Movies

The Adventures of Robin Hood (1938)

In this swashbuckling classic, the legendary hero Robin Hood (Errol Flynn) fights to rid England of the tyranny of Prince John and win the love of the beautiful Maid Marian.

The Alamo (1960)

John Wayne and Richard Widmark star in this historical film spectacular about the attack by Mexican troops on the Alamo.

Annie Hall (1977)

Writer-director-actor Woody Allen is in prime form in this celebrated comedy in which he portrays a neurotic, highly insecure and indecisive comedy writer who falls head over heels in love with a naive small-town "girl" (Diane Keaton) who wants to be a singer.

Baby Boom (1987)

J.C. Wiatt (Diane Keaton), a six-figure workaholic management consultant also known to her colleagues as the "Tiger Lady," learns that she has "inherited" an apple-cheeked, 14-month-old girl. Naturally, still being somewhat who she is, J.C. will find a way to turn her new beloved asset into some quite nice $$ ... when she moves from New York City to Vermont.

Ben Hur (1959)

Charlton Heston stars in this epic drama about an aristocratic Jew living in Judaea who incurs the wrath of a childhood friend, now a Roman tribune. Although forced into slavery on a galley and compelled to witness the cruel persecution of his family, he survives, harbouring dreams of vengeance. A battle at sea and a chariot race are among the memorable sequences. The film used 300 sets at Rome's Cinecitta Studios and won a record 11 Oscars.

The Birdman of Alcatraz (1962)

A steely two-time killer develops a growing love for birds while behind bars after finding an orphaned sparrow in the prison yard.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (1968)

In pre-WWI England, a widowed, absent-minded, unsuccessful inventor spruces up a wrecked racing car — which develops the amazing ability to float on water and fly — and plans to take his two children, his girlfriend, and the flying automobile on a magical adventure. Based on the children's story by Ian Fleming.

Clueless (1995)

Alicia Silverstone shines as the 15-year-old Beverly Hills High School student who thrives on shopping, enjoys the perfect social life, and plays matchmaker to all her friends. Directed by Amy Heckerling and inspired by Jane Austen's Emma, this update is a smart, charming, and hilarious classic that truly captures what it was like to be a teen in the 1990s.

The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)

In this film adaptation of an Alexander Dumas novel, a man imprisoned on false accusations escapes and seeks revenge against those who betrayed him.

Crash Course in U.S. History

In 48 episodes, John Green will teach you the history of the United States of America! This course is based off of the 2013 AP US History curriculum. By the end of the course, you will be able to: identify the context and causes of historical developments throughout recorded US history; explain the similarities and differences between historical developments; understand the complexity of the American and national identity and values; describe how social structures, politics, power, and culture influence each other and historical developments; and contextualize and complicate the common narratives of US history that explain the present.

Cromwell (1970)

Born a commoner, Cromwell scaled the heights of power up through Parliament to become the only man in the history of Great Britain to execute a king.

Driving Miss Daisy (1989)

Winner of four Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actress (Jessica Tandy), and receiving more nominations than any other movie that year, this is the touching tale of an unusual quarter-century friendship between an eccentric elderly Southern Jewish matron and her loyal, Black chauffeur. Starring Oscar-winner Morgan Freeman and Dan Aykroyd, co-starring Patti LuPone and Esther Rolle, directed by Bruce Beresford.

Failure to Launch (2006)

Matthew McConaughey is Tripp, a 35-year-old who still lives with his parents. Desperate to get him out of the house, his parents hire a gorgeous woman, Paula (Sarah Jessica Parker), to give him a little push. Zooey Deschanel, Terry Bradshaw and Bradley Cooper co-star in this romantic battle of wills that proves there's no place like home.

A Few Good Men (1992)

A hotshot naval defense attorney faces off against the hard-edged Colonel he believes is responsible for inspiring the murder of a young Marine.

Fiddler on the Roof (1971)

In Czarist Russia, a Jewish milkman contends with mounting financial strain and growing anti-Semitism as he marries off his three daughters.

The First Wives Club (1997)

The good-time battle-of-the-sexes satire sparked by snappy one-liners, great physical-comedy gags and three unforgettable stars in top form. Bette Midler, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton portray mid-life Manhattanites who, after years of helping their husbands climb the ladder of success, have each been dumped for a newer model. They come up with a cleverly devious plan to hit their exes where it really hurts — in the wallet!

