Everyone has their own, unique interests. Sometimes it is possible to meet a person with similar interests and end up creating a bond over that shared interest. If you are looking for a good topic of conversation, The best way to go is to main forms of modern entertainment. Who doesn’t love talking about a new show or movie? Every time someone brings up a movie that you want to watch, how many times do you then go to watch that movie? This list will help you remember those movies you want to watch, and so many more! I have met numerous people who are truly movie critics as a hobby. Having talked with them numerous times, I decided that I Wanted to branch out and view more movies then the ones I had seen thus far in my life. Last semester, I took a course that was called “History of American Film” Which open my eyes to how I would watch a film. When you watch a film, think of the main meaning it portrays, The genre or style, and most importantly, the details of setting, characters in dialogue, music, and color scheme based on light. I decided to find all of the movies that were deemed as most famous for such elements. This list, broken up into genre, has movies for everyone. Whether you are interested in finally watching your first scary movie (but not too scary), or another sappy and romantic film, all movies of different categories are on this list. Beware, as this list is pretty long. However, if you are like me, bored in the house, this is the perfect new “task” or “goal” of 2020 that is easy to achieve.
I created this particular section of the list one year ago, after my roommate and I decided to do a Fall Movie Marathon! Each day, we took the time to watch a Halloween, horror, or fall-related movie together, considering how much we both love it! These movies are perfect for the month coming up! Even if Halloween will not be the same normal it usually would be this year, these movies can help you at least enjoy the season of it altogether. These movies are perfect to put a face mask on, get cozy in some PJ’s and a blanket, sit back and enjoy!
Horror/Halloween:
Halloweentown
V for Vendetta
Frankenstein
Corpse Bride
Carrie
Dracula
Phantom of the Opera
Halloween
Scream
The Exorcist
It
The Silence of the Lambs
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
Nightmare on Elm Street
Friday the 13th
The Shining
Hocus Pocus
The Birds
Sleepy Hallow
Gremlins
Edward Scissorhands
Ghostbusters
Heathers
The Addams family
Jumanji
Beetlejuice
Seven
Killbill
Psycho
Childs Play
Children of the Corn
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Purge
The Nightmare before Christmas
Frankenweenie
Monster House
Goosebumps
Casper
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Twitches
Coco
Haunted Mansion
If you are looking to relive the good old childhood days, here is one way to start. These animated and kid-friendly classics are sure to be the best way to relieve stress from the trials of exams and assignments and adjusting to adulthood.
Kids (animated, etc.):
Space Jam
The Croods
Twilight
The Mask
Matilda
The Sandlot
Mrs. Doubtfire
Winnie the Pooh
The Little Mermaid
Mulan
The Lion King
Pocahontas
Cinderella
Shrek
Doctor Doolittle
Beauty and the Beast
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White
Aladdin
Hercules
The Princess and the Frog
101 Dalmatians
Lilo and Stitch
Lady and the Tramp
Mamma Mia
Hairspray
Chronicles of Narnia
Night at the Museum
Old Yeller
Lassie
Robin Hood
High School Musical
the Aristocats
Tarzan
The Fox and the Hound
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
The Parent Trap
Mary Poppins
The Princess Diaries
Bambi
Bridge to Terabithia
The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe
Chicken Little
Pinocchio
The Emperors/Kronks New Groove
Brother Bear
Meet the Robinsons
Holes
The Jungle Book
The Tooth Fairy
The Game Plan
Fantasia
The Pacifier
Lizzy McGuire
Freaky Friday
Sky High
Secretariat
Cars
Toy Story
Up
Monsters Inc.
