The Last King of Scotland
With a solid outing from James McAvoy, an awards-winning performance from Forest Whitaker, and a historical narrative that also brings its audience to the edge of their seats, it is easy to see how The Last King of Scotland achieves greatness.
In the Heights
In the Heights is a beautifully crafted adaptation of the original musical, staying true to the optimistic vision thanks to some authentic storytelling and a well-cast ensemble of characters.
Castle in the Sky
Well-crafted and intentional themes that remain relevant today alongside a compellingly illustrated setting for the story make Castle in the Sky as great as it is.
The Motorcycle Diaries
The film’s two strong leads help shape its story of friendship and growing up into something great, making The Motorcycle Diaries’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time make perfect sense.
Nobody’s Fool
Nobody’s Fool takes a strong lead performance in Paul Newman, supported by solid outings from Bruce Willis, Jessica Tandy, and Melanie Griffith, and combines it with a wholesome story that blends comedy and drama masterfully to create a film that deserves a place among the Greats.
Shanghai Express
Shanghai Express benefits from a strong leading performance and uncharacteristically progressive treatments of its female characters on its way to becoming a classic film-noir.
Bill Cunningham New York
By combining this lingering optimism with fun, new information, and consistently moving action throughout, Bill Cunningham New York crafts a near perfect documentary for any viewer.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Though it is a bit overstuffed toward the end, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo’s atmospheric production design combined with its lead actors’ strong performances turn it into a great mystery thriller.
Stand by Me
Stand by Me’s familiar coming-of-age narrative is bolstered by its leading performers and a deep level of emotional poignancy, making this particular Stephen King adaptation worthy of its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Pillow Talk
The high-paced comedy, strong romantic story, and award-worthy performance of Pillow Talk make it a classic of the romantic comedy genre.
The Death of Stalin
Chock-full of its characteristic dark humor and impeccable acting performances, The Death of Stalin makes a strong case to be included among the Greatest Films of All Time.
No Time to Die
No Time to Die provides a satisfying send-off to Daniel Craig’s Bond, allowing him to showcase his acting chops as he faces off against a relatively iconic villain with a plot that is both personal and global.
The Passenger
Nicholson’s uncharacteristically subtle and nuanced performance played against a script with themes of dissatisfaction that many can relate to combined with an incredibly shot climax help make The Passenger as great as it is.
Eastern Promises
Strong leading performances go hand in hand with an authentic and compelling mob narrative in Eastern Promises to make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Carrie (1976)
Relevant themes and strong leading performances ground Carrie as one of the great Stephen King adaptations and help it cement its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.