We'll watch the fashion, praise and lament the winners, tweet obvious observations in the hopes of accruing likes, and, ultimately, still get bored. Which is why the movies themselves should count more than ever. At its core, this truly is a show for movie lovers. Rather than harping on the legitimacy of certain nominations, or deserved wins, let’s all instead celebrate the classics.

These beloved films set standards, became traditions, and even feel like the inspiration, in a way, for some of the nominated films of this year's Academy Awards. Some classic movies to watch include: