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La La Land
Don't sleep on this movie, yes the trailer is kind of weak and it is a musical, but believe me it lives up to the hype. Starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, it's a throwback to the golden age of Hollywood. A true Must-See.
Hidden Figures
Based on the true story of three very important African-American women that worked for NASA in the early 1960's during the Apollo program. I never knew about these women, so glad I do now.
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It got a 99% on Rotten Tomatoes, that's right there with "It's A Wonderful Life"! It's a must-see horror/thriller, fun and unique all the way around.
The Thin Man
William Powell's and Myrna Loy had great chemistry and played many a joke off each other in this colorful black and white comedy.
Logan
Wolverine,Professor X, mini-Wolverine, nuff said!
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My favorite Marvel comic movie to date. Very colorful and vibrant, Marvel did this "Strange" character justice.
The Searchers
John Wayne at his finest. Saw this Western for the first time last summer during a midnight movie run at Baxter, loved it.
The Green Room
A struggling band ends up playing a show at a neo-nazi compound, witnesses a murder, gets locked in the green room and try to survive. Patrick Stewart stars as a bad guy.
The Founder
Starring Michael Keaton as Ray Croc, the story of of how the McDonald's fast-food empire that we know and love came to be.
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Natalie Portman plays Jackie Kennedy in a movie about her life after the JFK assassination and the end of Camelot in the White House
Hacksaw Ridge
Mel Gibson directs the story of Desmond Doss, set in Japan during WWII. Great story of a true American hero.
The Apartment
Produced and Directed by Billy Wilder all the way back in 1960, the story of a man the lends out his apartment to the Big-Whigs at his job.
10 Cloverfield Lane
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John Goodman and a ton and twists and turn! An intense movie at times that will have you wondering what is around the next corner.
Lion
A boy in remote India gets lost and ends up miles away from home and later adopted by an Australian couple. Based on a true story, starring Nicole Kidman.
Split
I have always been a fan of M. Night Shylaman, even with his missteps in recent years. A movie about multiple personalities that is creepy and spine-tingling. Great acting by James McAvoy who plays the lead character(s).
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Manchester By The Sea
This movie is a little slow paced, but don't sleep on this one. Steph(my fiancé) and I both liked it.
2001 A Space Odyssey
Yep, I am late to the party on this one, just watched for the first time about a month ago and was blown away with the visuals and special-effects for the time period. Stanley Kubrick's Sci-Fi masterpiece.
Refer Madness
Just bought this old movie on VHS a month or two ago, a cheesy old school movie about the horrors of Marijuana use and addiction. It's a must see due to the hilarity of the content, not so much the quality of the actual acting.
The Sinister Urge
Ed Wood movies are so-bad-they-are-good, and The Sinister Urge is no different. The plot focuses on the horrors of pornography and the smut business.Gotta love Ed Wood!
Nerve
An internet social media game promotes risky behavior for it's players to advance and win. A movie emphasizing the dark side of the internet and social media.
Before I Fall
Based on a novel, and similar to both Ground Hog Day and Run Lola Run(if you are familiar with both). Some decent twists in this movie will keep you interested.
Inglorious Basterds
I am not a huge fan Quentin Tarantino, but have to admit he has made some good movies. I saw this recently for the first time at a "Fash-Bash" midnight movie run(along with Raiders of the Lost Ark) at the Baxter. It's violent, gory, and profane but damn good.
Dracula Rises From The Grave
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The late Christopher Lee stars as Dracula in this solid Hammer film production. Dracula has risen to terrify the towns folk once again, after supposedly being destroyed for good.
The Screaming Skull
A true 1950's cheese-fest B-grade movie. Black and white, cheap special effects, low quality but nonetheless fun. Just be careful watching this movie, it may scare you to death!
Double Indemnity
The film-noir's film noir. The gold standard to all other film-noir are judged. I Found this gem on VHS in a flea market a while back, definitely so good it is in my top 10 movies of all time.
Colossal
Just saw this movie last night at the Village 8, had to add it to the list due to the uniqueness and that it has Kaiju monsters in it! Stars Anne Hathaway and Jason Sudeikis, a bizarre comedy that I give two thumbs up!
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So their you have it, my top 26 "must-see" movies that I have watched in the past year. Have a good week, and to all my local friends Happy Derby!
