Fifty Movies

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I want my children to have a working cinematic vocabulary, one not limited to the latest animated release.

So, my challenge to you, faithful readers, is name 5 movies you consider essential, and are appropriate for ages 8 and up.

Star Wars, Star Trek and Indiana Jones are covered.

On our planned viewing list:
Frankenstein (Karloff)
Dracula (Lugosi)
Young Frankenstein
Robin Hood (Flynn)
Captain Blood
Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Metropolis
Singing in the Rain

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Princess Bride
O Brother Where Art Thou
I second Blade Runner
Kiki's Delivery Service
Clash of the Titans (for the cheese factor and the pegasus. When I watched it, I was probably 8 or 9 and dad had me tell him the correct version of each Greek myth they used).

I told my husband about your challenge (since he's not on LJ but is quite a movie aficionado) and this is what he came up with:
Time Bandits
Dark Crystal
Labyrinth
Knight's Tale
7th Samurai (Akira Kurosawa version) or Ran


Of course, I'm a huge (closet) fan of musicals, even the movie versions, and for those I'd recommend:
Pirates of Penzance
Fiddler on the Roof
My Fair Lady
Man of LaMancha
Phantom of the Opera

Two others of my favorites, Tank Girl and V for Vendetta may not exactly be appropriate for 8 year olds.