Liam Gaughan is a writer at Collider with a passion for classic films and the work of Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese.
Few periods of the year are more exciting for movie fans than the beginning of summer. What defines a “great summer movie” has certainly changed over the past several decades. Traditionally, blockbusters like Jurassic Park or Ghostbusters are referred to as the definitive form of summer entertainment, but the past decade has also delivered Best Picture winners like Oppenheimer and CODA during the beginning of their award season runs.
Roman Holiday uses Rome's natural locations to its advantage, and it's simply a joy to see the incredible feats of architecture in the Eternal City. While the Cinderella-style nature of the romance isn’t necessarily a new concept, the excellent chemistry between Hepburn and Peck makes it still feel as fresh and exciting as it always has been. Furthermore, the scenery is engaging and idealized, turning this classic rom-com into a true summer dream.
Release Date May 7, 1969 Cast Peter Fonda , Dennis Hopper , Antonio Mendoza , Phil Spector , Mac Mashourian , Warren Finnerty Runtime 95 minutes Writers Peter Fonda , Dennis Hopper , Terry Southern 8 ‘Badlands’ Directed by Terrence Malick While his work may be too obtuse or artistic for some cinephiles’ taste, Badlands is one of the more approachable and emotional films that writer/director Terrence Malick has ever made.
Even though the cultural context has changed, younger viewers may be able to relate to the film’s characters. The film was so successful that it inspired Linklater to return in 2016 with the spiritual sequel Everybody Wants Some!! Dazed and Confused has an amazing ensemble cast that includes many future stars in their earliest roles.
Release Date June 14, 1989 Cast Danny Aiello , Ossie Davis , Ruby Dee , Richard Edson , Giancarlo Esposito , Spike Lee Runtime 120 minutes Writers Spike Lee 4 ‘Before Sunrise’ Directed by Richard Linklater Before Sunriseis the ideal summer romance movie, tracking how a chance interaction can lead to a lifelong relationship. Linklater’s gorgeous film follows American writer Jesse as he meets French student Céline while traveling to Vienna.
Although it's often quite funny, there’s an existentialism quality to Adventureland that makes the coming-of-age message more profound. Any viewer who has ever worked a summer job or experienced feelings of doubt when they were young could likely find something to relate to in Adventureland. Relatable but still quirky, the film is an ode to youth that perfectly captures the nostalgic yet hopeful nature of summer.
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