Peter Jackson has firmly secured his place in cinematic history with The Lord of the Rings trilogy, which collectively earned 17 Academy Awards.
He reinforced his popularity with the prequel series The Hobbit. Since then, Jackson has stepped away from major film projects, focusing primarily on documentary filmmaking. While he continues to follow the success of his peers, Jackson's favorite movies remain classics from the 20th century.
King Kong (1933)
The plot of this original film is well-known to audiences. A giant ape, brought from Skull Island to New York City, breaks free, wreaking havoc across the city while taking a blonde woman hostage. The lead roles were played by Fay Wray and Robert Armstrong. In 2005, Jackson directed his own remake of King Kong.
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The Night of the Hunter (1955)
This classic noir thriller tells the story of a family whose father is arrested for robbery and murder. All the stolen money is hidden in a secret location for his wife and children. However, his cellmate learns about the stash. After being released from prison, the man marries the grieving widow, with sinister intentions.
Lawrence of Arabia (1962)
This biographical drama tells the story of the main character's life, which begins to take shape during World War I. The media romanticized his actions, despite the fact that many soldiers died as a result of his decisions. Ultimately, the protagonist was transformed into a myth, one that bore little resemblance to reality. This epic remains relevant today, even though it runs nearly four hours long.
Jurassic Park (1993)
For the early 1990s, Steven Spielberg's film was a groundbreaking achievement. Audiences were mesmerized by the terrifying dinosaurs on screen. The movie became the beginning of a major franchise that now includes five additional films.
