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From David Fincher, starring Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Meat Loaf, Zach Grenier
Rated R

"Fight Club" is a 1999 film directed by David Fincher and starring Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Helena Bonham Carter and Meat Loaf. The film follows the story of an unnamed narrator (Norton) whose growing dissatisfaction with his life leads him to form an underground fight club. He then meets Tyler Durden (Pitt), an anarchic soap salesman who serves as his mentor and together they form a revolutionary organization called Project Mayhem, dedicated to overthrowing the corporate structure of consumer culture. As the group's actions become increasingly extreme, the narrator must confront his own personal demons in order to find his own identity. The film is a darkly comic satire of consumerism, exploring themes such as conformity, masculinity, and anti-establishment.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco
Rated R

Goodfellas is a classic 1990 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci and Lorraine Bracco. The film follows the rise and fall of mobster Henry Hill (Liotta) as he navigates the criminal underworld of 1950s and '60s New York. With the help of his friends Tommy (Pesci) and Jimmy (De Niro), Hill becomes a made man and starts to rake in the money. However, when Hill's life of crime and excess catches up with him, he appears to be in too deep and can't escape the consequences. Goodfellas is widely regarded as one of the greatest mafia films of all time and was nominated for six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

From Tony Kaye, starring Edward Norton, Edward Furlong, Beverly D'Angelo, Jennifer Lien
Rated R

American History X is a 1998 drama directed by Tony Kaye and written by David McKenna. It stars Edward Norton as Derek Vinyard, a former neo-Nazi skinhead who is released from prison after serving a three-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter. After his release, he tries to prevent his younger brother Danny (Edward Furlong) from following the same path of racism and hate. The story is told through Derek's narration and flashbacks, revealing the events that led him to become involved with the neo-Nazi movement and how he eventually found redemption. Along the way, Derek and Danny must contend with their estranged father (William Russ) and face their own prejudices. The film is ultimately a story of hope, as Derek and Danny learn to embrace diversity, understanding the harm that racism can cause.

From Brian De Palma, starring Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Steven Bauer, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio
Rated R

Scarface is a 1983 crime drama directed by Brian De Palma and starring Al Pacino as Cuban refugee Tony Montana. After arriving in Miami in 1980, Tony and his friend Manny Ray build a powerful drug empire, making a fortune in the process. However, the pursuit of money and power leads to corruption, violence, and danger as Tony's ambitions outpace his moral conscience. The film follows his rise to the top and his eventual downfall as he spirals into a world of drugs and crime.

From Martin Scorsese, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey
Rated R

The Wolf of Wall Street is a 2013 black comedy/drama film directed by Martin Scorsese and starring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker whose firm, Stratton Oakmont, was involved in financial fraud and corruption in the Wall Street of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Set in New York City and Long Island, the film chronicles Belfort's rise to a wealthy stockbroker living the high life and his fall involving drugs, corruption and the federal government. The film also stars Jonah Hill, Margot Robbie, Matthew McConaughey, Jon Favreau, Kyle Chandler, Jean Dujardin and Rob Reiner. The film is based on the memoir of the same name by Belfort and covers his career as a stockbroker in New York City and how his firm, Stratton Oakmont, engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street that ultimately led to his downfall.

From Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks
Rated R

Drive is a crime-drama neo-noir film directed by Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn. The film follows a Hollywood stuntman and mechanic, known as Driver (Ryan Gosling), who moonlights as a getaway driver. Driver gets caught up in a heist gone wrong and finds himself on the run from both the mob and the police. He seeks refuge with his neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), and her young son, Benicio. Driver must use his skills and ingenuity to protect Irene and Benicio while also exacting revenge against those who have threatened them. The movie is packed with intense action and suspense, combined with beautiful visuals, a haunting score and an unforgettable performance by Ryan Gosling.

From Dan Gilroy, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rene Russo, Bill Paxton, Riz Ahmed
Rated R

Nightcrawler is a 2014 crime thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Louis Bloom. Bloom is a desperate, ambitious loner who hustles his way into the world of freelance crime journalism in Los Angeles. With his camera and police scanner as his only tools, Bloom begins to take increasingly dangerous risks to capture footage of shocking events that he sells to local news stations. As Bloom's ambition and success grows, however, his moral boundaries become increasingly blurred as he exploits the people, events and situations he encounters for his own personal gain. With a strong performance from Gyllenhaal and a crisp script from director Dan Gilroy, Nightcrawler is a thrilling and unsettling story about the morality of ambition.

From Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington, Ethan Hawke, Scott Glenn, Tom Berenger
Rated R

Training Day is a 2001 crime-drama directed by Antoine Fuqua, starring Denzel Washington and Ethan Hawke. The movie follows a rogue narcotics officer, Alonzo Harris (Washington) as he takes a rookie cop, Jake Hoyt (Hawke) through the streets of Los Angeles on his first day on the job. Over the course of the day, Alonzo shows Jake the way that he and his team operate, which involves taking bribes and partaking in illegal activities. Jake is appalled by Alonzo's behavior, and finds himself struggling to decide whether or not to break the law in order to get the job done. As the day goes on, Jake's moral compass is pushed to its limits and he must find a way to put a stop to Alonzo's dangerous activities without getting himself killed in the process.

