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There's always been a certain sense of magic surrounding the movies. Good movies are remarkably effective at conveying drama and evoking emotion, and they allow spectators to immerse themselves in the world of the film. Emerging at the end of the 19th century, this art form became one of the most popular and influential media and was perhaps the first truly mass form of entertainment.
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Guns of Navarone, The
The Guns of Navarone, British-American war movie, released in 1961, that is considered one of the great World War......
Guys and Dolls
Guys and Dolls, American musical film, released in 1955, that was adapted from the triumphant stage hit of the......
Hammer Films
Hammer Films, British production company known for its low-budget, gothic horror feature films. In 1934 theatre......
Hammer, Mike
Mike Hammer, fictional character, a brawling, brutal private detective who is the protagonist of a series of hard-boiled......
Hard Day’s Night, A
A Hard Day’s Night, British comedy-musical film, released in 1964, that starred the Beatles in their first feature......
Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell: Chariots of Fire
The stories of British runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams are known to many through the 1981 Academy Award-winning......
Harper
Harper, American detective-mystery film, released in 1966, that starred Paul Newman in one of his most popular......
Harvey
Harvey, American comedy film, released in 1950, that is based on Mary Chase’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the......
Haunting, The
The Haunting, British horror film, released in 1963, that was an adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s acclaimed The......
Hays Office
Hays Office, American organization that promulgated a moral code for films. In 1922, after a number of scandals......
HBO
Home Box Office, Inc. (HBO) is an American cable television company that arguably became the leading premium cable......
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
The protagonist of Mattel, Inc.’s Masters of the Universe (MOTU) franchise, He-Man is a fictional superhero originally......
Heat
Heat, American crime film, released in 1995, that was written and directed by Michael Mann. The film is loosely......
Heaven’s Gate
Heaven’s Gate, film by director Michael Cimino that was released in 1980 and is, according to many critics, one......
Heavy Metal
Heavy Metal, Canadian animated science-fiction anthology film directed by Gerald Potterton and released in 1981.......
Heiress, The
The Heiress, American dramatic film, released in 1949, that was adapted from the play of the same name by Ruth......
Henry V
Henry V, film score by English composer William Walton for the 1944 Laurence Olivier film of the same name. Walton......
Henry V
Henry V, British dramatic film, released in 1944, that was an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s historical play......
Here Comes Mr. Jordan
Here Comes Mr. Jordan, American romantic comedy film, released in 1941, that involves a boxer who is taken to heaven......
Hidden Figures
The film Hidden Figures is an American historical drama, released in 2016, about a real-life team of African American......
High Noon
High Noon, American western film, released in 1952, that is widely considered a classic of the “adult” western......
High Sierra
High Sierra, American crime film, released in 1941, that is noted for Humphrey Bogart’s sympathetic portrayal of......
Hill, The
The Hill, American film drama, released in 1965, that was an acclaimed work of Neorealism from director Sidney......
His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday, American screwball comedy film, released in 1940, that was director Howard Hawks’s innovative......
Hollywood Ten
Hollywood Ten, in U.S. history, 10 motion-picture producers, directors, and screenwriters who appeared before the......
Hombre
Hombre, American western film, released in 1967, that was widely considered a classic of the genre. The revisionist......
Home Alone
Home Alone, Christmas family comedy film released in 1990 about the adventures of Kevin McCallister, an eight-year-old......
horror film
horror film, motion picture calculated to cause intense repugnance, fear, or dread. Horror films may incorporate......
Horror of Dracula
Horror of Dracula, British horror film, released in 1958, that was the first in a series of Dracula films produced......
Horse’s Mouth, The
The Horse’s Mouth, British screwball comedy film, released in 1958, that starred Alec Guinness as the eccentric......
Hound of the Baskervilles, The
The Hound of the Baskervilles, British mystery-detective film, released in 1959, that was adapted from Sir Arthur......
Hound of the Baskervilles, The
The Hound of the Baskervilles, American mystery-detective film, released in 1939, that was adapted from Sir Arthur......
