1943
best film: The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp is still my #1 powell and pressburger film and a very fine choice for the best film of the year. It’s a masterpiece, amongst both the
The Big Sick – 2017 Showalter
It’s a very good film- funny with strong writing. However, about 45 minutes into the film Ray Romano and Holly Hunter come along and elevate the film—and save it from falling into some of the
Remember My Name– 1978 Rudolph
First archiveable film from prior Altman assistant director Alan Rudolph- it’s a great first archiveable film The lingering camera and long takes gives off a sense of eeriness Half conversations heard for much of the
Sleepless in Seattle – 1993 Ephron
It’s not worthy of the out-of-character 4 star review from travers but it’s a very good film- largely in the archives based on the skill of the writing and the two leads- Hanks and Meg
Dunkirk – 2017 Nolan
There’s a tangible impact of 70mm/IMAX cameras and no CGI It’s a walk-out-of-the-theater masterpiece (my 5th of the decade I believe) but you’re not aware of it in the first 20 minutes like birdman or
Clueless – 1995 Heckerling
Indelible characters, charming self-awareness and a solid satire is what gets this fringy film in the archives Alicia Silverstone is wonderful and to date would never find a role/film to match this—it was also smart
Blackmail – 1929 Hitchcock
As you can see on the poster it was the first British sound film but it’s more than just a technological landmark, it’s a damn fine film Early on we see the criminal/suspect on the