Favourite Matte films?

[chris_mac]

I see that we have a list of the great matte painters started in another thread, so I thought I'd start another:

What are your favourite examples of matte painting, i.e. Your favourite films/ TV shows or maybe even music videos or commercials, featuring great examples of matte painting?

I look forward to hearing what you think.

[rrische]

1) "Earthquake" (1974-matte paintings by Al Whitlock)

2) "Return of the Jedi" (1983-matte paintings by ILM)

3) "Explorers" (1985-matte paintings by ILM)

4) "Blade Runner" (1982-matte paintings by Matt Yuricich/ EEG)

5) "Ghostbusters" (1984-matte paintings by Matt Yuricich/ Boss Films)

These are five favorites that really stand out.

[Tchook]

1 the dockingbay with the millenium falcon on the left lower side and a
Tydirium Shuttle on the right side. some people working on A-Wings.
This is the best one ive ever seen, especialy in terms of matte lines
Peoples coming out (or in ) from under the falcon working on the A-wing etc..
A very clever use of a matte painting
damn i cant remember if its in"return of a jedi or "empire strikes back"
but its a michael pangrazio painting.

2 all the mates for the "city of the lost children" they are astounding, great framing, i cant find them anymore over the net but they are a must to see (all done by jean marie vives) if someone got a link it wil be apreciate

3 the ending shot of "raiders of the lost arch", the one with this huge warehouse full of crates, and the little guy in the center of the frame.
(chris evans? i think)

4 a really great one ive found on the illusion art website showing the 5th
avenue at sunset. Everithing i like in a matte painting are in this comp.
A great mood and tons of details to look at . iI give you the link
http://www.illusionarts.com/nav_pages/gallery.html its the lower left picture.