To some extent, they all stand in the shadow ofFritz Lang’sMetropolisfrom nearly a hundred years ago.
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Wacky premise, wonderful execution.
When Marty McFly (Michael J.
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As in all great comedies, much of it comes from the characters themselves.
There were rewrites, and the final product was all the better for it.
This makes him a specimen of great intrigue, and it’s thrilling to watch what unfolds.
Famous quotes include “Take your stinking paws off me, you damn, dirty ape!”
and “It’s a madhouse!”
Pretty damn close, many would argue, and he soon falls in love with her.
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The performances couldn’t be better, and it’s one ofthe most atmospheric sci-fi movies out there.
The result isa story that makes you think, both during and after it’s over.
Just as importantly, it also makes you want to watch it again.
None of this is very surprising once you see the movie, though.
IntroducingHer, a movie about a lonely man who downloads a form of A.I.
Especially relevant nowadays, with all this talk about what A.I.
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can do,Heris a beautiful exploration of love and what it means to be human.
This movie can be sad, hilarious, alarming, awe-inspiring, happy, thoughtful, and more.
It shows just how much a relationship can change you, and for the better.
Understandably, this makes him mad.
In fact, several iconic scenes and lines from the original are wisely mirrored in the acclaimed sequel.
Most film scores from the 1980s do not hold up today, butThe Terminator’s is a notable exception.
16’E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrial' (1982)
Directed by Steven Spielberg
E.T.
The Extra-Terrestrialis still a kids' movie that can make adults cry.
E.T.is one of the most adored fan-favorite aliens for more reasons than one.
The glow of E.T.
But that wouldn’t stop it from gaining both a cult following and critical acclaim in retrospect.
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Harrison Ford puts in one of his most beloved performances as Rick Deckard.
Mayhem inevitably ensues when the park’s power shuts down and the guests find themselves running for their lives.
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