"Bull Durham", shot in Durham and other locations in North Carolina, tells the tale of losing minor-league baseball team and a promising player (Kevin Costner) who finds romance in the arms of seductive English teacher (Susan Sarandon). The film is marking it's 20th anniversary this year and ranked #5 in the top-10 Sports category.

Director David Lynch delves into a dark world of evil and intrigue in the 1986 thriller, "Blue Velvet," starring Isabella Rosselini and Kyle MacLachlan. Shot in the Wilmington area, it placed eighth in the Mystery category.

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See also: AFI Celebrates 10 Top 10
ESPN: "Bull Durham Week"

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