The beloved classic that launched a second Golden Age for Disney has aged extremely well, even with all the technical breakthroughs that have occured in
Tag: classics
Shoah (1985)
Claude Lanzmann’s 556 minute documentary about the Holocaust is one of those movies that exists beyond praise or criticism. The subject matter is so unimaginably
The Rose (1979)
This fierce character study is one of the best movies of the 1970s, blessed with a ferocious lead performance by Bette Midler and an extraordinary
Tootsie (1982)
Although the gender dynamics at its heart haven’t aged well, “Tootsie” is still a lot of fun to watch. It’s interesting to view the movie
Some Like It Hot (1959)
It’s absolutely thrilling how funny and rather progressive “Some Like It Hot” is, even a full 60 years after its release. The main story isn’t
Total Recall (1990)
Paul Verhoeven’s adaptation of the Philip K. Dick source material is peak Verhoeven: Like “RoboCop” before it and “Starship Troopers” after it, Verhoeven’s vision is
Jaws (1975)
Few movies feel absolutely perfect from beginning to end quite like Steven Spielberg’s first blockbuster. Taking the source novel by Peter Benchley and trimming the
Scream (1996)
There aren’t many movies that manage to reinvigorate a genre for an entire generation, but that’s exactly what “Scream” managed to do. With the fluid,
Fame (1980)
Fame is certainly not for everyone, but folks interested in stories of struggling artists or enamored with late-1970s New York City will find plenty to enjoy
La Cage aux Folles (1978)
Few movies are as consistently entertaining and funny as this sophisticated, hysterically funny French farce. Leads Ugo Tognazzi and Michel Serrault are perfectly paired, each
Revenge of the Nerds (1984)
Although it’s extremely dated (and occasionally deeply problematic, like in the sorority house raid as well as the carnival moon walk sequence), there’s an undeniable
Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
The first of a trilogy by director Godfrey Reggio, “Koyaanisqatsi” is a gorgeous, visually stunning collection of photographs and expertly captured shots of movement and
