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.
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.
Strangers on a Train
A rich tapestry of social themes and strong performances from the film’s leading men make it a film worth watching and one worthy of a place among the greats.
The Killing
The Killing is a raw take on both Kubrick and film noir that does things that other films from the director and in the genre wouldn’t necessarily be expected to do, but it works refreshingly well and earns a spot among the greats as well.
Elevator to the Gallows
In Elevator to the Gallows, Louis Malle combines crime thriller with the comedy of errors to give us an entirely new take on what crime films can be, elevated even more by some excellent filmmaking and a beautiful jazz score from Miles Davis, all of which work together to earn it a spot among the greats.
