Best 1970S 2020S

The Watergate Scandal refers to a major period of American political controversy stemming from an illegal break-in at the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters in 1972. President Richard Nixon and his administration engaged in a prolonged cover-up attempting to conceal their involvement. The...

Johan Cruyff was a globally influential footballer and profoundly important football theorist. His development of ‘Total Football’ – characterized by fluid player movement and interchangeable positions – dramatically reshaped the game in the 1970s. He led both FC Barcelona and the Netherlands nation...

The Ascent of Man was a thirteen-part BBC documentary series presented by Jacob Bronowski, exploring human evolution from prehistoric times to the Renaissance. It utilized extensive location filming and Bronowski’s analytical approach, similar to Kenneth Clark's *Civilisation*, to examine key develo...

One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest depicts a patient's arrival at a psychiatric facility where he clashes with the controlling head nurse. The film features a cast including Jack Nicholson, Louise Fletcher, and several supporting actors in their first or debut roles within feature films. It is based on...

Stalker is a 1979 Soviet film following a guide, known as the Stalker, who leads two clients through a dangerous, restricted area called the Zone. The expedition’s goal is to reach a site rumored to fulfill personal wishes. The narrative explores science fiction and fantasy alongside philosophical a...

One Battle After Another is an American film from 2025 directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The story centers on a former revolutionary, reactivated after a sixteen-year absence and embroiled in renewed conflict with a previous adversary. Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, and Benicio del Toro star in the e...

Richard Pryor: Live! In Concert is a seminal 1978 television special featuring the iconic comedian at the height of his career. The performance showcases Pryor’s brutally honest and profoundly insightful stand-up routines addressing race, identity, and social issues with unparalleled raw energy. It...

“Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope” is a space opera set in the distant galaxy, focusing on the conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire. The film chronicles Luke Skywalker’s journey as he joins the fight against oppression, learning to harness the mystical “Force” with guidance...

Alien is a 1979 science fiction horror film directed by Ridley Scott. The story follows a crew of space truckers who encounter a terrifying extraterrestrial creature aboard their ship. Its innovative design and suspenseful atmosphere significantly influenced the genre establishing many tropes for mo...

Ettore Scola’s 1974 film, We All Loved Each Other So Much, is a comedy-drama featuring Nino Manfredi, Vittorio Gassman, and other Italian actors. The movie is recognized as a significant example of *commedia all'italiana* and was selected for Italy’s list of films crucial to the nation’s cinematic h...

The Apple II, released in 1977, was one of the first commercially successful personal computers. Its color display and expansion capabilities spurred innovation in applications like spreadsheets and graphics. This machine gained significant traction among home users, educators, and small businesses...

The Xerox Alto represents a pivotal moment in computing history. Developed by Xerox PARC in the 1970s, this workstation pioneered features now commonplace like the graphical user interface and mouse-driven interaction. Its innovative design heavily influenced subsequent personal computers, particula...

Jaws, released in 1975, depicts a police chief leading an effort to eliminate a great white shark terrorizing a New England coastal community. The film follows Brody’s collaboration with a marine biologist and a hunter as they pursue the dangerous predator. The story was adapted from Peter Benchley'...

A dark and unsettling character study, 'Taxi Driver' follows Travis Bickle, a Vietnam War veteran struggling with insomnia and alienation in 1970s New York City. Scorsese's masterful direction and Robert De Niro's iconic performance create a chilling portrait of urban decay and psychological breakdo...

Harlan County, USA documents the 1973 Brookside Strike involving 180 coal miners and their families protesting against the Eastover Coal Company’s Brookside Mine in Harlan County, Kentucky. The film chronicles this conflict with Duke Power Company. It received an Academy Award for Best Documentary i...

Ori and the Will of the Wisps is a 2020 Metroidvania platform-adventure developed by Moon Studios. It continues the story of Ori, who journeys through the new region of Niwen following the events of *Ori and the Blind Forest*. The game was released on Windows, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox Ser...

The 1975 film, Deewaar, directed by Yash Chopra, depicts two impoverished brothers navigating the slums of Mumbai. Their relationship deteriorates as they become embroiled in criminal activity and ultimately find themselves on opposing sides of the law. The narrative explores themes of socio-politic...

My Friends is a 1975 Italian comedy-drama film directed by Mario Monicelli. The story centers on a group of elderly men in post-war Italy who find camaraderie and renewed purpose through their shared experiences and activities. It offers a realistic portrayal of aging and friendship within the socia...

The Mirror is a 1975 Soviet drama directed by Andrei Tarkovsky alongside Aleksandr Misharin. The film’s cast included Margarita Terekhova, Ignat Daniltsev, and Alla Demidova, with contributions from several members of Tarkovsky's family and other notable figures in the film industry. Eduard Artemyev...

Spelunky 2 is a platform video game created by Mossmouth and BlitWorks, following the initial Spelunky (2008). Released across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Windows, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One/Series X/S, and PlayStation 5, it expands upon the original’s core gameplay mechanics. The gam...

The Discreet Charm of the Bourgeoisie depicts a group of French individuals attempting to hold a dinner party in Miranda’s ambassadorial residence. Constant disruptions and unexplained events prevent them from successfully gathering for the meal. The film stars Fernando Rey, Paul Frankeur, and Delph...

Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles presents a meticulously observed portrait of a woman’s daily life in Brussels. The film documents Jeanne Dielman's repetitive activities as a widow across three days, utilizing extended takes and stationary shots. It explores themes of domesticity...

Monty Python’s Life of Brian is a 1979 British film that uses dark humor to examine faith and societal reaction. The movie satirizes religious beliefs through a comedic portrayal of a young man falsely heralded as divine. It's notable for its provocative content and enduring influence on satirical c...

Ali: Fear Eats the Soul, directed by Rainer Werner Fassbinder, is a 1974 West German melodrama starring Brigitte Mira and El Hedi ben Salem. The film received accolades at the 1974 Cannes Film Festival, including the International Federation of Film Critics award and the Ecumenical Jury Prize. It’s...

The Beatles: Get Back is a documentary miniseries examining the creation of the *Let It Be* album. Utilizing extensive archival footage and audio, the project spans approximately 21 days of studio work as documented by Peter Jackson. The series expands upon Michael Lindsay-Hogg’s earlier 1970 film r...

Solaris, directed by Andrei Tarkovsky, is a 1972 Soviet science fiction film adapted from Stanisław Lem’s novel. The story unfolds on a space station orbiting Solaris, where a research team experiences psychological distress and encounters unexplained phenomena. Psychologist Kris Kelvin investigates...

Psychonauts 2 is a platform game created by Double Fine Productions and published by Xbox Game Studios. It was initially announced in 2015 and launched in August 2021 across multiple platforms including PlayStation 4, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. A subsequent release occurred on Linux and...

Sinners is a horror film released in 2025 exploring themes of family and supernatural dread within the oppressive setting of 1932 Mississippi. The narrative centers on twin brothers returning to their hometown, confronting a vampire-like entity intertwined with the realities of Jim Crow America. Hai...

Annie Hall is a 1977 film directed by Woody Allen featuring Alvy Singer and Annie Hall. The narrative explores the complexities of a romantic relationship and attempts to analyze its breakdown through Singer’s perspective. It was produced by Charles H. Joffe, based on a screenplay by Allen and Marsh...