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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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Sands of Iwo Jima
Sands of Iwo Jima, American war film, released in 1949, that depicts the hard-fought U.S. victory over the Japanese......
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning
Saturday Night and Sunday Morning, British film drama, released in 1960, that is one of the best of the Angry Young......
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever, American musical-drama film, released in 1977 and starring John Travolta, about a young Brooklynite......
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan, American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Robert Rodat, set in 1944......
Scaramouche
Scaramouche, American romantic adventure film, released in 1952, that was based on the 1921 novel of the same name......
Scarface: The Shame of a Nation
Scarface: The Shame of a Nation, American gangster film, released in 1932, that is loosely based on the rise of......
Scarlet Claw, The
The Scarlet Claw, American mystery-detective film, released in 1944, that starred Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes......
Schindlerâs List
Schindlerâs List, American historical drama film directed by Steven Spielberg, released in 1993, starring Liam......
Scott of the Antarctic
Scott of the Antarctic, British adventure film, released in 1948, that chronicles the legendary ill-fated South......
Scream
In the films of the Scream franchise, victims are stalked and hunted by Ghostface, a masked persona adopted by......
script
script, in motion pictures, the written text of a film. The nature of scripts varies from those that give only......
Searchers, The
The Searchers, American western film, released in 1956, that is widely considered director John Fordâs masterpiece.......
Seconds
Seconds, American psychological thriller film, released in 1966, that was directed by John Frankenheimer. The film......
Sergeant York
Sergeant York, American war film, released in 1941, that was noted for Gary Cooperâs Academy Award-winning portrayal......
serial
serial, a novel or other work appearing (as in a magazine) in parts at intervals. Novels written in the 19th century......
Set-Up, The
The Set-Up, American film noir, released in 1949, that was noted for its indictment of crimeâs influence in boxing......
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, American musical film, released in 1954, that is noted for its lively dance numbers.......
Seven Days in May
Seven Days in May, American political thriller film, released in 1964, that addresses the paranoia and fear of......
Seven Samurai
Seven Samurai, Japanese action film, released in 1954, that was cowritten and directed by Kurosawa Akira and is......
Seven Year Itch, The
The Seven Year Itch, American comedy film, released in 1955, that was an adaptation of a hit Broadway show of the......
Seventh Seal, The
The Seventh Seal, Swedish allegorical dramatic film, released in 1957, that is widely considered director Ingmar......
Shadow of a Doubt
Shadow of a Doubt, American thriller film, released in 1943, that Alfred Hitchcock reportedly ranked as his personal......
Shakespeare in Love
Shakespeare in Love, American-British film, released in 1998, that was a lighthearted and clever imagining of how......
Shane
Shane, American western film, released in 1953, that is a classic of the genre, noted for exploiting the elegiac......
Shawshank Redemption, The
The Shawshank Redemption, American prison-drama film released in 1994 and based on the novella Rita Hayworth and......
She Done Him Wrong
She Done Him Wrong, American romantic comedy film, released in 1933, that helped establish both Mae West and Cary......
ShintĆhĆ Motion Picture Company
ShintĆhĆ Motion Picture Company, Japanese motion-picture studio that was known for its production of war films......
Sholay
Sholay, landmark Indian film, released in 1975. Directed by Ramesh Sippy, written by the renowned duo of Salim......
Shot in the Dark, A
A Shot in the Dark, British screwball comedy film, released in 1964, that was the second installment in the Pink......
Shrek
Shrek, animated cartoon character, a towering, green ogre whose fearsome appearance belies a kind heart. Shrek......
ShĆchiku Co., Ltd.
ShĆchiku Co., Ltd., leading Japanese motion-picture studio, the films of which are usually home-centred dramas......
Silence of the Lambs, The
The Silence of the Lambs, American suspense film, released in 1991, that was the first psychological thriller since......
Silencers, The
The Silencers, American spy film, released in 1966, that was the first and arguably best of the Matt Helm movies,......
