Movies Update: Special Edition — The Best Movies of the 21st Century
By Kyle Buchanan
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The New York Times Movies Update
June 23, 2025
Dear readers,
Are you ready for a different kind of summer blockbuster? Starting today through Friday, we're revealing the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, a list that's sure to spark conversation. We surveyed more than 500 Hollywood insiders, including Oscar-winning actors and directors, to arrive at a lineup that ranges from raunchy comedies to esoteric art films. Today, you can take a look at the movies ranked from 100 to 81. Check back each day this week for further additions to the list.
Contents of the Newsletter:
- Introduction to the special edition featuring the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century.
- Revealing movies ranked from 100 to 81.
- Invitation for readers to participate in voting for the best movies of the 21st century.
- Feedback request for the newsletter via email at [email protected].
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