In a historic stretch for film history, three of the most critically acclaimed movies of all time were released within 10 10-month span.
Schindler’s List (December 1993), The Shawshank Redemption (September 1994), and Pulp Fiction (October 1994) have become some of the most well-known films of all time.
Today, they are frequently named among the greatest films ever made.
Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List is a haunting portrayal of the Holocaust, based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German industrialist who saved over a thousand Jews.
It won seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Director, and is widely considered Spielberg’s most powerful work.
One reviewer wrote: “To be honest, I think this is the most important movie ever made. An absolute masterpiece.”
Just months later, The Shawshank Redemption was released. Initially overlooked at the box office, Frank Darabont’s adaptation of a Stephen King novella became a hit over time.
It tells the story of hope and friendship within the confines of Shawshank prison, with unforgettable performances by Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Beyond Pop Culture says the film is a “masterpiece”.
Last but not least, Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction is another iconic film and a gripping crime epic.
The nonlinear crime film tells the story of hitmen, gangsters, and misfits in a gritty yet stylish Los Angeles underworld.
One person on Rotten Tomatoes said, “One of the greatest movies of all time, and my personal favourite! Unreal story premise, dialogue, all-star cast that delivers a pure and epic cinematic experience. Absolutely unreal all around!!”
For these three groundbreaking films to be released in such close proximity is a rare phenomenon in cinema.
Today, all three continue to resonate with audiences – they have earned new fans over the years and have achieved golden status in the world of film.