Historical Movie

"Have you ever heard of Plato? Aristotle? Socrates? Morons."
-The Princess Bride (1987)

Carol's pick: Apollo 13 (1995) - How can it be history if I remember it?

Western

"Farm boy, polish my horse's saddle. I want to see my face shining in it by morning."
-The Princess Bride (1987)

Carol's pick: Butch Cassidy and the Sunshine Kid (1969) - "Who ARE those guys?"

Wartime Movie (Homefront, etc.)

"I've hired you to help me start a war. It's a prestigious line of work, with a long and glorious tradition."
-The Princess Bride (1987)

Carol's pick: The Great Escape (1963) - Great cast, great story (based on a true one!), great motorcycle scene. For a great parody scene, see Chicken Run (2000).

War Movie (With Actual Battle Scenes)

"Never get involved in a land war in Asia."
-The Princess Bride (1987)

Carol's pick: Glory (1989) - based on the true story of the Civil War's first all black volunteer company.

Courtroom Movie

"You are using Bonetti's defense against me, ah?"
-The Princess Bride (1987)

Drama, comedy, or something in between.

Carol's pick: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) - My favorite book, faithfully rendered into a stunning classic.