These films are generous reminders that cinema isn’t always about diagnosing global problems.
Luchino Visconti’s The Leopard is quite simply the most lavish historical epic ever captured on celluloid.
The most creative periods for the movies seem to occur about every 30 years, usually triggered by the advent of some new technology.
We’ve stormed the gates and are now officially part of the canon-forming establishment…or (fingers crossed) the canon-altering anti-establishment.
Check out the 15 films we’ve shortlisted for their unforgettable steps.
Men in masks have been darting across the movie screen since the days of silents and serials.
Sometimes, a ruse is so convincing that everyone is fooled, swept up by the yank of the proverbial rug.
From a child murderer to a furry monster to two more Stone creations, they comprise a choice selection of scoundrels.
Next time you snuggle up with your childhood friend, remember these teddy bear stars, who strive to prove there’s more to them than mere fluff.
From Blade to Buffy, we’ve always needed fearless soldiers to battle creatures of the night.
These cinematic sisters leave a mark as strong as a thicker-than-water bond.
Whether hailing from the sticks or the trailer park, these hayseeds might even make Jerry Springer blush.
These 15 heavens almost all exist on another plane.
Even in lighter fare, they point to something sinister, be it imminent attack, loneliness, or even racism.
Chimpanzee’s Oscar is but the latest filmic primate to captivate viewers.
These shacks have giddily opened their doors to audiences through the years.
From the schoolyard to the psych ward, the bully was a cinematic staple well before becoming a hot-button news topic.
These famous fights to the death should, together, sate even the bloodthirstiest film fans.
This list is likely the only one to put Nicole Kidman in the company of Lori Loughlin.
As for the just-burgeoning hip-hop genre, acts like Public Enemy and De La Soul not only had a conscience—they served as ours.
One selection here is so indelible that its wearer spawned the name for a whole style of ’stache.