Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters
Intentional theming to match its subject’s own works and some creative storytelling highlighted by artful cinematography are the pieces that, when put together, make Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Blood Simple
The Coen Brothers’ first outing – Blood Simple – suffers at times from its small budget and limited scope but is bolstered by their familiar style, a proto-No Country story, and a stellar breakout performance by Frances McDormand as their leading lady.
Johnny Guitar
Johnny Guitar cements itself as a classic western thanks to its strong leading performances, well-developed supporting cast, and incredible use of tension and action throughout.
Tender Mercies
Tender Mercies is perhaps the quintessential country music film, combining original music with a deeply emotional performance and a very real-feeling setting to produce something that embodies country music as a genre.
The Kid with a Bike
Solid, realistic acting on the parts of Doret and de France help to ground The Kid with a Bike’s familiar story, bringing home its fresh take on the coming-of-age story.
Shaun the Sheep Movie
Positive and necessary messages set against a fast-paced story and high-quality animation make Shaun the Sheep Movie worthy of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Red Turtle
The Red Turtle’s artistic elements are what sets the film apart as deserving of a place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Festival Express
Festival Express delivers high on its music content and low on narrative, making it a great documentary for superfans, but not much else.
A Fantastic Woman
A refreshingly original take, a consistently solid lead performance, and some beautifully framed shots bring greatness to A Fantastic Woman.
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.
THree Identical Strangers
A fascinating, twisting tale about triplets separated at birth, Three Identical Strangers hooks its audience from the start and doesn’t let go for its entirety, making it one of the more impactful and successful documentaries.
The Wailing
The Wailing is a masterclass of maintaining the audience’s attention and a high level of suspense throughout a horror film without giving anything fully away.
Life of Brian
Quality satire is a trademark of the Monty Python group, and Life of Brian is no exception to this rule; delivering quality satire on both religious and political movements couched in a parody of the life of a religious figure.