Movie Recommendations

Charming English film about a race from Brighton to London in antique 1904 automobiles.

Try and watch it with fresh eyes; this film speaks to our need both for dreams and the ability to live without them.

Though the Pythons have trouble ending their works, this epic sendup has numerous great moments throughout.

American John Wayne returns to the Irish village of his youth and falls for Maureen O’Hara—but he refuses to fight her domineering brother for her dowry.

When musicians Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis accidentally witness the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, the only way to get out of town alive is to join an all-women’s jazz band. Guess which one gets Marilyn Monroe.

Chilling account of one man’s search for his lover, who disappears at a highway rest stop. As usual, don’t bother with the remake—even though it’s by the same director. (subtitled)

Barbara Stanwyck is a gangster’s moll who hides out with seven bachelor scholars writing an encyclopedia.

Chilling account of surveillance expert Gene Hackman’s unhealthy obsession with the conversation he’s just taped.

The quintessential story of the American mafia, from the rise of Godfather Don Corleone to the trials of his son Michael.

Near-perfect concoction of brutal beast vs. macho buddies, masterfully paced by Spielberg. Maximum tension with surprisingly little gore.