A Hard Day's Night
This is the kind of timeless artifact that, decades after its making, still hits the senses like a burst of fresh air. Where a pop star like Elvis churned out silly movies with phony plots, props, and pretense, the Beatles launched into movies playing hyperbolic versions of themselves and their lives of newfound celebrity.
"...Directed by: Richard Lester. Starring: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, Ringo..."