr., Catherine Keener, Allie Mickelson
Rated R

From Harold Ramis, starring Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield, Bill Murray, Ted Knight
Rated R

From F. Gary Gray, starring Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Nia Long, Tom Lister Jr.
Rated R

From Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, starring Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz, Dave Goelz
Rated PG

From Courtney Hunt, starring Melissa Leo, Misty Upham, Charlie McDermott, Michael O'Keefe
Rated R