Some Like It Hot 1959

Pre 1960's Classic movies, dance, actors & biographies from an earlier era that brought movies into our lives.

(Click on the actor's photo for more info & their movies.)
Classic movie list: https://www.filmsite.org/classicsfilms
Related links:
"THE FLASHBACK COLLECTIONS"
PRE 60's https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/flashback-to-the-golden-oldies-movies-actors-pre-60-s?sort=title,asc
60's & 70's https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/flashback-to-the-60-s-70-s?sort=released,asc
80's https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/flashback-to-the-80-s?sort=rank,asc
90's https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/flashbacks-to-the-90-s?page=2&sort=title,asc
MUSIC Elvis Presley (3 of 4) https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/music-elvis-presley-3-of-4?sort=released,asc
MUSICALS Movies & Shows (4 of 4) https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/musicals-movies-shows-4-of-4?sort=rank,asc
MARK TWAIN: https://trakt.tv/users/krissykk/lists/tom-sawyer-huck-fin-mark-twain-novels?sort=rank,asc

Updated 23 March 2020

https://www.bfi.org.uk/greatest-films-all-time

IMdBs Top 250 Movies is always changing and can feel overwhelming to someone trying to tackle this list. Below is a list of films that have always been on the Top 250 list. For the past 24 years these films have never dropped out of the Top 250 and is a great place to start.

List made using data from IMDB Top 250 History - https://250.took.nl/titles/recurrence/

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/best-movies/

https://editorial.rottentomatoes.com/guide/best-romantic-comedies-of-all-time/

UPDATED: 2/13/24

http://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/500-greatest-movies/

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.

Here I'll list my best ever movies irrespective of their genres that you should watch before you die

This is a list of the 100 funniest American films of all time.
The list was unveiled by the American Film Institute on June 13, 2000.

According to the AFI, the criteria for nomination are:

• Feature-Length Fiction Film: The film must be in narrative format typically over 60 minutes in length;
• American Film: The film must be in the English language with significant creative and/or financial production elements from the United States;
• Funny: Regardless of genre, the total comedic impact of a film’s elements that creates an experience greater than the sum of the smiles;
• Legacy: Laughs that echo across time, enriching America’s film heritage and inspiring artists and audiences today.

https://www.afi.com/afis-100-years-100-laughs/

top 250 imdb movies

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.

Immerse yourself in innovative narratives, stunning visuals, and extraordinary performances that defy established norms. Each film on this list is a unique piece, chosen for its ability to provoke deep reflections, inspire heated debates, and leave an indelible mark on your cinematic memory.

From underground cinema classics to lesser-known indie treasures, "Cult Cinephilia" is a cinematic odyssey that embraces diversity and celebrates artistic expression in all its forms. Get ready to be transported to surreal worlds, question reality, and enjoy a cinematic experience that challenges traditional expectations.

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.

https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time?ok=

Movies

Sororité, feminist messages, art history, love stories, the bonds that form between women, memories, ghost stories, the art of looking, Cinéma français, mythology reworkings, tender period dramas, female gayze

https://variety.com/lists/best-movies-of-all-time/

In 1952, the Sight and Sound team had the novel idea of asking critics to name the greatest films of all time. The tradition became decennial, increasing in size and prestige as the decades passed.

The Sight and Sound poll is now a major bellwether of critical opinion on cinema and this year's edition (its eighth) is the largest ever, with 1,639 participating critics, programmers, curators, archivists and academics each submitting their top ten ballot. What has risen up the ranks? What has fallen? Has 2012's winner Vertigo held on to its title? Find out below.

(Description taken from BFI website)

Once a decade Sight and Sound asks critics to select the Greatest Films of All Time. In our biggest ever poll, conducted in 2022, 1639 critics, programmers and curators from around the world nominated ten best movies ever made.
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/greatest-films-all-time

BFI List of 100 Greatest Moves of All Time voted by Only Directors

https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/directors-100-greatest-films-all-time