I’ve recently been asked several times for movie recommendations. When in the mood, which is quite often, there is nothing that can speak to my soul like a well made movie. Here’s a list of movies I’ve seen in the past year that have made me think and that I can heartily recommend to you. Warning: some of these titles are not kid friendly, dream friendly, can be offensive to some and even offensive to all. I’ll try and make note of it. A good deal of them are foreign.
Departures: Japan. Moving.
The Secret In Their Eyes: Argentina. Disturbing scene of rape. A story of vengeance and forgiveness. One of the best movies I seen – ever.
The Square: Film noir. Australia. Really well done, nail biter to the very end.
The Road: Post apocalypse America. Story of father and son and survival. Another favorite.
Memories of Murder: Korea. Murder mystery. The characters are so memorable. Based on a true story. I love this movie!
Unbreakable: Bruce Willis. Samuel L. Jackson. Top 10.
Looking at this list, I realize I have a penchant for dark movies. Huh. By the way, I took the photo of the Ghostbusters wagon in Park Slope. Another classic.
What’s your list?
1. the talented mr. ripley– filmed in italy.
2. 12 angry men– the original.
3. dogtown– a cinematic play.
4. the animations: nemo, monsters inc., wall-e.
5. (soon to be top 1): a film by james kim.