The Wizard of Oz 1939

The top films in the 2012 Sight and Sound Poll from the combined votes of 846 critics and 359 directors. Contains films with 3 or more votes. In order by number of votes.

The following is a list of positions and the number of corresponding votes. 21-22 (66 votes), 27-28 (55 votes), 29-30 (54 votes), 36-37 (46 votes), 39-42 (44 votes), 43-46 (43 votes), 47-50 (41 votes), 51-52 (40 votes), 53-55 (39 votes), 56-57 (38 votes), 59-60 (35 votes), 62-74 (33 votes), 75-77 (32 votes), 78-79 (31 votes), 82-88 (28 votes), 89-90 (27 votes), 91-93 (26 votes), 94-99 (25 votes), 100-103 (24 votes), 104-106 (23 votes), 107-110 (22 votes), 111-118 (21 votes), 119-127 (20 votes), 128-139 (19 votes), 140-146 (18 votes), 147-153 (17 votes), 154-166 (16 votes), 167-182 (15 votes), 183-193 (14 votes), 194-206 (13 votes), 207-228 (12 votes), 229-243 (11 votes), 244-271 (10 votes), 272-302 (9 votes), 303-330 (8 votes), 331-375 (7 votes), 376-423 (6 votes), 424-497 (5 votes), 498-624 (4 votes), 625-817 (3 votes)

Source: http://www.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/sightandsoundpoll2012

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

For about as long as there have been movies, there have been special effects. That’s no exaggeration: The medium was only a few years old when people began finding ways to toy with the reality of what the motion-picture camera was capturing, creating tricks from quirks in photographic science. A century later, the technology has drastically evolved, but the function remains the same: to make the audience believe the unbelievable. Not that it’s all about fooling us. Yes, some of the best effects blur the line between reality and fantasy. Others simply show us something so cool—so wild or imaginative or beautiful—that we accept the new reality they create, even when we know it’s all make believe. So what makes a special effect special? Maybe it comes down to the effect.

Summer, of course, is the unofficial special effects season, and to commemorate the winding down of Hollywood’s annual parade of CGI-heavy blockbusters, The A.V. Club has picked the highlights from a whole history of cinematic illusion, from the Méliès “trick films” of the early 20th century to the superhero phenomena of today. Note that this is not a list of the most advanced effects work, because as anyone who’s sat through an X-Men movie can attest, even the most state-of-the-art spectacles can look shockingly lousy. Furthermore, not all once-remarkable effects achievements have retained their luster, which is why some of the biggest box office hits of all time are absent from our rundown. (Sorry Titanic stans.) Consider this, instead, a chronological cataloguing of the movies that still dazzle and amaze and disgust us; whether achieved through purely physical/organic means, through the digital magic available at a mouse click, or through something as simple as a cut, the effects within them hold a monopoly on our imaginations.

https://film.avclub.com/the-50-greatest-special-effects-movies-of-all-time-1827830379

Songs are sung!

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

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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.

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ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Film_That_Changed_My_Life

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"films that influenced the look and script of [Greta Gerwig's] blockbusting fantasy-comedy-kind-of-musical", Barbie.

Via Letterboxd interview - https://letterboxd.com/journal/the-official-barbie-watchlist-greta-gerwig/
And MetaFilter post - https://www.metafilter.com/200009/The-Barbie-Watchlist

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"Song Title" Singer Movie
"Stuck in the Middle With You" Steeler's Wheel Reservoir Dogs
"Don't You (Forget About Me)" Simple Minds The Breakfast Club
"Be My Baby" The Ronettes Mean Streets
"Lust for Life" Iggy Pop Trainspotting
"All Star" Smash Mouth Shrek
"I'm Shipping Up To Boston" The Dropkick Murphies The Departed
"The Good, The bad and the Ugly" Ennio Morricone (also "The Ecstacy of Gold") Il buono, il brutto, il cattivo
"Don't Stop Me Now" Queen Shaun of the Dead
"Everybody's Talkin'" Harry Nillson Midnight Cowboy
"Stayin' Alive" The Bee Gees Saturday Night Fever
"The End" The Doors (also "Flight of the Valkyries" Wagner) Apocalypse Now
"Born To Be Wild" Steppenwolf Easy Rider
"Oh Yeah" Yello (Also "Twist and Shout" The Beatles) Ferris Bueller's Day Off
"Somewhere Over the Rainbow" Judy Garland The Wizard of Oz
"Tiny Dancer" Elton John Almost Famous
"We'll Meet Again" Vera Lynn Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
"Pure Imaginmation" Gene Wilder Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)" The First Edition The Big Lebowski
"Singin' In the Rain" Fred Astaire Singin' in the Rain
"Misirlou" Dick Dale & His Deltones Pulp Fiction
"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)" Harry Belafonte Beetle Juice
"Thus Spake Zarathustra" Strauss 2001: A Space Odyssey
"Mrs Robinson" Simon & Garfunkle (also "Sounds of Silence") The Graduate
"Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head" Burt Bacharach Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
"Gimme Shelter" The Rolling Stones (also "My Way" Sid Vicious) GoodFellas
"The End of the World" Skeeter Davis Girl, Interrupted
"Louie Louie" The Kingsmen National Lampoon's Animal House
"The Times They Are A-Changin" Bob Dylan Watchmen
"People are Strange" Echo & the Bunnymen The Lost Boys
"Iko Iko" The Belle Stars Rain Man
"Lose Yourself" Eminem 8 Mile
"Fight the Power" Public Enemy Do the Right Thing
"Extreme Ways" Moby The Bourne Identity
"Old Time Rock and Roll" Bob Seger Risky Business
"American Woman" The Guess Who American Beauty
"Goodbye Horses" Q Lazzarus The Silence of the Lambs
"You Could Be Mine" Guns n' Roses Terminator 2: Judgment Day
"Show Me ythe Way to Go Home" Irving King Jaws
"Bohemian Rhapsody" Queen Wayne's World
"Danger Zone" Kenny Loggins Top Gun
"The Power of Love" Huey Lewis and the News Back to the Future
"Where Is My Mind?" The Pixies Fight Club
"Hot Stuff" Donna Summer The Martian
"Unchained Melody" The Everly Brothers Ghost
"Mad World" R.E.M Donnie Darko
"I Don't Wanna Miss A Thing" Aerosmith Armageddon
"Tequila" The Champs Pee-wee's Big Adventure
"The Windmills of My Mind" Noel Harrison The Thomas Crown Affair
"Redbone" Donald Glover Get Out

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Mostly live-action adaptations of Broadway musicals. Big budgets, catchy tunes.