Midnight Express
It’s problematic at almost every thematic level, but the technical excellence and even the strong supporting performances make it a film that you can’t fully look away from once you turn it on.
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce is a delight of a noir, taking a fresh look at the typical themes of greed and corruption and mixing them with the social dramas often seen in stories about women, led by a powerhouse performance from Joan Crawford, all coming together to make one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Arguably, the importance of the message and themes of Good Night, and Good Luck. has only increased in the twenty years since its release.
Before Sunset
It’s a beautiful look at the what-if’s of life and the passion that comes with maturing, and it’s arguably a better film than the first, which is excellent in its own right, and for those reasons, I’d argue that it unquestionably deserves recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Jules and Jim
It is a film carried by its performances and style, especially the showing from Jeanne Moreau, which makes it an easy film to enjoy and appreciate, definitely deserving of consideration among the greats.
Still Walking
It’s a brilliant film that also happens to be well-acted and emotionally impactful because of how well it depicts the reality of family relationships, earning it a spot among the greats.
The Lost Weekend
Through Milland’s lead performance and Wilder’s writing and direction, it’s easy to see how The Lost Weekend earned the Best Picture Oscar and a place among the greatest films of all time.
Michael Clayton
The acting and intensely gripping plot of Michael Clayton have helped it stand the test of time to become one of the all-time greats.
The Brutalist
Strong performances and fantastic visuals earned The Brutalist enough recognition from critics, audiences, and awards bodies to earn it the title of top film of 2024 according to this blog’s formula.
Dune: Part Two
The fact that Dune: Part Two lands toward the top of the films from 2024 should come as no surprise due in large part to its impressive achievements in scope along with some memorable characters and probably engaging story.
The Sound of Music
Regardless of how you feel about the film’s overwhelming optimism, there’s no doubt that The Sound of Music continues to stand the test of time thanks in large part to its music and characters, especially the performances from its two leads, and it certainly deserves recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Juno
Between a stellar cast owning the feel and energy that the film seeks to capture and a script that refuses to become overtly caught up in the “issues” at the heart of its story, instead highlighting the humans that engage with those issues, Juno is more than deserving of recognition among the all-time greats.
The Wrestler
Headlined by powerhouse performances by Marisa Tomei and Mickey Rourke, Darren Aronofsky’s The Wrestler is a difficult but incredibly poignant film about fame, dedication, and the world of professional wrestling that certainly deserves a mention with the greats.
Precious
Precious is a deeply moving film carried by its front and center performances that has plenty to say about poverty, literacy, and the ways that humanity can overcome in even the darkest of places with the right support systems in place, well-deserving of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.