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Boiling Point (2021)
The Hectic Lifestyle of Fine Dinning
A tension packed ride filmed in one shot depicting a stressful night in a fine dinning restaurant. The direction is filled with fast camera movements as we follow the chef and the employees of the restaurant just trying to make it through a busy Friday night. The single shot technique creates the illusion that you are in the middle of the kitchen, backrooms and other small spaces of the restaurant following the characters as they got through some truly anxiety producing events. The acting is just perfect. Everyone is magnificently cast and they play they role to flawlessly, headed by Stephen Graham as the chef of the restaurant. Just a fantastic movie, with great pacing, that utilizes the single shot technique marvelously providing an entertaining and engaging experience.
Better Call Saul (2015)
Prequel Done Right
Doing a prequel to one of the best TV shows ever made is no easy feat but Better Call Saul knocks it out of the park! It builds on the Breaking Bad universe further fleshing out and defying some of the recurring characters in the series while also introducing memorable storylines and new characters as well. It does it on a very high level with top notch cinematography, great scripts with a dash of humor, superb editing while further developing one of the most interesting Breaking Bad supporting players. Bob Odenkirk is fantastic as usual as the titular character stealing every scene he is in which is not an easy thing to do given the great all around cast of the series.
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
An Unique And Memorable Experience
This is a movie like no other before. It has a truly unique story which starts of with a tax audit and ends up in places you never could imagined. Visually stunning, funny script, some great action pieces, wonderfully acted, superbly edited and creative from start to the end. One of the best movies of 2022 for sure and a film that surely will go down as one the most memorable films in the last decade.
George Carlin's American Dream (2022)
Portrait Of A Comedy Legend
This two part documentary chronicles the life, comedy and turbuletions of the one and only George Carlin in his life long quest to finding and making his voice heard. With interviews with his family and close friends as well as a number of comedians who were influenced heavely by his work, this documentary portrays the comedy legend in all of his ups and downs in his personal as well as his professional life in an entertaining and enlightening way. It seems that even years after his death his views and takes on society are still fresh snd poignant as ever, and this is brilliantly showed in the documentary. A must watch!
American Masters: Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool (2019)
A Turbulent Life Of A Musical Genius
An amazing documentary portraying the life and music of one of the greatest artistic minds of the 20th century. Great direction and use of archive footage, mixed with the legendary music of Miles Davis and interviews with people who got to know the man and the legend through all of his ups and downs. An innovator that inspired countless other artists and laid the foundation for numerous modern genres. A must see!
Contratiempo (2016)
A Gem Of Modern Spanish Cinema
Just an amazing film! An incredible murder misery with twists and turns at every corner. A great script, superb acting, interesting editing choices and beautifully shot. An all around great movie executed perfectly.
CODA (2021)
Moving and Emotional Story
Filled with heartfelt and sincere performances depicting a deaf family with a daughter that balances her unconventional family life with her own dreams and aspirations. Truly a unique experience that is filled with emotion and genuine on screen moments guaranteed to leave a lasting impression.
Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) (2021)
A Music And History Lesson With An Awesome Soundtrack
Just an incredible documentary covering the Harlem Music Festival from 1969 with some great performances from some of the most famous jazz, soul, blues and gospel performers from the 60's. It uses never before seen archive footage with interviews of the musicians and attendees giving the documentary a raw and authentic feel transporting the viewer into a turbulent era marked by the Civil Rights Movement and some of the most legendary and everlasting music ever created.
Persepolis (2007)
The Turbulent History Of A Family And Their Country
An amazing animated feature depicting the contemporary history of Iran through the perspective of a girl growing up in the middle of war and revolution, while also dealing with her personal identity and ideology issues as well as of her family. The script finds a dynamic way to portray events in Iran during the 80's and 90's making it a great way to educate the viewers on its complex modern history. The characters are interesting and well defined, the voice acting is superb and the animation, even though it is simple using a two color palate through most of the film, is absolutely stunning and beautiful to look at.
