Best movies of 1982: 25 cinema catch-up picks
For a 25-film look at 1982, this queue moves between popular entertainment and slower character studies. It also includes short animation for viewers varying their session length.
On this list
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Tootsie
Victor/Victoria
The Verdict
My Favorite Year
Diner
The World According to Garp
The Year of Living Dangerously
Fanny and Alexander
Fitzcarraldo
The Return of Martin Guerre
The Draughtsman's Contract
The Dark Crystal
The Secret of NIMH
The Last Unicorn
The Snowman
Tron
Annie
The Pirate Movie
The Man from Snowy River
My Favorite Year
Author! Author!
A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy
Koyaanisqatsi
Burden of Dreams
Who This List Is For
Popular entertainment and slower character studies share this 1982 catch-up queue. Viewers can move from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to The Verdict, with short animation available when a full feature does not fit the session.
How to Use This List
Check the entries for repeats before assigning screening dates. Then alternate familiar choices with films you have missed: follow Tootsie with The Return of Martin Guerre, or place Diner before The Draughtsman's Contract. Watch Fitzcarraldo before Burden of Dreams if you want the documentary to follow the film it examines.
Common Mistakes
My Favorite Year appears twice, so this is 25 entries but 24 distinct titles. Do not count the repeat as another discovery. Check which version and running time of Fanny and Alexander you plan to watch, and do not give The Snowman a feature-length slot without checking its duration.
What Is on This List
Victor/Victoria, The World According to Garp, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Dark Crystal, and The Secret of NIMH are included. The Last Unicorn, Tron, Annie, The Man from Snowy River, and Koyaanisqatsi provide other options. Cross off films you already own from the rental or purchase search, not automatically from the unwatched list.
When You Are Done
Mark completed titles once and keep any deliberate rewatch separate. Note the contrast between Fitzcarraldo and Burden of Dreams after seeing both. If the queue has leaned toward familiar entertainment, bring Koyaanisqatsi forward before calling the catch-up project finished.
FAQ
Who is "Best movies of 1982: 25 cinema catch-up picks" for?
Popular entertainment and slower character studies share this 1982 catch-up queue. Viewers can move from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial to The Verdict, with short animation available when a full feature does not fit the session.
How should I use "Best movies of 1982: 25 cinema catch-up picks"?
Check the entries for repeats before assigning screening dates. Then alternate familiar choices with films you have missed: follow Tootsie with The Return of Martin Guerre, or place Diner before The Draughtsman's Contract. Watch Fitzcarraldo before Burden of Dreams if you want the documentary to follow the film it examines.
What should I skip or avoid with "Best movies of 1982: 25 cinema catch-up picks"?
My Favorite Year appears twice, so this is 25 entries but 24 distinct titles. Do not count the repeat as another discovery. Check which version and running time of Fanny and Alexander you plan to watch, and do not give The Snowman a feature-length slot without checking its duration.
What is on the "Best movies of 1982: 25 cinema catch-up picks" list?
Victor/Victoria, The World According to Garp, The Year of Living Dangerously, The Dark Crystal, and The Secret of NIMH are included. The Last Unicorn, Tron, Annie, The Man from Snowy River, and Koyaanisqatsi provide other options. Cross off films you already own from the rental or purchase search, not automatically from the unwatched list.
What should I do when I am done?
Mark completed titles once and keep any deliberate rewatch separate. Note the contrast between Fitzcarraldo and Burden of Dreams after seeing both. If the queue has leaned toward familiar entertainment, bring Koyaanisqatsi forward before calling the catch-up project finished.
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