Thriller / Sci-Fi Starring: Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, John Gallagher Jr.

Sci-Fi / Action Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Bill Paxton

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Mystery / Thriller Why it’s a top pick: A gothic whodunit with Vincent Price and Agnes Moorehead. A masked killer called “The Bat” haunts a creepy mansion. Influenced the Batman comics. Runtime: 1h 20m Best channel: Retrospective

Western Starring: Russell Crowe, Christian Bale

This Oscar-winning classic is a staple of free streaming libraries. A selfish yuppie (Cruise) discovers he has an older brother, Raymond (Hoffman), who is an autistic savant. He kidnaps Raymond from his care facility to wrestle for a share of their father’s inheritance, leading to a cross-country road trip.

Dustin Hoffman’s performance is legendary and won him an Academy Award. Beyond the acting, the film is a touching exploration of brotherhood and patience. It is the kind of character-driven drama that Hollywood rarely produces anymore.

Film Noir Why it’s a top pick: One of the darkest, leanest noirs ever made. A hitchhiker’s luck turns fatal. Often cited by Martin Scorsese and Quentin Tarantino. Runtime: 1h 7m Best channel: Timeless Classic Movies

Screwball Comedy / Drama Why it’s a top pick: Rapid-fire dialogue from Howard Hawks. Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell play ex-spouses who also happen to be rival reporters. Runtime: 1h 32m Best channel: Retrospective (restored print)

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