Skupljaci perja (1967)
One of the best Yugolav films ever
A tale that seems all too familiar to all the people of the Balkans and Southern Europe. Filled with passion, song, laughter, tears, tragedy and violence. "I Even Met Happy Gypsies" is one of the most notable movies of the Yugoslav Black Wave, which was characterized by black humor, a non-traditional approach to film making and a critical examination of the Yugoslav society and lifestyle. It was a critical darling as it was nominated by the Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and it won the Special Grand Prize of the Jury at the Cannes Film Festival, while also being very popular with audiences. Even though it can appear a little sloppy and amateur like at times it is easy to identify with the main characters and engage in the story. It is rightfully considered one the best movies ever from the Balkans, and it paved the way, as well as inspired numerous directors from this region.
Happy! (2017)
Underrated, weird, fun and unique
What a show! Wow! One of the weirdest, darkest, aggressive, bleak and at the same time funniest shows you can find out there and it all works perfectly together! The story is unique to say the least; the characters interesting and original; the cast is amazing, headlined by the one and only Christopher Meloni and perfectly complimented by Patton Oswalt, Ritchie Coster, Lili Mirojnick and Patrick Fischler; the cinematography is beautiful to look at; the set pieces are flawless; the editing fast paced and fun. It is really hard do describe this show. You are laughing hysterically in one moment and you are felling creeped out in the next, disgusted a couple of moments later and then back to gut wrenching laughter after it. It is weird and disturbing at times but you will love every minute of it. Just a shame it was canceled after two seasons. Hopefully it will manage to return to at least one more season to conclude the story.
The Deer Hunter (1978)
The Horrors Of Vietnam
Just an amazing film filled with legendary performances, it has an intense script, it is perfectly cast and it is directed impeccably by Cimino. It is a movie that depicts the horrors of war and the toll it takes on the survivors with gut wrenching accuracy, and it surely will leave a lasting impact on every viewer out there.
Shaun of the Dead (2004)
Horror Comedy Done Right
"Shaun of the Dead" is just hilarious! It has countless references to horror classics, a genius script filled with social parody, horror movie tropes. dark comedy and even with some drama mixed in. The cast is just perfect headlined by Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, while the directing of Edgar Wright is fast, creative and fun. One of the best comedies to come out of Great Britain in the 2000's and the first of the well received "Cornetto Trilogy" all of which feature Pegg, Frost and Wright. A must watch for all British comedy fans out there.
The Odd Couple (1968)
Comedy Classic
"The Odd Couple" is a genuinely funny film that doesn't ponder to the lowest common denominator. It is intelligent, witty, charming and timeless. It has great performances with fun and interesting dialogue. Made on a simple formula that has been repeated countless times since but never emulated and done nearly as well. Because of which it is rightfully considered a comedy classic and timeless.
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Best Comic Book Movie Ever Made
Even though comic book movies are now a staple of the industry and one of the most popular genres at the box office, produced by the dozen every year with huge budgets, A list actors, groundbreaking special effects, whole cinematic universes build around them, filled to the brim with fun scripts and lovable characters, some of which are well received by the critics and the general audience alike, nothing tropes Christopher Nolan's second entry in the Dark Knight saga. It is just incredibly well made with amazing shots, stunning special effects which hold up to this day, perfectly scored, it has a dark entertaining story, great camera work. top notch editing and one of the best movie villains of all time. It is rightfully considered not just the best comic book movie ever made but also one of the best action movies in the history of cinema.
Fight Club (1999)
A Staple Of Modern Cinema
David Fincher's masterpiece is the best film school you can find out there. It is a milestone of cinema in every aspect. The shot composition, the framing, the editing, pacing, the production design, camera work, everything is top notch and creatively executed. The performances of the complete cast are carrier defining and the characters they are portraying are already legendary in cinema history. It is highly entertaining, rewatchable and just a fun experience throughout its running time. A truly remarkable film which left a huge imprint and influence on cinema.
