An Andalusian Dog

• 1929
• Fantasy

This is a short film by Salvador Dali and Luis Bunuel. It's gross, crazy, and trippy as hell.

The 39 Steps

• 1935
• Mystery
• Thriller

A Hitchcock classic about espionage and conspiracy.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

• 1937
• Animation
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music
• Romance

Disney's first full-length animated classic. This is a really important piece of cinema.

Gone with the Wind

• 1939
• Drama
• Romance
• War

The word "classic" was invented because of this movie.

The Wizard of Oz

• 1939
• Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music

Do I really need to say anything about this monumental movie?

Fantasia

• 1940
• Animation
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music

This is truly art in motion and music. Guess what my favorite part is? The big, fiery demon, of course!

Pinocchio

• 1940
• Animation
• Drama
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music

Another timeless Disney classic. Poor, poor Pinocchio, how you've been the center of so much pornographic material.

Rebecca

• 1940
• Mystery
• Romance
• Thriller

Hands down, this is my favorite movie from the black and white era.

Dumbo

• 1941
• Animation
• Family
• Music

This one has a special place with me because of the ride at Disneyland. The Dumbo ride is my 5-year old sister's favorite ride; as it was mine when I was her age.

Movie-wise, how amazing is the drunk scene in this. I'm not pimping it because of booze, that trippy scene blew my mind as a kid.

Casablanca

• 1942
• Drama
• Romance
• War

I love this movie.

Bambi

• 1942
• Animation
• Drama
• Family

I know all you girls cried when Bambi's mom died and that's okay because us boys cried when Optimus died.

Shadow of a Doubt

• 1943
• Crime
• Mystery
• Thriller

Beyond a shadow of a doubt that Alfred Hitchcock is a legend? See what I did there. Sorry.

Notorious

• 1946
• Romance
• Thriller

Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman being directed by Hitchcock is a stellar formula.

Rope

• 1948
• Crime
• Mystery
• Thriller

Two brothers bring murder to a different level when they hide the body in their apartment and invite people over for parties just to see how long they can get away with it.

Cinderella

• 1950
• Animation
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music
• Romance

Disney makes it mark once again on one of the most famous love stories, ever. I don't care who you are, girls and boys alike loved this when we were kids.

Alice in Wonderland

• 1951
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music

This is my personal favorite from all the Disney classics. I love the psychedelics, all the crazy characters, and The Mad Hatter's tea party. Everything about this film is so creative, loony, and clever.

Strangers on a Train

• 1951
• Crime
• Romance
• Thriller

People meet on a train and casually discuss murder. Then it becomes more serious. You know where this is leading.

The War of the Worlds

• 1953
• Action
• Horror
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

The original alien invasion movie and still the best alien invasion movie!

Peter Pan

• 1953
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music

This was my mother's favorite Disney movie and her favorite childhood story. There have been so many renditions but none is as good as this one.

Rear Window

• 1954
• Crime
• Mystery
• Romance
• Thriller

This one is in color but even if it was in black and white, it is still one of the most suspenseful movies I have ever seen.

Lady and the Tramp

• 1955
• Animation
• Family
• Music
• Romance

"We are Siamese, if you please."

The Trouble with Harry

• 1955
• Comedy
• Mystery
• Thriller

Harry is dead but the trouble is that a bunch of people have conflicting ideas on what to do with his body. Hitchcock does a comedy and does not disappoint.

To Catch a Thief

• 1955
• Crime
• Mystery
• Romance
• Thriller

Cary Grant and the oh-so hot, Grace Kelly in another Hitchcock classic.

Vertigo

• 1958
• Crime
• Mystery
• Romance
• Thriller

Nothing much to say except that it’s another excellent Hitchcock movie. If you don’t know, then now you know.

The Diary of Anne Frank

• 1959
• Biography
• Drama
• History
• Thriller
• War

I'm not going to put any description here because if you don't know about this story then you need to open up a history book. Or just rent this.

Sleeping Beauty

• 1959
• Animation
• Family
• Fantasy
• Music
• Romance

Because of Maleficent (the villain), this is one of my personal favorite Disney classics. She turns into a dragon and spits green fire – freaking green fire!

North by Northwest

• 1959
• Action
• Adventure
• Drama
• Mystery
• Romance

A truly suspenseful classic by the master, Alfred Hitchcock.

Psycho

• 1960
• Horror
• Thriller

For those that don't believe old horror movies can be scary, watch this and it will change your mind. Psycho is just as suspenseful, sick, and scary, even by today's standard.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians

• 1961
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Thriller

There's a foreign movie called In China They Eat Dogs, you should check that out.

