John Carpenter's 1978 slasher film "Halloween" introduced the character of Laurie Strode, who became the archetype for the "final girl" trope in horror movies.

The 1927 film "The Jazz Singer" was the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue, marking a significant turning point in the history of cinema.

Walter Hill's 1982 action comedy "48 Hrs." is often seen as the film that popularized the "buddy cop" genre, featuring the unlikely pairing of Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy.

Walt Disney's 1937 film "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" was the first full-length animated feature film, revolutionizing the animation industry.

Arthur Penn's 1967 crime drama "Bonnie and Clyde" is often seen as the film that marked the beginning of the "New Hollywood" era, characterized by a more personal and independent approach to filmmaking.

Alfred Hitchcock's 1960 psychological thriller "Psycho" is often regarded as the first "slasher" film, setting the stage for the genre's subsequent development.

Rob Reiner's 1984 mockumentary "This Is Spinal Tap" is widely considered to be the film that popularized the "mockumentary" genre, satirizing the world of rock music.

Gordon Parks' 1971 action film "Shaft" is often seen as the film that launched the "blaxploitation" genre, featuring a Black protagonist in a leading role.

Georges Méliès' 1902 short film "A Trip to the Moon" is often regarded as the first "science fiction" film, depicting a journey to the moon.

Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick's 1999 horror film "The Blair Witch Project" is widely considered to be the film that popularized the "found footage" genre, using a mockumentary style to create a sense of realism.

Carol Reed's 1949 film "The Third Man" is often seen as the first "neo-noir" film, combining elements of film noir with a more modern and stylized approach.

Frank Capra's 1934 romantic comedy "It Happened One Night" is often seen as the film that popularized the "romantic comedy" genre, featuring a witty and charming love story.

Sergio Leone's 1964 western film "A Fistful of Dollars" is often regarded as the first "spaghetti western" film, a genre known for its unique style and violence.

Jean-Luc Godard's 1960 film "Breathless" is often seen as the film that launched the "New Wave" movement in French cinema, characterized by its innovative style and unconventional storytelling.

Ronald Neame's 1972 disaster film "The Poseidon Adventure" is often regarded as the first "disaster" film, featuring a group of survivors trying to escape from a capsized ocean liner.