Top 10 Movie Classics Men Must See Before They Die

5. “2001: A Space Odyssey”:

Director Stanley Kubrick, and writer Arthur C. Clarke were way ahead of their time with this mind-blowing sci-fi flick. The fact it was done before the era of modern FX makes it all that more amazing.

4. “The Time Machine”:

Forget the 2002 remake, a real mess in spite of a million dollar time machine prop AND H.G. Wells’ great-grandson as director.  1960’s “The Time Machine,” directed by FX genius George Pal, takes the viewer on an amazing sci-fi trip where our self directed hero  builds his own future AND gets the girl.

3. “The Sand Pebbles”:

‘60s action giant Steve McQueen got his only Academy Award nomination for his searing portrayal of a tough Navy mechanic trying to keep his cool while others around him  succumb to lust and madness.

2.  ‘The Maltese Falcon”:

Humphrey Bogart plays the original hard boiled private eye. He’s forced to choose between honoring his friend and a sexy lady.

1. “Citizen Kane”:

This is the ultimate film to see before you die. For any guy determined to get to the top of his field, despite the personal costs, “Citizen Kane” provides on object lesson on the potential perils ahead.

Well, that’s my top 10 list. Netflix probably has all of these films. You know, you don’t actually have to wait till you’re dying to watch these …