As Good as It Gets
An amazing trio of performances from Nicholson, Hunt, and Kinnear carry the film and its message in As Good as It Gets, selling the romance, comedy, and drama that the film needed to earn a place among the greats.
Rye Lane
Raine Allen-Miller has crafted Rye Lane as one of the most original and endearing romantic comedies of all time, bolstered by a solid leading man in David Jonsson and an unforgettable leading lady in Vivian Oparah, all of which culminate in a film fully worthy of its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Ball of Fire
Stanwyck’s leading performance works perfectly in the story and script from Billy Wilder to turn Howard Hawks’s film from just any other screwball comedy into one that stands the test of time to earn a spot among the greats.
The Big Sick
In exploring the genre’s capability to tell true stories, The Big Sick elevates romantic comedy to a truly moving place in showcasing its writers’ relationship and its rocky beginnings in fully satisfying fashion, earning it recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Bringing Up Baby
The insanity of Bringing Up Baby perfectly exemplifies screwball comedy, and both Hepburn and Grant perform wonderfully in their roles, allowing the film to offer some comment on the state of gender roles in relationships – all of which earns it a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
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.
Adam’s Rib
Adam’s Rib’s thought-provoking exploration of gender roles remains fairly well-aged in a modern context, thanks in part to the comedy written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin and also to the committed performances of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Excellent music accentuates a well-developed, character-driven romantic dramedy in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, carving out a place not only among the classic romance films but also among the Greatest Films of All Time.
When Harry Met Sally…
When Harry Met Sally… is a near perfect romantic comedy with a relatable and entertaining story and characters that engage the audience and get at deeper truths about love.
Say Anything…
Legitimately funny comedic moments and a well-designed, relatable story setting are the pieces that have turned Say Anything… into a classic.
The Gay Divorcee
As a well-crafted musical comedy, The Gay Divorcee shines, showcasing some particularly entertaining dance numbers and a plethora of well-aged comedy bits on its way to holding a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Palm Springs
Three brilliant performances top off a wonderfully unique take on romantic comedies and time loops in Palm Springs, making it not only one of the best films of the decade so far and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Pillow Talk
The high-paced comedy, strong romantic story, and award-worthy performance of Pillow Talk make it a classic of the romantic comedy genre.