Die Hard
Led by breakout performances from Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman, Die Hard perfectly encapsulates the classic tropes of older action films while also playing forward into modern action films with its over-the-top explosions and stunts and sprinkling of dark comedy to push the whole thing to the next level.
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.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Led by its primary performances, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever provides a unique take on the superhero film, allowing its audience to mourn even as they watch epic sequences of action and worldbuilding unfold, making its place among the greats fairly unsurprising.
The Woman King
A cast that gives dedicated lead and supporting performances and some excellent technical work in bringing its setting to life make The Woman King a film worthy of a spot among the Greatest Films of All Time.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery thrives on its sheer entertainment value, allowing the audience to watch Daniel Craig again don his ridiculous southern persona in the midst of a fun cast of characters delivering sold-out performances in this solid comedy-mystery.
Jujutsu Kaisen 0
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 sets itself apart with some truly phenomenal action sequences that blend fantasy, horror, and martial arts elements beautifully on screen, supplemented by themes of friendship and love that bring personal connection to the film’s story and characters.
Avatar: The Way of Water
Avatar: The Way of Water succeeds as a sequel thanks to its award-winning visual effects and its more intimate take on the story of the original that invites more natural audience buy-in.
The Fabulous Baker Boys
Pfeiffer and the Bridges brothers bring plenty of talent to the table in The Fabulous Baker Boys, and the film’s iconic piano-top scene and excellent score help elevate it to a place where it feels believably deserving of a place among the greats.
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.