TSPDT's Recommended Viewing - Highly Recommended

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Includes only the movies that are "Highly Recommended" by They Shoot Pictures, Don't They?

"We classify 'highly recommended' films as being superb cinematic achievements. These films are either flawless or near-flawless entertainments and/or artistic triumphs that occupy a special place in our lives. This is our pantheon, it is our canon, call it what you like. These films shouldn't be missed."

Introduction can be read here: http://theyshootpictures.com/recommendedviewing.htm

Notes:
- Olympia by Leni Riefenstahl ist listed as 1 on the website but as 2 on IMdB

Every year starting from 1922 has a HR movie - except 2006

Additions by new Director's pages: Twin Peaks [TV Series], Amour, Equinox Flowers, Symphony in Slang
Removed by new Director's pages: Bei qing cheng shi, Liebe ist kälter als der Tod, Zangiku monogatari, Cape Fear (1991)

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  1. 393 -1

    Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop...

    1964, in 37 top lists Check
  2. 250 -1

    Singin' in the Rain

    1952, in 37 top lists Check
  3. 477 -1

    Annie Hall

    1977, in 34 top lists Check
  4. 11 -

    The General

    1926, in 33 top lists Check
  5. 65 -

    Modern Times

    1936, in 30 top lists Check
  6. 528 -1

    Do the Right Thing

    1989, in 25 top lists Check
  7. 98 -

    The Great Dictator

    1940, in 25 top lists Check
  8. 50 -

    Duck Soup

    1933, in 24 top lists Check
  9. 93 -

    La règle du jeu

    1939 — a.k.a. The Rules of the Game, in 24 top lists Check
  10. 8 -

    Sherlock Jr.

    1924, in 24 top lists Check
  11. 109 -

    Sullivan's Travels

    1941, in 24 top lists Check
  12. 114 -

    To Be or Not to Be

    1942, in 24 top lists Check
  13. 78 -

    Bringing Up Baby

    1938, in 23 top lists Check
  14. 353 -1

    La dolce vita

    1960 — a.k.a. La Dolce Vita, in 22 top lists Check
  15. 101 -

    The Philadelphia Story

    1940, in 22 top lists Check
  16. 263 -1

    Les vacances de Monsieur Hulot

    1953 — a.k.a. Monsieur Hulot's Holiday, in 22 top lists Check
  17. 449 -1

    Le charme discret de la bourgeoisie

    1972 — a.k.a. The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie, in 21 top lists Check
  18. 99 -

    His Girl Friday

    1940, in 21 top lists Check
  19. 107 -

    The Lady Eve

    1941, in 20 top lists Check
  20. 487 -1

    Manhattan

    1979, in 20 top lists Check
  21. 90 -

    Ninotchka

    1939, in 20 top lists Check
  22. 377 -1

    El ángel exterminador

    1962 — a.k.a. The Exterminating Angel, in 19 top lists Check
  23. 453 -1

    La nuit américaine

    1973 — a.k.a. Day for Night, in 19 top lists Check
  24. 418 -1

    Playtime

    1967, in 19 top lists Check
  25. 332 -1

    Mon oncle

    1958 — a.k.a. My Uncle, in 17 top lists Check
  26. 60 -

    A Night at the Opera

    1935, in 17 top lists Check
  27. 53 -

    Zéro de conduite: Jeunes diables au collège

    1933 — a.k.a. Zero for Conduct, in 17 top lists Check
  28. 61 -

    The 39 Steps

    1935, in 16 top lists Check
  29. 25 -

    L'âge d'or

    1930 — a.k.a. L'Age d'Or, in 16 top lists Check
  30. 89 -

    Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

    1939, in 16 top lists Check
  31. 657 -1

    Toy Story 3

    2010, in 16 top lists Check
  32. 70 -

    The Awful Truth

    1937, in 15 top lists Check
  33. 497 -1

    The King of Comedy

    1982, in 15 top lists Check
  34. 42 -

    Otona no miru ehon - Umarete wa mita keredo

    1932 — a.k.a. I Was Born, But..., in 15 top lists Check
  35. 248 -1

    The Quiet Man

    1952, in 15 top lists Check
  36. 257 -1

    The Band Wagon

    1953, in 14 top lists Check
  37. 113 -

    The Palm Beach Story

    1942, in 14 top lists Check
  38. 103 -

    The Shop Around the Corner

    1940, in 14 top lists Check
  39. 621 -1

    Shrek

    2001, in 14 top lists Check
  40. 16 -

    The Cameraman

    1928, in 13 top lists Check
  41. 5 -

    Our Hospitality

    1923, in 13 top lists Check
  42. 546 -1

    C'est arrivé près de chez vous

    1992 — a.k.a. Man Bites Dog, in 12 top lists Check
  43. 527 -1

    Crimes and Misdemeanors

    1989, in 12 top lists Check
  44. 421 -1

    Les demoiselles de Rochefort

    1967 — a.k.a. The Young Girls of Rochefort, in 12 top lists Check
  45. 407 -1

    Lásky jedné plavovlásky

    1965 — a.k.a. The Loves of a Blonde, in 12 top lists Check
  46. 67 -

    My Man Godfrey

    1936, in 12 top lists Check
  47. 626 -1

    Punch-Drunk Love

    2002, in 12 top lists Check
  48. 9 -

    Seven Chances

    1925, in 12 top lists Check
  49. 260 -1

    Duck Amuck

    1953, in 11 top lists Check
  50. 45 -

    Love Me Tonight

    1932, in 11 top lists Check
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Last updated on Nov 14, 2018 by Melvelet; source