Capital 'M' Movies
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What is a Capital 'M' Movie? A Capital 'M' Movie is many things. It's a movie that has, with few exceptions, all of the following..
1. Fun. Now fun comes in many flavors but in one way or another it's a movie so fun that you could almost start it over as soon as it finishes. And to get that kind of fun it usually means that the film is set within..
2. A unique, fully realized world. One that draws you in and sticks with you. One you can feel exists beyond the confines of this one story. One you find yourself wanting to revisit. And a world can only make you feel that way if it's populated with..
3. Human, three dimensional characters. People written and acted so well that we can genuinely feel for them and their struggle. But if we're going to empathize with that struggle requires..
4. A gripping, well paced story with stakes, stakes that feel real, stakes that grow as the story progressing leading to a satisfying finale. But even the most gripping store can fail to move us if it be told without..
5. Craftsmanship. Solid directing, editing, cinematography, sound design, the works.
Put all that together and you end up with something unforgettable, a movie both of its time and for all time. One you can watch over and over again without losing enjoyment. A movie that's a thrill to show to someone who hasn't seen it and a delight to watch with people who have. A real, Capital 'M' Movie.
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Sen to Chihiro no kamikakushi
2001 — a.k.a. Spirited Away, in 39 top lists Check -
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WALL·E
2008, in 26 top lists Check -
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Tonari no Totoro
1988 — a.k.a. My Neighbor Totoro, in 23 top lists Check -
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The Princess Bride
1987, in 19 top lists Check -
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How to Train Your Dragon
2010, in 11 top lists Check -
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Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
1971, in 8 top lists Check -
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A Christmas Story
1983, in 4 top lists Check -
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The Goonies
1985, in 5 top lists Check -
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The Karate Kid
1984, in 3 top lists Check -
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Stardust
2007, in 1 top list Check -
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The Secret of Kells
2009, in 1 top list Check -
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
2009, in 2 top lists Check -
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The Sandlot
1993, in 2 top lists Check -
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Speed Racer
2008, in 4 top lists Check -
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The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
1977, in 1 top list Check
Last updated on Feb 9, 2017;