Obviously different film institutes differ in which films they put in their top 100 lists. But they have a lot of the same films on their lists. For example, Citizen Kane, Singin' in the Rain, On the Waterfront, The Wizard of Oz and the Godfather are almost always in the top 20! Why is this? Almost all of them were made a very long time ago! The Wizard of Oz was made in the late 30's and Citizen Kane was made in the early 40's. Singin' in the Rain and On the Waterfront were made in the early 50's. The Godfather was made in the early 70's. These films are all so different and yet they have all remained in the top 20 films for all of these years. They really are just so unique and offer so much to their viewers! How many movies do we watch now a days that we don't really get anything out of? I know that I have seen plenty of movies that upon leaving the theatre, I wonder why in the world I not only wasted my money but also my time! These movies that have become the greatest of all time and have remained on the list for all of these years, offer more than just one element of film to the audience. They aren't just cinematographically pleasing, they have moral and social messages within them! I think that some contemporary filmmakers need to remember why they are making their films, and not just focus on the money.
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