The 1970s were as tumultuous in film as they were in America. The cinematic innovations of the late-'60s continued, but were fueled by a distrust of government and institutions. By the end of the decade, however, a new generation of creative talent--raised on an entirely different culture of entertainment--made blockbusters the new face of Hollywood. See our Essential films of the 1970s, including:
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Favorite toys from the '80s, an old guy with balloons, and the charming coupling of Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds. These were just a few of the films that grossed the biggest box office of 2009 and are now available to order on DVD. See the list and check back as more hits become available to pre-order.
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Who doesn't want to just grab a box of tissues and settle in for a mighty tragedy guaranteed to bring on the waterworks every now and then? A good tearjerker is not gender specific, though the category does tend to be dominated by chick flicks, but a good cry brought on via mesmerizing cinema is something that everybody needs sometimes. Check out our list of Essential Tearjerkers on DVD, including:
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Kristin Chenoweth plays a suicidal "lady of the night" with a priest desperate to save her soul. Into Temptation delves into the dark corners of our world and the people who attempt to change it.
Drama Essentials: Epics
Talk about the Big Picture: Epics are grand in scale and transportive in scope. They're often historical or costume dramas, and the best ones make history feel immediate--uplifting or heartbreaking, always life-changing. Settle back and let these gems take you to another time. Check out our list of Essential epics on DVD, including:
Whether the screen is big or small, the story true or fictional, the attorneys the good guys or the villains, and the action all takes place inside a courthouse or not, the popularity of the courtroom drama has never waned. Nor has its quality. The level of talent both behind and in front of the camera is astonishing; the following ten films earned more than 50 Oscar nominations and yielded Best Actor wins for Jodie Foster, Gregory Peck, Maximilian Schell, and Jeremy Irons. Take a look at our Essential Courtroom Dramas on DVD, including:
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