Singinâ in the Rain
Singinâ in the Rain, American musical comedy film, released in 1952, that was a reunion project for the American......
Sinners
Written and directed by Ryan Coogler, Sinners sculpts the early history of blues music in the Mississippi Deltaâthe......
Situationist International
Situationist International (SI), group of artists, writers, and social critics (1957â72) that aimed to eliminate......
Skydance Corporation
Skydance Corporation is a U.S.-based media and entertainment company that owns film and television studios, streaming......
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire, British dramatic film, released in 2008 and directed by Danny Boyle, that won eight Academy......
Smoke Signals
Smoke Signals, American coming-of-age comedy-drama film, released in 1998, that was directed by Chris Eyre and......
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, American animated musical film, released in 1937, that established Walt Disney......
Some Came Running
Some Came Running, American dramatic film, released in 1958, that was especially noted for the performances by......
Some Like It Hot
Some Like It Hot, American screwball comedy film, released in 1959, that is considered one of best in that genre.......
Son of Frankenstein
Son of Frankenstein, American horror film, released in 1939, that featured Boris Karloff in his final role as the......
Son of the Sheik, The
The Son of the Sheik, American silent film, released in 1926, that was a sequel to the hit film The Sheik (1921),......
Song of the South
Song of the South, American semianimated musical film, released in 1946 by the Disney Company, that is rarely aired......
Sons of the Desert
Sons of the Desert, American comedy film, released in 1933, that was widely considered to be one of the comedy......
Sorry, Wrong Number
Sorry, Wrong Number, American film noir, released in 1948, that was based on Lucille Fletcherâs hit 1943 radio......
Sound of Music, The
The Sound of Music, American musical film, released in 1965, that reigned for five years as the highest-grossing......
South by Southwest
South by Southwest, annual music, film, and interactive media conference held in Austin, Texas, U.S. South by Southwest......
spaghetti western
spaghetti western, subgenre of movies set in the 19th-century American West that were made by Italian filmmakers......
Spartacus
Spartacus, American epic adventure film, released in 1960, that recounts the story of a historical slave uprising......
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, American animated superhero film released in 2018 that was acclaimed for its......
Spirited Away
Spirited Away, Japanese animated fantasy film, released in 2001, that is one of the most acclaimed works by master......
Splendor in the Grass
Splendor in the Grass, American film drama, released in 1961, that examines repressed love and the sexual frustrations......
Spotlight
Spotlight, American fact-based dramatic film, released in 2015, that won two Academy Awards, including that for......
Spy Who Came In from the Cold, The
The Spy Who Came In from the Cold, British spy film, released in 1965, that is an adaptation of John le CarrĂ©âs......
Stagecoach
Stagecoach, American western film, released in 1939, that is a classic of the genre, widely considered to be the......
Stalag 17
Stalag 17, American war film, released in 1953, that was directed by Billy Wilder and featured an Academy Award-winning......
Stalking Moon, The
The Stalking Moon, American western film, released in 1968, that was an inventive and highly unusual entry in the......
Star Is Born, A
A Star Is Born, American musical film, released in 1954, that was the thirdâand widely considered the most enduringâversion......
Star Wars
Star Wars, space opera storytelling universe (created by George Lucas) that is one of the most successful and influential......
Star Wars
Star Wars, film score by American composer John Williams for George Lucasâs Star Wars (1977), which launched the......
Sting, The
The Sting, American caper movie, released in 1973, that was one of the most popular films of the 1970s and the......
strada, La
La strada, film score by Italian composer Nino Rota for the 1954 film of the same name by Federico Fellini. Rotaâs......
Strangers on a Train
Strangers on a Train, American thriller film, released in 1951, that was produced and directed by Alfred Hitchcock......
street film
street film, type of realistic motion picture, popular in Germany during the 1920s, that dealt with the lives of......
Streetcar Named Desire, A
A Streetcar Named Desire, American film drama, released in 1951, that made Marlon Brando a movie star and helped......
