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Wednesday, July 11

Top 100 of all time - # 66-70


#70 - It Happened One Night, 1934.


One of the quintessential love stories from classic cinema, Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert have striking chemistry in this Frank Capra gem. She's a brat, and he's a sharp-tongued reporter who just doesn't care. It's a nice romantic comedy if you want something a little different.

#69 - Training Day, 2001.


Denzel Washington wins his Best Actor Oscar (finally) by playing one of the best bad guys of recent memory (besides Anton Chigurh, the Joker, Hans Landa) as Alonso Harris, a dangerous man with a badge. The film blurs the line between protecting the public and self-interest, and with a pretty decent story and a good supporting job by Ethan Hawke, it's a must-see in the corrupt-cop genre.

#68 - Chinatown, 1974.


Jack Nicholson and Roman Polanski spin a tale of murder and scandal in old Los Angeles. A shocking twist at the end that only Roman Polanski would dare (hint at his personal life), Chinatown is a great classic crime drama.

#67 - Avatar, 2009.


Avatar deserves to make the list for the innovation and anticipation alone. The only thing that could have made this first-time experience in 3D and IMAX more satisfying is if the previews hadn't give so much away. With a film like this, it would have been risky, but ultimately gratifying if word of mouth had been the biggest marketer. I remember waiting in line on opening night, and I was not disappointed at all. An epic masterpiece that showed once again why James Cameron is the most cutting-edge director in the business.

#66 - All Quiet on the Western Front, 1930.


A classic novel by Erich Maria Remarque shows the conflict of a young man choosing to participate in the humanity-shattering trench warfare of WWI. It's also from the perspective of a German boy, which just shows that there is a story on both sides of any war. It's a great piece of history and there is an eerie feeling of authenticity as it's shot in black and white and brings you back to the time period.

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