Author: Trisha Leigh Zeigenhorn / Source: did you know?
It’s fun to try to predict the future. It’s why time capsules have never gone out of style, and ancients like Nostradamus still have entire shows dedicated to them. And even though it may be a few decades before we’ll be able to vet any of these predictions, here are 15 movies that are already considered “modern classics” and might be even more special in the future.
#15. Her
“The movie “Her” also captures a really specific sense of alienation from the modern world (and finding comfort in the company of a machine) that no other movie has gotten quite right.”
#14. A Nightmare Before Christmas
“Nightmare Before Christmas. What an art style.”
“Toy Story will be held as the turning point for animation, when 3D digital animation became mainstream and 2D animation began to diminish. It launched Pixar as one of the most successful studios in the world.
ETA: This is of course from a Western viewpoint as many have pointed out in the replies; Japanese animation studios are still producing high budget, high quality 2D animation. That being said, this doesn’t detract from the impact Toy Story had on modern cinema.
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#12. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
“Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Wish this movie was more popular. It does what a good movie should which is keep you thinking about it after you’ve seen it. It genuinely impacts you.”
#11. Shrek
“Shrek. Not counting just the memes behind it, it was one of the first CGI movies, had a strong message about being accepted, and had humor for all ages (while having a few less-than-kid-friendly jokes scattered about).
It also has the memes that have been going around for at least 5 years, ancient compared to the lifespan of most memes.”
#10. My Cousin Vinny
“My Cousin Vinny.
Law school students study it. It is still cited in the courts today.
Called one of, if not the most realistic portrayals of the practice of law on film.”
#9. American Psycho
“Do you like American Psycho?
Christian Bale’s early work was a little too new wave for my tastes, but when American Psycho came out in 2000, I think he really came into his own, commercially and artistically. The whole movie has a…
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