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Greatest Movies since 1980 (14 titles)

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by: Mike Zuulan from Manchester

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The Breakfast Club

This is one of those that you will love but only if you can relate to the characters. Thankfully most of us can relate to at least one of them.

The Breakfast Club on DVD (1985)
Starring: Ally Sheedy, Paul Gleason, Anthony Michael Hall
Director: John Hughes
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Five mismatched teenagers are stuck with each other for the day when they are forced to spend Saturday at school on detention. Gradually, though, unlikely friendships form. John Hughes' seminal high school comedy set the template for a number of 1980s teen movies, while Simple Minds scored a huge ..read more »
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Schindler's List

Amazing story and filmed brilliantly. I'm glad someone told the story to the masses.

Schindler's List on DVD (1993)
Starring: Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley
Director: Steven Spielberg
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Based on a true story, Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, a German businessman in Poland who sees an opportunity to make money from the Nazis' rise to power. He starts a company to make cookware and utensils, using flattery and bribes to win military contracts,..read more »
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The Matrix

Not only a great action movie but also a plot that gets some of us asking 'What if?'.

The Matrix on DVD (1999)
Starring: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Laurence Fishburne
Director: The Wachowski Brothers
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This hugely successful blockbuster stars Keanu Reeves as Neo, a young computer hacker who comes to believe that the world around him is not as it appears to be. With the aid of mysterious subversive Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), Neo discovers that his whole existence as he knows it is a lie. ..read more »
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Aliens

I'm a great fan of all 4 Alien movies. Difficult to pick which is the best of them all. Every time I watch all 4 I change my mind. Just wanted 1 for my greatest list, but all 4 are recommended.

Aliens on DVD (1986)
Starring: Lan, Sigourney Weaver, Carrie Henn
Director: James Cameron
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James Cameron's sequel to the highly successful 'Alien'. Officer Ripley (Sigourney Weaver), the sole survivor of the alien attack on the 'Nostromo', awakes after 57 years in suspended animation when she is picked up by a salvage ship. She is put to work by the Company, but is horrified to discover ..read more »
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Clerks

Cost less then a tin of beans to make, but this is Kevin Smith at this greatest. KS only excels at writing dialogue and this is his first and greatest.

Clerks (3 discs) on DVD (1994)
Starring: Jason Mewes, Lisa Spoonauer, Brian O'Halloran
Director: Kevin Smith
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When Dante Hicks (Brian O'Halloran) is reluctantly put in charge of the Quick Stop market on his day off, he tries, though half-heartedly, to perform his minimum-wage duties as efficiently as possible. This gets tough amidst the on-going fight with his girlfriend, Veronica (Marilyn Ghigliotti), and ..read more »
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Spirited Away

Animation doesn't get any better then this. Great characters and an interesting storyline.

Spirited Away on DVD (2001)
Starring: Rumi Hiiragi, Koba Hayashi, Mari Natsuki
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
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Tale of the fanciful adventures of a ten-year-old girl named Chihiro, who discovers a secret world when she and her family get lost and venture through a hillside tunnel. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, Chihiro must fend for herself as she encounters strange spirits, assorted ..read more »
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Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind

Another film that shows Jim Carrey can indeed act. The story is a great idea and it may well become real one day with technology.

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind to Watch Now
Starring: Jane Adams, Tom Wilkinson, Kirsten Dunst
Director: Michel Gondry
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Run time: 103 minutes
Joel (played by Jim Carrey) is undergoing a medical procedure to erase the memory of his ex-girlfriend, Clementine (played by Kate Winslet) whom he would rather forget. However, while he is unconscious and the procedure is underway, he takes a journey through his mind, reliving moments with ..
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ICO

Well this is actually a game, but it is the best game of all time (imho) so I thought I'd stick it in anyway.

ICO on PS2 (2002)
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The term ?art-house?? is rarely applied to games. And when it is, it?s usually done by a marketing drone having brokered a deal for advertising with a magazine to get the term included, in order to make a pleasant splash on promotional literature. However, some games really do transcend their low-..read more »
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Battle Royale

Violent, funny and great.

Battle Royale on DVD (2000)
Starring: Takayo Mimura, Aki Inoue, Aki Maeda
Director: Kinji Fukasaku
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In a future where society is on the verge of collapse, the government takes drastic action against the problem of rebellious teenagers in this violent sci-fi opus from Japan. In the year 2002, Japan's economy has taken a dramatic turn for the worse, and massive unemployment and inflation have ..read more »
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Terminator 2 - Judgment Day

Amazing effects with virtually non-stop action.

Terminator 2 - Judgment Day on DVD (1991)
Starring: Linda Hamilton, Joe Morton, Jenette Goldstein
Director: James Cameron
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A sequel to the low-budget sci-fi action thriller that made him and star Arnold Schwarzenegger A-list Hollywood names, writer/director James Cameron upped the ante with this follow-up by employing a more sweeping storyline and cutting-edge special effects. Linda Hamilton returns as Sarah Connor, ..read more »
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