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From George Lucas, starring Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, Alec Guinness
Rated PG

"Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope" is a 1977 epic space opera film written and directed by George Lucas. Set in a distant galaxy, the story follows the journey of a young farm boy, Luke Skywalker, who embarks on a quest to rescue a princess from the evil Galactic Empire and save the galaxy from destruction. Along the way, he teams up with a band of freedom fighters, including the wise Jedi Knight, Obi-Wan Kenobi, the cocky smuggler, Han Solo, and the loyal, lovable droid, R2-D2. Together, they battle the Empire's forces, led by the villainous Darth Vader, in order to restore peace and justice to the galaxy.

From Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly, starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds, Jean Hagen
Rated G

Singin' in the Rain is a classic 1952 musical comedy starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Set in the late 1920s when Hollywood was transitioning from silent movies to "talkies", the story follows the lives of silent movie actor Don Lockwood (Kelly), his best friend/accompanist Cosmo Brown (O'Connor) and young chorus girl Kathy Selden (Reynolds). After a successful debut of their latest silent movie, Don and Kathy begin to fall in love, while Cosmo uses his musical talents to help Don make the transition to talking movies. When their latest movie is released as a talking picture, Don must convince the public the voice they hear is his own, while in the meantime Kathy must deal with the growing jealousy of Don's former co-star, Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen). Through many funny and lighthearted moments, the trio must find a way to save the movie and continue to live happily ever after.

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 name. Set in the American South during the Civil War and Reconstruction era, the film follows the life of Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh), the daughter of a Georgia plantation owner. Scarlett is in love with Ashley Wilkes (Leslie Howard), who is to marry his cousin, Melanie Hamilton (Olivia de Havilland). Scarlett's determination to win Ashley's love leads her through a series of romances with other suitors, including Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). The film follows Scarlett and her family through the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, focusing on their struggles to adjust to the changing world around them. The film culminates in a dramatic climax in which Scarlett and Rhett are reunited and Scarlett finally decides to follow her heart and return to Rhett. Gone with the Wind was a commercial and critical success, earning ten Academy Award nominations and winning eight, including Best Picture and Best Director. The film remains one of the most beloved films of all time and is considered a classic of American cinema.

From Directors: Dean DeBlois, Chris Sanders, starring Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Craig Ferguson
Rated PG

"How to Train Your Dragon" is a 2010 animated adventure film directed by Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders. The film follows the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who dreams of becoming a dragon slayer. After he captures a dragon and befriends it, he decides to train it instead. Hiccup and his dragon, Toothless, form a bond and set out on a series of adventures together. Along the way, Hiccup discovers that his village's long-standing hatred of dragons is not what it seems. With the help of his dragon friends and his newfound courage, Hiccup embarks on a heroic journey to save both the dragons and his own people from destruction.

From Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Richard Haydn
Rated G

The Sound of Music is the Academy Award-winning 1965 musical film starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. Based on the 1959 stage musical of the same name by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II, the film is set in Austria in the early 1930s and revolves around the life of Maria, a young nun in an Austrian convent, who is sent to be a governess to the widowed Captain Von Trapp's seven children. Maria brings music, joy and love back into the Von Trapp household and eventually falls in love with the captain. However, the family faces a new threat when Nazi Germany takes over Austria. The family must escape Austria, and with the help of a group of nuns, they manage to flee and make their way to safety. The film features classic songs such as "My Favorite Things," "Do-Re-Mi," "So Long, Farewell," and the title song, "The Sound of Music."

From Directors: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, starring Paige O'Hara, Robby Benson, Jesse Corti, Rex Everhart
Rated G

Beauty and the Beast is a 1991 animated musical fantasy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. Directed by Gary Trousdale and Kirk Wise, the film is an adaptation of the classic French fairy tale of the same name by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. The film tells the story of a young, beautiful and intelligent woman named Belle who is taken prisoner by a hideous Beast in the enchanted castle he inhabits. Despite her fear, she eventually befriends the castle's enchanted staff and learns to look beyond the Beast's outer appearance. With help from her father, Maurice and a magical candelabra named Lumiere, Belle helps the Beast learn to love and be loved in return, ultimately breaking the curse that had transformed him and the castle's staff. Beauty and the Beast was a critical and commercial success, becoming the first animated film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture, and winning the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy. It also won Academy Awards for Best Original Song and Best Original Score, making it the only animated film ever to receive all three awards. The film has gone on to be regarded as one of the greatest animated films of all time

From Damien Chazelle, starring Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Rosemarie DeWitt, J.K. Simmons
Rated PG-13

La La Land tells the story of Mia (Emma Stone) and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), two dreamers in love who seek to make their dreams a reality in Los Angeles. Mia is an aspiring actress who works at a coffee shop and Sebastian is a jazz pianist who dreams of owning his own jazz club. Despite their differences, the two quickly fall in love and strive to make their dreams come true. As their relationship blossoms, Mia and Sebastian's dreams begin to conflict and they must decide between their ambitions and their love for one another. Through their journey, they learn the importance of following their heart and allowing themselves to make the most of their dreams.

