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1. Filmed in three acts, this Vietnam war epic by Stanley Kubrick follows the exploits of one Private Joker, soldier and jester. What is the name of this film, featuring the most intense boot camp scenes in cinema history?
2. Set around 1900, this film depicts the difficult times of a Swedish man and his young son who have arrived in Denmark desperate for work. They find it and other adventures despite the hostile attitude of the locals. Complete the title of this beautifully filmed masterpiece: '_______ the Conqueror'.
3. You want cynicism, treachery and otherwise ill behavior, look no further than 'Wall Street', a film that delves into the sinister side of the American corporate world just as the 'Me Generation' is reaching its apex. Featuring an Oscar-winning performance by Michael Douglas, who directs this little bit of movie charm?
4. Call it a guilty pleasure, or just call it a magnificent comic adventure, 'Raising Arizona' is certainly among the best films created by the Coen Brothers. Starring Nicholas Cage as hayseed ex-con H.I. McDunnough, who appears alongside him as his wife Edwina?
5. One of my personal favorite films of all time, this one out of China. It involves a woman who has inherited the winemaking facility of her recently passed husband, and the group of men who help assist her in said winemaking. Brilliantly filmed by China's greatest director Zhang Yimou, what is the title of this cinematic masterwork?
6. 'Babette's Feast' provides a gorgeous visual feast for the viewer. In which European country is this celebration of culinary delights and human relationships set?
7. 'The Princess Bride' proves that a film can be both cinematically pleasing and iconic in pop culture. Starring Cary Elwes as Westley, a young man with an impossible mission to gain back his lost love, this comically entertaining film is directed by whom?
8. What is the name of the semi-autobiographical film by John Boorman features the story of a young London boy and his experiences during the difficult years of World War II?
9. Which magnificent epic film about the life and times of China's final emperor Pu Yi won the Best Picture Oscar for the year 1987?
10. From the sublime to the ridiculous, the final movie to make this list comes from the demented mind of Sam Raimi, and stars B-movie icon Bruce Campbell. It features the story of a man, trapped in an isolated cabin, who sees one companion after another either disappear or die horribly, with the main culprit being some mischievous (but amusing) demons. Which film sequel fits this description?
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