39 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975)
Featuring one of Jack Nicholson's most memorable performances, this tale of a con in an asylum features stellar performances not only from Nicholson - but also from Louise Fletcher who acts as the film's villain. Heart-warming and ultimately bittersweet, the 1975 Milos Foreman film won a whole bag of awards and holds up remarkably well against modern cinema.
=38 - It's a Wonderful Life (1946)
Perhaps no other film is more closely associated with the festive season than this Jimmy Stewart classic which, ironically, was a flop at the time of its release. Multiple airings around the Christmas season have linked the film intrinsically with the season and rocketed it into the realm of cult status.
=38 - The Godfather Part 2 (1974)
The sequel to the critically acclaimed and beloved 'The Godfather', the film is often quoted as one of the rare examples in which a sequel outdoes its predecessor. Featuring memorable performances from Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, and a string of others - The Godfather Part Two is one of the most beloved films of all time among men.
=38 - Swingers (1996)
A film so money that it doesn't even know it, this flick introduced the world to the likes of Vince Vaughan and Iron Man director, Jon Favreau. An iconic break up film, Swingers is quotable and infinitely relatable for any guy who has gone through a bit of heart-break in their lives.
=38 - The Big Lebowski (1998)
One of the most beloved cult comedies of all time, this Coen Brothers classic is inexplicably the sole entry from the brother pairings canon to make the list. Jeff Bridges is sublime and is backed by some quirky characters as his stoner character goes in pursuit of restitution. It's one of the best films ever made, but that's just, like, my opinion, man.
=38 - Wake in Fright (1971)
The first Aussie made film to make it onto the list, this one is one I'd actually not heard of. The story of a teacher's spiral into destruction while in the Outback certainly sounds intriguing, and details the grittier side of Aussie outback life in a very confronting way.
=38 - Orgazmo (1997)
From the guys behind BASEketball, Team America, and South Park came Orgazmo - the completely inappropriate and thoroughly entertaining tale about a naive young Mormon who enters the world of adult video. Receiving a single vote (as all of the =41 films have), this one is a favourite of PWA for obvious reasons.
=38 - M (1931)
The oldest movie to appear on this count down, this one comes in at #53 on IMDB's best movies of all time. Telling the tale of the hunt for a child killer in Germany, M is supposedly based on real life killer, Peter Kurten - the infamous Vampire of Dusseldorf. One I definitely need to check out.
=38 - Sling Blade (1996)
Seen by many as the greatest film in Billy Bob Thornton's storied career, Sling Blade tells the story of a simple-minded killer released back into society twenty years after murdering his mother. Befriending a local kid, Thornton's Karl finds a form of redemption in a familiar but well told tale.
