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Touchstone Pictures

Robin Williams's portrayal of John Keating was one of his iconic roles, and this drama about boys at a prep school in 1959 still endures.

Joy Lanzendorfer
Warner Home Video

Though much has been written about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, the most entertaining look at the master composer's life might very well be Amadeus, Milos Forman's 1984 film about the artist's life (and rivalries).

Erika Berlin






A scene from Godzilla (1954).

Look out, Tokyo! On May 31, Godzilla is set to rise from the depths (again) and do battle with some familiar foes in Michael Dougherty's 'Godzilla: King of the Monsters.'

Mark Mancini


HBO

David Milch's 'Deadwood' earned critical praise, launched careers, and won a devoted fan following over its three seasons—even if admirers of the dark Western crime drama have long lamented its too-short television run.

Kristy Puchko






Robin Williams, Linda Larkin, Scott Weinger, and Frank Welker in Aladdin (1992)

Nearly 30 years after its original release, 'Aladdin'—Disney's Oscar-winning animated film from 1992—is getting a 21st-century upgrade with Guy Ritchie's much anticipated live-action edition.

Therese Oneill


Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda in Easy Rider (1969)

On May 12, 1969, Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda's low-budget biker flick premiered at Cannes and became “the definitive counterculture blockbuster.”

Garin Pirnia








Martin Scali - © 2014 - Fox Searchlight Pictures

Though he has yet to win an Oscar (despite seven nominations ... and counting), Wes Anderson is largely considered one of today’s most influential filmmakers—and a true auteur.

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