House of Wax
House of Wax, American horror film, released in 1953, that established Vincent Price as a leading actor in the......
House on Haunted Hill
House on Haunted Hill, American horror film, released in 1959, that was produced and directed by popular B-filmmaker......
How the West Was Won
How the West Was Won, American western film, released in 1962, that was a sprawling epic about the transformation......
Hud
Hud, America film drama, released in 1963, that presented a raw and contemporary take on the western and featured......
Hunchback of Notre Dame, The
The Hunchback of Notre Dame, American dramatic film, released in 1939, that is widely regarded as the finest adaptation......
Hurt Locker, The
The Hurt Locker, American war movie, released in 2008, that is set in the second year of the Iraq War and won six......
Hustler, The
The Hustler, American film drama, released in 1961, that won both popular and critical acclaim and earned each......
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang
I Am a Fugitive from a Chain Gang, American dramatic film, released in 1932, that was an exposé on the life of......
IMDb
IMDb, Web site that provides information about millions of films and television programs as well as their cast......
In Cold Blood
In Cold Blood, American dramatic film, released in 1967, that recounts the 1959 real-life murder of an entire family......
In Harm’s Way
In Harm’s Way, American war film, released in 1965, that centres on the Pearl Harbor attack and its aftermath.......
In Which We Serve
In Which We Serve, British war film, released in 1942, that marked the directorial debuts of Noël Coward and David......
Inception
Inception, American science fiction thriller film, released in 2010, that explores the boundaries between dream......
Incredible Mr. Limpet, The
The Incredible Mr. Limpet, American comedic fantasy film, released in 1964, that featured Don Knotts in his first......
Incredible Shrinking Man, The
The Incredible Shrinking Man, American science-fiction film, released in 1957, that features an inventive story,......
Incredibles, The
The Incredibles, computer-animated motion picture, released in 2004, about a family of superheroes. It was a great......
Indiana Jones
Indiana Jones, American film character, an archaeologist and adventurer featured in a series of popular movies.......
Informer, The
The Informer, British film drama, released in 1935, that explores issues of personal values and conscience. It......
Inherit the Wind
Inherit the Wind, American film drama, released in 1960, that was inspired by the famous Scopes Trial of 1925,......
Innocents, The
The Innocents, British horror film, released in 1961, that is widely considered one of the best ghost stories ever......
Interstellar
“Mankind was born on Earth. It was never meant to die here.” Those words, spoken by the protagonist of the American......
Intolerance
Intolerance, epic American silent film, released in 1916, that is notable for its vast sets and for its intricate......
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
Invasion of the Body Snatchers, American science-fiction film, released in 1956, that was directed by Don Siegel......
Inventions that Helped Shape How We Interact with Knowledge and Information
Over the course of human history, a variety of novel inventions have helped facilitate and advance the dissemination......
Invisible Man, The
The Invisible Man, American horror film, released in 1933, that is considered one of the classics of that genre,......
Ipcress File, The
The Ipcress File, British spy film, released in 1965, that was considered among the best of the genre, noted for......
It Happened Here
It Happened Here, British war film, released in 1965, that was an outstanding achievement in independent filmmaking;......
Italian Job, The
The Italian Job, British comedy caper film, released in 1969, that was a cult favourite in the United Kingdom.......
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World
It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, American screwball comedy film, released in 1963, that featured an all-star cast......
It’s a Wonderful Life
It’s a Wonderful Life, American dramatic film, released in 1946, that is widely considered one of the most inspirational......
Jailhouse Rock
Jailhouse Rock, American rock-and-roll film, released on November 8, 1957, that starred Elvis Presley in his third......
Jason and the Argonauts
Jason and the Argonauts, American fantasy film, released in 1963, that loosely retells the Greek myth of Jason......
Jaws
Jaws, American suspense and horror film, released in 1975, that was directed by Steven Spielberg and is considered......
Jazz Singer, The
The Jazz Singer, American musical film, released in 1927, that was the first feature-length movie with synchronized......
