"Ladies and gentlemen, direct from Hell, Spinal Tap!!" Genius is written all over this film, one of the funniest ever. Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer are brilliant. Many viewers thought the English band was real, and they got fooled big time. That's how convincing these actors were. To think of the movie is to think of the timeless quotes and scenes.

To refuse to acknowledge Sunset Boulevard as a masterpiece is to commit a crime in film appreciation. William Holden is superb, dashing, and handsome, but it's Gloria Swanson who steals the limelight in every scene. Timeless and beautiful, she has brilliant lines and even more brilliant scenes.

Some have said Amadeus is boring. Some have said Amadeus is too long. And some have said Amadeus is nothing more than the music. But they all miss out the masterpiece in Amadeus. It's unbelievable watching F. Murray Abraham and Tom Hulce perform at their absolute best, and they'll be remembered forever for this film. The writing is first-rate. So are the interior set decoration, costumes, and cinematography.

Genius movie. There are many, many funny parts. My favorite is the balancing act in James Caan's broken-down trailer. The back of the DVD cover says, "Only Mel Brooks would tell his laugh-packed tale about a silent movie—as a silent movie—with one word of dialogue." That's true as the mime will ironically say it. Brilliant stuff.

Bronco Billy is one of the true greats. It's a Western film with a quirky romantic story. This is Clint Eastwood at his best. He makes a lot of personal statements about life. The cast is great, even down to Sondra Locke. What works is the chemistry among everybody.

The Bad and the Beautiful is among best pictures of the behind-the-scenes showbiz genre. This one has it all: story, acting, dialogue, and, for good or bad, the classic touch of Hollywood. Kirk Douglas has star quality written all over his face and is, without question, a scene-stealer. You can't do wrong with Lana Turner.

"I'm scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I'm with you." Because of Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey, Dirty Dancing is a timeless movie with memorable moments, fantastic music, and a killer intro, notwithstanding the strange mix of 50's/60's and 80's looks.

Way better than The Truman Show, EDtv is a "joyous celebration of boobery." A favorite is the catchy book title My Brother Pissed on Me, which was penned by Ed's brother, and Bill Maher questioned him if it did literally happen. Showing high replayability value, it does have a lot to say about the media and people's infatuation for celebrities with no talent.

Since the release of Sunset Boulevard in 1950, Hollywood hadn't been dark again until The Big Knife five years later. As strong as the cast is which includes three future Oscar winners, it's Jack Palance who gives the most powerful performance which leads to the shocking ending.

The final film for Cabaret's director Bob Fosse, Star 80 presents a compelling story of how a Playboy Playmate of the Year named Dorothy Stratten was raped and murdered by her husband Paul Snider. Because of his "personality of a pimp," Eric Roberts is captivating and gives the performance of his career.

Johnny Depp gives one of the best performances of his career as the eponymous director. He has a beautiful scene when he said, "This is the one. This is the one I'll be remembered for," during the premiere of Plan 9 from Outer Space. Well, that's an accurate statement. Moreover, Johnny Depp has a great reaction when his eyes lit up as if he just discovered plutonium or he yelled, "Cut! Perfect!" Martin Landau is unforgettable as well.

The story is clever that's a soap opera within a soap opera within a movie. It's Kevin Kline who supplies the most energy, starting with his failed Willy Loman act in a fleabag steak 'n' play house dinner theater. Then, Sally Field creates drama of her own to rival Kevin's with Elisabeth Shue getting caught in the middle. Chaos ensues when the cat is out of the bag.

People have mocked The Oscar because of its high campness, but the whole thing is honestly great. The writing is terrific and not talky like the dreadful script for All About Eve. Stephen Boyd dominates the show. The opening shot is of an actual Academy Awards ceremony that took place in 1965, and it's nice to see many Hollywood luminaries, most especially Edith Head who was responsible for costume design in countless films.

People are going to have to be very, very familiar with the history of stand-up comics the last 75 years, and to know who Lenny Bruce was and his importance among them, they need to go through Andrew Dice Clay, Sam Kinison, Eddie Murphy, George Carlin, Richard Pryor, and Rodney Dangerfield. These guys all share one trait: they were outrageous. What makes Lenny Bruce a cut above the rest is he was far ahead of his time.

Two of the greatest scenes in cinema history are the first-ever music video that was originally choreographed by the King himself and Elvis forcefully kissing Judy Tyler which prompted her to say, "How dare you think such cheap tactics would work with me!" that was met with "That ain't tactics, honey. It's just the beast in me."

Val Kilmer didn't play Jim Morrison; he became Jim Morrison. The Doors is a creative film because it's a psychedelic trip. Val Kilmer just floats in and out. The best scene is when Kyle MacLachlan had a vision of Val Kilmer onstage dancing around with a couple of American Indians.

"What motion picture won the Academy Award for 1955?" That's the question Herb Stempel will have to live with forever. Often cited as his favorite movie, he feigned not knowing the answer to the question: Marty. That was the beginning of the end of Twenty-One, one of the many rigged game shows that occurred on television during the 50's.

If there's a movie Jennifer Lopez will be remember for eternity, it's Selena. Covering the life and career of Tejano music star Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, it's La Bamba all over again with the same arc and a tragic ending. There are outstanding performances, especially by Edward James Olmos and Jon Seda.

Before the invention of Auto-Tune, there was The Idolmaker. One needed the look and stage presence, and the rest of everything else didn't matter. Well, that's not totally true; it would be a good idea not to have the baggage that came with Jerry Lee Lewis which killed his career during the 50's. Pulling the strings is a promoter named Vinnie Vacarri (Bob Marcucci in real life) who acts more of a slick salesman.

Featuring an electrifying performance by Dennis Quaid as Jerry Lee Lewis, Great Balls of Fire! is a fun movie. His music performances while lip-syncing Jerry Lee Lewis' songs are inspiring and rousing that will make anyone want to get into the action. There's one scene that's among the best ever when he set his piano ablaze with the audience going nuts.

Trapeze is a fun movie to watch and is the right avenue to show off Burt Lancaster's acrobatics background. Performance-wise, Gina Lollobrigida steals the show by setting up a weird love triangle. Shot on location in Paris, the filmmakers did the smart thing by including as many acts in the background just to keep the eyes busy, hence the Wellesian effect.

Gods and Monsters is a superlative picture with strong acting performances by Ian McKellen, Brendan Fraser, and Lynn Redgrave. Ian McKellen steals the show, and that's why he was Oscar-nominated. The cinematography goes a long way along with Bill Condon's Oscar-winning adapted screenplay that's based on James Whale's son's book Father of Frankenstein.

Making his motion picture debut in La Bamba, Lou Diamond Phillips became a household name. When idiots talk about the day that music died (which wasn't coined until 1971) on February 3, 1959, they always mention Buddy Holly and maybe The Big Bopper but never Ritchie Valens who was 17 at the time. Meanwhile, Esai Morales is memorable as his half brother, and Lou Diamond Phillips' music scenes are electrifying.

People know what Marilyn Monroe looked like, but they don't know the real her, hence the film Norma Jean and Marilyn. It's often fascinating although highly inaccurate. Understandably, there's so much material that it's difficult to get them all in a two-hour picture. To make up for the shortcoming, Ashley Judd and Mira Sorvino provide a collaborative effort for a tour de force.

Unusual and gripping for a cinematic experience, Purple Rain is Prince's magnum opus. The sex symbol was 26 when he composed the songs and starred in the movie. Some of the most famous songs are "When Doves Cry," "Let's Go Crazy," and "I Would Die 4 U." Because of Prince's electrifying presence, Purple Rain is a moving work of art.