For those who somehow haven't seen it, The Godfather is a 1972 American epic crime film. It was directed by Francis Ford Coppola, who co-wrote the screenplay with Mario Puzo.
The story is based on Puzo's best-selling 1969 novel, and it's often considered to be one of the greatest and most influential films of all time. Not to mention, it's a landmark of the gangster genre.
Stars of the movie include Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and James Caan, and it was the highest grossing film of 1972. As well as this, it's still widely loved by fans today.
Network (Sidney Lumet, 1976)
Network is a 1976 American satirical comedy drama film. It was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Paddy Chayefsky, and focuses on life at a fictional television network and how it struggles with low ratings.
Stars of the movie include Faye Dunaway, William Holden, Peter Finch, Robert Duvall, Wesley Addy, Ned Beatty and Beatrice Straight. It's quite commonly considered to be one of the "best films ever made", as it was celebrated well critically.
In particular, people considered both the screenplay and performances to be quite captivating.