In praise of Tim Burton's storytelling, tear jerking masterpiece, which offered all of the emotion and none of the Johnny Depp.
'Quiz Show' is an all-around triumph of filmmaking, and by far the best film Robert Redford has ever directed, and would likely be remembered more fondly if it didn't run into the buzzsaw that was 'Forrest Gump'/'Pulp Fiction' of that same year.
35 years after its release and 7 years after his untimely death, Robin Williams' 'A Night at the Met' is still one of the greatest stand-up comedy specials of all time.
The film, based on the Watergate scandal, does the impossible — it builds a compelling narrative out of mostly scenes of men in suits talking in rooms, and 45 years later it still stands as one of the best movies ever made about real journalism.
Christopher Guest had quite a run in the late '90s and early 2000s, producing a series of very funny mockumentaries; the most successful of which being 'Best in Show.' Let's take a look back at this oft-overlooked comedy.
Michael Moore has basically been making the same politically charged documentaries for three decades now, and back in '02 he delivered his most prominent work in 'Bowling for Columbine.'
Released 45 years ago now, 'Eraserhead's exercise in surrealism was very clearly an early look at what David Lynch is capable of as a filmmaker, at a time when his talents had not yet been fully developed.
25 years ago, 'Fargo' was released in theaters; it's the best Coen brothers movie, the best Minnesota movie and, in my opinion, the best American film of the 1990s.
'Forrest Gump' arrived 25 years ago and became a phenomenon almost immediately, but, as with most mainstream hits of the past, not everyone loved it, and there has been a very vocal anti-Gump contingent essentially all along.
When it comes to high-concept comedies set against the backdrop of real history, 2003's 'Good Bye Lenin!' is among the best
'Hoosiers', released 35 years ago, is one of the most beloved sports movies of all time, but some of its tropes have been put to renewed scrutiny over the recent years. Does this classic still hold up?
At first glance, 'Inside Man' appeared to be a very different movie for Spike Lee than what he's known for, but it's still a New York film through and through and it belongs near the top of Lee's filmography.
'The Truman Show' arrived 25 years ago now, with something real to say about the life and culture of America in the late '90s and still stands as one of Jim Carrey's greatest performances.
It's not exactly a golden time for political satire, especially at the movies, but this month marks the 20th anniversary of 'Dick', a beautifully sharp satire of the Watergate scandal.
Christmas Day 2001 saw the release of a full-on Hollywood biopic of the "Greatest of All Time," simply titled 'Ali.' Directed by Michael Mann and starring Will Smith, it didn't stray far from the sports biopic formula but it was executed to near-perfection.
While one could make many cases against 'Argo', it's still a wildly entertaining film that's deserving of its accolades and even more remarkable for what it did for Ben Affleck's career.
Give Tim Robbins' film 'Bob Roberts' this, three decades after its release: they walked so Dr. Mehmet Oz could run.
The 1990s were a time when a lot of filmmakers made movies that were meant to function as manifestos on the political climate of the day, and probably the weirdest one was 'Bulworth.'
25 years ago 'Face/Off' arrived, featuring John Travolta and Nicolas Cage in some of their most luxurious over-acting of their careers, a ridiculous plot, and impossible action sequences.
Arriving 40 years ago this week, 'Flashdance' was a major hit and a significant film for several reasons, though it didn't lead Jennifer Beals to the type of career she probably should have.
Barry Sonnenfeld's 'Get Shorty', which arrived in theaters 25 years ago last month, was one of the most purely entertaining studio comedies of the 1990s.
30 years later, the legend of Bill Murray's 'Groundhog Day' has grown considerably over time, as it's become a frequent topic of philosophical debate and stoned dorm-room philosophizing.
'In & Out' was a decent-sized hit that got its origin story from Tom Hanks' 1994 Oscars speech. And while it had its heart in the right place, it's very much a film of its time.
Originally written by Andrew Lloyd Webber, the 1973 adaptation of 'Jesus Christ Superstar' is unquestionably the best movie ever made from a Webber show.
