Film Club’s Top Picks for Future Classics
By Ms. Passafiume
On May 21, Film Club met for the last time this school year. This term, the club has included students in Grades 7 through 10. To mark the last meeting of the year, Film Club compiled a list of classic films for their generation.
The top picks fell into a few main categories, starting with releases that generated a lot of “hype.” Oppenheimer (2023) and Barbie (2023) were noted for the buzz they caused. Other films were also mentioned for the excitement that surrounded their initial releases.1917 (2019) was praised for its editing, which made it look like a “one shot movie.” Dune (2021) was recognized for being directed really well.
Film Club members also appreciate films with a distinct style! Wes Anderson movies, including The Budapest Hotel (2014), were admired for their uniqueness. Project Hail Mary (2026) was identified as a “potential classic” due to its ability to tell a meaningful story with a primary cast of only two characters. Somewhat surprisingly, All Quiet on the Western Front (1930 and 2022) prompted a discussion comparing the original version to the modern one–though there wasn’t a consensus on which one was better!
Finally, nostalgia played a role in compiling the list. Both Paddington (2014) and the original Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) were identified as childhood classics that students would happily rewatch. And, while there was some debate, Despicable Me (2010) was ultimately said to become a classic 20 years from now. Lastly, the TV show The Office was included as an honorable mention specifically for Steve Carrell’s humour and his skill at playing his character.
That's a wrap on Film Club 2025-2026!
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
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13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
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Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
13415 Dufferin Street, King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
