Must-Watch Classics

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The Coen brothers' artful style and outcast characters made their movies timeless classics, especially "Fargo." In particular, Sigourney Weaver marked an unprecedented leap forward for female sci-fi heroes with her performance as "Lisa."

The Godfather

The Godfather is one of cinema's defining films, providing a brutal yet stirring account of one ethnic group and their corruptive power. Director Francis Ford Coppola and writer Mario Puzo masterfully executed this multigenerational tale, including iconic performances by Marlon Brando and Al Pacino.

This gangster epic explores how the American dream can turn into a nightmare and warns against the backstabbing power structures of modern capitalism. Furthermore, it broadened our perceptions of what America meant at that time - something which still resonates powerfully today.

Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing"

Do the Right Thing features an action-packed street scene set during an oppressively hot summer day in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. While Do the Right Thing may be one of Lee's more political films, it also serves as an engaging audience pleaser.

Lee employs vibrant music, unusual close-ups, "street language," and breaking the fourth wall to immerse us into his neighborhood. Furthermore, he uses a dialectical approach incorporating quotes from Martin Luther King Jr and Malcolm X that both condemn and defend violence to immerse viewers even deeper. For any socially aware film fan, this movie should be noticed!

Citizen Kane

Orson Welles revolutionized filmmaking with his epic tale of power and greed, The Magnificent Seven. Critics consider this one of the finest movies ever made due to its stunning cinematography, innovative deep-focus techniques, subtle humor, and wit. To know more, check out fmoviesto

La Dolce Vita follows a journalist through Rome's high society, depicting its wealth and superficiality. A visually stunning and reflective classic that captures our desire for spiritual fulfillment and meaning, La Dolce Vita should not be missed by film enthusiasts!

Before Sunrise

A must-see film for film enthusiasts, this cult classic offers breathtaking cinematography and an intelligent script, exploring themes such as seizing every moment in life to find meaning and purpose.

Richard Linklater's Before trilogy consists of 2004's Before Sunset and 2013's Before Midnight; each film explores human connection in various forms through touching romance. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy give natural performances and engaging dialogue that adds realism.

The film's themes of love and transience have found resonance worldwide.

Red Rum

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Humphrey Bogart shines in this 1942 classic about a nightclub owner embroiled in personal conflict when an attractive customer enters his bar.

Thirty-nine years after the original movie's release, Ewan McGregor stars as Danny Torrance - a psychic with paranormal powers who must protect Kyliegh Curran, who can see ghosts. Redrum is a palindrome for murder. Watch it now, free, with ads on VUDU!

Moonlight

A beautiful and intimate portrait of a gay boy growing up in Miami, this film defies categorical labels while inviting viewers into its fragmented narrative. Like Carol and Brokeback Mountain before it, this one doesn't merely seek engagement - instead, it compels it.

Moonlight proves this point beautifully: great drama can come not just from gunshots or explosions but from quiet moments between Chiron and his drug dealer neighbor or between two men sharing a seaside smoke break - such moments provide the most incredible impactful drama. And that is precisely where Moonlight excels.

Barry Jenkins masterfully adapted Tarell Alvin McCraney's unproduced play for this riveting coming-of-age tale that depicts three distinct stages in Chiron's life in three panels across three quadrants in an eye-catching triptych format.

Fargo

After their disappointing work on The Hudsucker Proxy, The Coen brothers returned with this noir tale about murder, blackmail, and used-car salesman set in Minnesota's heartland. Filled with unexpected twists and turns of plot, its dark narrative is brought alive by wry humor and irrepressible verve.

Frances McDormand gives one of her most fantastic performances as police chief Marge Gunderson - an empathic mother figure who tracks down inept criminals to their violent deaths - making this film an absolute must for any cinephile's collection. And remember the remastered Blu-ray; an absolute must.

Catch Me if You Can

No matter your taste in cinema, Black Panther is an essential watch. Beyond typical superhero films, this film provides an expansive vision of Africa that will open your mind to different cultures and perspectives.

Few films capture the spirit of a generation quite like this one does. James Dean and Audrey Hepburn deliver unforgettable performances as teen lovers; its thriller draws on our curiosity over what goes on behind closed doors, making this instant classic.

The Piano

Australian director Jane Campion has an acute understanding of how women express emotion. Her characters open themselves up to one another in creative, sometimes sexual ways that do not fit within any traditional costume drama trope.

Holly Hunter deservedly won an Academy Award for her portrayal of Ada, the Scottish mute she dominated as Ada in The Piano. At the same time, Anna Paquin made an unforgettable supporting turn as Flora, her daughter. But The Piano goes beyond great acting - it is a rich film full of metaphors and visual motifs.

The Silence of the Lambs

Watch this timeless classic, considered one of the greatest films by Orson Welles, and watch as power corrupts absolutely. Orson Welles wrote, directed, and starred in this complex drama, which explores how absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Jonathan Demme has masterfully adapted Thomas Harris' novel into a terrifying film adaptation featuring Jodie Foster as FBI trainee Clarice Starling seeking help from serial killer Hannibal Lecter behind bars.

Anthony Hopkins gives Lecter an iconic presence. This is truly one of the classic serial killer films.