The Great Escape (1963)

Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson, Richard Attenborough and James Coburn in the award-winning, high-energy World War II epic about a maximum-security Nazi POW camp that three U.S. military prisoners attempt to break out of.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967)

A daughter visits her family to introduce them to her Black fiancé, whose kindness and loving demeanor changes the hearts of her reluctant parents.

The Imitation Game (2014)

During World War II, a British codebreaker and his team work in secrecy to crack Germany's encrypted messages, altering the course of the war.

The Intern (2015)

Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) is a 70-year-old widower who has discovered that retirement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Seizing an opportunity to get back in the game, he becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, founded and run by Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway).

Ivanhoe (1952)

Ivanhoe is the story of one of the remaining Anglo-Saxon noble families at a time when the nobility in England was overwhelming Norman. It follows the Saxon protagonist, Sir Wilfred of Ivanhoe, who is out of favor with his father for Sir Wilfred's allegiance to the Norman king Richard the Lionheart.

Julie & Julia (2009)

Two women find their lives intertwined across time when blogger Julie attempts to cook every recipe in Julia Child's magnum opus in just one year.

Lilies of the Field (1963)

Sidney Poitier, a warm, sensitive handyman, stranded in an Arizona desert town, builds a chapel for a lively group of nuns.

Lost Horizon (1973)

This film is a musical remake of the classic of the same title, about a group of passengers who survive an airplane crash and find their Shangri-La.

The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)

Three former musketeers attempt to unseat the tyrannical King Louis XIV and replace him with his alleged (and imprisoned) long lost twin.

The Manchurian Candidate (1962)

When a platoon of U.S. soldiers are captured during the Korean War, Major Bennett Marco discovers a diabolical plot involving enemy leaders.

Moby Dick (1956)

When a sailor joins the crew of a whaling ship captained by a man (Gregory Peck) bent on killing a white whale, he is swept up in an obsessive and fatal pursuit.

Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)

Grossing the highest box-office of any British film in the US when released in 1975, this "cult classic" comedy from the Monty Python team loosely follows the legend of King Arthur (Graham Chapman), along with his squire (Terry Gilliam) and his Knights of the Round Table (John Cleese, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin), as they embark on a fearless quest in search of the elusive Holy Grail.

Moonstruck (1987)

Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she's agreed to marry.

Mutiny on the Bounty (1962)

A first mate incites a mutiny on a South Pacific voyage to save his crew from their sadistic captain's torments, knowing they can never return home.

The Nanny Diaries (2007)

A recent college graduate takes on a nannying job in a snobby New York penthouse that requires more parenting than she could have ever imagined.

North by Northwest (1959)

Alfred Hitchcock's classic about a lethal case of mistaken identity plunges a New York ad man into a race across the continent as he's pursued by foreign spies out to kill him.

Ocean's Eleven (2001)

Dapper Danny Ocean (George Clooney) is a man of action. Less than 24 hours into his parole from a New Jersey penitentiary, the wry, charismatic thief is already rolling out his next plan. Danny orchestrates the most sophisticated, elaborate casino heist in history — a handpicked 11-man crew attempting to steal over $150 million from three Las Vegas casinos in one night.

Oliver Twist (1948)

In Charles Dickens' classic tale, an orphan wends his way from cruel apprenticeship to den of thieves in search of a true home.

Overboard (1987)

When a selfish heiress falls off of a yacht and gets amnesia, a carpenter she cheated convinces her she's his wife and puts her to work.

The Pink Panther (1964)

Meet Inspector Clouseau — the bumbling French detective whose career is one misstep after another. Showcasing the comic genius of Peter Sellers, The Pink Panther is the sidesplitting film that launched one of the greatest comedy series of all time. Can Clouseau prevent the crime of the century, or will the world's most notorious cat burglar (David Niven) outwit him once again?

The Pink Panther (2006)

Comic icon Steve Martin steps into the shoes of the late Peter Sellers and wonderfully reprises the role of the bumbling, world-famous Inspector Jacques Clouseau in this remake of Blake Edwards' comedy classic. With a strong supporting cast that includes Academy Award winner Kevin Kline, pop star Beyoncé, and Jean Reno, Clouseau finds himself trying to solve the murder and robbery of a famous soccer coach, whose priceless diamond ring known as the Pink Panther was stolen during the crime.