The Sword in the Stone

• 1963
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Fantasy

Sure this isn't anything compared to its bigger family members like Cinderella or Sleeping Beauty, but old school Disney always delivers.

Goldfinger

• 1964
• Action
• Adventure
• Thriller

Another rad and classic James Bond flick.

Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb

• 1964
• Comedy
• War

Kubrik's classic comedy about an insane general that is on the brink of starting a nuclear holocaust.

Bonnie and Clyde

• 1967
• Biography
• Crime
• Drama
• Romance
• Thriller

A pretty cool rendition of the famous Bonnie & Clyde story.

The Jungle Book

• 1967
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Music

Doesn't it strike you as weird that Baloo (the bear) got his own afternoon cartoon? Instead of fending the jungle, Baloo is a cargo pilot. I should know, I used to watch Tailspin a lot. I mean, a lot.

Romeo and Juliet

• 1968
• Drama
• Romance

I saw this movie in a Junior High, Shakespeare class and just fell for it. It really is the greatest love story, ever.

2001: A Space Odyssey

• 1968
• Adventure
• Drama
• Mystery
• Sci-fi

The original space adventure movie by Stanley Kubrick. I tell you, Kubrick is a god when it comes to creating atmosphere.

Diamonds Are Forever

• 1971
• Action
• Adventure
• Sci-fi
• Thriller

And so is the 007 franchise with this movie.

THX 1138

• 1971
• Drama
• Horror
• Sci-fi

Not a horrible Sci-fi flick for its time but not very entertaining either. It’s very slow-paced and demands a lot of your attention. George Lucas does not have the magic touch like many other talented directors.

A Clockwork Orange

• 1971
• Crime
• Thriller

Even people that don't like these types of movies knows of this. The ultimate cult classic about rehabilitation.

The Godfather

• 1972
• Crime
• Drama

I don't need to say anything.

The Exorcist

• 1973
• Drama
• Horror
• Thriller

This not only sparked the new age of horror when it was released but it also scared everyone half to death. The Exorcist is a horror icon.

Robin Hood

• 1973
• Animation
• Adventure
• Family
• Romance

Same story except this time Disney decides to turn everyone into a furry freak.

Chinatown

• 1974
• Crime
• Drama
• Mystery

Great L.A. Noire flick that gets really twisted towards the end. Fantastic film!

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

• 1974
• Horror
• Thriller

One of the greatest horror films ever made.

Young Frankenstein

• 1974
• Comedy
• Music
• Sci-fi

This is my favorite Mel Brooks film.

Blazing Saddles

• 1974
• Comedy
• Western

Another Mel Brooks classic.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail

• 1975
• Adventure
• Comedy

My favorite part is the stoning.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

• 1975
• Comedy
• Music

One of the best musicals and bizarre cult classics.

Jaws

• 1975
• Thriller

Dah-dun. Dah-dun. Dah-dun. Dah-dun. Dah-dun. Dah-dun.

Salo

• 1975
• Crime
• Drama
• War

I don't know what's more gross, all the sexual torture, poop-eating, or the fact that there are real human beings that agreed to participate in this film. This is one of those times that I regret being a movie enthusiast.

Death Race 2000

• 1975
• Action
• Sci-fi
• Sport

One of the best dude movies, ever. This movie works best with 2-3 friends and at least 60 beers. It is politically incorrect, socially unethical, stupidly funny, and just out-right awesome.

King Kong

• 1976
• Adventure
• Romance
• Thriller

This wasn't a very good remake of the classic film but it did start up Jessica Lange's career.

Rocky

• 1976
• Drama
• Sport

The original Rocky. This big hit will set off a long string of other boxing sequels.

Carrie

• 1976
• Drama
• Horror
• Thriller

One of the most original and iconic horror movies before the 80's.

Close Encounters of the Third Kind

• 1977
• Adventure
• Drama
• Sci-fi

I'll never be able to get those five notes out of my head.

Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?

• 1977
• Comedy

This VHS was buried underneath a bunch of other videos. Of course, curious little me (6 to be exact) dug this up when nobody was at home. I was so shocked and confused because this had nothing but naked people telling sexual jokes.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

• 1977
• Family
• Animation
• Music

From cartoon to movie to denim jackets, it's Winnie the Pooh!

Star Wars

• 1977
• Action
• Adventure
• Fantasy
• Sci-fi

The beginning of George Lucas' Sci-fi epic. An epic it is.

Eraserhead

• 1977
• Drama
• Fantasy
• Horror
• Sci-fi

One of David Lynch's earlier films. The man is weird, very weird, and I like him.

Saturday Night Fever

• 1977
• Drama
• Music
• Romance

Pop that collar, get wild, and tear up the dance floor...all for the love of blowjobs.