30 Coolest Movies Of All-Time

18. Boogie Nights (1997)

True Romance Alabama
New Line Cinema

What It Is: Paul Thomas Anderson's dark and hilarious send-up of the '70s porn industry, starring a brilliant Mark Wahlberg.

Why It's Cool: Burt Reynolds' slickest (and best) performance is right here, but it's all about the candid glamour of the piece.

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Sam Hill is an ardent cinephile and has been writing about film professionally since 2008. He harbours a particular fondness for western and sci-fi movies.