American Society of Cinematographers' 100 Milestone Films in Cinematography of the 20th Century

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As part of the centennial festivities in 2019, the Society released their members’ list of the 100 milestone films in the art and craft of cinematography of the 20th century. Organized by Steven Fierberg (Secretary, Love & Other Drugs, The Affair) and voted on by ASC members, the list is the first of its kind to showcase the best of cinematography as selected by professional directors of photography.

The top 10 are ranked, the rest are listed in order of release.

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  1. 2 new

    Blade Runner

    1982, in 36 top lists Check
  2. 9 new

    2001: A Space Odyssey

    1968, in 45 top lists Check
  3. 11 new

    Metropolis

    1927, in 36 top lists Check
  4. 49 new

    A Clockwork Orange

    1971, in 37 top lists Check
  5. 62 new

    Close Encounters of the Third Kind

    1977, in 23 top lists Check
  6. 65 new

    Alien

    1979, in 30 top lists Check
  7. 79 new

    Brazil

    1985, in 23 top lists Check
  8. 99 new

    The Matrix

    1999, in 30 top lists Check
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Last updated on Jul 24, 2020; source