The factors that make a film essential viewing certainly include its quality and reputation.
While they differ wildly, these films of the 2010s are all absolutely and uniquely essential.
However, his good standing and glowing reputation begin to crumble when he is accused of a crime.
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Unsure of his guilt or innocence, the small town is tense and divided.
The ever loosening distinction between fact and fiction are brought to bear inThe Hunt.
But, theimpact thatCall Me by Your Namehas had on cinemacontinues to reverberate.
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But, the director’s success hasn’t hindered his artistic credibility.
Guadagnino, who is openly gay, continues to create engaging and singular stories of romance and tension.
‘Elevated horror’ officially entered the chat in 2018 withAri Aster’s grueling and jaw-dropping debut feature,Hereditary.
Marianne is asked to act as a companion to Heloise, and to paint her portrait in secret.
Patient and careful passion is rendered beautifully through the metaphor of a painting inPortrait of a Lady on Fire.
Louise’s life experiences and grief inform her work and help her learn to communicate with the aliens.
Arrivalovercame the typical limitations that hinder the success of other genre films by being undeniably spectacular.
The emotional and complex science-fiction film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Director and Best Picture.
But the most influential and essential of its successes was the broad cultural conversation it invited.
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Furiosa is on the run, having betrayed Joe.
With their goals aligned, Max and Furiosa begrudgingly join forces.
Mad Max: Fury Roadis undoubtedly one of the most exceptional pieces of action filmmaking to grace cinema screens.
Moreover,theGeorge Millerfilmis widely considered to beone of the best of the century.
Obviously, such a lauded film should be an essential piece of its time and place.
But what exactly is it that makesMad Max: Fury Roadso incomparable?
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