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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Epics
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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Courtroom Dramas
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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Gangster Films
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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Sci-Fi Films
The American Film Institute defines “science fiction” as a genre that marries a scientific or technological premise with imaginative speculation. By that definition, Al Gore’s claim that he invented the internet would be eligible for this list. 1. 2001 - A Space Odyssey Many consider... Read more...
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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Fantasy Films
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AFI’s Top 10 Top 10 - America’s 10 Greatest Sports Movies
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Review: Wall•E
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