Jezebel
Jezebel, American drama film, released in 1938, that features Bette Davis opposite Henry Fonda in an opulent antebellum......
Journey to the Center of the Earth
Journey to the Center of the Earth, American science-fiction film, released in 1959, that was an adaptation of......
Judgment at Nuremberg
Judgment at Nuremberg, American dramatic film, released in 1961, that was based on the post-World War II Nuremberg......
Jules and Jim
Jules and Jim, French film, released in 1962, that is the definitive New Wave movie by director François Truffaut.......
Jungle Book, The
The Jungle Book, American animated musical film, released in 1967, that was the last feature film personally overseen......
Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park, science-fiction film series that grapples with the consequences of reintroducing dinosaurs in the......
Key Largo
Key Largo, American film noir, released in 1948, that is widely considered a classic of the genre. It was directed......
Keystone Kops
Keystone Kops, an incredibly incompetent police force, dressed in ill-fitting, unkempt uniforms, that appeared......
Khartoum
Khartoum, British epic film, released in 1966, that was a big-budget, fact-based account of the Siege of Khartoum......
Kid, The
The Kid, American silent film comedy-drama, released in 1921, that starred Charlie Chaplin in the first feature......
Killers, The
The Killers, American crime film, released in 1964, that was adapted from an Ernest Hemingway short story that......
Killers, The
The Killers, American film noir, released in 1946, that is considered a classic of the genre. It features Burt......
Killing, The
The Killing, American film noir, released in 1956, that was the first major film of director Stanley Kubrick. Johnny......
Kind Hearts and Coronets
Kind Hearts and Coronets, British comedy, released in 1949, that came to be recognized as one of the best British......
King Kong
King Kong, landmark American monster film, released in 1933, that was noted for its pioneering special effects......
Kiss of Death
Kiss of Death, American film noir, released in 1947, that is especially noted for the chilling performance by Richard......
Knack…and How to Get It, The
The Knack…and How to Get It, British romantic comedy film, released in 1965, that was directed by Richard Lester,......
Knife in the Water
Knife in the Water, Polish psychological thriller film, released in 1962, that was director Roman Polanski’s acclaimed......
KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters, animated musical fantasy film directed by Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, produced by Sony......
Kramer vs. Kramer
Kramer vs. Kramer, American dramatic film, released in 1979, that tells the wrenching story of a divorce and custody......
Lady and the Tramp
Lady and the Tramp, American animated musical film, released in 1955, that, with its affecting love story featuring......
Lady Vanishes, The
The Lady Vanishes, British thriller film, released in 1938, that was one of director Alfred Hitchcock’s early classics,......
Ladykillers, The
The Ladykillers, British dark comedy film, released in 1955, that is considered one of the best comedies produced......
Lagaan
Lagaan is a Bollywood film released in 2001, remarkable for its rousing depiction of anticolonial resistance by......
Last Emperor, The
The Last Emperor, historical epic film, released in 1987, that was directed by Bernardo Bertolucci and told the......
Laura
Laura, American film noir, released in 1944, that is considered a classic of the genre. The movie, which was directed......
Laurel and Hardy
Laurel and Hardy, were a comedy team that is widely regarded as the greatest in film history. Stan Laurel and Oliver......
Lavender Hill Mob, The
The Lavender Hill Mob, British comedy film, released in 1951, highlighted by a much-praised performance by Alec......
Lawrence of Arabia
Lawrence of Arabia, British historical film, released in 1962, that became one of the most celebrated epics in......
League of Gentlemen, The
The League of Gentlemen, British crime film, released in 1960, that defined the genre in its day, despite its grounding......
Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, The
The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp, British romantic drama, released in 1943, that is famous for its lush Technicolor......
Life with Father
Life with Father, American comedy film, released in 1947, that was based on Clarence Day, Jr.’s best-selling autobiography......
Lilies of the Field
Lilies of the Field, American film drama, released in 1963, that explores issues of faith and is especially noted......
Limelight
Limelight, British sentimental drama film, released in 1952, that was written, directed, and produced by Charlie......