Walle
The Incredibles
Ratatouille
Finding Nemo
Alice in Wonderland
Atlantis
Bedtime Stories
Big Hero 6
Bolt
Brave
Camp Rock
Dumbo
Peter Pan
The Little Rascals
Popeye
The Muppets
School of Rock
Saving Mr. Banks
The Greatest Showman
Starstruck
Lemonade Mouth
Radio Rebel
The Rugrats
The Wild Thornberries
Rango
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
SpongeBob Movie
Charlotte’s Web
Tom and Jerry
Garfield
Tangled
Despicable Me
Kung Fu Panda
Shrek
Wreck It Ralph
Moana
The Pink Panther
Roger Rabbit
Loony Tunes
Scooby Doo
How to train Your Dragon
Zootopia
Madagascar
Tinkerbell
Ice Age
Happy Feet
Wallace and Gromit
Hop
Shaun the Sheep
The Lorax
Megamind
Looking for some new Christmas movies you perhaps have never seen before during this Winter season? This is an ultimate list of almost all of the Christmas movies you could possibly want to be watching this year! These are perfect to watch and put your fuzzy socks on, bake some cookies and sing some Christmas tunes, all while sipping on some hot cocoa with marshmallows!
Christmas:
The Grinch
The Miracle on 34th St.
It’s a Wonderful Life
Babes in Toyland
White Christmas
The Polar Express
Frosty
Rudolph
A Christmas Carol
The Year without a Santa Clause
Santa Clause is coming to Town
Jack Frost
Rudolph’s Shiny New Year
Rudolph’s Four of July Spectacular
Home Alone
Christmas Vacation
National Lampoons Vacation (original)
A Christmas Story
The Night Before Christmas
Arthur Christmas
Elf
Four Christmases
Office Christmas Party
Almost Christmas
Scrooged
Last Holiday
Deck the Halls
The Little Drummer Boy
Charlie Brown Christmas
Frosty Winter Wonderland
Return of Frosty
Frozen
The Santa Clause
Mickeys Once/Twice upon a Christmas
Classics:
An Affair to Remember
High Noon
Modern Times
The Searchers
Casablanca
To kill a Mockingbird
Safety Last
Sherlock Jr.
The Big Sleep
Imitation of Life
True Grit
Gone with the Wind
Singing in the Rain
Jaws
Pulp Fiction
Goodfellas
Bladerunner
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
The Thin Man
Sullivan’s Travels
King Kong
Some like it Hot
The Godfather
Looking for a good excuse to belt it out, sing and shout, dance and jump and scream? These films have you covered! These films include all of the sing-along songs you have heard since childhood, whether it be from your parents or on the radio. These movies are the ones that make you get up and dance around your room for a bit to avoid doing homework. However, proceed with caution, because the music can get stuck in your head for days after watching since it is just that good.
Musical:
Bye-Bye Birdie
Hello Dolly!
Fame
Newsies
Sister Act
Cry Baby
Annie
Sound of Music
Rent
Yellow Submarine
Bohemian Rhapsody
Rocket-man
Hair
The Music Man
A Star is Born
Westside Story
When looking for a good film to watch at night with some friends, or a movie that will make you feel pumped-up and ready to go, or even a little more strong and courageous than before, stop at this list, because it will certainly do the job. These films are perfect to watch if you are doing some of those at-home workouts and want to feel energized!
Thriller/Action-Packed:
Top Gun
The Heat
Armed and Dangerous
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
Fight Club
Green Mile
Scarface
Blade Runner
Logan
Juno
Jurassic Park
Mr. and Mrs. smith
Saving Private Ryan
The Bodyguard
James Bond 007
Men in Black
Lethal Weapon
Charlies Angels
Moneyball
42
American Sniper
Sully
Parasite
Bull Durham
On the Waterfront
Roman Holiday
Rocky
I am sure you are wondering, “what is the Best of the Best section?” Well, this section not only includes my favorite movies of all time, but also, movies that you can watch on any occasion. This list has a variety of heart-warming, intriguing, captivating, powerful and moving, and most importantly, addicting movies that you will enjoy on any kind of day. Looking for a movie to watch in the dorms since you finished at class and no one is around to hangout? These are perfect! These movies are classically-known titles and award-winning. These movies, while entertaining, may even educate you on new topics. These movies are the kind of movies you would walk out of the theater after watching and almost feeling as though it has changed your life in that moment, as if you are going to be inspirational and amazing like the lead in it.
