Adam’s Rib
Adam’s Rib’s thought-provoking exploration of gender roles remains fairly well-aged in a modern context, thanks in part to the comedy written by Ruth Gordon and Garson Kanin and also to the committed performances of Katharine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans rides the performances of its leads and the uplifting story that they portray to a place of all-time greatness, not just for its notable performance at the first Academy Awards, but for the execution of a truly great silent film.
Little Women (1994)
Little Women benefits from perhaps the strongest portrayals of some of its side characters to set it apart from its fellow adaptations; combining with its excellent score and production design, these aspects make the film deservedly one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
sex, lies, and videotape
Soderbergh’s excellent writing, paired with the great casting choices of Andie MacDowell as Ann and James Spader as Graham (and even Peter Gallagher’s typecasting as the cheating husband) help to make sex, lies, and videotape one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Decision to Leave
Park Chan-wook’s enthralling murder-mystery/romance hybrid achieves greatness through its excellent storytelling that balances familiar with unfamiliar thanks to the director’s unique vision and the actors’ solid performances in making Decision to Leave as great as it is.
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.
A Tale of Two Cities
A Tale of Two Cities is a well-acted and fairly faithful adaptation of Dickens’s prolific novel, bringing the characters and story to life in a way that leaves its audience impacted by the emotional weight of the tale.
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.
Crazy Heart
An excellent original country music soundtrack interplaying with an all-time great performance from Jeff Bridges turns Crazy Heart from a run-of-the-mill music fictional biography into one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Secret in Their Eyes
A combination of stellar performances and a deep story in terms of emotion and content helped win The Secret in Their Eyes an Oscar in the same way that they continue to keep it steady in people’s minds, worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Excellent music accentuates a well-developed, character-driven romantic dramedy in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, carving out a place not only among the classic romance films but also among the Greatest Films of All Time.
To Catch a Thief
To Catch a Thief rides on the backs of its memorable characters who help tell an entertaining romantic mystery story to the film’s audience in a way that ensures that it remains one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Jerry Maguire
A film that is incredibly big on heart, full of iconic movie quotes, and bursting with standout performances, headlined by Cuba Gooding Jr., Jerry Maguire stands the test of time and remains one of the best romances, best sports movies, best feel-good movies, and all-around best films of all time.
When Harry Met Sally…
When Harry Met Sally… is a near perfect romantic comedy with a relatable and entertaining story and characters that engage the audience and get at deeper truths about love.
BPM: Beats Per Minute
Skillful acting, headlined by Biscayart’s leading performance, and a deeply moving story that has emotional, political, and practical resonance have turned BPM: Beats Per Minute into one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Love Affair
Thanks to its stellar leading performances and iconic original story, Love Affair has earned a place among the ranks of great cinematic romances as well as the Greatest Films of All Time.
Say Anything…
Legitimately funny comedic moments and a well-designed, relatable story setting are the pieces that have turned Say Anything… into a classic.