Trainspotting
Trainspotting is a smashing success of the druggie dramedy genre, offering plenty of social commentary, humor for all types, and compellingly memorable characters on its way to all-time greatness.
One Night in Miami…
Regina King’s directorial debut holds up thanks to some creative work from her and excellent performances from her four leads, who come together to tell the story and portray the themes of One Night in Miami… in quality fashion, warranting a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Inherit the Wind
Incredibly modern and important themes couched in a brilliantly written and excellently acted two hours and eight minutes (give or take credits) earn Inherit the Wind a place of prominence among the Greatest Films of All Time.
In Cold Blood
The film adaptation of Capote’s In Cold Blood earns its place among the greats with cinematography and pacing that feel beyond their time and an exploration of the criminal mind and the justice system that seeks to punish them that should still raise discussions today.
Darkest Hour
Darkest Hour serves as a vehicle for one of the great performances of the current century in Gary Oldman’s Churchill, earning it a spot among the greats.
Eighth Grade
A welcome blend of authentic humor and drama suffuse Burnham’s script that then receives an even bigger boost from the performance of Elsie Fisher, taking the whole film to a place of all-time greatness.
Another Round
Vinterberg’s Another Round is the perfect dark buddy comedy for a modern audience, using alcohol, authentic teacher experiences, and great acting to convey a universal reminder about the beauty and fragility of life and its need to be lived.
Short Term 12
The ensemble cast of Short Term 12 help make Destin Daniel Cretton’s beautifully real film into something truly great, full of emotion, originality, and humanity, as it earns a spot on this blog’s list.
God’s Own Country
With strong showings from its leading men to bolster its story about loneliness and human connection, God’s Own Country tells a very British romantic story in a fashion worthy of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Last train Home
Last Train Home excels through its focus on a unique and necessary subject and a filmmaking style closer to drama films than documentaries, setting itself apart in that world and earning a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Wings of Desire
Wenders invites audiences into an engaging celebration of the human race through his story of angels and humans and life and its struggles and celebrations that coalesce to make the complete film that is Wings of Desire, a film worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Before Sunrise
Through the chemistry and delivery of Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke and the brilliant writing of Richard Linklater and Kim Krizan, Before Sunrise sets itself apart in the world of romantic dramas, elevated to a place of greatness that only improves with its sequels.
Husbands and Wives
Judy Davis’s strong turn as the wildly entertaining Sally only does so much to distract the audience from Woody Allen’s well-written defense of his own troubling life choices, which make this film great, but probably shouldn’t earn it a spot on anyone’s must-watch list.
Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore
With two quality performances, tactfully done explorations of human relationships, and an infectious amount of authenticity baked into its every moment, Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore distinguishes itself as a highlight in Scorsese’s filmography and truly one of the Greatest Films of All Time.