T he popcorn is popping in the microwave, sweatpants have been donned on, but then you spend an hour trying to find something to watch. Well, fear not, here are some of the must-watch movies for film buffs that will keep you entertained for the entire weekend!
Your next task is to decide which of the many excellent films accessible to you is the one you'll see tonight. There are lots of favorites to tune into for your leisure time, whether you're seeking mystery, drama, or an old rom-com.
These are contemporary masterpieces, the absolute creme da la creme, the must-see films that millions of others are undoubtedly envious of you for seeing for the very first time.
The Godfather changed cinema forever and resulted in a long line of mafia movies from the shrewd men of Goodfellas to The Sopranos. However, the ultimate King of the Mafia genre is still Francis Ford Coppola's masterpiece. The epic Puzo remake starts out with an iconic opening phrase, "I believe in America", before Coppola's epic transforms into a terrifying breakdown of the American ideals.
The narrative portrays a strong immigrant family as they grapple with the contradictory principles of authority and religion; these moral conflicts are distilled in a famous baptism episode, which is beautifully cut with the killing of four rivaling dons. The Godfather's influence lives on thanks to the innumerable memorable scenes like a horse's decapitated head, Brando's gravelly voice, and Nino Rota's hypnotic waltz.
At the peak of his lovable schmuck abilities, we get this iconic Bill Murray movie. Andie McDowell brings both intellect and passion to the table. The narrator is a guy, Ramis, who is imprisoned in a time vortex, who is directing and co-writing with Danny Rubin. He manages to unearth a treasure too. Murray's snarky tone makes the first part pretty much of an easy-going laugh, but as the film progresses, it explores deeper themes of life and morality.
Greene's films exist at the crossroads of drama and documentary, fusing reality, fantasy, and the challenges of achieving the most intractable of aspirations, the truth. The director spent 3 years working with a professional theater psychotherapist and seven victims of sex assault survivors by Church leaders in the Midwest to construct a sequence of scenarios driven by real experiences —and the significant emotional damage that followed. It's a really poignant and harrowing narrative of preservation and support.
With Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World, Wright went all-in on the elements that distinguish his directing style —great needle drops, a vivid color scheme, whip-pans, and straightforward, smart-people comedy. The fitting lead is played by Michael Cera, but it also features Ramona's (aka Mary Winstead) 7 lethal ex-boyfriends, including Chris Evans –before he rescued half the planet in Avengers. Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World is among Wright's most distinctive films, with great elements of metafiction and breathtaking images that linger with you throughout.
A crisis develops when a related technical breakdown leaves barely enough oxygen to maintain the original crew when the three-person crew on a human journey to Mars finds a fourth, unintentional inhabitant of their spacecraft. That's the heartbreaking concept of this sci-fi thriller, which Netflix gained the distribution rights to in the United States following a bidding battle. The film's moral dilemma is backed by a small but excellent ensemble, which includes Daniel Dae Kim, Toni Collette, and Anna Kendrick as members of the ship's crew, as well as Shamier Anderson as the engineer who wakes up inside the ship soon after launch.
Early previews for the first Paddington film did not seem to be encouraging. Despite this, co-writer/director Paul King has created a wonderfully delightful picture that is full of pleasure, inventiveness, friendliness, and just a few harsh looks. As it turns out, it is kind of all the same, but also loaded with new delights. Paddington (Ben Whishaw's bouncy voice) spars with actor P. Buchanan (i.e. Hugh Grant, devouring scenery like an excellent steak) after being falsely accused of stealing and sentenced to jail. It definitely works well for us as a sequence.
These great films vary in subject and international critic ratings, but they are all noteworthy in their own right and have significant historical relevance. So, although this list will never be extensive enough, consider it a "best-of" list of a very subjective nature. Add these titles to your schedule and schedule a marathon —you'll be whisked away to the brilliant, platinum world of vintage flicks in no time. So, grab that popcorn and your favorite PJ set and tune in to one of these must-watch movies for film buffs of all time!
