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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 film directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Caine, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Gary Oldman. The film follows Batman and Lieutenant James Gordon as they work to stop a criminal mastermind known as the Joker from wreaking havoc on Gotham City. As the Joker's schemes become more and more dangerous, Batman must confront the Joker and find a way to stop him before it is too late. With the help of his trusted allies, Batman must battle the Joker's sinister plans and save Gotham City from chaos.

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. In the film, a cyborg assassin known as the Terminator (Schwarzenegger) is sent back in time to 1984 by the artificial intelligence network Skynet in order to kill Sarah Connor (Hamilton), whose son will one day lead a resistance against Skynet's machines. As Sarah is targeted by the Terminator, a soldier from the future, Kyle Reese (Biehn), is sent to protect her. The two must fight off the Terminator while trying to prevent Skynet from becoming self-aware. With the help of a friendly police officer, they are eventually able to destroy the Terminator and save Sarah, but not before the future war has been set in motion.

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

Rocky is a 1976 American sports drama film written and directed by John G. Avildsen. The film stars Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa, an uneducated but kind-hearted working-class Italian-American boxer trying to make the big time. The film follows Rocky's journey from a small-time club fighter to a battle with the world heavyweight champion, Apollo Creed. Rocky is given the opportunity to fight Creed after Rocky's former rival-turned-friend, Apollo's promoter and manager, sees his potential. With the help of his trainer, Mickey, Rocky trains hard and battles Creed in a bout that would become legendary. With his newfound fame and fortune, Rocky discovers that the most important victory is the one over himself.

From Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood, Gian Maria Volontè, Marianne Koch, Wolfgang Lukschy
Rated R

A Fistful of Dollars is an iconic 1964 western film directed by Sergio Leone, starring Clint Eastwood as the "Man With No Name". The film follows a mysterious drifter as he manipulates two rival gangs in a small Mexican border town, playing both sides in an attempt to make a profit. As the drifter continues to pit the gangs against each other, the violent conflict escalates, and the town becomes increasingly more dangerous. The film is known for its iconic score, innovative cinematography, and for introducing the "spaghetti western" genre to international audiences.

From Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks
Rated R

Drive is an action-packed crime thriller directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows a Hollywood stuntman, Driver (Ryan Gosling), who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminal activities. He develops an attachment to his neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan) and her young son Benicio. When Irene's husband, Standard (Oscar Isaac) is released from prison, Driver offers his help in getting them out of debt. However, this leads him into a dangerous underworld of criminal activities and a violent confrontation with a ruthless gangster, (Albert Brooks). Driver must risk everything to protect the ones he loves, while also avenging wrongs committed against him. The film features intense action scenes, thrilling car chases and a powerful performance by Ryan Gosling, as Driver struggles to find redemption in the most desperate of circumstances.

From James Cameron, starring Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldana, Sigourney Weaver, Michelle Rodriguez
Rated PG-13

Avatar is a 2009 epic science fiction film directed, written, produced, and co-edited by James Cameron. The film is set in the mid-22nd century when humans are colonizing Pandora, a moon of a gas giant in the Alpha Centauri star system, in order to mine the mineral unobtanium. A paraplegic marine, Jake Sully, is sent to Pandora on a unique mission, but he is thrust into a battle between the human military and the indigenous Na'vi people. He is then given the chance to walk again, if he agrees to cooperate and act as a double agent. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with a Na'vi woman, he is forced to choose between the military's greed and protecting the Na'vi people. Through his journey, Jake discovers that the planet holds more secrets than he could have ever imagined. The film is a spectacular blend of live action and CGI, with a stunning visual palette and immersive sound design. It won numerous awards, including three Academy Awards.

From Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Marlon Brando
Rated PG

From Richard Lester, starring Oliver Reed, Raquel Welch, Richard Chamberlain, Michael York
Rated PG

From Terence Young, starring Sean Connery, Claudine Auger, Adolfo Celi, Luciana Paluzzi
Rated PG