Sleeping with the Enemy, 1991 Directed By: Joseph Ruben Link to Trailer "Sleeping with the Enemy" follows, Laura Burney, a beautiful housewife who appears to be happy. Martin Burney, a charming but controlling and violent husband, is the man she is married to. Laura's life is a living nightmare since Martin is oppressive and physically violent when no one is watching. After a particularly vicious assault, Laura decides one day that she can no longer put up with her abusive marriage. She sets up a boating accident and pretends to drown herself, leaving behind her wedding ring and a blood-stained nightgown as evidence. Then Laura takes on a new name, leaves her hometown, and changes the way she looks before going into hiding. Laura starts to reconstruct her life while taking her new name and meets her neighbor Ben Woodward. Once she lands a job as a librarian, she starts to enjoy her newfound independence. A romantic relationship between Laura and Ben eventually forms. Mart...

Pulp Fiction, 1994 Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Link to Trailer The film "Pulp Fiction", follows a series of different people's lives and stories that happen to become intertwined simultaneously. The plot is not in chronological order and is divided into different segments. For the crime leader Marsellus Wallace, hitmen Vincent Vega and Jules Winnfield are working for him. They pick up a suspicious briefcase from a group of college students at the start of the story. A request is made for Vincent to take Marsellus's wife, Mia, out for the evening later on. When Mia overdoses on narcotics, Vincent has to save her life, which changes the course of their evening unexpectedly. Butch the boxer is asked to start a fight by Marsellus. Butch wins in his fight instead, upsetting Marsellus. He runs into Marsellus as he prepares to leave town with his lover Fabienne, and they are caught up in a series of events that put his courage and loyalty to the test. After mistakenly sho...

Director: George Miller Link to Trailer The film "Mad Max" is about a post-apocalyptic future, where civilization has fallen apart and law and order have broken down. The story revolves around Max Rockatansky, a police officer who works in this chaotic and illegal environment. The movie takes place in a barren wasteland where roaming bands of vicious outlaws known as "The Acolytes" harass the streets by attacking innocent bystanders and wreaking havoc. Max is a police officer assigned to the Main Force Patrol (MFP), a unit whose job is to preserve some form of law in this chaotic society. Max is more and more frustrated with law enforcement's slowness and the rising violence around him as the movie goes on. When a biker gang led by the ruthless gang leader Toecutter brutally murders his wife and child, the plot darkens. Max sets out on a mission of vengeance against the gang members responsible for the deaths of his family, driven by grief and hatred. In order t...

The Silence of the Lambs, 1991 Director: Jonathan Demme Link to Trailer The film follows Jack Crawford, chief of the Behavioral Science Unit, who calls on FBI trainee Clarice Starling to assist in the investigation of a string of horrific killings. Young women are being kidnapped and killed by a serial murderer known as Buffalo Bill, and the FBI is under pressure to crack the case quickly. Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a brilliant psychiatrist, and former surgeon, is imprisoned in a high-security facility for his own crimes, and Clarice is tasked with interviewing him. The FBI thinks Lecter may have psychological knowledge of Buffalo Bill. Lecter agrees to assist Clarice but asks for her private information in exchange. Lecter gives Clarice and the FBI cryptic hints that enable them to gather together facts about Buffalo Bill. They believe Buffalo Bill is making a "woman suit" out of the flesh of his victims based on their investigation. Clarice follows up on leads and keeps in touch ...

Reservoir Dogs, 1992  Directed By: Quentin Tarantino Link to Trailer The film is about six criminals who go by the color-coded nicknames Mr. White, Mr. Blonde, Mr. Pink, Mr. Brown, Mr. Blue, and Mr. Orange have a talk over breakfast in the opening scene of the movie. They talk about the parts they will play in the next diamond robbery that the mysterious Joe Cabot and his son Eddie Cabot are planning. The theft is not actually seen on the screen, but the aftermath is, and it is portrayed in the warehouse where the gang meets up again. Given that the police received a tip and a gunfight broke out during the heist, they suspect a probable setup. Mr. Orange is critically injured, Mr. Brown was killed by police, and Mr. Blue is dead. Due to his injuries and actions, Mr. Orange comes under suspicion as tensions grow. When Mr. Blonde shows up with a kidnapped police officer, the group's uneasiness increased. It is revealed that Mr. Orange is an undercover detective sent to infiltrate the...

