Days of Wine and Roses
Led by two strongly affecting performances in a raw and real story about addiction, Days of Wine and Roses certainly deserves mention alongside the greatest films of all time.
Superman
Excellence in technical execution and a strong score by John Williams help sell Superman as a strong superhero film, but it’s the stellar cast headlined by Christopher Reeve in the titular role that elevates it to a greatness that’s worthy of a prominent place in cinematic history.
White Heat
With a strong story and a villainous character that’s way ahead of its time, White Heat strides into a place of greatness worthy of the delusions of its main character, played skillfully by James Cagney.
Man on Wire
It transcends the typical trappings of nonfiction film, incorporating techniques typically only found in crime thrillers to make a truly entertaining documentary that’s almost a crowd-pleaser.
Highlighting the Top 16 Finishers of My 100 Favorite Actors Tournament
I’ll be giving my ranking of the actor all-time, my favorite performance of theirs, an honorable mention, my least favorite performance, and a performance that I still need to see.
Highlighting the Top 16 Finishers of My 100 Favorite Actresses Tournament
With the actresses tournament wrapping up this weekend, it’s time for me to do a report on the top 16 finishers in the tournament.
Midnight Express
It’s problematic at almost every thematic level, but the technical excellence and even the strong supporting performances make it a film that you can’t fully look away from once you turn it on.
Mildred Pierce
Mildred Pierce is a delight of a noir, taking a fresh look at the typical themes of greed and corruption and mixing them with the social dramas often seen in stories about women, led by a powerhouse performance from Joan Crawford, all coming together to make one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Good Night, and Good Luck.
Arguably, the importance of the message and themes of Good Night, and Good Luck. has only increased in the twenty years since its release.
We Were Here
The barebones style of documentary filmmaking showcased in We Were Here makes it a highly effective form of information distribution, earning it a place among the all-time greats.
Before Sunset
It’s a beautiful look at the what-if’s of life and the passion that comes with maturing, and it’s arguably a better film than the first, which is excellent in its own right, and for those reasons, I’d argue that it unquestionably deserves recognition as one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
Jules and Jim
It is a film carried by its performances and style, especially the showing from Jeanne Moreau, which makes it an easy film to enjoy and appreciate, definitely deserving of consideration among the greats.
Still Walking
It’s a brilliant film that also happens to be well-acted and emotionally impactful because of how well it depicts the reality of family relationships, earning it a spot among the greats.
The Lost Weekend
Through Milland’s lead performance and Wilder’s writing and direction, it’s easy to see how The Lost Weekend earned the Best Picture Oscar and a place among the greatest films of all time.
Michael Clayton
The acting and intensely gripping plot of Michael Clayton have helped it stand the test of time to become one of the all-time greats.
