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Jeremy Allen White, main actor of the series The Bear, released his list of the four best films in the history of cinema on the Letterboxd platform. The selection includes works from different genres, such as gangster drama, fantasy romance, classic musical and contemporary Italian production. The revelation occurred while the actor is promoting the film Springsteen: Save Me from the Unknown, which opens in Brazilian cinemas on October 30, 2025.
The list reflects the actor’s personal preferences, made up of titles that marked his life at different stages. White highlighted technical and emotional aspects of each production. The choice covers decades of cinema, from 1952 to 2013.
- Goodfellas (1990), directed by Martin Scorsese.
- The Princess Bride (1987), by Rob Reiner.
- Dancing in the Rain (1952), by Stanley Donen and Gene Kelly.
- The Great Beauty (2013), by Paolo Sorrentino.
Preference for classic mafia
Goodfellas tops Jeremy Allen White’s list. The film chronicles the rise and fall of a mobster in New York, with a cast made up of Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci.
White describes the work as his comfort film. He praises the pacing, editing, music and cinematography. The actor attends the production at any time of the year, including Christmas.
Children’s Novel Influence
The bride-to-be is part of the selection for emotional reasons. The film, watched during the actor’s childhood, mixes fantasy, adventure and romance.
White says the film shaped his views on love. The plot involves a princess kidnapped and rescued by her true love. Elements of humor and emotion complete the narrative.
Family connection with musical
Dancing in the Rain represents a classic watched with the actor’s daughters. White saw the film on New Year’s Eve and saw positive reactions from children.
The title sequence caused laughter in the family. The actor highlights the beauty of each frame. The 1952 production marked the golden age of Hollywood.
Impact of Italian production
Great beauty closes the list with reflective force. White rewatched the film in the theater shortly after the initial screening.
The Italian film won the Oscar for Best Foreign Film in 2014. The story follows a writer in crisis after initial success. White values the humor, grandeur and strangeness of the work.
Technical details valued
White emphasizes elements of direction in hiss choices. Scorsese receives praise for the narrative fluidity in Goodfellas. Reiner is recognized for his gender balance in The Princess Bride.
Donen and Kelly impress with their choreography in Dancing in the Rain. Sorrentino stands out for his visual depth in The Great Beauty. The actor connects the productions to personal moments in his career.
Variety of selected genres
The list demonstrates the actor’s cinematic versatility. Genres include organized crime, romantic fantasy, musical and existential drama.
American productions dominate three positions. The Italian represents a prized exception. Period covered ranges from the 1950s to 2010.
Repercussion on the digital platform
The promotion took place exclusively on Letterboxd. Network users registered interactions with the list. White maintains an active profile on the platform specializing in cinema.
The selection reinforces the actor’s appreciation for well-constructed narratives. Each film receives detailed commentary on specific qualities. The choice avoids recent productions beyond 2013.
