375-351 - Great Films
375. Moonstruck (1987) U.S.
Director: Norman Jewison
The full moon is the star here when relationships both flourish and crash in this delightfully funny romantic comedy. Cher, Nicholas Cage and everyone else shines in this one.
374. Shine (1996) (BST) (Bio.) (Ed.) Australia
Director: Scott Hicks
Powerful factual story based on how a mentally dysfunctional man (Geoffrey Rush) overcomes all challenges to become a great concert pianist.
373. The Martian (2015) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: Ridley Scott
Ridly Scott’s Sci-fi story of the perils of an astronaut (Matt Damon) surviving on Mars when he awaits Earth to discover he’s still alive and waiting for rescue.
372. Distant Thunder (1973) India
Director: Satyajit Ray
India’s most renown director opens a world seldom seen, the catastrophic reality about food shortages and famine as his country tries to survive the folly of war.
371. Mildred Pierce (1945) U.S.
Director: Michael Curtiz
Deception rules as his film noir drama shows how a woman tries to hold her family together while opening a successful restaurant and marrying a deceptive husband.
370. Fail Safe (1964) U.S.
Director: Sidney Lumet
This tension-filled drama presents the moral dilemma a U.S. president faces with the Soviet Union when a nuclear accident could cause a full-scale nuclear war.
369. Kramer Vs. Kramer (1979) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: Robert Benton
This heart-wrenching drama is certainly one of the greatest examples of how parents try to deal with divorce and the custody battle of their son.
368. Broadcast News (1983) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: James L. Brooks
The colossal impact that happens when two rival male reporters and one female producer all compete and readjust to total chaos at a large TV news organization.
367. Sabrina (1954) U.S.
Director: Billy Wilder
Wonderful romantic comedy pitting two brothers against each other for the affections of a chauffeur’s daughter. With A. Hepburn, W. Holden, H. Bogart.
366. Airplane! (1980) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: Jim Abrahams / David Zucker / Jerry Zucker
Without doubt, one of the funniest gag comedies ever made with one slapstick moment (some offensive, sorry to say) after another.
365. The Earrings of Madame De… (1952) France
Director: Max Ophuls
An intriguing look at what can happen when an aristocratic woman sells her earrings and the misfortune and consequences that befalls aii the new owners.
364. Mutiny on the Bounty (1935) U.S.
Director: Frank Lloyd
The great novel becomes an adventure classic when noble Fletcher Christian (Clark Gable) lead a revolt against the tyrannical Captain Bligh (Charles Laughton).
363. A Big Hand for a Little Lady (1966) U.S.
Director: Fielder Cook
A rewarding surprise in this comedy western centered around wealthy gamblers and stakes too high to honor, and a really amazing surprise ending.
362. The Magnificent Ambersons (1942) U.S.
Director: Orson Welles
How can an arrogant spoiled young heir come to terms with the decaying family fortune in this complex family drama of love, greed, and romance?
361. Play it Again, Sam (1982) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: Herbert Ross
Hilarious chaos developes when a film critic (Woody Allen) is obsessed with the movie “Casablanca” and actor Humphrey Bogart, and how it affects his personal life in dealing with women,
360. Born Free (1966) (BST) (Bio.) U.K. / U.S.
Director: James Hill / Tom McGowan
The true story of the Adamsons and the lion cub they adopt from the wild. The adult lion frolics in the ocean with couple, powerful and emotional.
359. The Lady Eve (1941) U.S.
Director: Preston Sturges
A classic romantic comedy on board a luxury liner when grifting card sharps take advantage of unsuspecting victims until love interferes with their targets.
358. The Train (1964) (BST) U.S. / Fra. / Ita.
Director: John Frankenheimer
Priceless French art treasures are captured by a Nazi colonel and the Resistance must recapture them back without damage to art. Great adventure and tension.
357. Funny Girl (1969)
Director: William Wyler
Barbra Streisand shines as Fanny Brice in this adaptation of the Broadway play. “Don’t Let it Rain on My Parade” marks a landmark in production numbers, paving the way for the music video industry to come.
356. Heat (1995) (Ed.) U.S.
Director: Michael Mann
With Robert DiNiro and Al Pacino, this heist will be the last for a group of professional thieves…or will it? A great cat and mouse game for two icons.
355. Tarzan, the Ape Man (1932) U.S.
Director: W.S. Van Dyke
An amazing jungle adventure film for its time, with Johnny Weissmuller’s original yell and film footage that’s remakable for its time.
354. The Lion in Winter (1968) U.K.
Director: Anthony Harvey
King Henry II and the imprisoned Eleanor of Aquitaine fight and try to determine who will be the next king—every family has its ups and downs! Remarkable period drama with impeccable acting!
353. The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) Spain
Director: Victor Erice
The original Frankenstein movie traumatizes two very young girls in Spain during 1940. A fascinating study about meaning and mystery in their young lives.
352. The Iron Giant (1999) (Ani.) U.S.
Director: Brad Bird
A great animated film experience for children and adults. One of the better stories when a child befriends a being from outer space with special powers.
351. Quiz Show (1994) (BST) (Bio) U.S.
Director: Robert Redford
A hi-profile quiz show is investigated by a Congressional committee to determine if it is fixed, based on the true story of Charles Van Doren.
