Mr. Turner
Cinematographic excellence and a noteworthy lead performance from Timothy Spall have made Mr. Turner into a classic period biopic, worthy of note among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Two Days, One Night
Marion Cotillard leads the Dardenne brothers’ film through its range of emotion, delivering one of her better performances as she helps sell the film’s message of our need for human interaction in the unjust world that we live and operate in.
Full Metal Jacket
Iconic performances from Ermey and D’Onofrio carry a hard-hitting first act that transitions into the condemning look at the Vietnam war from the perspective of insiders that are the film’s final two acts, bringing the film together into a cohesive piece.
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.
Johnny Belinda
Powerfully moving performances from its actors and technical excellence from start to finish mark Johnny Belinda as a film worthy of its spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Far from Heaven
A beautifully shot film, full of color and imagery brought to life in Julianne Moore’s leading performance, Far from Heaven leaves little doubt as to how it made its way onto a list of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Short Cuts
Carried by a plethora of strong female performances, Altman’s everyday epic manages to find itself in a place worthy of greatness, telling stories that keep its audience connected and interested from beginning to end.
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.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Carried by its ensemble of excellent performances, Glengarry Glen Ross tells a simple story of the overworking that employees experience as part of the business machine on its way to making itself one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise’s story of ambition and discovery in America is carried by its three leads - Willie, Eva, and Eddie - who take the film’s simple concept and make it something worthy of a place among the greats.
The Tragedy of Macbeth
Denzel Washington carries The Tragedy of Macbeth on his shoulders with the help of Frances McDormand and the rest of the supporting cast and an incredibly well-crafted production design and cinematographic offering.
Leave No Trace
Thanks in large part to the deeply real and raw portrayals by its lead actors, Leave No Trace makes a worthy entry on the list of Greatest Films of All Time, telling a story of love and sacrifice in the midst of incredibly difficult circumstances.
High Hopes
By telling stories of empathy, focusing on familial relationships and interactions, High Hopes endears itself to the audience with resonant and meaningful messaging that make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
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.
Ghost World
Strong performances from Scarlett Johansson, Thora Birch, and Steve Buscemi carry Ghost World’s relatable story of teenage self-discovery through to its uncertain conclusion in brilliant fashion.
How Green Was My Valley
How Green Was My Valley’s themes of progress and nostalgia are brought home by quality leading performances that help modern audiences understand why this film won the awards that it did and why it remains worthy of recognition.