Midnight Cowboy (1969)
With two incredible lead performances, great use of late 1960s New York grit, and a touching story, Midnight Cowboy is a true classic.
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Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
Though lacking the symbolism and gritty nature of the original, Godzilla Raids Again is still a decent kaiju film establishing future tropes.
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Godzilla (1954)
With moody black-and-white cinematography, impressive special effects, and a strong anti-nuclear message, Godzilla is a powerful film.
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Heaven’s Gate (1980)
Though slightly overlong and bloated, as well as having some problematic elements, Heaven’s Gate nontheless has plenty of talent and ambition behind it.
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Back to the Future Part III (1990)
Though largely a retread of the original just with a Western flair, Back to the Future Part III is still a satisfying conclusion to an iconic trilogy.
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Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Despite some obvious recasting and a somewhat convuluted plot, Back to the Future Part II is still an enjoyable sequel with enough to make it stand out.
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Back to the Future (1985)
With its memorable characters, unique plot, and its mixture of science-fiction and 80s comedy, Back to the Future deserves its status as a classic.
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Ghostbusters II (1989)
While not as strong as the first film, Ghostbusters II still has the same charm and humor as its predecessor and is an underrated sequel.
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Ghostbusters (1984)
With a terrific cast, phenomenal special effects, solid direction, and a fresh and unique concept, Ghostbusters still stands as a comedy classic.
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Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song (1971)
With its frenetic editing, unorthodox filmmaking, and a power story of standing up to oppression, Sweet Sweetback’s Baadasssss Song is an American classic.
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