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Justifiably Famous Closing Shots in Cinema(No spoilers!)
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Citizen Kane (Two-Disc Special Edition)Citizen Kane (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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!941. The first and best film directed by Orson Welles tops many critics' all-time 'Best' lists. Not sure I agree but it certainly gets points for style, creativity, power and insight.
The Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion CollectionThe Third Man (50th Anniversary Edition) - Criterion Collection
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Orson Welles plays villain Harry Lime, but didn't direct. Carol Reed did. On my Listmania: THE MOST INTERESTING VILLAINS OF THE MOVIES.
All Quiet on the Western Front (Universal Cinema Classics)All Quiet on the Western Front (Universal Cinema Classics)
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I found this 1930 classic kind of ho-hum, but the ending is deservedly famous. Directed by Lewis Milestone.
Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Special Edition)Dr. Strangelove or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (Special Edition)
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My favorite comedy film of all time.(See my COMEDY FILMS FOR THE TIME CAPSULE). Bravura performances by George C. Scott and Peter Sellers in 3 roles. 1964. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Gone with the Wind (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition)Gone with the Wind (70th Anniversary Ultimate Collector's Edition)
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The 1939 Oscar winner still is high on all-time box office lists, if you adjust for inflation.
ShaneShane
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1953. Tough to choose between this and Rio Bravo as the best western ever made. Nominated for Best Picture 1953. Directed by George Stevens.
It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)It's a Wonderful Life (60th Anniversary Edition)
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Christmas classic and Best Pic of 1946 deserves to be seen in the uncut version. Often chopped for TV. Directed by Frank Capra.
The Lady Vanishes - Criterion CollectionThe Lady Vanishes - Criterion Collection
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Hitchock gem of 1938.
The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Two-Disc Special Edition)The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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One of Bogart's greatest performances. Nominated for Best Pic in 1948. Directed by John Huston. Also on my list: THE MOST INTERESTING VILLAINS OF THE MOVIES.
2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)2001 - A Space Odyssey (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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One of the all-time Oscar injustices. Not even nominated for Best Picture of 1968 though it topped many critics' lists. Directed by Stanley Kubrick.
The Birds (Collector's Edition)The Birds (Collector's Edition)
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1963. My favorite Hitchcock, edging out Strangers On A Train, The Lady Vanishes and Psycho. See my Listmania: HITCOCK'S BEST
Bonnie and ClydeBonnie and Clyde
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Shook up the movie world in 1967. Several Oscar noms. Also on my listmania: MOST INTERESTING VILLAINS OF THE MOVIES.
Requiem for a HeavyweightRequiem for a Heavyweight
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Written by Twilight Zone's Rod Serling. Based somewhat on the life of heavyweight boxing champ Primo Carnera.
The 400 Blows - Criterion CollectionThe 400 Blows - Criterion Collection
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'New Wave' French film directed by Francois Truffaut
Brief Encounter - Criterion CollectionBrief Encounter - Criterion Collection
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On my listmania: GREAT SCREEN ROMANCES.
ManhattanManhattan
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I thought Woody directed the best film of the year three straight years. Annie Hall 77, Interiors 78, Manhattan 79. Not keen on much of his later work except maybe Mighty Aphrodite.
The Grapes of WrathThe Grapes of Wrath
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Steinbeck's classic novel. Nom for Best Pic 1940. Directed by John Ford.
Long Day's Journey Into NightLong Day's Journey Into Night
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Eugene O'Neill's classic dramatic stage play. Actually a superior version came out of Canada in 1996.(Available on VHS. Hard to find, but I have one.)
Marjorie MorningstarMarjorie Morningstar
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Pretty good early Natalie Wood movie. 1958.
Davy Crockett: King of Wild Frontier [VHS]Davy Crockett: King of Wild Frontier [VHS]
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Okay, the endings of these last 3 aren't particularly famous, but they are personal favorites of mine.
Farewell, My LovelyFarewell, My Lovely
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From 1976. Mitchum is just as good a Philip Marlowe as Bogart was. On my list: BURIED TREASURES: SEMI-OBSCURE FILMS TO DISCOVER.
It's a Gift [VHS]It's a Gift [VHS]
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Probably my second favorite comedy of all time. 1934.