Glazed Cinema

Directed by Tobe Hooper and released in 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre follows a group of five young adults on a road trip across Texas. While driving they stop to tour an old family homestead and get entangled with a very dangerous family. Spawning one of the most iconic villains in horror history and influencing an entire genre of film, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre has been terrorizing and disturbing audiences since its release.

Directed by Peter Bogdanovich and released in 1971, The Last Picture Show follows three teenagers in a year of their lives. As high-school seniors, they are finishing their school year and about to embark on adulthood. A movie with phenomenal acting, great cinematography, and tremendous execution, it's a movie that has influenced countless directors and is among the best of a great American cinematic movement.

Directed by Johnathon Lynn and released in 1994, Clue is a movie based on the classic board game of the same name. Featuring a star-studded cast and a plot to match the game's themes, Clue is a comedic take on the game. Flopping in its debut, it has since developed into a beloved cult classic.

Directed by Lionel Rogosin and released in 1956, On the Bowery is a documentary film that showcases a seedy section of New York City. Using unconventional techniques it brings attention to the scourge of homelessness and alcoholism of New York's Bowery District. Met with controversy upon release, On the Bowery is an eye-opening documentary film that helped open doors to independent filmmaking in America.

Directed by Aki Kaurismaki and released in 1988, Ariel follows a man named Taisto through a series of misfortunate events in his native Finland. After the mine he works at shuts down for good, he ventures to Helsinki to find work. Once there he meets a girl and some bad luck. Told with dark humor and irony, Ariel is a great movie from an original voice of cinema.

Directed by Merian C. Cooper and released in 1933, King Kong follows a film crew, venturing to the far away island Skull Island to film footage for their next movie. In dong so, however the leading lady is taken as tribute to the island's God, a giant gorilla named Kong. The crew, fearful for the young starlet's safety sets out on a rescue mission that soon gets corrupted by greed and fame, setting off a string of action that will change the lives of everyone involved. Featuring countless camera tricks, terrific props, and ground-breaking stop-motion animation, King Kong is an ageless wonder that still packs a punch 90 years later.

Directed by Tim Burton and released in 2003, Big Fish tells the many tales of Edward Bloom. Edward Bloom is a man who has many stories to tell as he's lived a full and adventurous life. It's a story as much about Edward's life as it is about the reconciliation between father and son. Told by a master of the fantastical Big Fish is an entertaining feast for the senses and one with a lot to offer.

Directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1957, 12 Angry Men follows twelve jurors who must deliberate the facts of a murder case to reach a unanimous verdict. With a great cast, flawless execution, and wonderful writing and cinematography, it is among the most beloved films of all time and one that continues to entertain audiences to this day.

Directed by Andrei Tarkovsky and released in 1975, Mirror is an art film by one of the great auteurs of cinema. Driven by a narrator, Mirror tells the tale of a man on his deathbed, recounting moments from his life as well as others from his mother's and grandmother's lives. Told through breathtaking imagery, wonderful acting, and beautifully poetic narration, Mirror is an art film all its own and one that is as rewarding as it is thought provoking.

Directed by Andzrej Wajda and released in 1958, Ashes and Diamonds follows an assassin in the Polish resistance. On the night his country celebrates the end of WWII in Europe, he lies in wait for his target. While hiding in plain sight he spends time befriending an attractive bartender and conversing with his friend Andzrej, all the while keeping a watchful eye out for his moment to strike. A beautifully photographed and layered film, it's one of the best films ever made and a gem of Polish cinema, which still inspires moviegoers to this day.