5 Amazing Classic Comedies

5. Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) Directed by Frank Capra, not rated, 118 minutes

Arsenic and Old Lace is a very funny and wildly over the top screwball comedy about a man who finds out on his wedding day that his beloved aunt are serial murders, and insanity runs in the family. Cary Grant gives a wonderfully frantic performance as his hilarious character dips deeper and deeper into complete madness. The film has a brilliant premise, filled with dark comedy and fantastic one-liners. Arsenic and Old Lace is a delightful film with a perfect cast that never slows down. You'll like it if: You like dark comedies, Cary Grant or It Happened One Night.

4. Duck Soup (1933) Directed by Leo McCarey, not rated, 68 minutes

Duck Soup is a quick and hysterically funny film that is probably the Marx Brothers best. In Duck Soup, Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho) is declared leader of a bankrupt country and ends up declaring war on a bordering country over love. Groucho is fantastic as he delivers a million witty one-liners, and the rest of the Marx Brothers have many funny bits as well. Duck Soup is a hilarious film that is laugh out loud funny all the way to the incredibly funny finale. You'll like it if: Woody Allen's films, the Marx Brothers or A Night at the Opera.

3. Some Like it Hot (1959) Directed by Billy Wilder, not rated, 120 minutes

Some Like it Hot is an exceptionally entertaining and lovable film about two musicians who, after witnessing a mob murder, must flee the state disguised as women in an all female band. Marilyn Monroe gives one of her best and most memorable performances. Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis are wonderful as the two musicians, and their chemistry carries the film. The film's gags basically never fall flat, and the ending is unforgettable. Some Like it Hot is an extremely entertaining film that never fails to delight. You'll like it if: You like 50's cinema, Marilyn Monroe or The Apartment.

2. Sherlock Jr. (1924) Directed by Buster Keaton, not rated, 45 minutes

Sherlock Jr. is a visually amazing and endearingly funny silent film about a film projectionist whose dreams of being a detective come true as he attempts to prove his innocence after being framed for a robbery. Buster Keaton proves his creative genius, with incredible stunts and an endless stream of hilarious sight gags. The film, thought short, packs in an incredible number of laughs, and never slows down. Sherlock Jr. is an influential and tremendous comedy that will blow you away. You'll like it if: You like silent movies, Buster Keaton or The General.

1. City Lights (1931) Directed by Charles Chaplin, not rated, 87 minutes

City Lights is a brilliantly funny and truly beautiful silent film about a tramp who falls in love with a blind girl. When he learns her sight could be restored with an operation, he sets out to get her the money. Charlie Chaplin, who stars, writes and directs, delivers in every way, with a great plot, powerful direction and a virtuoso performance. The last scene is one of the most beautiful scenes ever filmed, and will undoubtedly affect you. City Lights is a graceful and touching film, and truly is Charlie Chaplin's masterpiece. You like it if: You like romantic comedies, Charlie Chaplin or Modern Times.

"And when it's all over one of them won't be laughing"

The King of Comedy (1982)
Directed by Martin Scorsese, rated PG, 109 minutes

The King of Comedy is a darkly hilarious and immensely entertaining satire about an overbearing, aspiring comedian who hopes to be on his idol's show, only to be given the run around, till he's forced to take more drastic measures. Jerry Lewis is subtly superb, and Robert De Niro proves he's one the greatest with his incredibly real performance. You can't help but relate to him, even though he has almost no redeeming qualities. The story is cleverly written and leads to one the most surreal and entertaining climaxes you'll ever see. The King of Comedy is a brilliant, original, savage and unforgettable film that will shock and amaze you. You'll like it if: You like dark movies, surreal films, Robert De Niro, Death to Smoochy or Taxi Driver.

A Quick and Clever Comedy

Orange County (2002)
Directed by Jake Kasdan, rated PG-13, 82 minutes

Orange County is a surprisingly well written and clever comedy about an overachieving student with a messed up family, whose plans of going to Stanford are ruined by his counselor's mistake. But, he's still determined to make it into Stanford. The film's terrific cast make their outlandish characters seem believable. Jack Black gives a crazy good performance, John Lithgow is fantastic and you can't help but feel sorry for Colin Hanks, who plays the lead. The dialogue is clever and the film never overstays its welcome. Orange County is a clever comedy that will keep you laughing all the way through. You'll like it if: You like movies about dysfunctional families, Jack Black, Election or Superbad.

"On the long road, friendship is everything."

Wendy and Lucy (2008)
Directed by Kelly Reichardt, rate R, 80 minutes

Wendy and Lucy is a bleak and uncommonly moving indie film about a woman and her sole companion, her dog, who are on their way to Alaska. But, she's derailed when her car breaks down and she loses her dog. Michelle gives a fantastic performance and despite playing a somewhat unlikeable character, you can't help but feel for her. The story is about people on the fringe of society, and her way of life is harrowing to say the least. Wendy and Lucy is a sad and tragically real film, that you can't help but get caught up in. You'll like it if: You like dogs movies, indie movies, Gerry or Simon Birch.