BEST OF THE BEST:
The First Wives Club
9 to 5
Friday Night Lights
Driving Ms. Daisy
Clueless
Ladybird
Collateral Beauty
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
Wonder
The Devil wears Prada
Life of Pi
The Help
National Treasure
Saturday Night Fever
Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Apollo 13
Goodwill Hunting
Fargo
Life is Beautiful
My Cousin Vinny
Rebel without a Cause
Ben Hurr
Armageddon
Lolita
Django
Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf?
The 10 Commandments
Smokey and the Bandit
Sinbad
M*A*S*H*
Kramer vs Kramer
Fiddler on the Roof
12 Years a Slave
Crazy Rich Asians
Green Book
Wish I Was Here
Back to the Future
E.T.
The Goonies
The Outsiders
The Grand Budapest Hotel
The Imitation Game
Bridge of Spies
Dead Poets Society
the Shawshank Redemption
The Big Short
Argo
The Breakfast Club
Les Misérables
Hacksaw Ridge
Lincoln
Unbroken
The Martian
Blackkklansman
If you ever are interested in dipping your feet into the realm of superhero or villainous movies, look no further. This section includes an introduction to the best movies that include evil characters up against the good guys, and most importantly, can then lead you into watching the rest of the series of the films.
Evil vs. Good:
Suicide Squad
Indiana Jones
The Maltese falcon
Superman
The Dark Knight
John Wick
Mad Max
Die Hard
The Terminator
Taken
Mission Impossible
Iron Man
The Karate Kid
Star Trek
Star Wars
Harry Potter
Catch Me if You can
Black Hawk Down
Gladiator
Pirates of the Caribbean
Hulk
Captain America
Black Panther
Spiderman
Avengers
Joker
Transformers
X Men
The best kind of movies to watch on a boring day are the ones that will give you a good laugh. Classic comedy movies like these are sure to do the trick! From the ridiculous humor of “Ted” to the wild and crazy “The Hangover,” you will be guaranteed a mood-lifting and good-times worthy popcorn! Get out the popcorn and gather up some friends for a good movie night! (because what college kid WOULDN’T enjoy a funny movie?)
Comedy:
Austin Powers
Dumb and Dumber
Wayne’s World
The Great Outdoors
RV
Zoolander
Good Burger
The Blues Brothers
Wedding Crashers
Ted
Cheech and Chong
American pie
Mean Girls
White Chicks
Grown ups
21 Jump Street
Napoleon Dynamite
Happy Gilmore
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
Groundhog Day
Inglorious Bastards
Cast Away
Meet the Fokkers
Dodgeball
Straight outta Compton
Wild Hogs
JoJo Rabbit
17 Again
Boyz N the Hood
Straight Outta Compton
Rain Man
Ferris Bueller
Forrest Gump
Blades of Glory
Anchorman
Bridesmaids
Airplane!
Borat
The Hangover
Billy Madison
Caddyshack
Who doesn’t love a good romance movie to either make you cry or decide what kind of love story you want your relationship to be? These movies are the top picks in that category. From the tearful poetry of “10 Things I Hate about You” to the oddly-wholesome ending of “Moonstruck.”
Romance:
10 things I hate about you
Love Actually
Her
My Girl
The Notebook
Titanic
La La Land
Sleepless in Seattle
Nottinghill
When Harry met Sally
Youve got Mail
The Proposal
Pretty Woman
50 first Dates
Moonstruck
Pretty in Pink
Footloose
Dirty Dancing
Grease
Dear John
The Fault in Our Stars
The Wedding Planner
The Wedding Singer
Moulin Rouge
Little Women
Letters to Juliet
As Good as It gets
A Walk to Remember
Sixteen Candles
I have created this list section-by-section so that, whatever sort of day it may be, you can easily scroll to find the type of movie you want to see! I hope this list works well for your schedule and movie taste. The list compiles all of the most famous movies from online reviews, to knowledge of relatives, etc. Needless to say, go buy some popcorn, figure out when and where you plan to do your binge-watching of movies, and get to it! No more boredom or repetitive tv show-cycles, time for some new entertainment!