Author: chicagofilmfestival

So, I obviously went on a bit of a hiatus from running through this list. I did a little work, explored some other hobbies and generally have kept pretty busy. But, I’m back to the project now. Next up on the list is Oliver Stone’s 1986 Vietnam War drama, Platoon. A young Charlie Sheen plays […]

via #86 Platoon — The AFI Top 100 – Reviewed by Tony

So, I obviously went on a bit of a hiatus from running through this list. I did a little work, explored some other hobbies and generally have kept pretty busy. But, I’m back to the project now. Next up on the list is Oliver Stone’s 1986 Vietnam War drama, Platoon. A young Charlie Sheen plays […]

via #86 Platoon — The AFI Top 100 – Reviewed by Tony

1969’s breakthrough Indy film Easy Rider clocks in at #84 on our list. The story revolves around 2 bikers from LA (Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper) who make a big score with a cocaine deal and then travel the country in search of first Mardi Gras and then, a retirement spot in Florida with their […]

via #84 Easy Rider — The AFI Top 100 – Reviewed by Tony

‘I believe in America’ Francis Ford Coppola changed the face of American cinema with a compelling drama on the themes of family, power and greed. Alongside a remarkable cast and crew, Coppola created one of the most celebrated films ever made. The Godfather tells the story of the Corleones, an Italian-American family who front an […]

via 1. The Godfather (1972) — 50 Great Films

‘Forget it Jake, it’s Chinatown’ Intended to emulate classic ‘film noir’ of the 1940s and 1950s, Chinatown portrays a morally ambiguous world of corruption and murder in which everyone seemingly has their own agenda. The film follows Los Angeles private detective Jake Gittes, a man who delves into the hidden lives of others. Gittes is […]

via 2. Chinatown (1974) — 50 Great Films

‘The world doesn’t make any heroes’ Carol Reed’s classic ‘film noir’ is a dark, clouded and humorous tale of trust, friendship and moral judgement in post-war Vienna. An outstanding screenplay by Graham Greene and a superb international cast contributed to one of the best films ever made. The story follows the inquisitive Holly Martins, an […]

via 3. The Third Man (1949) — 50 Great Films

‘I don’t think any word can explain a man’s life’ An undisputed high point in the story of cinema, Citizen Kane is an intelligent and entertaining portrait of a complex man that lives up to its towering reputation. Kane’s history is inescapably linked to the man whose portrayal brings the character to life on screen. […]

via 4. Citizen Kane (1941) — 50 Great Films

‘Most of us need the eggs’ Woody Allen’s classic tale about love and life balances cutting humour with truthful reflection. Allen co-wrote, directed and starred in a film that shaped his future career and remains one of the most acclaimed movies ever made. Annie Hall follows Alvy Singer, played by Allen, a comedian who looks […]

via 5. Annie Hall (1977) — 50 Great Films

‘Some people take, some people get took’ Billy Wilder’s classic tale about one man’s big city struggle is characterised by the blurred line between comedy and tragedy. The Apartment functions as both a great satire of corporate America and a moving story of lost souls caught in the crossfire. Following the phenomenal success of ‘Some […]

via 6. The Apartment (1960) — 50 Great Films

‘In this war, things get confused out there’ Francis Ford Coppola’s monumental Vietnam epic reveals the madness and hallucinogenic ordeal of war. An incredible vision, the project emerged from a famously troubled shoot to become one of cinema’s finest creations. Martin Sheen is Captain Willard, an American army officer charged with sailing upriver into Cambodia […]

via 7. Apocalypse Now (1979) — 50 Great Films