The Return of the Pink Panther (1975)

Cat-burglar Sir Charles Litton is back in business. Dispatched to the Swiss resort town of Gstaad by his long-suffering superior Inspector Dreyfuss, Clouseau adopts a series of easily penetrable (and hilarious) disguises while he investigates Sir Charles and his wife Claudine.

The Revenge of the Pink Panther (1978)

Bumbling Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) is at it again...for the fifth time. This time he's pitted against Douvier (Robert Webber), a business tycoon who runs an international narcotics ring. Douvier decides that his "dumped" mistress, Simone (Dyan Cannon), knows far too much about his illegal enterprises and arranges for her demise. When Clouseau stumbles on the scene and accidentally saves Simone's life, she becomes his grateful accomplice.

The Roosevelts

Ken Burns's seven-part documentary weaves the stories of Theodore, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, three members of one of the most prominent and influential families in American politics. The 14-hour series marks the first time their individual stories have been woven into a single narrative.

Sabrina (1954)

Bogie and Holden are the mega-rich Larrabee brothers of Long Island. Bogie's all work, Holden's all playboy. But when Sabrina (Hepburn), daughter of the family's chauffeur, returns from Paris, the stage is set for some family fireworks.

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

A father discovers that his seven-year-old son is a chess prodigy.

South Pacific (1958)

On a South Pacific island during World War II, love blooms between a young nurse and a secretive Frenchman courted for a dangerous military mission.

Stalag 17 (1953)

When two escaping American World War II prisoners are killed, the German P.O.W. camp barracks black marketeer is suspected of being an informer.

The Ten Commandments (1923)

Enjoying a life of ease in the court of Egypt's pharaoh, Moses (Charlton Heston) discovers his Hebrew heritage and, later, God's expectations of him. He dedicates himself to liberating his people from captivity and — with the aid of plagues and divine intervention — manages to lead them out of Egypt and across the Red Sea. A greater challenge comes in the form of the golden calf idol, however, and it takes an unforgettable visitation by God on Mount Sinai for Moses' mission to prevail.

Thirteen Days (2000)

Kevin Costner stars in this inside look at how the Kennedy Administration responded to the discovery of offensive Soviet weapons in Cuba, and the pressurized tug-of-war that ensued between the US and the USSR during the thirteen days of the missile crisis.

The Thomas Crown Affair (1968)

Steve McQueen plays a sophisticated and handsome thief who pulls off the crime-of-the-century and finds himself pitted against a sexy and sleek nemesis as powerful as he is. It has quite simply (from our perspective, one of the most beautifully haunting songs — The Windmills of Your Mind — and even better soundtracks that we can think of).

Twelve Angry Men (1957)

A twelve-person jury becomes increasingly tense with arguments continuing into the night as one juror must convince the other eleven he is right.

The Ultimate Gift (2016)

Jason thought his inheritance was going to be the gift of money and lots of it. Was he ever in for a big surprise. Based on the best-selling book The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall, the story sends trust fund baby Jason Stevens on an improbable journey of discovery, having to answer the ultimate question: What is the relationship between wealth and happiness?

Ulysses (1954)

Acting legends Kirk Douglas and Anthony Quinn star in this adaptation of Homer's epic, depicting Ulysses' perilous trek home following years of war.

Witness for the Prosecution (1958)

Marlene Dietrich, Elsa Lanchester, Charles Laughton and Tyrone Power star in this courtroom drama about a young man on trial for a wealthy widow's murder after he suspiciously profits from her will. One of my all time favorite movies!

World's Best Television Commercials: The Golden Era of Advertising (2018)

Flash back to the earliest TV marketing gimmicks inside some of the most iconic commercials from brands like Folgers, Lucky Strike, and Sunbeam.

Yours, Mine and Ours (1968)

When a widower with 10 children marries a widow with 8, can the 20 of them ever come together as one big happy family? From finding a house big enough for all of them to coping with a son going off to war and an unexpected addition to the family, Yours, Mine and Ours attempts to blend two families into one.