Less chill than you might think MAYBE Release Date: September 28, 1983Director: Lawrence KasdanLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: People over 40. People in their twenties who say shit like “I’m so old.” When should you watch this movie: When you’re considering going to your college reunion or worse, your high school reunion. TheContinue reading “The Big Chill”
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Elf
Sorry to break it to you all but this is a terrible movie NO Release Date: November 7, 2003Director: Jon FavreauLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: No one, we’d all be better off When should you watch this movie: Never! That’s 1.5 hours you can use doing something better like getting in a fightContinue reading “Elf”
Chungking Express / 重慶森林
Pineapple will never be the same YES Release Date: July 14, 1994Director: Wong Kar-WaiLanguage: Cantonese Who should watch this movie: Folks who just got dumped. People who actually listen to the Cranberries and not just “Zombie.” (Which is actually about The Troubles in Ireland in the 80s and 90s! fun fact!) When should you watchContinue reading “Chungking Express / 重慶森林”
Chicken Run
An underrated masterpiece of Marxist cinema YES Release Date: June 23, 2000Director: Peter Lord, Nick ParkLanguage: English Who should see this movie: NOT CHILDREN. I repeat, this movie is not for children. This movie is only for people old enough for class consciousness. When should you watch this movie: At a meeting with your fellowContinue reading “Chicken Run”
3 Idiots
A weird amount of butt humor YES Release Date: December 25, 2009Director: Rajkumar HiraniLanguage: Hindi Who should watch this movie: University/Graduate students. Anyone who grew up with strict parents. Anyone who was in chess-club in middle/high school. When should you watch this movie: When you have three hours to kill. When you want to danceContinue reading “3 Idiots”
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
Bollywood does Romeo and Juliet YES Release Date: November 15, 2013Director: Sanjay Leela Bhansali Language: Hindi Who should watch this movie: Folks who want to take the first step in exploring the world of Bollywood. Folks who already love Bollywood. When should you watch this movie: When you are awake and energized and have 2.5Continue reading “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela”
The Hunt for Wilderpeople
Sam Neil’s best role, yes including Jurassic Park YES Release Date: March 31, 2016Director: Taika WaititiLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Fans of Thor: Ragnarok. I would say die-hard Taika Waititi fans, but they have all already seen this movie. When should you watch this movie: When you think you want to watch aContinue reading “The Hunt for Wilderpeople”
Tampopo / タンポポ
Food porn, literally YES Release Date: November 23, 1985Director: Juzo ItamiLanguage: Japanese Who should watch this movie: People with high tolerance for “weird.” Self-identified cinephiles. Aspiring chefs. When should you watch this movie: NOT with your parents! When you’re with your friends or alone and are in the mood for a comedy that wasn’t directedContinue reading “Tampopo / タンポポ”
Call Me By Your Name
Sufjan Stevens YES Release Date: November 24, 2017Director: Luca GuadagninoLanguage: English, Italian, French Who should watch this movie: Anyone who has ever had a summer romance. Anyone who has experienced heart break. When should you watch this movie: When you are feeling particularly tender and want to lean into those feelings. When you’re feeling lonely. Continue reading “Call Me By Your Name”
Stardust
Robert DeNiro plays a gay pirate, what more do you need to know? YES Release Date: August 10, 2007Director: Matthew VaughnLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: People who “don’t enjoy fantasy” but love The Notebook. Folks who read the book. Fans of Dare Devil who want to experience the full range of Charlie Cox’sContinue reading “Stardust”
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