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Part 6 is filled with movies that defy age, from old classics, to relevant futuristic societies, to family-friendly fare that appeals to all ages. 51. Minority Report (2002) The year is 2054, and the Washington D.C. police force is utilizing technology that allows them to stop murders before they happen and arrest would-be killers forContinue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 6: Ageless Wonders”

We have now reached the midpoint of this list, and subsequently the middle of the alphabet. Hence the very original title. I’ll do better next time, Scout’s honor. 41. Leave No Trace (2018) Leave No Trace tracks the lives of a father and his daughter living off the grid in a serene Oregon state park.Continue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 5: Mind Your L’s and M’s”

As fate would have it, most of the movies in this segment are massively influential blockbusters. Here’s to hoping all of my weird indie picks don’t come in bunches as well. 31. Hunt for the Wilderpeople (2016) They say you can’t run away from your problems, but a tenacious teen and his foster uncle decideContinue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 4: Blockbuster Bonanza”

Whether you want to laugh, cry, or turn your brain off and have a good time, Part 3 has a little something for everyone. 21. Finding Neverland (2004) We’ve all heard the tale of the boy who never grew up, but Finding Neverland tells us the story of Peter Pan’s author and his youthful spirit.Continue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 3: 21 going on 30”

Ah yes, the first of many planned sequels. Hopefully my $0 budget can sustain us through the end of the list… 11. Cast Away (2000) Self-isolating before it was cool, Tom Hanks stars in the definitive entry in the niche subgenre of person-stranded-alone movies. The film doesn’t stop at exploring the physical and mental tollsContinue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 2: Electric Boogaloo”

Let’s dive right in to the beginning of this list, which, ironically enough, includes several movies that mark the start of trends that are still prevalent in filmmaking today. 1. 12 Angry Men (1957) Don’t let its now-oft-homaged plot dissuade you; even if you know 12 Angry Men’s destination, you should still watch this filmContinue reading “100(ish) Movies That Everyone Should See Part 1: Roots and Beginnings”