Michael Mann’s definitive Los Angeles crime epic. The legendary first-ever onscreen pairing of Al Pacino and Robert De Niro is flanked by the most realistic bank heist sequence ever filmed. 70. Raging Bull (1980)
The Coen brothers perfected their unique brand of dark comedy and violent crime in this snow-covered Minnesota masterpiece, anchored by Frances McDormand’s unforgettable performance. 90. Rocky (1976) Top 100 English Movies
Orson Welles was only 25 when he directed, wrote, and starred in this revolutionary film. Its use of deep focus, non-linear storytelling, and innovative lighting invented the toolkit of modern filmmaking. 16. Apocalypse Now (1979) Michael Mann’s definitive Los Angeles crime epic
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– A pristine modern noir that unpeels the rotten, corrupt layers behind 1950s Hollywood glamour.