Raiders of the Lost Ark, 1981 Directed By: Steven Spielberg Link to Trailer Indiana Jones, also known as Dr. Henry Jones Jr., is a well-known archaeologist and explorer in the 1936 setting of the movie. Before the Nazis can get their hands on the biblical item known as the Ark of the Covenant, which is thought to have magical abilities, the U.S. government assigns him the mission of finding it. Jones's adventure starts in Nepal, where he gets the Headpiece of the Staff of Ra, a medallion that reveals where the Ark is hidden. He meets Marion Ravenwood, his old lover and owner of the medallion, after narrowly avoiding Nazi agents. They traveled to Egypt together to look for the Ark's final resting place.Indy locates the Ark in the Well of Souls beneath the city of Tanis with the Headpiece. On the other hand, the Nazis seize the Ark and Indy, leaving them to perish in a bomb-trapped tomb. The clever duo escapes and ultimately locates the Nazi convoy bringing the Ark to a distant i...

Rain Man, 1988 Directed By: Barry Levinson Link to Trailer The film centers on Charlie Babbitt, a young and conceited car trader who discovers the death of his estranged father. In anticipation of receiving a sizable inheritance from his father's estate, Charlie makes the trip to Cincinnati for the funeral and the will reading. But he learns that his father left a sizable sum of money to an unspecified beneficiary. When Charlie looks into it more, he discovers that his unknown older brother Raymond Babbitt is the recipient. Raymond is a brilliant mathematician and memory expert who is autistic, yet he has trouble adjusting to new situations and routines. He has spent the majority of his life in a mental hospital. Charlie chooses to bring Raymond back to Los Angeles with him after recognizing an opportunity to take control of his father's finances. His initial goal is to leverage Raymond's card-counting skills in a casino to gain a financial advantage. Charlie, however, star...

The Postman, 1997 Directed By: Kevin Costner Link to Trailer The film "The Postman" follows an unknown drifter who finds a dead USPS employee's uniform and mailbag. The drifter enters Pineview, a small community, pretending to be a postman in need of food and shelter. He sends a fake letter to reunite a family, using the U.S. Postal Service as an example for communication and hope. Unintentionally, this action gives people hope, making them think that the US administration has been reinstalled and that civilization and communication are returning. The drifter, who is still passing himself off as a postman, symbolizes resistance and optimism against the military and authoritarian Holnists, who are led by General Bethlehem. General Bethlehem sees the drifter's acts as a threat to his authority because he wants to strengthen control by suppressing any idea of a return to a centralized government. The drifter fights with his newfound status as a symbol of optimism as the ...

On Golden Pond, 1981 Directed By: Mark Rydell Link to Trailer The film "On Golden Pond" follows an aging couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer, portrayed by Henry Fonda and Katharine Hepburn. They spend their yearly summer vacation at their lakeside cabin on Golden Pond. As they settle in, their daughter Chelsea, who is visiting with her new lover, Bill Ray, and his teenage son Billy, join them. The story's main focus is the tense relationship that exists between Norman and his daughter Chelsea. Chelsea has unsolved difficulties from her past and has felt abandoned by her father. They get the chance to address their troubled past during the summer at the lake house and try to patch things up. The family members' interactions throughout the course of the summer reflect their own problems, hopes, and anxieties. Although Norman, who is well known for his humor and sarcasm, maintains his fiery manner, his bond with little Billy gradually causes him to change. Ethel, on the othe...

