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Moving down the list, there are 5 incredibly diverse films that showcase very distinct strengths. Let's take a look at #80.
#80 - 2001, 1968.
Stanley Kubrick's mindbending opus chronicling the evolution of humankind, and the discovery of an obelisk frightens as much as it fascinates. It is confusing and captivating, but ultimately is beautiful with an epic score. Great vision for a sci-fi adaptation circa 1968, and after all, it's Kubrick.
#79 - Full Metal Jacket, 1987.
"Let me hear your war cry!" R. Lee Ermey brought a new dimension to the role of drill sergeant in this Vietnam War classic, also by Stanley Kubrick. Following a pacifist through boot camp and ultimately into combat, the character portrayals are passionate and scary. Their transformations into hardened warriors shadow every shred of humanity. Vincent D'Onofrio delivers an incredible performance as the tormented Private Pyle. A must see in the Vietnam War genre.
#78 - Duck Soup, 1933.
The Marx Brothers are comic genius in this timely satire on the rise and fall of political powers. Rufus T. Firefly is an impulsive and incompetent leader, which is strikingly poignant to our current climate.
#77 - Fight Club, 1999.
From the brilliant and twisted mind of Chuck Palahniuk comes this fascinating shot of testosterone adapted through the eyes of the amazing David Fincher. With a twist ending that is rare in cinema today, Brad Pitt and Ed Norton do a great job. This film has become a cult classic, and is under-appreciated by the masses. Surely a film that is either loved or hated, I prefer to think of it as misunderstood.
#76 - Enter the Dragon, 1973.
Bruce Lee's best and final film, he shows his skills and ridiculous physique as he's fighting in a tournament on a secluded island. Bruce Lee will always be the gold standard in martial arts, even as the Jackie Chans, Jet Lis, and Jason Stathams emerge in film.
That's it for today - stay tuned for #70-75!
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