Blancanieves
My favorite film of the semester. Beautiful cinematography, wonderful acting, and a truly
splendid storyline.
Zero Dark Thirty
An interesting perspective on the takedown of Osama bin
Laden. The film is controversial
by nature, but it’s also unique in more ways than one.
Devil’s Backbone
Combining elements of horror, fable, and fantasy, del Toro’s
Devil’s Backbone is definitely an
entertaining watch.
The Piano
Absolutely loved this film – the music, thematic elements,
everything fit perfectly to make the it stand out. Really enjoyed The
Piano’s representation of music as Ada’s true voice.
Do the Right Thing
This was a fun watch.
A fantastic portrayal of what it means to “do the right thing,” no
matter your background or who you are.
El Topo
Surreal, surprising, sort of insane. In this film, the
viewer’s taken through a sort of drug-induced, dream-like narrative—lots of
satire/allegorical elements, too.
Definitely worth a watch.
Seconds
Really enjoyed this film. Love the dystopian feel, and the common science fiction
trope of exploring big corporate power.
The Hitch-Hiker
A great film by acclaimed director Ida Lupino. Very suspenseful, and challenges the
stereotypes associated with noir films of this era.
Double Indemnity
Wasn’t my favorite film of the term, but definitely worth a
watch for anyone interested in noir films and the infamous femme-fatale.
M
A masterpiece directed by Fritz Lang. Elements of melodrama, and even horror,
combined with dark scenes and shadowy figures, makes this film ahead of its
time.
Sherlock Jr.
I couldn’t have had a better introduction to silent
films. Buster Keaton did a phenomenal
job with Sherlock Jr. It’s humor
is perfect, and it’s entertainment value is hardly matched by much of modern
cinema.
