The Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines is great because of its versatility, managing to reach just about any audience within a well-paced runtime just under two hours, and it achieves this through a combination of excellent animation and excellent storytelling, which make it one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
John Cameron Mitchell’s many roles as director, actor, and writer coalesce into a singular piece of excellent film in Hedwig and the Angry Inch, bolstered also by his co-writer Stephen Trask’s musical pieces, making the film one of the greatest ever made.
After Life
Kore-eda’s unique take on the afterlife in After Life allows the audience to bask in an appreciation of memory before coming to the emotional conclusion about how easily we undervalue ourselves, our impact on the people around us, and the events that we experience until it is too late.
The Thin Blue Line
The legacy of The Thin Blue Line and its high entertainment value and continued relevance to conversations in modern society make it one of the best documentaries ever and one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
The Trip to Bountiful
Geraldine Page bears much of the burden of acting and delivering the message of the film in The Trip to Bountiful but carries it admirably and earns herself and the film a place among the greats in the process.
Howl’s Moving Castle
Miyazaki’s consistently creative and stunning animation helps sell the film’s theme of appearance vs. reality, which is at the heart of its message about knowing the people in your life well and what makes Howl’s Moving Castle one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Embrace of the Serpent
Torres and Bolívar lead Embrace of the Serpent along its path of beautiful cinematography and thematic excellence with their dual performance as Karamakate in Ciro Guerra’s adaptation of two men’s travel diaries.
Mr. Turner
Cinematographic excellence and a noteworthy lead performance from Timothy Spall have made Mr. Turner into a classic period biopic, worthy of note among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Two Days, One Night
Marion Cotillard leads the Dardenne brothers’ film through its range of emotion, delivering one of her better performances as she helps sell the film’s message of our need for human interaction in the unjust world that we live and operate in.
The Last of the Mohicans
Wes Studi anchors the film’s third act with an excellent turn as its antagonist, helping motivate the action that makes the ending of The Last of the Mohicans so memorable and the film so successful.
Full Metal Jacket
Iconic performances from Ermey and D’Onofrio carry a hard-hitting first act that transitions into the condemning look at the Vietnam war from the perspective of insiders that are the film’s final two acts, bringing the film together into a cohesive piece.
Wild Tales
Wild Tales is an aptly named, well-executed anthology that delivers on both entertainment and food for thought, connecting with every type of audience on some level as it earns its place among the greats.
Anvil: The Story of Anvil
By telling a story that transcends the norms of its genre by focusing on the characters at the heart of the band, Anvil: The Story of Anvil elevates itself to a place of honor among music documentaries.
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.
