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Film Guides

Ranked recommendations and accessible routes into classic cinema.

Best Movies

We rank ten Buster Keaton shorts, choose the ideal first film and explain how to find a good silent-film presentation.

Best Movies

We rank Barbara Stanwyck's best comedies and explain where first-time viewers should start.

Classic Hollywood

We rank every Astaire and Rogers film, explain the best starting point and look beyond the dances to the complete movies.

Best Movies

We rank every William Powell and Myrna Loy film, explain the 14-film count and choose the best starting point for new viewers.