The Thin Blue Line
The legacy of The Thin Blue Line and its high entertainment value and continued relevance to conversations in modern society make it one of the best documentaries ever and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Once Upon a Time in America
Robert De Niro’s leading performance helps sell Sergio Leone’s message about the consequences of crime and the system that perpetuates it, making Once Upon a Time in America a film worthy of its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal headlines Nightcrawler’s critique of the American dream and our preference for violent and disastrous media as the terrifying lead Lou Bloom, carrying the film to its gut-wrenching conclusion.
Boyz n the Hood
Boyz n the Hood is not just a pioneering film for its awards recognition, it also contains universal truths for any audience member and is full of authenticity to keep you engaged and focused on the issues at hand even after the film ends.
The Talented Mr. Ripley
Carried by its strong performers and an engrossing plot, The Talented Mr. Ripley has become a classic crime thriller that keeps you on edge until the very end of what is undoubtedly one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Mafioso
Mafioso’s humor works in three ways, first as inspiration for future mafia films, second as a mood lightener for what could otherwise be a wildly dark film, and third as a means to make its message of social criticism more palatable for its original audience, allowing the film to accomplish so much and remain one of the greatest of all time.
Force of Evil
The richness of its characters, crafted in so little time, in addition to its relatively unique cinematographic choices has cemented Force of Evil as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz’s supporting characters help flesh out its themes of imprisonment and rehabilitation, lending to a deeper discussion of both against the background of the flawed U.S. prison system.
A Bronx Tale
A Bronx Tale’s contrasting and flawed father figures serve as the catalysts for the film’s main character in what is undeniably one of the most interesting coming-of-age stories ever brought to screen.
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs is carried by Tarantino’s self-contained story about a group of criminals who can’t trust each other, which is itself carried by the excellent performances of its ensemble of a cast on its way to becoming one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
American Gangster
Topical issues handled with tact and an absolute powerhouse performance from Denzel Washington are the building blocks that have made American Gangster into one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Enter the Dragon
A relevant message that is somewhat bungled in its delivery but bailed out by a plethora of energized kung-fu sequences in Enter the Dragon successfully makes the film a classic of the genre and worthy of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Bicycle Thieves
A perfectly executed final act and climax portrayed skillfully by its two amateur leads leaves the audience equally satisfied and pensive at the end of Bicycle Thieves, an ideal combination for a film in this particular niche.
Eastern Promises
Strong leading performances go hand in hand with an authentic and compelling mob narrative in Eastern Promises to make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Guys and Dolls
High production value and solid musical quality (excluding one performance) are the pieces that help Guys and Dolls claim a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Dirty Harry
Dirty Harry is an incredibly flawed member of the Greatest Films of All Time, delivering a film that is high on cool factor and low on promotable content.