What Happened, Miss Simone? (2015)
A Worthy Potrayal Of A Musical Genius
A stunning documentary depicting the turbulent life of one of the most influential musicians of the past century, with skillful usage of archival audio and film footage as well as past and new interviews with all of the people who witnessed the life of the musical legend that is Nina Simone, whose battle for racial equality and justice is still relevant to contemporary America.
The Godfather (1972)
One of the best films of all time
To put it short, "The Godfather" is a timeless masterpiece. It is as close to a perfect movie as you can get to. It has an amazing script which is directed masterfully by Francis Ford Coppola. The cast is Hollywood royalty from top to bottom and everyone plays their part to perfection. Of course, the stars of the film are Marlon Brando as Don Vito Corleone and Al Pacino as Michael Corleone. Both of the actors give career defining performances portraying arguably two of the most famous characters to be ever put on film. The film is filled to the brim with unforgettable scenes and quotes all of which work seamlessly together in crafting a highly re-watchable masterpiece of cinema that will equally satisfy the casual moviegoer as well as the most harden film critics.
Memento (2000)
Fresh Take on Film Noir
A creative take on a well establish genre which cemented Christopher Nolan as one of the best filmmakers of the 2000's and onward. The story is told in reverse and we as the audience piece together the mystery with the lead character, portrayed brilliantly by Guy Pearce. The script is incredible and filled with lots of twists and turns, it has all of the hallmarks of film noir combined with a fresh and original concept under superb direction. Easily one of the best films of the early 2000's and a must watch.
Glengarry Glen Ross (1992)
Ensamble acting with a great script
A fantastic movie with realistic, extremely fun and profanity filled script that never seems dull and always demands your attention. Combine that with an ensemble cast of acting royalty portraying memorable characters and you got yourself a truly memorable cinematic experience that is surely to leave a lasting impression.
On the Waterfront (1954)
One of Brando's Best
A classic film with a powerful message still resonating today, where Marlon Brando elevated himself to Hollywood royalty and one of the most prominent actors in his generation and of all time. It is an incredible display of the craft of acting headlined by Brando. All of the roles are perfectly cast and every single one of them gives a performance for the ages. A fantastic film, headlined by a fantastic leading man, skillfully directed, with a gripping story and powerful message. What more can you ask of a Hollywood classic?
Rick and Morty (2013)
Animation Gold!
One of the best modern animated series if not one of the best all times! The characters are unique and fun, the writing is smart and hilarious, the cast is just perfect and the story lines are creative and crafted with an immense attention to detail. It is simply a show like no other before it where literately anything can happen. Dan Harmon proved already proved himself as a unique comedic voice with his show "Community" but with "Rick and Morty" he is simply on another level and there is no current show that can even compare itself with to its unique approach to comedy and animation.
Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015)
A Crash-course in Filmmaking
An excellent documentary focusing on the relationship between two icons of the movie industry based on the book by Truffaut. Renowned modern filmmakers, such as Martin Scorsese, Wes Anderson, David Fincher and James Gray, discuss the influence of Hitchcock and Truffaut on cinema and how their genius inspired numerous current directors and filmmakers. Hitchcock/Truffaut is an affectionate and well crafted tribute to one of the most famous screen legends ever and should be a must watch for all future filmmakers and cinephiles.
Hamilton (2020)
Hamilton Lives Up To The Hype!
A Broadway hit which became a pop culture icon and modern legend can finally be enjoyed from home! It does not disappoint for a second. The set pieces, choreography, lighting, editing, camerawork are just flawless and combined with the unforgettable songs and performances of the original cast they form an incredible viewing experience, transporting you into the heart of Broadway. A must see for all musical, theater and hip hop fans.
The Last Dance (2020)
Behind the scenes with the GOAT
There was much hype before the release of this 10-part documentary series and it definitely lived up to it big time! MJ's last season with the Bulls was a wild roller-coaster ride where championship number 6 was anything but a given. The episodes feature all of the major players in the incredible story of the Michael Jordan and Chicago Bulls dynasty covering its rise up until to its triumphant conclusion.