The year of classics

2022 is the year to revisit some of the classics of the cinema world. Some genre-defining movies are celebrating their 50 years of release this year. And it doesn't matter if you are an avid cinephile or a casual moviegoer. It is time for you to participate in this celebration and treat yourself to quality cinema.

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1. Nosferatu,1992

Nosferatu or Nosferatu**:** A symphony of horror is a 1922 silent German expressionist horror film loosely based on Bram Stroker's Dracula. The movie was directed by F.M. Murnau and stars Max Scherck as Count Orlok, one of the earliest depictions of Dracula in pop culture. The film's plot is similar to Stroker's novel with slight modifications. Since its release, Nosferatu has acquired classic cult status and is widely regarded as one of the earliest vampire horror films.

So much so that the myth that vampires die from sunlight was first started in the film and is now just part of the vampiric lore.

2022 marks the centenary year of Nosferatu's release, and if you are a horror fan, you should check it out.

2. The Godfather,1972

Another classic in this list is Francis Ford Copolla's masterpiece, The Godfather. Based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name, this mob thriller is widely recognised as one of the best films of all time. The Godfather will complete 50 years of its release in 2022. A genre-defining mob drama, The Godfather, follows the story of the Corleone crime family, headed by Don Vito Corleone and his son Micheal as he gets trapped in a world of betrayal and violence when he joins the family business. The Godfather has a stellar performance by acting legends like Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Diane Keaton.

3. Bawarchi,1972

If you are a fan of heartwarming comedies and family drama, Bawarchi is the movie for you. Written by Hrishikesh Mukherjee and initially released in 1972, Bawarchi will also be celebrating 50 years of its release in 2022. Bawarchi follows the story of a joint family whose members have started to despise one another. However, things begin to change when, a bawarchi (cook) played by Rajesh Khanna accepts. to work for them He brings the family together. Still, everything is not as it seems, and it looks like he might have some ulterior motives of his own. Thanks to its excellent plot and sharp humour, Bawarchi is still a fan favourite after five decades. This is the year to see it if you haven't already. And there's no harm in revisiting it if you've enjoyed it before.

4. Life is beautiful,1997

Life is beautiful, or  La vita è Bella, is an Italian comedy-drama film directed by and starring Roberto Benigni, and 2022 marks the 25 years of its release. Set during the holocaust, the movie follows a Jewish father-son duo. Benigni plays Guido Orefice, a Jewish-Italian bookshop owner, who uses his vivid imagination to protect his son from the horrors of imprisonment in a Nazi concentration camp. The movie is heartwarming, funny, and tells a beautiful story of how far parents can go to protect their children. Life is beautiful is regarded as one of the greatest movies and holds a place in IMDB's top-rated movies list.

5. Princess Mononoke,1997

Another name in the list is an animated feature, Hayao Miyazaki's historical fantasy Princess Mononoke, released in 1997. Set in Japan around the late Muromachi era (about 1336 to 1573 CE), the narrative follows Ashitaka, a young Emishi prince, as he becomes embroiled in a battle between the gods of a forest and the people who use its resources. Mononoke is a Japanese word that refers to supernatural, shape-shifting entities who possess individuals and bring pain, sickness, or death. Princess Mononoke was a critical and commercial success at its release 25 years ago and held the title of highest-grossing film in Japan until Spirited Away, another Miyazaki feature, hit the theatre in 2001.