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Mattopia's Movie Registry
The following is a selection of movies certified as cinematic triumphs by the Motion Picture Association of Mattopia (MPAM). These are the movies that stir the Mattopian soul and provide bottomless servings of inspiration. (Listed in alphabetical order.)
Amelie: Amelie Poulain and Mattopia Jones are two of a kind
Brazil: Terry Gilliam's masterpiece is more timely now than ever
The Commitments: Dublin soul
The Dark Knight Trilogy: Christopher Nolan pioneers a new path for the comic book movie
Dead Poets Society: "Seize the day!"
Gladiator: "What we do in life echoes in eternity!"
The Indiana Jones Series: Without Indy Jones, there would be no Matty Jones
Lawrence of Arabia: Matty Jones visited many of T.E. Lawrence's historical sites during the Young Mattopia Jones Chronicles
Moulin Rouge! (2001): Baz Luhrmann reimagines the musical
The Pirates of the Caribbean Series: All of the mythologies of the high seas revisited with a modern twist, a superbly quirky hero and a great romance
Il Postino: A sweet romantic tale loosely (so very loosely) inspired by the very real work of poet Pablo Neruda
Rocky and Rocky Balboa: The original (1976) and its fifth sequel (2006) explore so many nuances of basic human endurance
Skyfall: Bond. James Bond. Done right.
Wings of Desire: An arthouse favorite featuring actor Peter Falk and rocker Nick Cave from director Wim Wenders
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