From Steven Soderbergh, starring George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, Matt Damon
Rated PG-13

Ocean's Eleven is a 2001 American heist film directed by Steven Soderbergh, and a remake of the 1960 Rat Pack caper film of the same name. The film stars George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Don Cheadle, Andy Garcia, and Julia Roberts. It follows Danny Ocean (Clooney), who, after being released from prison, puts together a team of eleven criminals to steal $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos owned by the ruthless Terry Benedict (Garcia). The team consists of con artists, hackers, and thieve and includes Ocean's ex-wife Tess (Roberts). The ensemble cast also features Carl Reiner, Elliott Gould, and Bernie Mac. The team plan an elaborate heist involving a security expert, a casino employee, and a special infiltration system. After numerous complications, the team successfully pull off the heist and split the casino's money. The film was a commercial success, grossing over $450 million at the box office worldwide.

From Mary Harron, starring Christian Bale, Justin Theroux, Josh Lucas, Bill Sage
Rated R

American Psycho is a darkly comic psychological thriller directed by Mary Harron. The film follows the story of Patrick Bateman (Christian Bale), a wealthy and successful Wall Street banker who is also a sociopath. Bateman indulges in a secret nightlife of torture and murder, all the while trying to maintain an outwardly successful and normal life. With the help of a sympathetic detective, Bateman must confront his inner demons as he struggles to keep his murderous compulsions in check. The film is a scathing critique of the excesses of the Wall Street culture of the 1980s, and a commentary on the nature of contemporary masculinity.

From Woody Allen, starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Emily Mortimer, Matthew Goode
Rated R

Match Point is a gripping psychological thriller by Woody Allen that follows the story of a former tennis player, Chris Wilton (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), who finds himself caught in a love triangle between two wealthy and attractive women, Nola Rice (Scarlett Johansson) and Chloe Hewett (Emily Mortimer). Chris marries into the Hewett family to gain social status and economic security, but soon finds himself torn between his feelings for both women. His decision to stay with Chloe leads him down a dangerous path of manipulation, deceit, and desperate measures to keep his affair with Nola a secret. As Chris's dangerous web of lies begins to unravel, he must face the consequences of his actions and decide whether he will do whatever it takes to stay on the path he has chosen.

From Neil Burger, starring Edward Norton, Jessica Biel, Paul Giamatti, Rufus Sewell
Rated PG-13

The Illusionist is a 2006 British-American romantic mystery film written and directed by Neil Burger and starring Edward Norton, Paul Giamatti, and Jessica Biel. It is based on Steven Millhauser's 1983 short story, "Eisenheim the Illusionist." The film follows the story of Eisenheim, a talented illusionist in late 19th century Vienna, who uses his skills to win over a woman of noble birth. As the two become closer, Eisenheim's performance catches the attention of the Crown Prince, who is determined to uncover the secret behind his tricks. As the Crown Prince's investigation intensifies, Eisenheim and his love become ensnared in a dangerous game of deceit and death. In the end, Eisenheim must rely on his illusions to protect them from the Crown Prince's wrath.

From Andrew Dominik, starring Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard, Mary-Louise Parker
Rated R

The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford tells the story of the legendary outlaw Jesse James and the jealousy and betrayal that led to his untimely death. The movie follows Robert Ford, a young man who idolizes Jesse James, as he joins the James gang and slowly begins to build a relationship with Jesse. But as Robert grows closer to Jesse, his envy of the outlaw increases, leading him to become more desperate to prove himself as an outlaw and finally, to attempt to assassinate Jesse. The film explores the complex relationship between Jesse and Robert, as well as the motivations behind Robert's betrayal. It is a compelling examination of loyalty, heroism, and the depths of human ambition.

From F. Gary Gray, starring Gerard Butler, Jamie Foxx, Leslie Bibb, Colm Meaney
Rated R

From Ilya Naishuller, starring Bob Odenkirk, Aleksey Serebryakov, Connie Nielsen, Christopher Lloyd
Rated R

From Neil Burger, starring Bradley Cooper, Anna Friel, Abbie Cornish, Robert De Niro
Rated PG-13

From Antoine Fuqua, starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Rachel McAdams, Oona Laurence, Forest Whitaker
Rated R

From Michael Noer, starring Charlie Hunnam, Damijan Oklopdzic, Christopher Fairbank, Jason Ryan
Rated R

From Steve McQueen, starring Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Lucy Walters
Rated NC-17

From Woody Allen, starring Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch
Rated PG-13

From Jon S. Baird, starring James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Eddie Marsan, Imogen Poots
Rated R

From Michael Mann, starring Christian Bale, Johnny Depp, Christian Stolte, Jason Clarke
Rated R

From Nicolas Winding Refn, starring Tom Hardy, Kelly Adams, Luing Andrews, Katy Barker
Rated R

From Brian Helgeland, starring Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton, Paul Anderson
Rated R

From Roger Kumble, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, Reese Witherspoon, Selma Blair
Rated R