An Officer and a Gentleman, 1982 Directed By: Taylor Hackford Link to Trailer The film "An Officer and a Gentleman" follows Zack's experiences during his time at the Naval Aviation School and his growth as a person as he goes through challenges, both physical and emotional, that come with intense training. Zack has a romantic relationship with Paula Pokrifki, a local woman who works at a nearby plant while completing the demanding training. Their relationship becomes the primary focus of the movie, showing how difficult it is to stay together while balancing the requirements of military training and internal fears. The movie explores themes of love, self-discovery, determination, and Zack's development from a disturbed young man with a traumatic past into a confident and dependable cop. Zack must face his personal problems and insecurities as his story develops if he is to convince himself, his loved ones, and those around him that he is capable of being an officer an...

The Lion King, 1994 Directors: Rob Minkoff, Roger Allers Link to Trailer Simba, the son of Mufasa, the king of the Pride Lands, and his queen, Sarabi, are introduced at the start of the movie. In a formal ceremony led by the wise Rafiki, the animals of the Pride Lands assemble in honor of the birth of Simba. Scar, the jealous sibling of Mufasa, feels uneasy at Simba's birth since it places him lower down the line of succession. Simba is given a tour of the Pride Lands by Mufasa while learning about the "circle of life," which preserves the harmony of the environment. In addition, he cautions Simba against visiting the forbidden elephant burial because of its dangers. In spite of Mufasa's orders, Simba and Nala enter the elephant cemetery as they tour the Pride Lands. Hyenas are after them, but Mufasa saves them. Scar comes up with a scheme to kill Mufasa and Simba so he can claim the throne. Scar tricks Simba by going into a canyon, which starts a wildebeest stampede....

Manhattan, 1979 Directed By: Woody Allen Link to Trailer The film "Manhattan" is about 42-year-old television writer Isaac Davis, who is dating Tracy, a 17-year-old high school student. Although they are different ages, Isaac and Tracy are lovers. Jill, Isaac's ex-wife, has written a book about their broken marriage, which Isaac finds offensive. Yale, Isaac's closest friend, is married to Emily, but he's having an affair with Mary, who also happens to be Isaac's mistress. Yale is played by Michael Murphy. The characters become emotionally entangled in this complex web of ties, which increases tension. Isaac struggles as the plot develops with his feelings for Tracy and the social repercussions of their age gap. As they spend more time together, he also warms up to Mary, which causes more issues in both relationships. Yale abandoning his wife Emily to pursue a serious connection with Mary brings the characters' emotional tensions to a close. In the end, Isa...

Kramer vs. Kramer, 1979 Directed By: Robert Benton Link to Trailer The film is about an advertising professional named Ted Kramer. He returns home one day to discover his wife, Joanna, packing her things. She says she's separating from him and their little boy Billy in order to discover who she is and follow her own ambitions. Ted is forced to become a single father as a result of this unexpected abandonment. Ted finds it hard to manage his busy profession and his brand-new duties as a single father. He progressively gains the ability to meet Billy's needs and increases his level of involvement in his son's life. As they go through this new phase together, the two grow closer and adore one another. Joanna goes back to New York City over a year later in an effort to win Billy's custody back. She claims that after changing, she is now prepared to be a better mother. Ted, though, is determined that he won't give up his kid and the life they've created together.  Th...

Kiss of the Spider Woman, 1985 Directed By: Héctor Babenco Link to Trailer The film is about political activist Valentin Arregui and homosexual window dresser Luis Molina. Both of them are political prisoners held by a harsh government. Their personalities clash as they spend time together in their small environment as a result of their different worldviews and upbringings. Molina tells Valentin the stories from love films as an escape from the hard reality of their circumstances. He frequently tells the story of an interesting woman known as the "Spider Woman". Through their conversations, Molina and Valentin get closer and more understanding of one another as the story goes on. Valentin progressively gains the ability to go past his initial biases and establish a more genuine connection with Molina. In turn, Molina develops an understanding of Valentin's political tribulations and sacrifices. The movie looks at storytelling's influence as well as themes of love, sac...