Yahoo's 100 Movies to See Before You Die: The Modern Classics
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"It's easy for classic movie lovers to be nostalgic for Hollywood's "Golden Age" of the 1930s and '40s. And many cineastes will tell you that film as an art reached its peak in the late '60s and early '70s. But the truth is there have been remarkable movies made in the 1990s and 2000s. From big budget blockbusters, to breakout independent films, to discoveries from around the world, we have seen exciting and groundbreaking cinematic work created in the last two decades. For our second installment of our "100 Movies to See Before You Die," we decided to highlight these "Modern Classics" made between 1990 and 2009. Like our first list, we chose movies based on their artistry, originality, and pure cinematic entertainment. And even we were surprised by the results. Look through the list below to see our choices for the top movies made in the last twenty years. ... And take a look at the original "100 Movies to See Before You Die" to see the seventeen films that appear on both lists."
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Boogie Nights
1997, in 12 top lists Check -
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Eve's Bayou
1997, in 6 top lists Check -
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L.A. Confidential
1997, in 27 top lists Check -
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The Sweet Hereafter
1997, in 8 top lists Check -
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Titanic
1997, in 25 top lists Check -
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Hana-bi
1997 — a.k.a. Fireworks, in 11 top lists Check -
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Mononoke-hime
1997 — a.k.a. Princess Mononoke, in 18 top lists Check
Last updated on Mar 17, 2012; source