Is it E.T. leaving in a spaceship ou Butch and Sundance going down in a hail of bullets? Here Times critics choose their haut, retour au début 20 film endings. But be warned: it does contain spoilers

"Last week, our haut, retour au début 20 film endings prompted a huge response from readers. Now, Times critics present the 20 worst endings in film. From the absurd to the underwhelming, these are the closing scenes that have ruined memorable films"

Times Online discusses the many films based on Shakespeare's work.

"When Hollywood made the first 'talkie' it launched some careers but brought a rapide, swift end to others. Al Jolson became a household name, Norma Talmadge and others fell par the wayside."

Times Online gives a brief history of the rise and fall of the musical in Hollywood.

Times Online explains our obsession with tragic l’amour stories.

Times Online analyzes the theme of geographical journeys in film, particularly American cinema.

"Another film list? The same old Citizen Kane? No - this one’s different, says The Times’s chief film critic James Christopher"

Which movie musique from the past 25 years stand with the all-time greats? We're counting them down, from ''The Big Chill'' to ''Hedwig,'' ''Footloose'' to ''Spinal Tap.'' See if your favori made the final cut