Still, even in its heyday, the Oscars wereprone to making mistakes.
Others inspired subsequent filmmakers, helping to reshape cinema forever.
“Always like this.”
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The duo navigates a dangerous underworld, slowly forming a surrogate family.
Despite opening to mixed reviews, it was quickly recognized as a high watermark for the genre.
His finest achievement, however, might be the Before trilogy,his sprawling romantic drama seriesstarringJulie DelpyandEthan Hawke.
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Any of the three could have made this list, but the first movie is particularly sweet.
Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.
Indeed, the fantasy scenes are really well done, especially the vibrant Hollywood-style musical numbers withJulianne Moore.
All these wacky elements add up to a masterpiece of stoner noir.
The film represented a deliberate rejection of formulaic filmmaking, embracing a more improvisational and avant-garde approach.
The plot reflects this too, favoring an organic flow of events that mirrors real-life interactions.
5’Frances Ha' (2012)
Directed by Noah Baumbach
“Im so embarrassed.
Im not a real person yet.
There isn’t really a plot here so much as a string of intimate moments and snappy conversations.
The protagonist is messy and likable, totally drawing the viewer into her humdrum struggles.
In addition,Frances Hais a great artifact from the early 2010s, capturing that moment in time beautifully.
It’s possibly even something of a millennial touchstone.
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She has kept her head lowered… to give him a chance to come closer.
The evocative cinematography byChristopher DoyleandPing Bin Leeperfectly complements its melancholy story.
Leung won the Best Actor award at Cannes, but the Oscars completely shut out this move.
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where a sinister presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from both past and future.
Several filmmakers have cited it as an inspiration, includingSofia Coppola,Barry Jenkins, and theDaniels.
Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.
However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs.
2’Reservoir Dogs' (1992)
Directed by Quentin Tarantino
“Lets go to work.
It’s all the fundamentals of the director’s filmography in microcosm.
It ranks among the most important independent films ever.
The film’s visual storytelling is also fantastic, most famously in the wordless, extended opening sequence.
A stark, perverse story of murder, kidnapping and police corruption in a Mexican border town.
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A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.
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Jeff “The Dude” Lebowski, mistaken for a millionaire of the same name, seeks restitution for his ruined rug and enlists his bowling buddies to help get it.
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Frances Ha follows an aspiring dancer living in New York City as she navigates friendships, career aspirations, and her identity. Facing numerous challenges to achieve her dreams, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that delves into the complexities of modern life’s personal and professional intersections.
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