Five years ago, I published an article recommending 13 great films that you should watch even if you have to rent them. Today, I’m adding 13 more great films. While some great films have been released since then, I keep finding myself digging back into the past. Some are black and white classics and others are modern hidden gems. All are worth your time when you're in the right mood.

What stood out to me during the viewing were the set pieces. With no CGI or AI, the sets are things that actually exist, something a craftsman actually built. A little clunky and outdated at times, sure. But the aliens themselves, made from puppetry and everyday items, are terrifying, especially that queen!

Like so many great films, All About Eve warns us about ambition, untamed it is a ravenous lion. And while we may stand taller than others for a moment, there is often another predator who is both taller and stronger than we are.

Listed below are some of the movies I saw in 2025. They were also released in 2025, and I have ranked them from poorest to best.

Sunset Boulevard was one of the first classic films to truly capture my attention—thanks to my mother! I rewatched it a few weeks ago, hoping to catch something fresh, and I wasn’t disappointed. Two images stood out, one from Dickens and the other from Scripture, and they’ve both helped me better understand this excellent film.

The Fantastic 4: First Steps is actually fantastic. Here's why . . .

And I’m ready to say it: Sketch (2024) is one of the most imaginative and creative films I’ve seen in a long time. It is a gem in a heap of mindless children’s programming.

School is out. Summer is here. Here are five movies made for summer! I’d love to hear what your favorites are.

At one level, Warrior (2011) is the story of two MMA (mixed martial arts) fighters competing in a tournament called Sparta. The winner of the event takes home 5 million dollars.

Mission: Impossible—Dead Reckoning Part One (2023), not only met our high expectations but offered something that action films rarely do: thoughtful and affirming engagement with the Christian faith.