hunt for the Wilderpeople
Hunt for the Wilderpeople is a feel-good film that focuses on emphasizing the importance of interpersonal relationships and positive interactions between people in bringing about true growth in people.
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.
Mississippi Burning
The film’s plethora of solid performances, highlighted by two Oscar nominees, go a long way in helping deliver the film’s undeniable message about the indoctrinated nature of racism in America, earning it a spot among the greats.
Short Cuts
Carried by a plethora of strong female performances, Altman’s everyday epic manages to find itself in a place worthy of greatness, telling stories that keep its audience connected and interested from beginning to end.
Once Upon a Time in America
Robert De Niro’s leading performance helps sell Sergio Leone’s message about the consequences of crime and the system that perpetuates it, making Once Upon a Time in America a film worthy of its place among 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.
Glengarry Glen Ross
Carried by its ensemble of excellent performances, Glengarry Glen Ross tells a simple story of the overworking that employees experience as part of the business machine on its way to making itself one of 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.
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade is a great action/adventure film about hunting for the Holy Grail that is made better by its story about the evolving father-son relationship between Indiana Jones and his father Henry.
The Gatekeepers
The Gatekeepers is an entertaining game of espionage, doublespeak, and contradictions that ultimately leads to a place of potential change and growth for both its subjects and the audience.
Nightcrawler
Jake Gyllenhaal headlines Nightcrawler’s critique of the American dream and our preference for violent and disastrous media as the terrifying lead Lou Bloom, carrying the film to its gut-wrenching conclusion.
Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me
Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me provides a touching tribute to a great artist and a meaningful look into the lives of people living with Alzheimer’s, highlighting the good parts without ignoring the difficulties.
Stranger Than Paradise
Stranger Than Paradise’s story of ambition and discovery in America is carried by its three leads - Willie, Eva, and Eddie - who take the film’s simple concept and make it something worthy of a place among the greats.