Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs earns its spot among the greats thanks to its phenomenal feats of animation, iconic character designs, and classic music that all bolster the film’s watchability.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
Between its phenomenal scenes of combat, compelling worldbuilding, and beautiful animation style, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train offers itself as a film for anyone interested in dark fantasy, fast-paced action, and/or anime drama, earning itself a spot among the greats in the process.
My Life as a Dog
My Life as a Dog has some of the best characters, performances, and scenes of any coming-of-age film, winning over the audience in its universality despite the seeming uniqueness of its situations, which earns it a guaranteed spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
M*A*S*H
The true success of M*A*S*H lies not so much in its humor or characters but in the authentic sense of disconnectedness that permeates the film, leaving the audience with the sense that these soldiers, joking though they may be, deserve our sympathy, marking the film as one worth remembering in cinematic history.
Prizzi’s Honor
The great acting in Prizzi’s Honor helps elevate the film above the typical genre fare to something worthy of a mention among the all-time greats.
The Untouchables
The excellently cast group of leading men, gorgeous and memorable visuals, and moving score of The Untouchables make it a standout film in the gangster genre, worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
McCabe & Mrs. Miller
Robert Altman’s McCabe & Mrs. Miller is a highly effective darker take on the western genre, headed by two strong performances from Warren Beatty and Julie Christie that make it into the great film that it is.
Lolita (1962)
Problematic though it undoubtedly remains, Lolita’s strong performances coupled with its ultimate condemnation of the predatory nature of both Humbert and Quilty help make its place among the Greatest Films of All Time feel less controversial.
Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation
A not completely mindless action espionage film, Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation brings so much thrilling spy action to the table that it far outshines its lack of deeper concepts and commentary and makes its way firmly into the list of Great Films.
In America
Honesty about the grieving process, powerfully emotional adult performances, and surprisingly well-done child acting are the building blocks that make In America a great film.
Project Nim
Project Nim works well as a documentary that challenges some preconceived notions of good science and our interactions with other animals.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
With well-written, if dated, songs and dance numbers, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers manages to entertain despite some questionable choices.
Things to Come
Well-acted and filled with references to French philosophy and questions about modern issues and how we approach the future, Things to Come is a simple but solid watch.
After the Storm
Strong and rewarding story, consistent lead acting performance, and a simple and wholesome soundtrack define After the Storm as a film.
Whale Rider
Whale Rider is well-deserving of the praise it has received, particularly for the representation of authentic familial relationships, powerful female characters, and portrayal of the Maori people in film.
Topsy-Turvy
Topsy-Turvy is a lengthy, partially overstuffed historical dramedy that fits well in the pantheon of Greatest Films of All Time.
Donnie Darko
Donnie Darko is an interesting addition to the “Great Films” pantheon, blending science fiction, horror, high school, and nostalgia into an imperfect, yet compelling piece that warrants watching multiple times.