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From Robert Mulligan, starring Gregory Peck, John Megna, Frank Overton, Rosemary Murphy
Rated Approved

To Kill a Mockingbird is a 1962 American drama film directed by Robert Mulligan. The film is based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning 1960 novel of the same name. The film follows the story of Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck), an African American lawyer in the Deep South town of Maycomb, Alabama, and his children, Scout (Mary Badham) and Jem (Phillip Alford). Atticus is appointed to defend a young, black man, Tom Robinson (Brock Peters), who is accused of raping a white girl. Atticus’s defense of Tom sparks a courtroom drama that tests the conscience of the town’s residents and reveals the racial tensions that exist in the segregated south during the Great Depression. Ultimately, the town’s prejudice and racism prevent Robinson from receiving a fair trial, leading to a heartbreaking conclusion. To Kill a Mockingbird won three Academy Awards, including Best Actor for Gregory Peck, and became an iconic and beloved classic.

From Directors: Victor Fleming, George Cukor, Sam Wood, starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Thomas Mitchell, Barbara O'Neil
Rated Passed

Gone with the Wind is a 1939 American epic historical romance film adapted from Margaret Mitchell's 1936 novel of the same name. It was directed by Victor Fleming, George Cukor, and Sam Wood, produced by David O. Selznick, and stars Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh, Leslie Howard, and Olivia de Havilland. The film tells the story of Scarlett O'Hara, the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, from her romantic pursuits in antebellum Georgia to her struggles to rebuild her life after the American Civil War. As she attempts to restore her family's fortunes, she must also grapple with the dark realities of war, a society divided by gender roles, and her own evolving ambitions. Gone with the Wind was critically acclaimed upon its initial release, with the film earning a total of 13 Academy Award nominations and winning 8, including Best Picture, Best Actress (Leigh), Best Director (Fleming, Cukor, and Wood), and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film has remained popular for decades and is regarded as one of the greatest films of all time.

From Tim Burton, starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange
Rated PG-13

Big Fish is a 2003 American fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton and starring Ewan McGregor, Albert Finney, Billy Crudup, Jessica Lange, and Helena Bonham Carter. The film follows the life of a father and son, Edward Bloom (Finney) and William Bloom (McGregor). Edward is a teller of tall tales, and William is a skeptic who is unable to understand his father's imagination. William is determined to uncover the truth behind his father's tales and embarks on a journey to discover the real story of his father's life. Through a series of flashbacks and conversations with his father, William pieces together the truth of his father's life, discovering that Edward was always a larger-than-life character, always on an adventure and always searching for something more. In the end, William learns to appreciate his father for who he truly was and the two reconcile.

From Stars: Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, Sarah Paulson, starring
Rated TV-MA

American Horror Story (2011) is a horror television series created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk. The show centers around the Harmon family, consisting of psychiatrist Ben (Dylan McDermott), his wife Vivien (Connie Britton), and their teenage daughter, Violet (Taissa Farmiga). They are forced to move into a mysterious and cursed old mansion in Los Angeles after Ben has an affair. The house is full of supernatural activity and is home to a variety of odd inhabitants, including the ghostly former owner, Constance (Jessica Lange), her daughter, Adelaide (Jamie Brewer), and her grandson, Tate (Evan Peters). Other characters include the inquisitive next-door neighbors, Larry (Denis O'Hare) and Constance's maid, Moira (Frances Conroy). Lady Gaga, Kathy Bates, Angela Bassett, and Sarah Paulson all make appearances in the show in various seasons, playing different roles. The show has run for nine seasons and won several awards, including Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Hair Styling, Outstanding Costumes, and Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup.

From Richard Brooks, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Paul Newman, Burl Ives, Jack Carson
Rated Not Rated

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a 1958 American drama film starring Paul Newman, Elizabeth Taylor, and Burl Ives. Directed by Richard Brooks, the film is based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. The film tells the story of the tumultuous relationship between a wealthy Southern family, the Pollitts, and the family's ambitious patriarch, Big Daddy. Brick (Newman), the Pollitts' son, is a troubled former athlete who drinks to numb his emotional pain, while his wife Maggie (Taylor) struggles to win his love. As the family gathers to celebrate Big Daddy's birthday, secrets and resentments come to light, forcing them to confront their deepest fears and desires. As they attempt to mend the rifts in their family, they must also confront their own flaws and limitations. Cat on a Hot Tin Roof is a powerful exploration of the human condition and its capacity for change.

From William Wyler, starring Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Teresa Wright, Richard Carlson
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The Little Foxes is a 1941 American drama film directed by William Wyler. The screenplay by Lillian Hellman is based on her 1939 play of the same name. Set in a small town in Alabama in 1900, it focuses on the struggles of the ruthless and selfish Hubbard family as they strive to build their financial empire. At the center of the story is Regina Giddens, the sister of Oscar and Ben, and the wife of Horace, who is fighting to gain control of her family’s fortune. Surrounded by deceit, betrayal and greed, Regina must decide how far she is willing to go to get what she wants. The film stars Bette Davis, Herbert Marshall, Teresa Wright and Richard Carlson.

