Parallel Mothers
The story that Almodóvar places at the heart of Parallel Mothers is powered by his two leads – Cruz and Smit – and serves to enrapture the audience in such a way that the film’s place among the Greatest Films of All Time is undeniable.
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.
BPM: Beats Per Minute
Skillful acting, headlined by Biscayart’s leading performance, and a deeply moving story that has emotional, political, and practical resonance have turned BPM: Beats Per Minute into one of the Greatest Films of All Time.
A Fantastic Woman
A refreshingly original take, a consistently solid lead performance, and some beautifully framed shots bring greatness to A Fantastic Woman.
35 Shots of Rum
35 Shots of Rum benefits from Claire Denis’s subtle storytelling that invites the audience deeper into the story and from a story that is so honest and mundane as to be relatable to most audiences.
Black Orpheus
Dance numbers with purpose, intentional cinematography, and innovative developments of a classic myth help make Black Orpheus a Great Film.
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind succeeds as a film thanks to its resonant and well-communicated theming and its beautiful art style that is played out in its unique postapocalyptic setting.
Things to Come
Well-acted and filled with references to French philosophy and questions about modern issues and how we approach the future, Things to Come is a simple but solid watch.
After the Storm
Strong and rewarding story, consistent lead acting performance, and a simple and wholesome soundtrack define After the Storm as a film.
Nights of Cabiria
Nights of Cabiria rewards a dedicated viewer with empathetic acting, a meaningful story, and a score that accentuates the film well.