Blade Runner (the original), The Shining, The Thing, T2 (a rare example of a sequel that's better than the original). [[That's just the 80's, yo]].. I could go on for days on films that aren't just better due to writing, but these films somehow surpass modern films (movies) using practical or studio effects and very little or no CGI, as opposed to modern movies which do the opposite. Very few exceptions these days. This is all subjective of course, and I only listed a few obvious titles. But you get the point.

Rose tinted lens and all, I do wonder what modern films will be remembered in 40 years. Probably not very many big budget films, I'd wager; outside of some form of monetized nostalgia.

Edit: technically T2 is '91, I messed up

I mean, after being charmed out of my socks by the movie as a whole, later I was a bit disappointed to learn that M. & Salieri were actually legitimate friends.

But that one's on me, for my lack of knowing history. Plus, coming to understand that movies are rarely purely-authentic, but moreso... there own vehicle, I want to say.