From Elia Kazan, starring Vivien Leigh, Marlon Brando, Kim Hunter, Karl Malden
Rated PG

A Streetcar Named Desire is a drama directed by Elia Kazan and based on the 1947 Pulitzer Prize-winning play of the same name by Tennessee Williams. The film stars Vivien Leigh as Blanche DuBois, Marlon Brando as Stanley Kowalski, and Kim Hunter as Stella Kowalski. The story follows Blanche, a fragile and neurotic woman, who, after the death of her family and the destruction of their estate, moves in with her sister Stella and her brother-in-law Stanley in a working-class district of New Orleans. Blanche's aristocratic pretensions and lifestyle are at odds with Stanley's more working-class attitude, leading to a heated confrontation between the two. Through a series of events, the conflict between them escalates, culminating in a tragic climax. Themes explored in the film include class conflict, gender roles, and sexuality.

From Stars: Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, Ryan Kwanten, starring
Rated TV-MA

True Blood is a 2008 American fantasy horror drama film directed by Alan Ball. It stars Anna Paquin, Stephen Moyer, Sam Trammell, and Ryan Kwanten in lead roles. The film follows Sookie Stackhouse (Paquin), a telepathic waitress in a small Louisiana town, who falls in love with a mysterious vampire named Bill Compton (Moyer). As they explore a passionate, often dangerous relationship, the town is exposed to a variety of supernatural forces. Together, Sookie and Bill must try to protect the town from a brewing war between the vampires, werewolves and other supernatural beings, as well as their own inner demons.

From Joseph L. Mankiewicz, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Katharine Hepburn, Montgomery Clift, Albert Dekker
Rated Approved

Suddenly Last Summer is a 1959 film adaptation of Tennessee Williams' play of the same name. The film follows the story of a wealthy widow, Violet Venable (Katherine Hepburn), and her attempt to cover up the truth of her son Sebastian's death. Sebastian's cousin, Catherine (Elizabeth Taylor), witnessed the horrific circumstances of his death and Violet will go to any length to keep her from speaking the truth. Catherine is then taken under the care of Dr. Cukrowicz (Montgomery Clift) and through his psychological treatment, the truth of Sebastian’s death is slowly revealed. As the secrets of Sebastian’s death become clear, Violet’s attempts to keep them hidden become more desperate, leading to a tragic and devastating finale.

From Neil Jordan, starring Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Antonio Banderas, Kirsten Dunst
Rated R

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles is a 1994 horror film directed by Neil Jordan and based on the novel of the same name by Anne Rice. The film follows the story of a vampire named Louis de Pointe du Lac and a young vampire named Claudia, whom he adopts as his daughter after turning her into a vampire. As the two of them struggle to find a place to fit in and a way to survive, they meet other vampires, like the vampire Lestat, who becomes their mentor. The film follows their journey as they deal with the difficulties of vampirism and the struggles of living forever. In the end, Louis and Claudia come to terms with their fate and decide to remain together, despite the risks.

From Robert Aldrich, starring Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland, Joseph Cotten, Agnes Moorehead
Rated Not Rated

Hush...Hush, Sweet Charlotte is a 1964 psychological horror-thriller directed by Robert Aldrich. The film stars Bette Davis as Charlotte Hollis, an aging Southern belle whose world is turned upside down when her estranged cousin, Miriam (Olivia DeHavilland), returns to their small Louisiana town. Charlotte is determined to protect the family's estate and her own reputation, but her efforts are in vain as Miriam's presence brings with it a wave of suspicion and scandal. As Charlotte's sanity begins to unravel, she begins to fear that Miriam is out to get her. As a series of strange and mysterious events occur, Charlotte must face the truth and confront her dark past.

From William Wyler, starring Bette Davis, Henry Fonda, George Brent, Margaret Lindsay
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From Elia Kazan, starring Karl Malden, Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Mildred Dunnock
Rated Approved

From Martin Ritt, starring Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, Anthony Franciosa, Orson Welles
Rated Not Rated

From Herbert Ross, starring Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts
Rated PG

From Don Siegel, starring Clint Eastwood, Geraldine Page, Elizabeth Hartman, Jo Ann Harris
Rated R

From Kasi Lemmons, starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett, Meagan Good, Lynn Whitfield
Rated R

From Alan Parker, starring Mickey Rourke, Robert De Niro, Lisa Bonet, Charlotte Rampling
Rated X

From Richard Brooks, starring Paul Newman, Geraldine Page, Shirley Knight, Ed Begley
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From Irving Rapper, starring Jane Wyman, Kirk Douglas, Gertrude Lawrence, Arthur Kennedy
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From Elliott Nugent, starring Bob Hope, Paulette Goddard, John Beal, Douglass Montgomery
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From Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman, Art Stevens, starring Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, Geraldine Page, Joe Flynn
Rated G

From John Huston, starring Elizabeth Taylor, Marlon Brando, Brian Keith, Julie Harris
Rated Not Rated

From Sam Raimi, starring Cate Blanchett, Katie Holmes, Keanu Reeves, Giovanni Ribisi
Rated R

From Edward Dmytryk, starring Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter
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