Tyler Sage

Sequel was a self-aware meta-commentary on Burt Reynolds' time as a leading man coming to an end.

The 1977 movie spent money to make money, relying on a bigger budget to reignite audience fascination with the British super-spy.

The ridiculousness of the second movie is matched by its entertainment value.

The British comedy troupe's absurdist influence continues to this day.

Storm-stranded planes, a desperate man with a bomb and cheating spouses figure into the film that launched a thousand sequels and imitators.

George Roy Hill's film helped define the modern Western.

Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper's 'Easy Rider' was a watershed moment for filmmakers looking to forge a new path.