Do you have a top 5 of "must watch brilliance" - I am always curious, since I don't watch much these days, so when i do - I want it to be good.
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Do you have a top 5 of "must watch brilliance" - I am always curious, since I don't watch much these days, so when i do - I want it to be good.
I could make a dozen of "5 brilliant movies" lists ( for instance per genre, decade and so on ).
but, from the top of my head here's 5 of my very favorite ones, in chronological order:
Psycho (1960), Don't Look Now (1973), Suspiria (1977), Alien (1979), Blue Velvet (1986)
P.S. I used to blog about movie recommendations, but that's a year or 4 ago. It stopped being fun, as it probably reminds me too much of University ;<)
Thanks!
I have only seen 2 out of the 5 I think. I have been meaning to try to get into some David Lynch films/shows, but haven't got around to it. I don't mind the quirk.
Do you know there is community of movie reviewers? Not sure how good it is all up, but might be fun for you to play there :)
2 out of 5. Which ones? I suggest you check my reply to creativemary 's comment ( on here ). I tagged you there, so you'll probably find it. It links to a list of many more recommendations.
And talking about movie communities ( see that same comment for why I don't necessarily feel good there. Yes, I have been part of those and been posting in such communities for quite a while.
Let's say that I much rather watch movies than write or read about them. The latter isn't much fun for me. Somewhat traumatic, I guess. Also, most movie reviews mainly focus on plot. I prefer personal stories around watching a film, memories and so on.
Psycho and Alien.
I don't read movie reviews myself - as not only do I not want spoilers, I want to experience the movie with as little outside influence as possible. Not always easy these days as every movie comes with an inordinate amount of shill advertising that gets spread even further by people. Luckily, I pick and choose what i do on the internet - I am a bad consumer. - as I consume so little :)
Psycho and Alien. Two classics.
I get that, although I never really mind too much about so called spoilers. For me the plot is just one of many ingredients that I can enjoy.
By the way, my movie reviews were usually personal stories and I avoided talking about the plot at all. Aside from spoiling for those who haven't seen it, you can just watch the movie for that.
I remember writing about 'Don't Look Now', on here, years ago and sharing the story of how that movie found me. Even after having seen it 5 to 10 times, the title ( and film itself ) still intrigue(s) me.
P.S. I consume loads and seeing how active you are on here, I expected the same to be the case for you.
Enjoy your new year's eve!
For me, what I like in movies of all kinds is where there are fundamental truths of life, found out of context with the framing. Most action films these days do not have this - but Shakespeare does.
I think the reason I can write so much, is because i consume so little :)
Nicely put. I had to read this a couple of times ( or should say, when rested ) to get what you are saying.
This is usually the case for me but not always. Sometimes I really need some 80s entertainment ( like, for instance, a John Carpenter movie or a nostalgic film like Gremlins ) or, perhaps, a 1990s action movie.
In all honesty, I watched so many heavy arthouse movies, back in the days when I studied film, that I sometimes need the polar opposite.
There's still good entertainment and mediocre or terrible, empty attemtps at entertainment. I naturally prefer the former.
P.S. If you want some more specific film recommendations - that fit your taste - feel free to reach out to me on Discord. This is me on there: VincentNijman ZENsitivosaurus#5870
Have a great day!
will get back to you tomorrow. A top 5 is tough, as I have a couple of hundred of favorite movies but I'll see what I can do ;^)
I would love a top 5 best movies too, you could totally do a post Vincent. And maybe top 5 black and white movies. As not many watch those anymore, but I would love to know your opinion.
As I just told Tarazkp, in a reply, I lost the fun of writing about ( other people's ) movies. Let me think of a list of 5 amazing black and white movies...
M (1931), Sunset Boulevard (1950), The Night of the Hunter (1955), (Psycho (1960), The Elephant Man (1980).
I could easily come up with a lot more but here's a start ;<)
Thanks so much Vincent, I will remember this and watch them. I think that as in any domain any specialist can often become tired to be asked the same questions all over again hahaha. So I truly appreciate that you have made the mental effort to give me this list.
I wish you a lovely New Year and a better happier 2022 Vincent 🥰🤗
Wise words. I also think that it might be slightly traumatic for me, as - especially in the last couple of years of studying film - I struggled a lot, mentally. It was probably the start of my depression.
By the way...
This link might be useful, if you've got some time to spare...
I made some lists here, a year or two ago, with dozens of my favorite movies:
https://letterboxd.com/Vinfilm/lists/
@tarazkp you might want to check this out too, for many more movie recommendations ;<)
Happy new year's eve and new year!
🤗
Wow I am impressed, you have quite a repertoire , I feel like I have a lot to catch up lol. I LOVED Gilda, there is something in the feminine energy of the female actresses which is unique to that period of time.
I admire that you studied so much and in the same time I think that we can both agree that no golden job is worth your mental health. I think that your inner peace comes first. Maybe going back to film suggestions pushed a sensitive button, if it did well be sure that this long list will keep me occupied for a long time lol
Happy 2022 Vincent, with lots of love and peace🤗
I really enjoyed Gilda too and was mesmerized by Rita Hayworth. What a powerful woman, in the best way possible.
I watched Gilda, in cinema, while studying film ( as part of a class in film history or film analysis ). My favorite two subjects. I also became pretty obsessed with the film noir genre, around that same time.
And yes, ( mental ) health is paramount.
I guess so. Although, it's not necessarily film suggestions, it's more the blogging about them ;>)
Feliz ano novo, amiga! I wish you an amazing 2022 full of love, energy and creativity