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Modern film classics.
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William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (Special Edition)William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet (Special Edition)
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Wonderful adaptation of Shakespeare. For once the actors worry about acting, not getting the "correct" accent.
South Park - Bigger, Longer & UncutSouth Park - Bigger, Longer & Uncut
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One of the best musical comedies ever. Up there with "Singing in the Rain".
The InsiderThe Insider
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A great film about real heroes.
HeatHeat
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Modern successor of Peckinpah and Huston.
The Thin Red LineThe Thin Red Line
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Impossible to describe, it looks like no other film. See it!
Empire of the Sun (Snap Case)Empire of the Sun (Snap Case)
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Spielberg's last truly good film.
CrumbCrumb
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Fascinating documentary on a reclusive comic book writer.
Ghost WorldGhost World
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Who said teenage is fun?
CluelessClueless
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Teenage is fun!
The Ice StormThe Ice Storm
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Forget "American Beauty", this is the good stuff.
Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)Sense & Sensibility (Special Edition)
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Another Ang Lee classic. (unlike boring "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon")
Eat Drink Man WomanEat Drink Man Woman
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Ang Lee again on family relations.
Real GeniusReal Genius
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Great comedy classic. Val Kilmer is wonderful.
Breaking AwayBreaking Away
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On cycling and growing up.
Local HeroLocal Hero
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On culture clash and friendship.
The Unbelievable TruthThe Unbelievable Truth
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Hal Hartley's films have a strange music-box feel to them.
In the BedroomIn the Bedroom
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One of those films that amplify the range of the medium.
BarakaBaraka
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Images from around the world, no dialogs. Beautiful.
The Brothers McMullenThe Brothers McMullen
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Three brothers confused about love. Hillarious as Woody Allen once was.
Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition)Bend It Like Beckham (Widescreen Edition)
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An Indian Londoner (wonderful Parminder Nagra) juggles her love for footbal and family tradition. A joyful film.
Kissing Jessica SteinKissing Jessica Stein
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Two women bored by men decide to try lesbianism. An excellent comedy.
LantanaLantana
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Excellent acting, atmosphere, solid pace. A refined look at relationships.
Breaking the WavesBreaking the Waves
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Lars von Trier is one of today's original directors. This film is very powerful.