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Memento (2000)
What would you do if your memory failed you? This movie really puts things in perspective. The brain is a magical (and torturous) device. Another film from university - I had to watch this film numerous times for my neuropsychology course. I have... +
What would you do if your memory failed you? This movie really puts things in perspective. The brain is a magical (and torturous) device.
Another film from university - I had to watch this film numerous times for my neuropsychology course. I have since watched it multiple times outside of academia and still LOVE it. I love connecting the dots in the super unique plot. It's definitely a brain twister and I've introduced this film to many people who just hated it - because they didn't understand.
I had to watch this movie at least 2 times during my university course to really have a solid understanding.
Great cast, great plot, great overall film.
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Crash (2004)
I had to watch this movie as a whole and in parts dozens of times in my 2008 Social Cognition course. I have written multiple papers on this movie, and feel like I have had to narrow characters and plot down to the core. Looking at it from a more... +
I had to watch this movie as a whole and in parts dozens of times in my 2008 Social Cognition course. I have written multiple papers on this movie, and feel like I have had to narrow characters and plot down to the core.
Looking at it from a more "movie watcher" perspective rather than a neuroscience perspective, I really deeply enjoyed this movie for more than helping me get an A in that course. Of course, as a psych major, I really enjoyed looking at that particular aspect as well, and will always remember those things when I return to this film.
I've always enjoyed movies that follow the lives of different characters and see how they intertwine (Elephant, 2003) so this was a must for me. There are also aspects of race, drugs, and crime amongst the larger plot.
Some of my favourites are in this film also - Sandra Bullock and Matt Dillon. Must watch, I will definitely watch again and again. I love introducing people to this movie.
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Elephant (2003)
Controversial film about the events surrounding a high-school massacre. It follows separate characters in the events prior to, during, and after the school shooting. Roger Ebert said it best when he said there was no pump up, no climax - just... +
Controversial film about the events surrounding a high-school massacre. It follows separate characters in the events prior to, during, and after the school shooting.
Roger Ebert said it best when he said there was no pump up, no climax - just flat-affect. The director drained all energy and glamour from death - hence making an "anti violence" film. It had its criticism after release, but overall I thought it was a well done HBO film.
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I Heart Huckabees (2004)
I find movies like this hard to find these days. I feel like the best movies came out when I was in high school (2003-2005) - there were an abundance of super cute and quirky movies that I really enjoyed, and this was one of them. The cast - Naomi... +
I find movies like this hard to find these days. I feel like the best movies came out when I was in high school (2003-2005) - there were an abundance of super cute and quirky movies that I really enjoyed, and this was one of them.
The cast - Naomi Watts, Mark Wahlburg, Jude Law, Lily Tomlin and the ever-awkward Jason Schwartzman - how could you not love the cast?
This movie is about a detective team and existentialism - so it's kind of out-there - but really fun and enjoyable and I LOVED the soundtrack. I still listen to it today.
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Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
MY FAVOURITE MOVIE EVER. It's rated #85 on imdb's top 250 movies of all time. No wonder. I am not a huge Jim Carrey or Kate Winslet fan, but this movie...the two of them together in these characters...it is pure magic. The premise is magical, the... +
MY FAVOURITE MOVIE EVER. It's rated #85 on imdb's top 250 movies of all time. No wonder.
I am not a huge Jim Carrey or Kate Winslet fan, but this movie...the two of them together in these characters...it is pure magic. The premise is magical, the romance is both heartbreaking and amazing all at the same time. I can't say enough good things about this entire movie.
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Hard Candy (2005)
I was an an Ellen Page kick when Juno was released - and had to watch this movie. It's awkward, difficult to watch in spots, but has an interesting premise (exposing a paedophile). It wasn't my favourite movie ever, but it's one that I come back to... +
I was an an Ellen Page kick when Juno was released - and had to watch this movie. It's awkward, difficult to watch in spots, but has an interesting premise (exposing a paedophile). It wasn't my favourite movie ever, but it's one that I come back to every so often just because it was so unique. -
Juno (2007 movie)
This is one of the only (modern) movies that I can watch over and over. I absolutely love the cast (Ellen Page is great!), the soundtrack, and most of all the plot of the movie. Its just a feel-good, super cute movie that makes me feel 16 again!
This is one of the only (modern) movies that I can watch over and over. I absolutely love the cast (Ellen Page is great!), the soundtrack, and most of all the plot of the movie. Its just a feel-good, super cute movie that makes me feel 16 again! -
Gone Girl (2014)
I love that this movie stayed relatively true to the novel (which was amazing). Flynn is a superb writer and this screenplay really captured that. The actors fit the roles, and the ending...well...if you've read the book, you know what to expect. I... +
I love that this movie stayed relatively true to the novel (which was amazing). Flynn is a superb writer and this screenplay really captured that. The actors fit the roles, and the ending...well...if you've read the book, you know what to expect. I was SO pleased with this film adaptation! -
Cinderella (2015)
I was a bit wary before seeing this movie. The classic animated Cinderella was/is my favourite Disney movie of all time. Cate Blanchett did not disappoint. She played the role so well, she made me really, really dislike her in the movie. Lily... +
I was a bit wary before seeing this movie. The classic animated Cinderella was/is my favourite Disney movie of all time.
Cate Blanchett did not disappoint. She played the role so well, she made me really, really dislike her in the movie. Lily James is beautiful and made a wonderful Cinderella.
I laughed, and cried (not at the normal times you would expect, but at the really theatrical moments....they were very well done).
Great job, Disney, at this spin on the classic children's favourite.
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Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
ABSOLUTE classic!! I remember watching this over and over and over again as a child. It is one of my absolute favourite Robin Williams movies. I think it was one of his best roles.
ABSOLUTE classic!! I remember watching this over and over and over again as a child. It is one of my absolute favourite Robin Williams movies. I think it was one of his best roles. -
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