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From Sidney Lumet, starring Henry Fonda, Lee J. Cobb, Martin Balsam, John Fiedler
Rated Approved

12 Angry Men follows the story of a jury's deliberations in a murder trial. The jury, made up of twelve men, must decide the fate of an 18-year-old defendant who is accused of killing his father. Initially, all of the jurors are convinced that the defendant is guilty and a guilty verdict is quickly arrived at. However, one juror, Juror 8, has doubts about the defendant's guilt and begins to question the evidence. Despite the hostile attitude of the other jurors, Juror 8 continues to make his case for reasonable doubt, leading to a tense, heated debate in which each juror is forced to reexamine his assumptions about the case. As the evidence is examined in more detail, the jurors' opinions are challenged and their sense of justice is tested. In the end, the jurors reach a unanimous decision of not guilty, setting the defendant free.

From David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf, Zach Grenier
Rated R

Fight Club is a 1999 film directed by David Fincher and based on the novel of the same name by Chuck Palahniuk. It stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, and Helena Bonham Carter, and follows a depressed insomniac office worker who, upon meeting a mysterious man named Tyler Durden, forms a secret underground fight club with a group of men. As the club's popularity grows, their actions become increasingly extreme and chaotic, leading to a violent revolution against the status quo. The film examines themes of masculinity, identity, and consumerism, and was praised for its direction, acting, and darkly humorous screenplay.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Rated R

Goodfellas follows the life of Henry Hill, a lifelong gangster, as he rises up the ranks of the Italian-American mob. The movie begins in 1955, with Henry as a young boy watching the mobsters of his neighborhood with admiration. From then on, Henry is determined to become a mobster. As he grows up, Henry learns the ropes of the mob from his mentor, Jimmy Conway, and through his connections with Paulie Cicero and Tommy DeVito. Henry eventually rises to the top of the criminal underworld and enjoys the perks of success. However, life in the mob is never easy, and Henry finds himself facing increasing danger and violence, as well as police harassment. The movie follows Henry's struggles and ultimate downfall as he makes one bad decision after another. Ultimately, Henry must face the consequences of his life of crime and the betrayal of those he thought were his friends.

From Irvin Kershner, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Billy Dee Williams
Rated PG

Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back is a 1980 science fiction action epic directed by Irvin Kershner. The film is set three years after the events of the first Star Wars film, and follows the Rebel Alliance as they are forced to flee from the Galactic Empire. Jedi Master Yoda trains Luke Skywalker in the ways of the Force and helps him to confront Darth Vader. Meanwhile, Han Solo and Princess Leia are pursued by the Empire and their romance blossoms. In the end, Luke and Vader have a thrilling lightsaber duel that has lasting consequences for all involved.

From Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirô Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Tsushima, Yukiko Shimazaki
Rated Not Rated

Seven Samurai is a 1954 Japanese epic samurai drama film directed by renowned filmmaker Akira Kurosawa. The story follows a group of seven samurai in 16th-century Japan who are hired to defend a farming village from a marauding band of bandits. The samurai, led by veteran warrior Kambei Shimada, face seemingly insurmountable odds in their quest to save the village. With thrilling action sequences, intense drama and Kurosawa’s iconic cinematography, Seven Samurai has become one of the most acclaimed and influential films of all time.

From Bryan Singer, starring Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Chazz Palminteri, Stephen Baldwin
Rated R

The Usual Suspects is a 1995 neo-noir mystery thriller directed by Bryan Singer. It tells the story of five criminals—Verbal, McManus, Keaton, Hockney and Fenster—who are brought together by a mysterious figure known as Keyser Söze to carry out a robbery in Los Angeles. After succeeding in the heist, they are arrested by the police and interrogated by a customs agent, Dave Kujan. During the interrogation, each of them tells a different story of how they were brought together by Söze and how the robbery went. As the story progresses, Kujan realizes that the criminals are not being completely honest and that a much bigger mystery is at hand. The climax of the movie comes when Kujan discovers the true identity of Keyser Söze and his connection to the robbery. In the end, it is revealed that the whole heist was orchestrated by Söze in order to exact revenge on his enemies.

From Directors: Olivier Nakache, Éric Toledano, starring François Cluzet, Omar Sy, Anne Le Ny, Audrey Fleurot
Rated R

The Intouchables is an uplifting, true-life story of unlikely friendship between a wealthy, white, quadriplegic aristocrat who has been left paralyzed after a paragliding accident, and the young, street-wise, black man he hires to be his caretaker. Despite their differences, the two men form an unlikely and heart-warming bond that transcends their social class and cultural backgrounds. Along the way, they experience a series of funny and touching moments that show the power of friendship and the value of living life to the fullest.

From Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Chris Evans
Rated PG-13

Avengers: Infinity War (2018), directed by the Russo Brothers, Anthony and Joe, is a culmination of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In this installment, the Avengers team up with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop the mad titan Thanos from collecting all six Infinity Stones. As Thanos uses the Stones to gain immense power, the Avengers fight to prevent him from wreaking havoc across the universe. With a star-studded cast, incredible special effects, and a thrilling storyline, Avengers: Infinity War is a thrilling adventure that Marvel fans won’t want to miss.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, John Rhys-Davies
Rated PG

Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark is a 1981 action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Harrison Ford. Set in 1936, the film follows Dr. Indiana Jones, a renowned archaeologist and adventurer, as he embarks on a quest to locate the legendary and powerful Ark of the Covenant before it falls into the hands of the Nazis. Along the way, Indy must battle his way through dangerous villains, treacherous terrain, and supernatural forces in order to protect the Ark and its secrets. With the help of his trusted sidekick Marion Ravenwood, Indy is able to evade the Nazis and retrieve the Ark, thereby saving the world from the evil forces of the Third Reich.

From Rajkumar Hirani, starring Aamir Khan, Madhavan, Mona Singh, Sharman Joshi
Rated PG-13

3 Idiots is a 2009 Indian comedy-drama film directed by Rajkumar Hirani, written by Abhijat Joshi, and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. The film stars Aamir Khan, R. Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani, and Omi Vaidya. 3 Idiots follows the story of three engineering students, Rancho, Farhan, and Raju, who are studying at the Imperial College of Engineering in India, considered by many to be the best engineering college in the country. The three friends soon find themselves at odds with the institute's strict rules and regulations, their tyrannical Dean, and the oppressive pressure to succeed. Rancho, Farhan, and Raju challenge the status quo, by using their intelligence, creativity, and wit to overcome the odds. They learn to value friendship, loyalty, and self-determination over success. In the process, they discover the true meaning of excellence, and the importance of following one's dreams. The film is ultimately a story of friendship, courage, and self-discovery. It is a testament to the value of following one's dreams and of never giving

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 and starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, Daniel Brühl, Til Schweiger, and Mélanie Laurent. Set in Nazi-occupied France during World War II, the film tells the story of two plots to assassinate Nazi leadership: one by a group of Jewish-American soldiers, and another by a young French Jewish woman and her cinema-loving German rescuer. Inglourious Basterds follows a group of Jewish-American soldiers known as the "Basterds," led by Lt. Aldo Raine, who are chosen by the Allies to spread fear throughout the Third Reich by scalping and killing Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a young French Jewish woman, Shosanna Dreyfus, who seeks to avenge her family's murder by the Nazis. Meanwhile, a German actor, Hans Landa, is assigned to hunt down the Basterds and Dreyfus. In the end, both plots converge, leading to a dramatic and bloody conclusion.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Michael Madsen, Chris Penn
Rated R

Reservoir Dogs is a 1992 crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film follows a group of criminals—Mr. White, Mr. Orange, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink, and Mr. Brown—as they plan and execute a diamond heist. The group is successful, but a police ambush forces them to flee without the diamonds. As they attempt to reunite, they must contend with the suspicion that one of them might be an undercover cop. As they unravel the mystery and start to turn on each other, the violence escalates until a shocking ending.

From Majid Majidi, starring Mohammad Amir Naji, Amir Farrokh Hashemian, Bahare Seddiqi, Nafise Jafar-Mohammadi
Rated PG

Children of Heaven is a 1997 Iranian drama directed by Majid Majidi. It tells the story of Ali and Zahra, two siblings living in a poor area of Tehran. When Ali loses his sister's only pair of shoes, he comes up with a plan to share his running shoes with her in order to hide the loss from their parents. As the children try to keep their secret, they find themselves in a series of humorous and touching situations that eventually lead to a powerful climax. Through the story, Majidi conveys the value of selflessness, family love, and honesty while illuminating the realities of poverty.

From Oliver Stone, starring Charlie Sheen, Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, Keith David
Rated R

Platoon is a 1986 American war drama film directed by Oliver Stone and starring Tom Berenger, Willem Dafoe, and Charlie Sheen. The film follows a U.S. Army volunteer (Sheen) who is sent to fight in the Vietnam War and the transformation he undergoes during his tour of duty. The film explores themes of survival, camaraderie, the futility and inhumanity of war, the effects of combat on the soldiers, and the relationship between those soldiers and their commanding officers. It also features a strong anti-war message and an intense portrayal of the horrors of war. The movie was a critical and commercial success, winning the Academy Award for Best Picture and four other Oscars, including Best Director and Best Sound.

From David Yates, starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Michael Gambon
Rated PG-13

"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" is the final installment in the Harry Potter film series. In this film, Harry Potter and his friends come face-to-face with Lord Voldemort in an epic battle to save Hogwarts and the Wizarding World. With the help of his friends, Harry must find and destroy the remaining Horcruxes in order to defeat Voldemort and restore peace to the magical world. Along the way, Harry and his friends must battle a fierce dragon, face deathly dangers, and protect Hogwarts from the Dark Lord. In the end, Harry must make the ultimate sacrifice to save his friends and the Wizarding World from Voldemort. The film stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Ralph Fiennes, and Alan Rickman. Directed by David Yates, the film was released in 2011 and received critical acclaim for its visual effects, action sequences, and emotional finale.