An Underappreciated Western Classic

The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)
Directed by William A. Wellman, not rated, 75 minutes

The Ox-Bow Incident is a powerful and effective western about two men who come into town as the townspeople are developing a posse to hunt down a man they believe murdered a cattle rancher and stole his cattle. But, when they find three men with the cattle, they're determined to exact justice immediately. Henry Fonda is great as one of the men who comes into town and Dana Andrews is terrific and honest as one of the accused, but it's the tense and masterfully written story that comes first. The Ox-Bow Incident is a beautifully filmed and intelligently written film about law and justice. You'll like it if: You like old westerns, morality plays, film noir, 12 Angry Men or My Darling Clementine.

A Beautiful but Hollow Film

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)
Directed by David Fincher, rated PG-13, 166 minutes

The Curious Case of Benjamin Button is a visually stunning but emotionally hollow film about a man who is born old, and ages backwards towards becoming a baby. The acting is well done all around, especially Brad Pitt and Taraji P. Henson, but the writing is poor and derivative of Forrest Gump (which was also written by Eric Roth). The visuals are the best part of the film. David Fincher's direction is beautiful, and the visual effects will blow you away. Ultimately, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, can't overcome its bloated script, no matter how good the acting and effects are. You'll like it if: You like fantasy movies, epic movies, Brad Pitt, Big Fish or Forrest Gump.

An Honest Dark Comedy

The Savages (2007)
Directed by Tamara Jenkins, rated R, 114 minutes

The Savages is a depressingly honest and realistic dark comedy/drama about the difficulties and pitfalls of a brother and sister, as they try to deal with their aging father who is exhibiting signs of dementia and needs to be put in a home. Laura Linney and Philip Seymour Hoffman sink right into their roles as siblings to the point that you don't even realize they're acting. The story is thankfully free of cliches, and really offers an honest depiction of dealing with the elderly. The Savages is a simultaneously sad and funny film about a life experience most people will eventually go through. You'll like it if: You like indie movies, "dramadies," The Squid and the Whale or Little Miss Sunshine.

5 Horror Films that Even Non-Horror Fans will Enjoy

5. Final Destination (2000) Directed by James Wong, rated R, 98 minutes

Final Destination is an original and frightening film that takes a fresh look at the slasher genre. The film is about a teen who has a vision that the plane he's on is going to blow up, so he and a few of his classmates get off. But, when the plane really does blow up, he's treated like a freak, and his classmates start dying. Final Destination is filled with suspenseful scenes, and it will suck you in until its fantastic ending. You'll like it if: You like Ali Larter, The X-files or Halloween.

4. Night of the Living Dead (1968) Directed by George A. Romero, unrated, 96 minutes

Night of the Living Dead is the film that created the modern zombie, and is still regarded as one of the best zombie, and best horror films of all time. The film is about group of people who must hideout together in a farmhouse during the beginning of a zombie outbreak. The realistic acting and the tense interactions of the people in the farmhouse are what make this film so suspenseful and satisfying. Night of the Living Dead is a classic horror masterpiece, that entertains till the incredible ending. You'll like it if: You like zombie movies, low budget movies or siege movies.

3. Session 9 (2001) Directed by Brad Anderson, rated R, 100 minutes

Session 9 is horror film that's well known in the "horror community" but not really to anyone else, however it's a truly unsettling and creepy film. The film is about an asbestos cleaning crew sent to clean up an abandoned mental hospital, which has a horrific past. The film is unpredictable and subtly builds towards one of the most disturbing climaxes around. Session 9 is a can't miss horror film that won't disappoint. You'll like it if: You like supernatural horror, creepy locales or Identity.

2. Repulsion (1965) Directed by Roman Polanski, unrated, 105 minutes

Repulsion is the quintessential psychological thriller and a true masterpiece. Repulsion is about a young virgin who's left at home alone by her sister and begins to have bizarre, surreal and disturbing fantasies. The film is a bit slow at the beginning, but the atmosphere builds and builds creating a tense and anxious feel. Director Roman Polanski is a master at creating an extremely frightening mood through odd angles, fantastic lighting and weird images. Repulsion will mess with your head and leave deeply unsettled. You'll like it if: You like psychological thrillers, Rosemary's Baby or Pi.

1. The Blair Witch Project (1999) Directed by Daniel Myrick & Eduardo Sanchez, rated R, 86 minutes

The Blair Witch Project is a brilliant, suspenseful and immensely scary film about some footage found from 1994, of a few film student's journey into the woods to make a documentary about the Blair Witch, from which the students never returned. The film's exceptionally realistic style gives the film a more disturbing feel than most other horror films. The acting is naturalistic, and the story is truly unnerving. The Blair Witch Project is a disturbing and suspenseful film that will make you never want to go camping again. You'll like it if: You like mockumentaries, indie movies, or Cloverfield.

A Fascinating Courtroom Thriller

Presumed Innocent (1990)
Directed by Alan J. Pakula, rated R, 127 minutes

Presumed Innocent is a taut and smart thriller about a prosecutor who has to investigate the murder of a deputy prosecutor he had an affair with in the past. But, when digs to deep into her murder, he finds himself framed for the murder. Harrison Ford gives a complicated and realistic performance, but the incredibly engrossing story is the real draw. The courtroom scenes are suspenseful and entertaining, and the film cleverly plays with you, as you struggle to figure what exactly happened, and who to believe. Presumed Innocent is a well paced and intelligent thriller that will keep you guessing till the end. You'll like it if: You like courtroom dramas, Harrison Ford, Primal Fear or Fracture.