FeaturedIn the history of cinema, there are literally hundreds and hundreds of fabled, Greatest and Memorable Moments and Scenes from a wide range of films (composed of either a few seconds long, a short sequence, or a long extended scene). They are our memories of segments of films that have achieved a life of their own. They compel us to remember and 'relive' the moment, either with fondness or with fear. Included here are some of the most memorable, defining film moments and all-time best scenes or images in motion pictures - a tribute to the stars and scenarios that have made an indelible imprint upon our memories - and can't be forgotten.
>> See also: 100
Most Iconic Film Images, Moments, or Scenes (illustrated)
- Filmsite's Own Picks of the 100 Most Iconic Shots >> See related article: What's a Great Film Scene? |
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Films, in
mid-1996, and it celebrated its landmark 20th anniversary in 2016. He
has been writing about and reviewing films ever since. As of September
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The Great Movies II (2005), and The Great Movies III (2010) has made
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