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Directed by Ridley Scott and released in 1979, Alien follows a crew of seven who find themselves on a foreign planet upon intercepting a distress signal while travelling back to Earth. With a damaged spacecraft they find an environment that seems off and upon one of their own getting injured they venture back inside their spacecraft. However, they soon learn that it is not what they left behind that is dangerous, but instead, what they let in. Filled with suspense and tension Alien is a horror classic that is a must-see.

Directed by Lewis Milestone and released in 1930, All Quiet on the Western Front is an anti-war film based on the critically acclaimed novel of the same name. The first highly effective and successful anti-war film it utilized ground-breaking techniques and followed the source material with a high degree of accuracy to relay its message. Still relevant and affecting today, it's a must-see for fans of film, film history, and history alike.

Directed by Don Chaffey and released in 1963, Jason and the Argonauts relays a tale from Ancient Greece in which Jason sets sail to find the Golden Fleece and reclaim the throne of Thessaly A tale of grit, revenge, and adventure it's a movie with drama, action, and special effects from a legend of stop-motion animation. Still entertaining audiences today it is among the best fantasy films released in the sixties, at a time when films of the genre were in high demand.

Directed by John Ford and released in 1940, The Grapes of Wrath is a film based on the Steinbeck novel of the same name. Following a fictional Tom Joad and his family the movie follows their move from their home in Oklahoma to California in search for work. Drawn by flyers advertising jobs during the Dust Bowl and Great Depression the hope of a brighter future the flyers offer is too good to pass up. A film told through wonderful performances and rich and beautiful black and white photography, it shines brightly as a nod to a classic novel.

Directed by Georges Méliès and released in 1902, A Trip to the Moon follows a scientist on  journey through space to the moon in his newly crafted spaceship. A movie shot by a pioneer of filmmaking at the dawn of cinema, it's a movie with many awe-inspiring moments and one that would inspire generations of filmmakers, set designers, cinematographers, and special effects artists.

Directed by Frank Capra and released in 1934, It Happened One Night is widely considered the blueprint of the romantic comedy genre in film. Following a newspaper man helping the runaway daughter of a millionaire mogul trying to reach her husband it's got all the usual ingredients of a great rom-com. Inspiring an entire genre of filmmaking it has been imitated and borrowed from, but never beaten, inspiring and entertaining generations for ninety years and counting.

Directed by Claire Denis and released in 1999, Beau Travail follows a Master-at-arms within the French Foreign Legion, named Galloup. He lives for the Legion and strives to be the perfect Legionnaire until one day a new recruit arrives, which raises doubts, questions, and unfamiliar feelings within Galloup. A love story about the Legion itself it is has been heralded as one of the great cinematic works of all time and one that continues to move and inspire audiences to this day.

Directed by Jean-Luc Godard and released in 1962, Vivre Sa Vie follows a woman named Nana through changes in her life in Paris. Grappling with complex themes, introducing new approaches to visual storytelling, and  utilizing daring techniques it's a movie that took audiences by surprise while captivating them. Among the best products in a remarkable film movement it stands out as one of the directors best and is a true French Phenom.

Directed by Carl Theodor Dreyer and released in 1928, The Passion of Joan of Arc follows Joan of Arc through the events of her trial and execution in 1431. Written based off of trial manuscripts the movie is not only historically accurate, but very affecting. Through artistic experimentation and excellent execution it is a true masterpiece of cinematic history that continues to awe and inspire people nearly one hundred years after its initial release.

Directed by Roman Polanski and released in 1974, Chinatown follows a private investigator following a man suspected of adultery. In tailing him though he becomes entangled in a web of deceit, corruption, and shady business dealings. Featuring tremendous performances by an all-star cast and one of the best screenplays of all-time, Chinatown delivers an unforgettable experience that still hits hard fifty years after its initial release.