20th Anniversary Releases

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2020s or an upcoming release

Romance

The Twenty Least Watched Films

Queer Cinema

1930s

1990s

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King Princess’s Top 10

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Song and Dance

2000s

Director Approved

Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg’s Closet Picks

Prequel/Sequel/Remake/Reimagining

1980s

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1940s

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1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die

“Good For Her” Cinematic Universe

Guy Maddin’s Top 10

1960s

Directed by Satyajit Ray

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Black Lives

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War

2010s

1950s

Glorious Restorations

Must see Criterion released films as featured on Danny Peary’s “Guide for the Film Fanatic” (1986)

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The Best Movies of the 21st Century

Directed by Mira Nair

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1970s

Letterboxd Top 250

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Novels on the Big Screen

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Women Directors: The Official Top 250 Narrative Feature Films

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1920s

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