On the surface, Legally Blonde seems to be just another chick flick, but it's more than that. It's a story about woman empowerment and how anyone can achieve anything if
you a lot about relationships — how your happiness shouldn't be dependent on someone else, and how you can't force someone to be with you if they don't want to.
Considered to be one of the greatest films of all time, Pulp Fiction will take you on an epic adventure and introduce you to a slew of larger-than-life characters.
A Matt Damon and Ben Affleck-penned film, Good Will Hunting is a soul-crushing yet uplifting story that will make you realize the importance of taking chances and venturing beyond your
When their relationship heads south, Joel and Clementine decide to erase their memories of each other, only to realize that they're not quite ready to let go just yet.
A different kind of love story, Ruby Sparks is about a novelist struggling with his writing who creates a character he thinks will love him, then is startled when he
to serve the best interests of his family and maintain a life of his own. It's simple, yes, but Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio's performances will blow you away.
Even if you're way beyond your high school years, you'll find yourself relating to each character of The Breakfast Club. The film highlights the premise that everyone has their own
A cult favorite, My Best Friend's Wedding teaches everyone that in relationships, things don't always work out in your favor, and that you need to learn how to let go.
A movie in a dystopian/utopian setting, it's about a world dominated by AI operating systems. So much so that a man, Theodore, finds himself falling in love with his OS,
Before Mean Girls, there was Heathers. It's a black comedy set at a cliquish high school, and despite its sheer bleakness, the film teaches us that we should be accepting
A funny and touching story about a girl hitting the road with a rock band aka the tale of a groupie, it ultimately reminds us that sometimes, there's nothing wrong
This film is amazing not because it was shot using an iPhone, but because it's a moving tale of two friends sticking with one another because they're all what each
One of the most quotable films of all time, Clueless follows Cher Horowitz, the queen bee of her Beverly Hills high school, as she navigates teenhood. It's full of cliches
Ah, of course. 13 Going on 30. It's a lighthearted film telling us that life doesn't always go the way you planned it in your head, and that's totally okay.
The first rule about Fight Club is not that you do not talk about Fight Club, it's that you have to watch Fight Club. It's an endlessly fascinating story about
Dead Poets Society is an inspiring film offering a bevy of lessons about life. It highlights the importance of dreaming big, doing what makes you happy, and standing up for
Fascinatingly shot over the course of 11 years, Boyhood paints an extraordinary picture of growing up. It shows the normalcy as well as the complexities of adolescence.
A story all about girl power, Bend It Like Beckham is about a Punjabi Sikh girl named Jess who joins a football club against her family's wishes. The film ultimately
After finding out that he has cancer, Adam loses his girlfriend and tries to deal with his sucky situation as best he can. Along the way, he finds solace in
Life is a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get. Forrest Gump has the same premise. It offers an endless stream of lessons, and each time
In business, you have to step on others in order to get ahead. That's how Facebook was formed, and that's what The Social Network is all about. It's a cautionary
Now that you know how Facebook was built, you should move on to the origins of another empire - McDonald's. The Founder teaches us the meaning of true grit, and
The Wolf of Wall Street is a crazy yet riveting film depicting the importance of tenacity in the business world, the effects of greed, and how perception means everything.
where being queer was considered illegal. Regardless of the cards he was dealt, he went on to play a big part in WWII, developing a device that decrypted German codes.
Who cares if it's another sappy 90s teen romcom? You have to watch it anyway. 10 Things I Hate About You highlights that there's nothing wrong with letting someone in and
There's a reason why this film won Best Picture. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story of a gay black boy growing up in a broken household in a tough neighborhood, exploring
A timeless story about resilience, The Shawshank Redemption posits that even when you're placed in the most hopeless of positions, you can still be "free," depending on how you look
A film based on the life of American artist Margaret Keane and her struggle to gain credit for her work, Big Eyes makes you ponder about life, family, passion, and
A criminal avoids prison by pleading insanity and gets sent to a ward for the mentally unstable. He eventually gets into trouble when he rebels against Nurse Ratched after discovering
With the news of their approaching high school reunion, Romy and Michele make a last-ditch effort to transform themselves and make a good impression at the event. The film teaches
So what should you expect from the film that garnered J. Law the coveted Oscar award? A story diving into the issue of mental illness, Silver Linings Playbook is about
a recently widowed woman's peculiar relationship with a bipolar man who's just been released from a psychiatric ward. It reminds us that even in the lowest points of our life,
Arguably the most honest film tackling abortion, Obvious Child follows Donna Stern (Jenny Slate), and how her unplanned pregnancy forces her to face the complicated realities of womanhood for the
