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Essentials by Decade: The 1970s

Taxi DriverThe 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:

Essential films of the 1970s

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Amazon Asks the Actors: What's an Essential DVD From Your Career?

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Drama Essentials: Epics

Lawrence of ArabiaTalk 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:

Essential epics

Drama Essentials: Courtroom Dramas

12 Angry MenWhether 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:

Essential Courtroom Dramas

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Essentials by Genre: Chick Flicks

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Movies that get classified as "chick flicks" generally revolve around two topics: romance and friendship. And what's wrong with that? Whether the romance in your life is a little lacking or burning strong and your female friendships are closer to Mean Girls than The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, a great (or greatly terrible) movie made just for the ladies is a surefire way to celebrate and enjoy all those wonderful things about being a woman. Check out our list of Essential Chick Flicks on DVD, including:

Essential Chick Flick DVDs

Essentials by Actress: Cate Blanchett

ElizabethThe Aviator Australian actress Cate Blanchett is a chameleon. Whether she's playing Queen Elizabeth or Katherine Hepburn, she completely transforms herself into every role and is continually fascinating to watch. She's racked up multiple awards and nominations in a relatively short period of time and has a long career ahead of her - no doubt to be filled with more compelling and tranformative performances.

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