The 38th Best Films
Pre-1973
Modern Times (1936) Charley Chaplin
As with several of Chaplin’s films, Modern Times is as relevant timeless as ever. Maybe we are not dealing with the Great Depression, but new technologies are changing our world in unimaginable ways, and we are struggling to cope with the way those same technologies are changing us.
1973-1998
When Harry Met Sally (1989) Rob Reiner
I’m not much of a romantic comedy fan, but this story is one of the best. I love the way this one studies the importance of genuine friendship in romance. Yes, it is an adult story, but then so is the theme of grown-up relationships. And Crystal’s Harry does a lot of growing up.
Post-1998
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) Hiromasa Yo ebayashi
I’m not sure if this is my favorite Ghibli movie, but it is the best screen interpretation of the book that inspired it. I always loved the stories of the little people living in the walls, “borrowing” all the things we think are simply lost, but usually filmmakers turn it all into a silly farce. I love how Arrietty tells a real story that happens to take place in the magical world of the Borrowers.
Modern Times (1936) Charley Chaplin
As with several of Chaplin’s films, Modern Times is as relevant timeless as ever. Maybe we are not dealing with the Great Depression, but new technologies are changing our world in unimaginable ways, and we are struggling to cope with the way those same technologies are changing us.
1973-1998
When Harry Met Sally (1989) Rob Reiner
I’m not much of a romantic comedy fan, but this story is one of the best. I love the way this one studies the importance of genuine friendship in romance. Yes, it is an adult story, but then so is the theme of grown-up relationships. And Crystal’s Harry does a lot of growing up.
Post-1998
The Secret World of Arrietty (2010) Hiromasa Yo ebayashi
I’m not sure if this is my favorite Ghibli movie, but it is the best screen interpretation of the book that inspired it. I always loved the stories of the little people living in the walls, “borrowing” all the things we think are simply lost, but usually filmmakers turn it all into a silly farce. I love how Arrietty tells a real story that happens to take place in the magical world of the Borrowers.
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