Pain and Glory
Pedro Almodóvar’s self-reflective auto-fiction film, Pain and Glory, earns a position among the greats thanks to excellence across the board; from story to themes to acting, it offers some of the best examples of filmmaking of the century so far.
The Eternal Memory
The intricate work done by Maite Alberti to weave together three potentially independent themes and stories into a single narrative revolving around this one couple in The Eternal Memory makes it an impressive documentary and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Nostalgia for the Light
The unique perspective that Guzmán brings to his documentary makes for a fascinating study of the crossover of science, history, politics, and individuals, earning his film a place of greatness in cinematic history.
Y Tu Mamá También
In these two tales told side by side, Cuarón has crafted one of the most devastating looks at young adulthood and growing up and friendship that still manages to escape nihilism through the life of its most doomed character, earning it an undeniable place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Amores Perros
Amores Perros presents the audience with a brutal breakdown of social, economic, and relational gaps that highlights the central need of all people to be loved by and connected to other humans, resulting in a film worthy of a place among the greats.
The Spirit of the Beehive
Erice’s tactful breakdown of fascist ideals and culture in The Spirit of the Beehive takes this film from being just a charming, if tragic, coming-of-age tale and makes it into something great, an critique of a modern political regime against the backdrop of a charming, if tragic, coming-of-age tale.
Parallel Mothers
The story that Almodóvar places at the heart of Parallel Mothers is powered by his two leads – Cruz and Smit – and serves to enrapture the audience in such a way that the film’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time is undeniable.
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is an aptly named, well-executed anthology that delivers on both entertainment and food for thought, connecting with every type of audience on some level as it earns its place among the greats.
The Secret in Their Eyes
A combination of stellar performances and a deep story in terms of emotion and content helped win The Secret in Their Eyes an Oscar in the same way that they continue to keep it steady in people’s minds, worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Motorcycle Diaries
The film’s two strong leads help shape its story of friendship and growing up into something great, making The Motorcycle Diaries’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time make perfect sense.
A Fantastic Woman
A refreshingly original take, a consistently solid lead performance, and some beautifully framed shots bring greatness to A Fantastic Woman.