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From Francis Ford Coppola, starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Diane Keaton
Rated R

The Godfather is a 1972 American crime film directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Ruddy. It stars Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as the leaders of the Corleone crime family. The story follows the aging patriarch of the family, Don Vito Corleone, as he attempts to hold his empire together, while his son Michael gradually assumes more power in the family. The film deals with themes such as the power of family, the cost of loyalty, and the harsh reality of organized crime. The film also features a number of incredible performances, an intense, gripping storyline, and a memorable score. The Godfather was both critically acclaimed and commercially successful, receiving numerous awards, including three Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Actor, and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.

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

The Dark Knight is an action-thriller film directed by Christopher Nolan and based on the DC Comics character Batman. As Batman (Christian Bale) deals with the criminals of Gotham City, he must also face the rising threat of the Joker (Heath Ledger), a master criminal determined to wreak havoc in the city. With the help of his allies, including police lieutenant Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and district attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman sets out to take down the Joker, while struggling with his own personal demons. The Dark Knight is a thrilling exploration of morality, justice, and vigilante justice in the modern world. The film is a critical and commercial success, winning two Academy Awards and grossing over one billion dollars internationally.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth, Mélanie Laurent
Rated R

Inglourious Basterds is a 2009 war film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is set in World War II, and follows the story of a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as "The Basterds" as they fight against the Nazis in occupied France. Led by Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt), the Basterds team up with a young French cinema owner, Shosanna (Mélanie Laurent), in an attempt to take down Hitler and the Third Reich. Along the way, they must overcome overwhelming odds, including a sadistic Nazi SS officer, Colonel Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz). The film ultimately ends with a massive shootout at a movie theater where Shosanna has arranged for Hitler and his top officers to be in attendance. Through their actions, The Basterds succeed in assassinating Hitler and the Nazi leaders, ultimately leading to the end of the war.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods
Rated R

Casino is an epic crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese. Set in Las Vegas in the 1970s, the movie follows the story of Sam “Ace” Rothstein, played by Robert De Niro, who is sent by the Chicago mob to run the Tangiers Casino and make it a highly profitable enterprise. His lifelong friend and mob enforcer, Nicky Santoro, played by Joe Pesci, is sent along to protect him. As Ace and Nicky fight to keep the casino afloat and out of the hands of the mob bosses, they find themselves fighting against a string of adversaries, including strong-arm tactics, corrupt authorities, and the seductive Ginger, played by Sharon Stone. But in the end, the casino will only bring Ace and Nicky closer together in a story of loyalty, betrayal, and greed.

From William Friedkin, starring Gene Hackman, Roy Scheider, Fernando Rey, Tony Lo Bianco
Rated R

The French Connection, a 1971 crime drama directed by William Friedkin, tells the story of two New York City police detectives, Jimmy "Popeye" Doyle (Gene Hackman) and Buddy Russo (Roy Scheider), as they attempt to thwart a heroin smuggling operation run by French drug kingpin Alain Charnier (Fernando Rey). The film follows the two detectives as they investigate, interrogate and eventually infiltrate Charnier's organization in order to put an end to his drug trade. Along the way, they face several obstacles, including a corrupt police department and local mobsters. The French Connection is widely regarded as one of the greatest crime films of all time and won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Screenplay.

From Fred Zinnemann, starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed
Rated Passed

From Here to Eternity is a 1953 American drama film directed by Fred Zinnemann and starring Burt Lancaster, Montgomery Clift, Deborah Kerr, Donna Reed, Frank Sinatra, and Ernest Borgnine. The film follows a group of U.S. soldiers stationed in Hawaii in the months leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. U.S. Army Private Robert E. Lee Prewitt (Clift) is an excellent bugler and boxer, but he refuses to join the regimental boxing team on principle. The commander of the post, Sergeant Milton Warden (Lancaster), struggles to keep Prewitt in line while also dealing with his own feelings for the post's head nurse, Karen Holmes (Kerr). Meanwhile, Private Angelo Maggio (Sinatra) is abused and harassed by his own commanding officer, Sergeant 'Fatso' Judson (Borgnine). After Maggio retaliates by insulting Judson, the sergeant punishes him by putting him on fatigues for a month, an act that leads to Maggio's eventual death. The film culminates with the attack on Pearl Harbor, and the fate of the characters in its aftermath.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Cate Blanchett, Kate Beckinsale, John C. Reilly
Rated PG-13

The Aviator tells the story of Howard Hughes, a successful, innovative and eccentric aviator, businessman and film producer. The film follows Hughes from his early days as a Hollywood wunderkind to his later days as a recluse and mental patient. The film follows him as he successfully creates the world's largest aircraft company, breaks numerous aviation records and produces some of Hollywood's most legendary films. Hughes also battles personal demons, including an obsessive-compulsive disorder, which eventually leads to his downfall. Along the way, Hughes must also fend off accusations of having an affair with actress Katharine Hepburn while battling the government to keep his aviation enterprise afloat. Ultimately, Hughes’ life and career are cut short by his mental illness, but his legacy lives on.

From Alan Parker, starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle, Bo Hopkins, Paolo Bonacelli
Rated R

"Midnight Express" is an American prison drama film based on a true story, directed by Alan Parker. The film follows the story of Billy Hayes, a young American college student who gets arrested and thrown in a Turkish prison after being caught trying to smuggle drugs out of the country. In the prison, he encounters a harsh and brutal prison system, where he is subjected to physical and mental abuse. Despite the bleak situation, Billy musters up the courage and determination to escape the prison and make it back to the United States. Through his journey, he learns about the importance of courage, friendship, and justice, and discovers his own inner strength in the face of adversity.

From Terence Young, starring Sean Connery, Robert Shaw, Lotte Lenya, Daniela Bianchi
Rated PG

From Woody Allen, starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, Jerry Adler, Lynn Cohen
Rated PG

From Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Adam Sandler, Emily Watson, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Jason Andrews
Rated R

From John Carpenter, starring Kurt Russell, Lee Van Cleef, Ernest Borgnine, Donald Pleasence
Rated R

From Marc Forster, starring Brad Pitt, Mireille Enos, Daniella Kertesz, James Badge Dale
Rated PG-13

From Directors: John Sturges, Fred Zinnemann, starring Spencer Tracy, Felipe Pazos, Harry Bellaver, Richard Alameda
Rated Not Rated

From Guy Hamilton, starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee, Britt Ekland, Maud Adams
Rated PG

From Ken Russell, starring Roger Daltrey, Ann-Margret, Oliver Reed, Elton John
Rated PG

From Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, starring Tina Fey, Margot Robbie, Martin Freeman, Alfred Molina
Rated R

From Barbet Schroeder, starring Bridget Fonda, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Steven Weber, Peter Friedman
Rated R

From Zack Snyder, starring Emily Browning, Vanessa Hudgens, Abbie Cornish, Jena Malone
Rated PG-13

From Rob Zombie, starring Sid Haig, Karen Black, Bill Moseley, Sheri Moon Zombie
Rated R

From Robert Towne, starring Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, Raul Julia
Rated R

From Oliver Stone, starring Colin Farrell, Anthony Hopkins, Rosario Dawson, Angelina Jolie
Rated R

From Richard Lester, starring Sean Connery, Brooke Adams, Jack Weston, Hector Elizondo
Rated R

From Kevin Donovan, starring Jackie Chan, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jason Isaacs, Debi Mazar
Rated PG-13

From Stuart Gillard, starring Willie Aames, Phoebe Cates, Tuvia Tavi, Richard Curnock
Rated R