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David Cronenberg’s unforgettable mashup of conspiracy thriller and body horror is approaching its fortieth anniversary – and in retrospect, it feels like a hinge point in his fascinating career.

When ‘Miss Congeniality’ hit theaters 20 years ago, it was marketed as a broad, goofy, makeover comedy. But there’s much more happening under its surface.

Twenty-five years after its release, Oliver Stone’s biopic of the 37th president remains a towering achievement – and a testament to not judging a film by its pedigree.

Ridley Scott’s would-be fantasy epic (which premiered 35 years ago) remains a fascinating mess – and the kind of big swing rarely seen in mainstream moviemaking anymore.

Terry Gilliam’s brainy sci-fi thriller hit theaters 25 years ago, so let’s take a look back. Nothing uncomfortably resonant about it!

Guy Ritchie’s sophomore feature, released 20 years ago this week, could just be another notch in an uneven filmography – were it not for one key ingredient.

Rob Reiner’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, released 30 years ago this week, remains a fascinating examination of creative work, fandom, and femininity.

M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘Sixth Sense’ follow-up – released 20 years ago this week – wasn’t based on a comic book. But it captured the spirit of comic books and super heroes as few other films have.

Pierce Brosnan’s first James Bond adventure hit screens 25 years ago this week – and marked a turning point for the venerable spy franchise. A look back:

Aaron Sorkin’s first dramatization of life in the West Wing hit theaters 25 years ago, and it seems even more like fantasy today.