Birdman of Alcatraz
Birdman of Alcatraz’s supporting characters help flesh out its themes of imprisonment and rehabilitation, lending to a deeper discussion of both against the background of the flawed U.S. prison system.
A Bronx Tale
A Bronx Tale’s contrasting and flawed father figures serve as the catalysts for the film’s main character in what is undeniably one of the most interesting coming-of-age stories ever brought to screen.
Sweeney Todd: the Demon Barber of Fleet Street
Johnny Depp’s leading performance bolsters the film’s great adaptation of Sondheim’s music, and Burton’s artistic tendencies work wonders in bringing the musical to life on the screen, making Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street not only one of the best musical adaptations of all time but one of the Greatest Films of All Time as well.
Reservoir Dogs
Reservoir Dogs is carried by Tarantino’s self-contained story about a group of criminals who can’t trust each other, which is itself carried by the excellent performances of its ensemble of a cast on its way to becoming 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.
Elmer Gantry
The valid criticisms of the Evangelical movement introduced by Elmer Gantry are brought home by the strong performances from Burt Lancaster, Jean Simmons, and Shirley Jones in a way that makes the film a flawed but effective member of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Little Women (1933)
Thanks to a faithful novel adaptation and strong showings from its four sisters, this version of Little Women remains worthy of its place among the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Black Stallion
Beautiful visuals and a striking score are the highlights of The Black Stallion that have made it a standout among horse movies, accentuating the beauty of nature and horses on its way to achieving greatness.
The Two Popes
As a film about the interconnectedness of humanity based around a niche story of two different approaches to religious leadership portrayed by two great actors, The Two Popes earns its place as a Great Film.
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
Tom Hanks’s award-worthy performance as Fred Rogers combines with production design and storytelling that capture the world and message of Mr. Rogers beautifully in A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.
Dreamgirls
Dreamgirls has reached greatness thanks to a high-quality cast that brings some of their best acting and singing performances and a soundtrack that has bangers from top to bottom, undoubtedly worthy of a place among the greats.
American Gangster
Topical issues handled with tact and an absolute powerhouse performance from Denzel Washington are the building blocks that have made American Gangster into one of 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.