WE KNOW THE WAYYYYY YES Release Date: November 23, 2016Director: Ron Clements, John MuskerLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Lost 20-somethings amidst existential crisis and uncertainty in their careers/life-course. Ugh me, probably soon. When should you watch this movie: ASAP The sell: Moana is a Disney movie, yes, but it takes the Disney formatContinue reading “Moana”
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Sansho the Bailiff / 山椒大夫
Extra sad! Down with capitalism! YES Release Date: March 31, 1954Director: Kenji MizoguchiLanguage: Japanese Who should watch this movie: People who think Kurosawa is the only Japanese director of note. When should you watch this movie: When you have the next 48 hours to recover emotionally. The sell: Sansho the Bailiff starts sad and getsContinue reading “Sansho the Bailiff / 山椒大夫”
Seven Samurai / 七人の侍
Toshiro Mifune’s BARE ASS YES Release Date: April 26, 1954Director: Akira KurosawaLanguage: Japanese Who should watch this movie: People who mistook this movie for “The Last Samurai” with Tom Cruise and are better off for it. People who think they don’t like black and white movies with subtitles and are about to be proved wrong. Continue reading “Seven Samurai / 七人の侍”
Sicario
The US is evil who is surprised not me Maybe Release Date: May 19, 2015Director: Denis VillenueveLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Folks who are not squeamish and can deal with extreme graphic content. People who want to see a masterclass in movie editing. When should you watch this movie: Do not watch thisContinue reading “Sicario”
Excalibur
Why did Sir Patrick Stewart agree to be in this movie? NO Release Date: April 10, 1981Director: John BoormanLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Die-hard fantasy fans with too much time on their hands. When should you watch this movie: When your magic the gathering tournament is canceled due to Covid-19 and you haveContinue reading “Excalibur”
Rashomon / 羅生門
Women can be evil too! YES Release Date: August 25, 1950Director: Akira KurosawaLanguage: Japanese Who should watch this movie: History buffs. Photographers. First year film students. Feminists (i.e. everyone ideally right?) When should you watch this movie: Not when you are feeling sad and need a pick-me-up. This is not a pick-me-up movie. This movieContinue reading “Rashomon / 羅生門”
The Maltese Falcon
The secretary does all the work YES Release Date: October 3, 1941Director: John HustonLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Fans of BBC crime dramas. People who plan to quit smoking this summer. People who have read Mary Astor’s diary. When should you watch this movie: When you’re in the mood for something fun butContinue reading “The Maltese Falcon”
Die Hard
Not as fun or cool as people made it seem NO Release Date: July 15, 1988Director: John McTiernan Language: English Who should watch this movie: People who love Brooklyn 99 and want to understand why it’s Jake Peralta’s favorite movie (it does explain a lot). People who are really committed to the concept of “aContinue reading “Die Hard”
The Big Lebowski
If David Lynch made a comedy Maybe Release Date: March 6, 1998Director: The Coen BrothersLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Fans of Twin Peaks. Guys who already use the references and are concerned that people will find out they’ve never actually seen the movie. When should you watch this movie: When you are high. Continue reading “The Big Lebowski”
The Dark Knight
Ok I guess? Maybe Release Date: July 18, 2008Director: Christopher NolanLanguage: English Who should watch this movie: Aspiring actors who don’t care about the story and only want to see Heath Ledger in his defining role. People who are curious what all the hype is about and are prepared to be disappointed. When should youContinue reading “The Dark Knight”
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