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82.

IRON MAN (2008, dir. Jon Favreau)

The film that started a type of franchise never before seen in Hollywood, Iron Man elevated the genre of comic book films from cheesy mid budget affairs to established respected medium of cinema. Robert Downey Jr. tackles the hero Tony Stark (a role he'd come to embody for more than a decade), billionaire playboy philanthropist, with such charm and charisma you can't help but root for him even at his most self destructive. Featuring a supporting cast of Jeff Bridges, Gwyneth Paltrow, and director Jon Favreau, Iron Man is a blast from opening credits to mid credits to end credits.

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83.

STAR TREK (2009, dir. JJ Abrams)

A revamp of a franchise that desperately needed fresh life, Star Trek respects the lore of the previous films and adds flavor for a new generation of fans. Preferring to focus on fun and action more than exploration and philosophy, JJ Abrams made a film that moves at a breakneck pace and finds a way to unite the classic crew in an organic way. The frustrating lack of a strong villain is compliments by great performances from the Enterprise crew. Frenetic camerawork from Dan Mindel accompanied by a fitting score from Michael Giacchino, Star Trek is a popcorn fueled joyride.

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84.

SHAUN OF THE DEAD (2004, dir. Edgar Wright)

Shaun of the Dead cemented its place by not only satirizing the zombie genre, but also by elevating it. The love and care that Wright and actors Simon Pegg and Nick Frost put into this project is apparent as the tone switches between tense drama and comedic ridiculousness without being too jarring or disruptive. As Shaun and his ragtag gang of companions navigate their way through a zombie apocalypse, Shaun's relationship with his ex-girlfriend Liz as well as his relationship with his best friend Ed changes drastically. Pop on over to the Winchester, enjoy a lager, and watch this film.

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85.

MOONRISE KINGDOM (2012, dir. Wes Anderson)

Wes Anderson delivers his signature unique style and perfectly centered frames revolving around two young star crossed outcasts determined to make a life for themselves. The mixture of dry humor, earnestness, and warmth meld together to construct a fantasy world where the adolescent protagonists are often more comfortable in their own skin than the adults. Camerawork from cinematographer Robert Yeoman gives the film a feel that's sometimes as cold and flat as Suzy and Sam. Guided by a score from Alexandre Desplat that's every bit as whimsical as the film itself, Moonrise Kingdom shows Anderson firing on all creative cylinders.

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86.

INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS (1956, dir. Don Sigel)

Released in the late 1950s, director Don Sigel takes full advantage of the Red Scare that gripped the nation to tell the story of a race of beings slowly taking control of the country by inhabiting the bodies of the town's residents. Strong themes of paranoia and McCarthyist anti-communism are thinly veiled as Miles Bennell attempts to subvert the invasion by simply being himself. This (and its 1978 remake starring Donald Southerland) remain cemented as a classic science fiction story that does what sci-fi does best: grapple with the nature of humanity and what it means to be an individual.

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87.

DR. STRANGELOVE, OR: HOW I LEARNED TO STOP WORRYING AND LOVE THE BOMB (1964, dir. Stanley Kubrick)

The blackest of comedies, Dr. Strangelove (or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb) takes a merciless jab at Cold War paranoia, the United States military, and government. Featuring a plethora of unhinged officers, evil scientists, and weak leadership are all on display as tensions between the United States and Russia are ratcheted up due to trigger happy General Ripper While the film is very loosely based on Peter George's novel Red Alert, Dr. Strangelove stands on its own, mostly due to the multiple performance by Peter Sellers and the over-the-top mania of George C. Scott.

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88.

CLERKS (1994, dir. Kevin Smith)

The first film from veteran director Kevin Smith, Clerks is the story of two stuck-in-a-rut convenience store employees at different stages in their life. Featuring characters that in the hands of other filmmakers would never have been seen again, Clerks is the first step to building one of the earliest examples of a cinematic universe. While it was shot on a shoestring budget, what lacks in funds is more than made up for in humor, heart, and inventiveness. An excellent orator, watching this film with Smith and company's humorous rambling commentary makes for an even better viewing of the film.

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89.

TOY STORY (1995. dir. John Lassiter)

Pioneering a new medium of filmmaking that has grown to become a staple of the film industry, Toy Story is a fun, lighthearted tale of friendship and loyalty. Featuring outstanding voice work from America's Father Tom Hanks and the stalwart Tim Allen, Toy Story is a tale of the adventures our toys get into when we're not around to keep them company. Accompanied by an incredible soundtrack helmed by the great Randy Newman, the film evokes a strange nostalgia that forces viewers to think fondly back to their own youths and the toys that kept them company throughout the years.

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90.

THE WIZARD OF OZ (1939, dir. Victor Fleming)

Wizard of Oz is one of the landmarks in filmmaking. Not the first film to be shot in Technicolor, but certainly one of the best, Wizard of Oz centers on themes of companionship and the value of appreciating the things you have. After being transported from Kansas to the land of Oz, Dorothy Gale and the faithful Toto must battle the Wicked Witch of the West to safely return home. Scarecrows, tin men, lions, and fraudulent wizards are abound in this journey of self discovery. It's unclear if the journey was real or not, but the lessons learned certainly are.

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91.

THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN (2005, dir. Judd Apatow)

With a premise as simple as a man in his middle years who's yet to experience sex, The 40 Year Old Virgin could have been just another in a list of forgettable sophomoric comedies. Instead (due largely in part to its stellar cast of Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd and more), the movie takes a gentle approach to a topic that can be sensitive to those who relate. A combination of strong performances from the main cast as well as solid turns from the supporting players, the film is cemented as one of the recent comedy classics.