Studio Ghibli
Studio Ghibli is an acclaimed Japanese animation film studio that was founded in 1985 by animators and directors......
Sullivanâs Travels
Sullivanâs Travels, American dramedy film, released in 1941, considered by many to be director Preston Sturgesâs......
Summertime
Summertime, American film drama, released in 1955, featuring Katharine Hepburn in a timeless love story set in......
Sundance Film Festival
Sundance Film Festival, independent-film festival held in Park City, Utah, each January. It is one of the most......
Sunset Boulevard
Sunset Boulevard, American film noir, released in 1950, that is often cited as one of Hollywoodâs greatest films,......
Svensk Filmindustri
Svensk Filmindustri, oldest and one of the most important Swedish motion-picture studios, as well as a major film......
Sweet Smell of Success
Sweet Smell of Success, American film noir, released in 1957, that was praised for its intensity, intelligent dialogue,......
Swimmer, The
The Swimmer, American film drama, released in 1968, that was an adaptation of John Cheeverâs allegorical short......
Swing Time
Swing Time, American musical comedy film, released in 1936, that was the fifth teaming of Fred Astaire and Ginger......
Swiss Family Robinson
Swiss Family Robinson, American family-adventure film, released in 1960, that is considered a Disney classic. It......
Sydney Film Festival
Sydney Film Festival, film festival held annually in Sydney in June. It features a diverse range of movies from......
Take the Money and Run
Take the Money and Run, American screwball comedy film, released in 1969, that was cowritten and directed by Woody......
Targets
Targets, American thriller film, released in 1968, that marked the directorial debut of Peter Bogdanovich. It is......
Tarzan of the Apes
Tarzan of the Apes, American silent film, released in 1918, that was the first of many screen adaptations of Edgar......
Taste of Honey, A
A Taste of Honey, British film, released in 1961, that is often cited as a classic example of the socially conscious......
Taxi Driver
Taxi Driver, American neo-noir film, released in 1976, that was directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Paul......
Technicolor
Technicolor, (trademark), motion-picture process using dye-transfer techniques to produce a colour print. The Technicolor......
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), comic-book series about a quartet of humanlike warrior turtles, which grew......
Telluride Film Festival
Telluride Film Festival, film festival held annually in Telluride, Colo., during Labor Day weekend. Although no......
The 40th Anniversary of Star Wars
Star Wars, first released on May 25, 1977, was one of the defining motion pictures in cinema history, and, for......
The 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival
The 2015 Festival de Cannes, one of the worldâs oldest and best-known film festivals, ran from May 13 to 24 in......
The Best Movies of All Time
EncyclopĂŠdia Britannica strives to be an authoritative source on subjects from Aa to ZZ Top, but which movies are......
The Bride!
The Bride!, dark comedic romance horror film written and directed by Maggie Gyllenhaal and starring Christian Bale......
The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada, 2006 American dramedy directed by David Frankel, known at the time for working on episodes......
The Great Train Robbery
The Great Train Robbery, American silent western film, released in 1903, that is historically significant for its......
The King and I
The King and I, American musical film, released in 1956, that was scored by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein......
The Lady from Shanghai
The Lady from Shanghai, American film noir, released in 1947, that was adapted from the Sherwood King novel If......
The Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy is a series of enormously popular and critically acclaimed fantasy-adventure......
The Matrix
The Matrix, groundbreaking science-fiction film, released in 1999. The Matrix was written and directed by Lilly......
The Princess Bride
The Princess Bride, is an American romantic comedy adventure film released in 1987 that was produced and directed......
The Science Behind Project Hail Mary
When an alien microbe begins feasting on starlight, a frantic, galactic scramble to save humanity ensues in Project......
The Social Network
The Social Network fictionalizes the story of how Mark Zuckerberg founded the social media platform Facebook. Released......
The Sweet Hereafter
The Sweet Hereafter, Canadian dramatic film, released in 1997, about a lawyer (Ian Holm) who comes to a small town......