20 Iconic Images in Movie History
Ever notice how there are some screenshots in movies that are pretty much a “given” in our society? You look at them once and you pretty much know exactly what movie they come from.
In fact, people would argue that they are “iconic.” I believe that to be true in the sense that these images not only represent a movie but also a time, a style, and a way of life. They make you think of so much more than just the movie.
As such here are 20 that invoke such emotion and even action in some cases…..
A Trip to the Moon
From Here to Eternity
The Wild One
Psycho
The Godfather
The Exorcist
Apocalypse Now
The Shining
Platoon
Planet of the Apes
The Shawshank Redemption
Pulp Fiction
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Casablanca
Scarface
Easy Rider
Sound of Music
The Omen
Citizen Kane
Raging Bull
That shot of Citizen Kane wasn’t actually in the film.
You never got me down, Ray.
For Citizen Kane, I would have gone with this: http://content.internetvideoarchive.com/content/photos/033/001420_27.jpg
I know Highlander isnt as classic as those films but the shot in the staircase and the lightning bolts and the swords and the Silvercup building are pretty iconic too. I love this film anyway
I think Clint Eastwood’s (blondie/man with no name) the good, the bad, and the ugly definitely should be included here.
I show three major pieces mising. 1) the shot of King Kong on on top of the Empire state building. 2) the shot where Darth Vader states he is Lukes Father, and lastly 3) I’m the king of the world shot nuff said on the last one.
I would’ve replaced the Raging Bull shot with Taxi Driver. DeNiro holding the gun while looking at himself in the mirror.
That shot from Pulp Fiction isn’t the one from the movie either. In the movie, they are aiming their guns directly at the camera.
*puffs inhaler, continues to not get laid*
@Jeremy Actually, isn’t that Pulp Fiction screenshot from the part where they shoot the guy that comes out of the bathroom with a revolver?