A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange is this rich warning of the potential ills of a society that abandons its young people, headed by a stellar performance by its villain and protagonist Malcolm McDowell as Alex, more than deserving of recognition for greatness.
Godzilla Minus One
Godzilla Minus One isn’t just one of the best monster/kaiju movies ever made, but simply one of the best films ever made thanks in large part to its great visuals and compelling story that blends excellently the two factors that make such films so popular.
Jurassic Park
The thrill of adventure, the marvel of seeing people chased by a t-rex, and the human connections that tie the film’s story together go a long way in earning it a place among the greats.
Children of Men
With Children of Men, we are given a truly immersive sci-fi action experience, expertly crafted by Alfonso Cuarón to draw the audience in and then give them a heaping helping of thematic elements alongside the typical fare we’ve come to expect from such dystopic films, earning it a guaranteed place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Frankenstein
Frankenstein offers a near-perfect look at the genre of sci-fi/horror, giving the audience plenty to ruminate on while also providing sheer entertainment in the form of iconic characters, visuals, and locales, earning the film a place of greatness.
Spider-Man 2
The visuals and story of Spider-Man 2, highlighted by iconic moments, an unforgettable villain, and a compelling arc for Peter coming to terms with his role as both person and superhero, make the film not just one of the best superhero films of all time but simply one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Solaris
Andrei Tarkovsky gives his audience plenty to ponder in Solaris, using everything from production design to dialogue to the performances of his actors to portray a truth about humanity and our need to see ourselves in the world and people around us, giving us an All Time Great in the process.
District 9
Blomkamp gives his audience a harrying look at racism and xenophobia from the corporate to the individual level, packaged in an easy to watch science fiction action thriller that without a doubt belongs among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Iron Giant
The many positive aspects of The Iron Giant – its comedy, resonance, themes, and animation – coalesce into a near-perfect animated film, worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Invasion of the Body Snatchers
The speed and execution of the story in Invasion of the Body Snatchers make it one for the ages, delivering a high intensity thriller that’ll leave you questioning just enough to come away satisfied, marking it as one of the greats.
A Quiet Place
Combining a few strong performances with an original sci-fi/horror concept, Krasinski and his fellow filmmakers turned A Quiet Place into an all-time great film, not just in its genres, but in the history of film.
The Terminator
The Terminator is a classic of the sci-fi/action/thriller genre, introducing us to James Cameron’s world of cyborgs, artificial intelligence, time travel, and Sarah Connor in satisfyingly original fashion, anchored by a portrayal of 1980s L.A. that cements its place in dystopian stories and gives it a spot among the greats.
Ex Machina
Ex Machina’s questions of morality in technology and the nature of humanity remain impactful and elevated thanks to some strong writing from Alex Garland and quality performances from the three actors at the center of his tale.
Interstellar
With its intellectually and emotionally poignant and engaging script, gorgeous visuals, and excellent sound design, it makes perfect sense that Interstellar would have a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Ghostbusters (1984)
Iconic characters, songs, props, and effects have made Ghostbusters into one of the lasting films of the 1980s, earning it a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water succeeds as a sequel thanks to its award-winning visual effects and its more intimate take on the story of the original that invites more natural audience buy-in.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes
Excellent visuals that continue to hold up and themes that remain increasingly relevant for modern audiences have helped to make Dawn of the Planet of the Apes into one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
X-Men: Days of Future Past
Days of Future Past is an at-times overlooked great in the world of superhero films, getting so much right in its execution of its ambitious premise and providing a satisfactory conclusion (that was immediately undone by Apocalypse, Logan, and Dark Phoenix) to the story of the X-Men.
The Invisible Man (1933)
An artful portrayal of the titular character from Claude Rains and surprisingly impressive visuals for a 1930s film lend themselves to making The Invisible Man the influential film that it is
