To qualify as an American, see these movies (Part 1)
Mark Metcalf's 45-film American Filmology course: Start by earning your "High School Diploma" and graduate all the way to "Doctorate."
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968): Not the first time the machines took over but still the best.
To graduate to your Bachelor’s, click here for Part 2, and to move on to your Master’s, click here for Part 3, and for your Doctorate, click here for Part 4.
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interesting list with lots of good movies. on any list like this there could always be arguments for (Some Like It Hot, Wizard Of Oz, Princess Bride) or against specific movies (Rudy?), but overall this list too heavy on war & violence. plus ZERO musicals?