Classic movies are major milestones of popculture because they enjoyed great popularity and had big influence, not only in their prime but long after their release, even today. The movies listed below are different genres, but they have one thing in common: when they are mentioned, everybody knows what we are talking about.
If you are thinking about what to watch tonight, stop scrolling and check out our list:
The Shining
1980
Imdb: 8.4/10
If we hear the name of Stephen King, we think of the horror books. Then we think of The Shining and Stanley Kubrick. Then we think of Jack Nicolson. Then the meme about him, when he is smiling like a maniac through the hole on the door. King was not completely satisfied with his work, but the world of cinema was indeed, and the movie became one of the most famous movies of all time.
Jack Torrance (played by Jack Nicholson) moves to a haunted hotel with his family, for him to work as a caretaker during the off-season in the winter. Danny, the couple’s son, is able to see the dead souls trapped in the hotel, but this is only the beginning of the horrors the family has to face.
Jack Nicholson’s unforgettable performance makes the film so powerful, that despite the need to look away due to the shocking scenes, the eyes of the audience are glued to the screen.
The Breakfast Club
1985
Imdb: 7.8/10
High school movies are well known for their popularity, because they reflect a period that everyone went through at a certain point of their lives. Critics agree that The Breakfast Club is one of the best films made in this genre and undoubtably the most memorable work of John Hughes.
We meet five teenagers who live five completely different lives but are forced to spend their Saturday morning detention together. As time goes by, they realise they have more in common than they would ever think.
The most famous character of the movie is John Bender, the handsome rebellious high school student (played by Judd Nelson). This character gave basis to the Outcast archetype that has appeared in several movies since. If we look at Patrick Verona (played by Heath Ledger) in 10 Things I Hate About You, or Eddie Munson (played by Joseph Quinn) in Stranger Things, we see the clear similarities. And we love it.
Fight Club
1999
Imdb: 8.8/10
David Fincher’s film, based on the novel of Chuck Palahniuk, is one of the most famous (if not the most famous) product of the 1990. After the iconic Seven, Brad Pitt takes on the lead again, this time accompanied by Edward Norton and Helena Boham Carter.
Throughout the film, we follow a burnout office worker suffering from insomnia and a charismatic soap maker who discover how fighting is a great way to relieve stress. They decide to start a fight club, but the original plan quickly outgrows itself. It’s not worth saying more since the movie quickly captivates the viewers and 139 minutes just fly by.
Fight Club is a sharp critique of consumerism, modern masculinity and identity. These topics stay relevant after 27 years and so is the movie. The impact can be seen through the movie’s performance during award season: Fight Club got 38 nominations and won 11 awards.
