Ray (2004), directed by Taylor Hackford: "Blind musician battles personal vices while revolutionizing music with soulful tunes."

Eruption (1978), performed by Van Halen: "Two-minute guitar solo that makes air guitarists feel utterly inadequate."

The Patriot (2000), directed by Roland Emmerich: "Revolutionary farmer avoids politics, tragedy strikes, wages one-man guerrilla war, dotes on kids in between, quite good with a tomahawk, grows fond of red uniform fabric, avenges, rebuilds after the credits roll."

Rock Me Amadeus (1985), performed by Falco: "A dead composer rocks a giant wig with synths. Everybody dances."

Alex Cross (1993), written by James Patterson: "Clever sleuth hunts killers, juggles kids, and avoids getting shot."

The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2005), written by Stieg Larsson: "Disgraced reporter and tattooed hacker dig up dusty family skeletons."

Für Elise (1867), performed by Ludwig van Beethoven: "A classical catchy piano snippet forever haunting music students' dreams."

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997), directed by David Mirkin: "Fashion-forward friends fake success to win the reunion popularity contest."

The Count of Monte Cristo (1844), written by Alexandre Dumas: "A dramatic revenge plot with treasure and elaborate disguise-fueled shenanigans."

Mad Max (1979), directed by George Miller: "Fuel shortage, leather fashion show, questionable driving lessons, angry cop."

Das Boot (1981), directed by Wolfgang Petesen: "Claustrophobic sausage-filled tin can dodges depth charges. Crew very nervous."

Renegade (1979), performed by Styx: "Outlaws realize crime isn't fun when the police have horses."

The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997), directed by Steven Spielberg: "Vacationing where locals have big teeth is a dental disaster."

One Week (1998), performed by Barenaked Ladies: "A week of geeky musings following a minor relationship tiff."

Mean Streets (1973), directed by Martin Scorsese: "A small-time crook's irrational loyalty leads to disastrous outcomes for everyone."

Constantine (2005), directed by Francis Lawrence: "Chain-smoking guy sends demons back with attitude and a lighter."

Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003), directed by Gore Verbinski: "Drunk pirate and blacksmith rescue lady from cursed, gold-obsessed skeletons."

The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (1831), written by Victor Hugo: "A cathedral dweller's unrequited love causes architectural and emotional damage."

Assassin's Creed Odyssey (2018), by Ubisoft: "Ancient Greek vacation ruined by talking statues and terrible family reunions."

Kingdom Hearts (2002), by Square Enix: "Mickey Mouse debates existential crises with spiky-sword anime protagonists."

Cliffhanger (1993), directed by Renny Harlin: "Expert climbers assist bumbling thieves, things go predictably south up high."

Hurt (2002), performed by Johnny Cash: "Regret fluffs a flimsy crown. A pointy thing loses its charm. Memory gets blurry."

Terms of Endearment (1983), directed by James L. Brooks: "A mom and her girl trade barbs across thirty years."

The Wheel of Time (2021), created by Rafe Judkins: "Magic women hunt chosen man; he runs away with old pals."

The Grudge (2004), directed by Takashi Shimizu: "Angry ghosts turn home ownership into a deadly DIY project."

Eyes Wide Shut (1999), directed by Stanley Kubrick: "An extremely wealthy doctor takes the worst vacation ever."

Cherry 2000 (1987), directed by Steve De Jarnatt: "Man's robot wife breaks, he explores dangerous desert for replacement."

The Stainless Steel Rat (1961), written by Harry Harrison: "Unethical protagonist does legally questionable things for law enforcement, creatively."

City Lights (1931), directed by Charlie Chaplin: "Bumbling vagrant woos blind flower seller with accidental fortune and fists."

Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), directed by Jon Watts: " Secret revealed, spell snafu summons sinister guests from sibling universes."

King Kong (1933), directed by Merian C. Cooper: " Big furry star escapes, scales tall building, dislikes biplanes immensely."

Better Call Saul (2018), created by Vince Gilligan, Peter Gould: " A morally flexible attorney tumbles down a legal rabbit hole."

Blowin' in the Wind (1963), performed by Bob Dylan: "He ponders deep mysteries, but answers are on the breeze."

Don't Look Up (2021), directed by Adam McKay: "Scientists find world-ending rock, nobody seems to care much."

Aliens (1986), directed by James Cameron: " Space marines meet icky bugs. One lady shows them how it's done."

Mortal Kombat (1992), by Midway Games: " An interdimensional tournament where everyone rips out spines."

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), directed by Glenn Ficarra, John Requa: "A man gets a makeover, dates many, then gets romantic advice from his kid."

Breaking the Habit (2004), performed by Linkin Park: "Inner turmoil leads to unexpected personal growth and change."

Red Dawn (1984), directed by John Milius: "High schoolers trade homework for hunting commies in suburban America."

The Killer (1989), directed by John Woo: "Hitman's misfire leads to unexpected caretaking of a blinded vocalist."

Patriot Games (1992), directed by Phillip Noyce: "Ex-spy's vacation interrupted. Professional rivals target his family. Rusty skills return."

Hot Shots! (1991), directed by Jim Abrahams: "A pilot's training involves romance, volleyball, and dramatic beach moments. Explosive finale with unnecessary slow-motion."

The Transformers: The Movie (1986), directed by Nelson Shin: "Giant robots argue while a planet devours everything. Rock music plays."

Final Fantasy VII (1997), by Square Enix: "Eco-terrorists with a huge sword fight a greedy corporation. Feelings happen."

Give Me One Reason (1995), performed by Tracy Chapman: "Bluesy ultimatum turns breakup into a reluctant negotiation over leftover pizza."

Enter the Dragon (1973), directed by Robert Clouse: "Undercover fighter infiltrates a posh island, defeats evil crime lord."

Footloose (1984), directed by Herbert Ross: "City teenager fights a dancing ban with foot-tapping rebellion, loosening a small town's stiff rules."

Billie Jean (1982), performed by Michael Jackson: "He denies fatherhood to a groovy beat and slick footwork."

Donkey Kong (1981), by Nintendo: "Fellow battles rolling barrels to win back his captured date."

Contact (1997), directed by Robert Zemeckis: "Space signal arrives, scientists squabble, one gets an interstellar commute."