Movies and movie recs or "What do you mean you haven't seen that?"

[skieswideopen]

I'm interrupting hometown month to talk movies. And movie recs. With summer blockbuster more or less upon us, it seems like an appropriate time.

1. What do you look for in a movie?/What kinds of movies do you like?
2. Do you have a favourite movie or three? (I'm using random numbers here. Feel free to talk about as many movies as you like. Or as few.)
3. What movies had the biggest impact on you?
4. Do you have any movies that you indiscriminately rec to everyone or think everyone should see at least once? (Could be the same as or different from #1 or #2. Totally up to you. Elaboration is encouraged.)



*Or winter blockbuster season, if you live in the Southern Hemisphere.

Comments

[colls]

I haven't watched a classic movie in ages.

I have watched a few indie movies and obscure things lately, although I have to admit I'm not all that familiar with some of the movies you've listed. I'll have to check a few out. I did hear good things about the Intouchables - that it's a fun romcom-ish French thing.

[lightbird]

The Intouchables is very good, and very funny though not a romcom. There's a serious aspect to the story too, but it manages to never get too heavy. It's based on a true story.

Moonrise Kingdom played last summer and I highly recommend it. It's about two kids who are in love and run away together. Bill Murray is in it, Bruce Willis, Tilda Swinton, Edward Norton, Frances McDormand. It's a beautiful film, actually. There's a lot of heart and humor in it, the cinematography is gorgeous and the film's score is great, too.

[colls]

It's even on Netflix! I just added Moonrise Kingdom to my queue. Thanks!