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Drugstore Cowboy Considered to be one of the best drug-movie character studies of the 1980s. As it follows the main character trying to sort out his life as a junkie and trying to transform himself into a respectable man. It is more appropriate as a period piece with many references to 1970s street culture that may not have resonated so well with a contemporary audience. Crimes and Misdemeanours Crimes and Misdemeanors was nominated for 3 academy awards upon its release and received critical acclaim, and is currently listed in Empire Magazines 500 greatest movies of all time, and is considered to be one of Woody Allen's greatest film achievements, excersing a subtle analysis of the human soul and is recognized as one of the best tragedies/comedies of the 1980s. My Fair Lady My Fair Lady was a film adaptation of the stage play of the same name. Winning 8 academy awards and is widely considered one of the best films of the 60s. With its commentary on the superficiality of class distinctions conveyed through its lead males poignant misanthrope/misogynistic tendencies. Mary Poppins The film adaptation based on the book series of the same name. It won 4 Oscars and became the most profitable film in the next year 1965. It is also widely considered one of the most beloved family movies of all time. Inspite of the criticisms of the original story, Mary Poppins redeems itself on so many levels with its wonderfully elaborate set of metaphors and heart. 1939 is considered to be one of the most historically significant years for film in all of history, with many many studios breaking boundaries and experimenting with this wonderful new medium that they had stumbled upon. Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Frank Capra's Mr. Smith Goes to Washington is a landmark film that was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and won the academy award for Best Original Story, and is the third highest grossing film of 1939. The movie's cultural impact is still being felt and is still highly relevant today 75 years in the future, with its fierce criticism of the United States government and capitalism. Which saw it's reverence by the US congress and was later banned from screening due to its anti-establishment nature. Especially in the face of the policies of the US government and its political interests at the time, as a result the studio responsible for the production was disbanded upon pressure and request. The film was also banned under Hitler, Mussolini, Franco and Stalin for its political impact. The film later inspired a remake. Mabel's Blunder A short comedy film that was one of the most successful in the silent era, for its playful and intuitive experimental film-making. It is considered culturally and aesthetically significant in many film circles for its take on gender-bending and being one of the first few films to take on such a concept. Club Members Club Pictures
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