The Essentials: 52 Must-See Movies and Why They Matter

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"Showcasing 52 Essential films from the golden age to the present, Turner Classic Movies invites you into a world filled with stirring performances, dazzling musical numbers, and bold directorial visions that mark the greatest moments in film history. These are movies that define what it means to be a classic."!

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  1. 17 new

    Double Indemnity

    1944, in 37 top lists Check
  2. 19 new

    Leave Her to Heaven

    1945, in 12 top lists Check
  3. 21 new

    Out of the Past

    1947, in 16 top lists Check
  4. 24 new

    The Third Man

    1949, in 37 top lists Check
  5. 25 new

    White Heat

    1949, in 15 top lists Check
  6. 28 new

    Sunset Blvd.

    1950 — a.k.a. Sunset Boulevard, in 35 top lists Check
  7. 29 new

    Gun Crazy

    1950, in 17 top lists Check
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Last updated on May 30, 2016; source