Maybe it's because I grew up with them, but I still like a lot of the movies from the 70's and 80's that use more "realistic" effects. Close Encounters, Ghostbusters, Back to the Future-- much of the fantasy/sci-fi stuff really holds up pretty well. I can watch movies now like Explorers (which isn't the *best* movie itself, but still a cool family flick), Last Starfighter, Tron (which was actually groundbreaking for some of its digital work) and still marvel at the neat effects. They used a combination of real life items and smoother-looking film effects that create a nice, lasting final image. Sure, some things here and there look dated (and matte lines stick out like a sore thumb), but overall, it was a great period for those genres.