As a connoisseur of the arts, for the last month I've listed classy movies worthy of mention. As I went along, I realized that they must be divided into three eras, Early, Seventies/Eighties, and Modern. Furthermore, the modern era comprises three subcategories: Politics, Romantic Comedy, and Action.
A note on methodology: I classified movies based on the confluence of certain criteria, including historical significance, American popularity, and basic viewing excitement. In my opinion, I rate these movies as worthy not just of watching once, but of watching again and again for repeated (or even increasing) enjoyment. Here is the list:
Early Era:
-Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
-Desk Set
-To Catch a Thief
-Perry Mason (Actually a TV show, but it never gets old. Up here in Oregon, they broadcast it daily at noon.)
Seventies/Eighties:
-Dirty Dancing
-Sleepless in Seattle
-When Harry Met Sally
-Ferris Bueller's Day Off
-The Princess Bride
Modern Era:
Political films:
-Wag the Dog
-Dave
-Charlie Wilson's War
Romantic Comedies:
-10 Things I Hate About You
-Never Been Kissed (romantic comedy)
Action films:
-Ocean's 11
-Catch Me if you Can
-The Italian Job
-National Treasure (though somewhat less than the others)
Hope you enjoy these films. Feel free to use this handy guide if you need help deciding what to watch. (Don't forget about the inter-library loan system if you don't want to rent.) Coming soon: Get excited for a Mel Brooks/Monte Python addendum...