From the book by Jennifer Eiss. The list is arranged by chapter. Each chapter starts with a top 10 (in alphabetical order), followed by the "best of the rest" (in alphabetical order).
#1-83: Dramatic Situatons
#84-133: Gripping Tales
#134-165: Lights, Camera…!
#166-228: Visionary Universes
#229-280: Criminal Underworlds
#281-360: Tales of Terror
#361-432: Cult Humor
#433-453: The Wild Wild West
#454-502: Film Lab
Source: https://www.amazon.com/500-Essential-Cult-Movies-Ultimate/dp/1402774869
https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-movies/
Movies (and some tv series/episodes) that are so insanely packed with things and ideas and visuals they become dense in one way or another.
Ordered alphabetically.
Suggestions welcomed but I'll have to see them to see if they fit my criteria.
http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/500-greatest-movies/
By my personal criteria. If you don't like them, I don't care.
AFI's 100 Years…100 Movies – 10th Anniversary Edition was the 2007 updated version of 100 Years… 100 Movies. The original list was first unveiled in 1998.
Announced on January 18, 2007, this 10th installment of the American Film Institute's (AFI) Emmy Award-winning AFI 100 Years... series counted down the 100 greatest American movies of all time in a three-hour television event. Aired June 20, 2007 on CBS, it was hosted by Academy Award-winning actor Morgan Freeman. The program considered classic favorites and newly eligible films released from 1996 to 2006.
Source: http://www.afi.com/100years/movies10.aspx
Source: http://www.imdb.com/list/pVQCkiZoP9c/
35 movies missing from source.
top 250 imdb movies
2023 Pop Chart Scratch Off Poster
Films and series that have a gothic aesthetic or themes.
From space odysseys to star wars, alien invaders to guardians of the galaxy — the best sci-fi films from the beginning of movies until now.
https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/best-sci-fi-movies-1234893930/
January 1, 2024
Encapsulates the grim yet fascinating worlds of dystopian futures and post-apocalyptic scenarios, offering a blend of thrilling adventures, thought-provoking narratives, and visually stunning landscapes.
Embark on a journey through cinematic refinement with this exclusive playlist, meticulously curated for true cinema connoisseurs. Here, we gather masterpieces crafted by the industry's finest professionals, from visionary directors and talented cinematographers to ingenious screenwriters and exceptional production designers. Each film is a unique experience, an artistic expression that transcends the screen, captivating with profound narratives, stunning visuals, and meticulously crafted settings. Immerse yourself in the magic of cinema and discover the singular brilliance of these masterpieces, each representing the pinnacle of collaboration among the maestros of the seventh art. This playlist is a celebration of talent, creativity, and passion that elevate cinema to an unparalleled level of excellence.
Welcome to "Cult / Cinephilia" – a captivating cinematic journey that transcends the conventional boundaries of film. This carefully curated playlist on Traktv is an invitation to explore the world of cult movies, where art meets intellectual provocation.
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This playlist is a tribute to visionary filmmakers and forgotten masterpieces that deserve a prominent place in the pantheon of cult cinema. Fasten your seatbelts and embark on this unique journey through an eclectic collection of films that challenge, thrill, and inspire. "Cult Cinephilia" awaits you, avid explorer of alternative cinema.
-Blade Runner (Final Cut)
-Gladiator (Extended Cut)
-The Martian (Extended Cut)
-Waterworld (Ulysses Cut)
-Kingdom of Heaven (Director's Cut)
-The Patriot (Extended Cut)
-The Last of the Mohicans (Director's Definitive Cut)
-Dances With Wolves (Extended Cut)
-The New World (Extended Cut)
-Troy (Director's Cut)
Jennifer Eiss's 500 Essential Cult Movies
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