Movies

My bucket list includes watching all Best Picture winners of the Academy since its inception in 1928. I was surprised to know that of the 83 movies, I have only seen 24. So I added these 4 lately.

Casablanca - not only Best Picture in 1943, but also included in the American Film Institute's (AFI) top 100 films. This movie also tops in AFI's love story movies and is present in almost all must-see movie list anywhere. No more said.

The French Connection - Best Picture in 1971, this was the first R-rated film to win as Best Picture. By today's standard though, this movie is nowhere near our current R rated film. It was a nostalgic to watch this film and see New York 40 years ago. I could not imagine Gene Hackman ever being young - but then in this movie he was. Best car and subway chase I've seen.

The Sting - 1973 Best Picture and winning 6 others including Best Director. Inspired by real life con-men brothers, it stars Robert Redford and Paul Newman. The movie is also known for the melody "The Entertainer" - a piano rag by Scott Joplin. Just like The French Connection, The Sting has been selected by the US National Film Registry for preservation for being being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".

Rain Man - Best Picture in 1988 and winning 3 more including Best Actor for Dustin Hoffman. Another movie inspired by real persons, this was a poignant story of 2 brothers and improved awareness among the public on autism. Dustin Hoffman was good here and I think Tom Cruise was too.

With these 4, I still have 55 to go.