One of my "modern" favourites, recently being shown on TV. A directorial debut I think for Ben Affleck and starring his younger brother Casey. A -gripping , almost documentary style depiction of low life urban America.

Another from my top 20 films( more of which in posts to come perhaps!) is Paris Texas ,watchable for the stunning Ry Cooder soundtrack alone !This
has also been shown on Film 4 I think. I would like to hear more of other peoples Top 20 list. Mine are an even spread through the decades from
the Thirties.