Fiddler on the Roof
It really is the interplay between Topol’s phenomenal performance as Tevye and the gorgeous camerawork of Morris that turn Fiddler into one of the all-time greats, rewarding the audience for the time they have invested.
If Beale Street Could Talk
Barry Jenkins brings forth a beautiful homage to James Baldwin’s novel in his adaptation of If Beale Street Could Talk thanks to the work of his actors and cinematographer and his faithful adherence to the first two acts of the story, earning the film a spot among the greats.
Paris, Texas
While imperfect in its first act, the story that Wenders tells with his screenwriters in the second and third is one of the most human stories ever told, sure to leave an impact on any audience, which is why this film stands the test of time as one of the greatest ever made.
Eyes Without a Face
The haunting realism and religious imagery of Eyes Without a Face carve it a unique niche within the greater horror pantheon and, therefore, a guaranteed spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
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.
Les Misérables
The emotional and thematic resonance of the music and story of Les Misérables are amplified by some strong performances from its supporting cast to make it into a truly iconic film deserving of recognition among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Selma
In a film driven by its director and lead actor, Selma gives its audience a moving look at the struggle for voting rights in the 1960s, as spearheaded by MLK, portrayed excellently by David Oyelowo, in a film that captures the exact essence of what director Ava DuVernay hoped to, earning it recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
You Can Count on Me
In a film driven by its characters, You Can Count on Me is overflowing with human performances that lend themselves to a feeling of realness rarely seen in dramedies like this one, something that Lonergan excels at, and which makes this one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Only Yesterday
Takahata’s examination of the ways that our childhoods (good, bad, and average) are inseparable from our adult lives elevates the sometimes-simplistic narrative of Only Yesterday and makes it into something great, worthy of mention among the greats.
Mirror
Mirror’s glorious cinematography and disjointed sense of regret brings out a more impactful final message that others rarely think as badly about us as we do about ourselves, doing the work of a true artistic film in pleasing both the senses and the soul, earning a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Innocents
The Innocents is a hallmark of gothic psychological horror, capturing the essence of its iconic source material by never letting its protagonist nor its audience escape the growing sense of unease built by its filmmakers’ careful crafting, marking it as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Logan
Whether you agree with the intensity of my above statement, there’s no denying that Logan is one of the best superhero films of the 21st century, offering audiences more depth of character and story combined with more intense action and quality acting than they often expect, making this one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Wild Child
The three leads of The Wild Child bring a deep level of emotion and humanity to the pages of research and history that bring the story to life in a way that will resonate with audiences as Truffaut so often accomplishes.
Five Easy Pieces
Driven by its cast of talented actors toward an end of veritable hopelessness for the human condition, Five Easy Pieces forces you to ponder our current state while earning itself a spot among the greats.
Away from Her
In partnership with a grounded leading performance from Julie Christie, Sarah Polley’s Away from Her gives audiences an honest and moving look at life and love in the midst of Alzheimer's, humanizing its victims and celebrating that humanity throughout, earning a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Great Freedom
Great Freedom’s thematic exploration of humanity and the impact of both incarceration and companionship on our humanity is one of the most profound bits of filmmaking in recent years, stepping beyond its premise to tell a broad truth about people and the systems that we inhabit, achieving greatness in the process.
In the Mood for Love
Wong Kar-Wai’s In the Mood for Love is an achievement in cinema, taking audiences along for an immersive experience in desire, love, and regret with every frame, every interaction, every line of dialogue, fully earning its spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Masculin Féminin
Masculin Féminin is a masterclass from Godard, telling a story, giving social commentary, and engaging the audience all at an incredibly high level, worthy of its position among the greats.