Film and Television: Feature Films
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Staff Picks
The PostDetermined to uphold the nation's civil liberties, Katharine Graham, publisher of the Washington Post, and hard-nosed editor Ben Bradlee join forces to expose a decades-long cover-up.
Black PantherWhen King T'Challa returns home to the isolated, technologically advanced African nation of Wakanda, he soon finds that he is challenged for the throne from divisions within his own country.
The Shape of WaterAn otherworldly fairy tale, set against the backdrop of Cold War-era America circa 1962.
First ManThis riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focuses on Neil Armstrong and the decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight.
Poll
Comedy: 4 votes (13.79%)
Drama: 13 votes (44.83%)
Action: 2 votes (6.9%)
Horror: 3 votes (10.34%)
Thriller: 2 votes (6.9%)
Romance: 2 votes (6.9%)
Fantasy: 1 votes (3.45%)
Science Fiction: 1 votes (3.45%)
Animated: 1 votes (3.45%)
Total Votes: 29
Feature Films
The term Feature Film first came into use to refer to the main film to be shown at the cinema. To be considered a feature film, a film needs typically be more than an hour. Features Films are also referred to generally as Movies, or Motion Pictures.
For the purpose of this LibGuide, movies termed "Indie Films", will also be included under the tab "Feature Films".
Lists of Feature Films in the BPL Online Catalog
- Boston@ the Box Office: 15 Movies that Capture the Spirit of the HubWhether you live in Boston and enjoy seeing your city on the silver screen, or are just planning to visit and want to get a taste of the Hub in advance, check out this selection of movies in which Boston figures prominently.
- Beyond the Stars: 11 Stellar Stories on DVDWhat is it really like to be in space? Whether a story unfolds in our own galaxy or one far, far away, space makes a great setting for film. And these movies, from scary to heartwarming and everything in between, are truly out of this world.
- Read the Book Before the MovieIn a society where it seems every movie is based on a book, it only seems right to make a list including popular or recent books to movies.
- Eleven Westerns To WatchEnjoy this list of classic and contemporary Westerns. For additional recommendations, connect to the websites of the American Film Institute, Filmsite, and Rotten Tomatoes linked in the list.
- Irish Movies for St. Patrick's DayTo celebrate St. Patrick's Day, consider an Irish movie marathon. Whether you're interested in romantic comedies, intense political dramas, or family-friendly movies we've got you covered.
- "Don't Ever Underestimate the Heart of a Champion": Sports Movies Part IThis list (as well as Part II) contains some of the best sports movies of all-time, ranging from basketball and baseball to racing and boxing. *Note the above quote in the title is attributed to Rudy Tomjanovich, former NBA player and coach.
- "Don't Ever Underestimate the Heart of a Champion": Sports Movies Part IIThis list (as well as Part I) contains some of the best sports movies of all-time, ranging from basketball and baseball to racing and boxing. *Note the above quote in the title is attributed to Rudy Tomjanovich, former NBA player and coach.
- Academy Award Winners for Best Picture 1927-1958Interested in what are some of the best films of all time? Or at least the best films of a specific year? Take a look at this list of Academy Award Winners for Best Picture from the beginning of the Oscars in 1927 through 1958. Check out more past winners on the Academy's website: https://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/index.html
- Academy Award Winners for Best Picture 1959-1990Interested in what are some of the best films of all time? Or at least the best films of a specific year? Take a look at this list of Academy Award Winners for Best Picture from 1959-1990. Check out more past winners on the Academy's website: https://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/index.html
- Academy Award Winners for Best Picture 1991-PresentInterested in what are some of the best films of all time? Or at least the best films of a specific year? Take a look at this list of Academy Award Winners for Best Picture from 1991-present day. Check out more past winners on the Academy's website: https://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/legacy/index.html
- AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies (1-20)The top 100 movies "of all time" from the American Film Institute. LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2007 --Honoring the 10th anniversary of this award-winning series, a jury of 1,500 film artists, critics and historians determined that CITIZEN KANE remains the greatest movie of all time. RAGING BULL and VERTIGO cracked the top 10, while THE LORD OF THE RINGS: FELLOWSHIP OF THE RINGS, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, THE SIXTH SENSE and TITANIC are among films to make it on the list for the first time.