From Directors: Andrew Adamson, Vicky Jenson, starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow
Rated PG

Shrek is an animated fantasy-comedy film released in 2001. Directed by Andrew Adamson and Vicky Jenson, the movie follows the adventures of an ogre named Shrek (voiced by Mike Myers) who embarks on a quest to save a princess (Cameron Diaz) from a dragon-guarded castle. Along the way, he meets a number of friends, including a donkey voiced by Eddie Murphy, and together they must face a variety of obstacles and monsters before ultimately succeeding in their mission. Along the way, Shrek also discovers the true meaning of friendship, courage, and acceptance. The movie was a major success, both critically and commercially, and went on to spawn four sequels and numerous spin-offs.

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

Avatar is the story of Jake Sully, a paraplegic Marine who is recruited to take his twin brother’s place on a mission to the planet Pandora. There, he is to infiltrate the Na'vi, a race of indigenous people, and help the forces of a mining company gain access to their valuable resources. But as he begins to bond with the Na'vi and learn their ways, he finds himself torn between two worlds and facing a battle that will decide the fate of an entire planet. Through the use of revolutionary 3D technology and breathtaking visual effects, Avatar immerses viewers in a world of spectacular beauty, thrilling action and compassion for a race threatened with extinction.

From Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland
Rated PG

Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright and based on Jane Austen's novel of the same name. The film stars Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet, a young woman determined to find a suitable marriage partner, and Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy, the proud and aloof gentleman she must learn to love. The film follows the Bennet family as they navigate the pressures of 18th century English society, with Elizabeth's mother desperate to marry off her daughters, and Elizabeth's growing admiration for Darcy, despite his pride and her prejudice. As Elizabeth and Darcy overcome their pride and prejudice, their relationship blossoms into a beautiful love story, full of wit and romance.

From Nick Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
Rated PG-13

The Notebook is a romantic drama directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks. It tells the story of Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams), two young lovers from very different backgrounds who meet one fateful summer in 1940s North Carolina. Despite their families’ disapproval and their own diverging paths in life, the couple never lose their love for one another. Many years later, Noah continues to read their story to Allie, who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease. As she slowly slips away, the couple’s love story will remain an ever-present reminder of what true love really means.

From John Hughes, starring Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy
Rated R

The Breakfast Club is a 1985 American teen comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by John Hughes. The film follows five high school students—the "brain" (Anthony Michael Hall), the "athlete" (Emilio Estevez), the "basket case" (Ally Sheedy), the "princess" (Molly Ringwald), and the "criminal" (Judd Nelson)—during Saturday detention. Despite their clashing personalities, the five students come to realize that they are facing similar struggles, and ultimately develop a bond. Throughout the course of the film, the group learns more about each other and come to understand the pressures and expectations of their respective social groups. By the end of their detention, the five have formed a bond that transcends their differences, vowing to remain friends even after returning to their normal lives.

From George Cukor, starring Audrey Hepburn, Rex Harrison, Stanley Holloway, Wilfrid Hyde-White
Rated G

My Fair Lady is a 1964 musical comedy film directed by George Cukor, based on the stage musical of the same name. It stars Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, and tells the story of Eliza Doolittle, a Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins, a phoneticist, so that she may pass as a lady in polite society. Through her lessons, Eliza develops an unlikely friendship with Higgins, and eventually wins the heart of the man she loves. The film features memorable songs such as "I Could Have Danced All Night", "Wouldn't It Be Loverly", and "On the Street Where You Live". It won 8 Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

From David O. Russell, starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver
Rated R

Silver Linings Playbook is a 2012 American romantic-comedy drama film directed by David O. Russell and starring Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker, and Julia Stiles. The film centers on Pat Solitano (Cooper), a former teacher who has bi-polar disorder and is released from a mental health facility into the care of his parents after eight months. As he struggles to rebuild his life and reconnect with his estranged wife, Tiffany (Lawrence), he meets a mysterious and troubled young widow (Stiles) who helps him find a new appreciation and acceptance of his life. Through their friendship and shared experience, each finds new strength and hope. Despite their differences, the two form an unlikely bond and discover that even life's most difficult and painful moments can be overcome with true friendship and love.

