Learn about Films

A list of most of the most important film lists by critics and directors, and polls of regular movie goers.

I'll add more directors if I like their films.

The list has Scorsese's Sight & Sound picks, his recommendations of foreign films to a young filmmaker, and his 20 favorite films that demonstrate a 'masterful use of light and color'.

The films have comments by Scorsese, history about the films, or short synopses.

Some of Jonathan Rosenbaum's favorite films, and his favorite films from great directors. I did not base this list on his top 100. Jonathan Rosenbaum is a very knowledgeable film critic.

Directors and critics' opinions about recording movies digitally, instead of on film.

Citizen Kane and The Rules of the Game are consistently popular, but there are more interesting shifts in critical opinion than it may seem.