In the age of Netflix, how do you choose what movies to watch? The answer is largely subjective, but there are a few universal rules. In this list, you’ll find classics like Casablanca, Catch Me If You Can, and The Babadook, as well as more contemporary films such as The Other Side of the Wind. A must-see film is one that defines a genre and has a lasting cultural impact. This list should include the best-selling novels and movies, and it may even include the nominees for this year’s Academy Awards.
The Babadook
Australian psychological horror film The Babadook, released in 2017, is a fascinating film about grief. Described as the “embodied grief”, the Babadook slowly drags its victim to the brink of insanity and beyond. It weaves scenarios designed to elicit denial and cause the victim to retreat from society. As a result, the victim’s memory of his/her lost loved one smothers him/her.
It Follows
Jay is a carefree teenager with a new boyfriend, Hugh. Then she discovers she is the latest victim of a deadly curse. Death will creep toward her in the form of a friend or a stranger. At first, her friends don’t believe her, but they start to see phantom assassins who are trying to kill her. Jay has to band together with her friends to save her from this curse, and they need her help to do it.
Catch Me If You Can
Steven Spielberg has made some amazing movies, and “Catch Me If You Can” is one of them. This high-flying musical comedy is based on a true story. It has received four Tony Awards and won several others, including Best Musical and Best Director. The award-winning “dream team” behind the movie features Terrence McNally as the screenwriter and Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman as the composer.
The Other Side of the Wind
This classic drama follows a maverick director who spent years in exile in Europe before returning to Hollywood to make his comeback film. It’s set in 1939, when American censors still considered the Maverick filmmaker a dangerous, radical figure. His personal beliefs, including his use of violence, led to a public relations scandal that forced him to leave the movie industry. Now, the maverick is back to make his Hollywood comeback with the help of a re-written script.
The Two Popes
In “The Two Popes,” future Pope Francis and Pope Benedict must confront their pasts in order to reach a common ground. The two men’s history with the Church is one of their greatest challenges, but one they must overcome in order to reach a new level of peace in the Catholic Church. In “The Two Popes,” we get an intimate look into the history of the church. We learn what Pope Benedict did to create a division among his followers.
The Godfather
This film is based on Mario Puzo’s novel of the same name. The story follows the Corleone family, a powerful Italian-American crime family, as its youngest son Michael is reluctantly drawn into the family’s business. The inevitable cycle of violence and betrayal soon follows, and Michael’s wife, meanwhile, is drawn deeper into the family’s world. Ultimately, the fate of this venerable family will be decided by their son.
Casablanca
If you’re a fan of classic films, Casablanca is a must-see. This 1942 film stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman in a romantic drama about love and war. It has beautiful lighting and a romantic story that will have you swooning. Plus, it has a poignant look at World War II. This classic is an enduring film that will be appreciated by audiences of all ages.
Forrest Gump
Forrest Tucker is a college graduate when he is recruited by the army. While attending boot camp, he meets Benjamin Buford Blue, a black man from Bayou La Batre, Alabama, who goes by the nickname Bubba. Bubba loves to cook shrimp and had a plan to buy his own shrimp boat once he left the army. When Forrest meets him, he is impressed by his love of all kinds of shrimp.
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