From Rob Reiner, starring Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards
Rated PG

Flipped is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama directed by Rob Reiner and based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. It follows two 8th graders, Bryce and Juli, who live across the street from each other and have been in a love-hate relationship since they were in second grade. When they both start to take a closer look at the other, they start to realize that maybe they aren't so different after all. As they grow closer, they discover the ups and downs of romance and the power of true love. Along the way, they learn valuable lessons about themselves and each other, and come to a better understanding of love and life.

From Directors: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard, starring Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Donna Murphy, Ron Perlman
Rated PG

Tangled is a 2010 American computer-animated musical fantasy-comedy film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It is loosely based on the German fairy tale "Rapunzel" in the collection of folk tales published by the Brothers Grimm. The film tells the story of a lost princess with long magical hair who yearns to leave her secluded tower. Against her mother's wishes, she accepts the aid of a handsome thief to take her out into the world which she has never seen. Together, the unlikely duo embark on a thrilling, comical and romantic journey that takes them to places neither imagined. Along the way, they must face challenges and fight off enemies as they discover the true meaning of love, friendship and courage. With the voices of Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi and Donna Murphy, Tangled is a magical, musical adventure that will have viewers rooting for the brave and determined Rapunzel.

From James L. Brooks, starring Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding Jr.
Rated PG-13

As Good as It Gets is a romantic comedy-drama directed by James L. Brooks and released in 1997. The film stars Jack Nicholson as Melvin Udall, a misanthropic and obsessive-compulsive author whose life is changed when he meets an unconventional single mother, Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt), and a gay artist neighbor, Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear). When Melvin's life begins to spiral out of control, he starts to question the meaning of life and realizes that the only way to be truly happy is to make an effort to be a better person. As he embarks on his journey of personal growth and redemption, he is helped by his new friends and finds a way to connect with people on a deeper level. In the end, Melvin finds the courage to be a better person, and as a result, finds true happiness. As Good as It Gets is a heartwarming story of redemption and the power of love and friendship.

From Ang Lee, starring Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, James Fleet, Tom Wilkinson
Rated PG

Sense and Sensibility is a 1995 American period drama film directed by Ang Lee and based on the 1811 novel of the same name by Jane Austen. Set in late 18th-century England, the story follows the Dashwood sisters, Elinor and Marianne, and their mother who, upon the death of their father, must move out of their home and learn to navigate their new life as genteel women on limited means. Along the way, they encounter a variety of suitors and must navigate the social norms of their class and the changing landscape of the era. The film, starring Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet, was nominated for seven Academy Awards and won the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. It was also the recipient of multiple BAFTA awards, Golden Globe awards, and other awards from various film festivals.

From Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby
Rated R

When Harry Met Sally... follows the story of Harry Burns and Sally Albright, two friends from the opposite sides of the tracks. Throughout the film, they take turns narrating as they recount their story, beginning as acquaintances in Chicago and ending as best friends in New York. Along the way, they explore the debate of whether men and women can ever be “just friends” and whether or not love can be found in modern relationships. Despite the seemingly insurmountable obstacles they face, they eventually find love and happiness in each other.

From Matthew Vaughn, starring Charlie Cox, Claire Danes, Sienna Miller, Ian McKellen
Rated PG-13

Stardust is a fantasy romantic adventure film directed by Matthew Vaughn and set in the fictional kingdom of Stormhold. The story follows Tristan, a young man from the ordinary town of Wall, as he attempts to retrieve a fallen star for his beloved, Victoria. Along his journey, Tristan encounters a series of eccentric characters, including a shadowy witch, a hobgoblin, and a beautiful, mysterious woman named Yvaine. Tristan must bravely fight off danger and obstacles to fulfill his promise and ultimately discovers the star is not a meteor, but a beautiful woman. With the help of his newfound friends, Tristan must protect Yvaine from those who wish to use her power for their own gain, and ultimately secure a happily ever after for himself and Victoria.

From Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
Rated PG

From Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa, starring Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone
Rated PG-13

From Adam Shankman, starring Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah
Rated PG

From Gil Junger, starring Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
Rated PG-13

From Louis Leterrier, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Common, Mark Ruffalo, Woody Harrelson
Rated PG-13