Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia
Directed by: Sam Peckinpah
Year: 1974
I need more Peckinpah in my system. He was not just an excellent storyteller, but technically effecient. His violence explodes ferociously on the screen, and I might even prematurely say he was the best user of slow-motion ever in his movies (The Wild Bunch being another prime example). He also gave his characters the space for them to grow for you as the viewer, and Oates carries the film through its sometimes zany twists and turns.
The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Year: 1988
The imagination can be a wonderous thing, as is this film and Gilliam’s take on the legend. When given free reign, nothing can hold it back, as nothing is refrained from in this delight.
Zombieland
Directed by: Ruben Fleischer
Year: 2009
Fun. Lots of fun. From Harrelson and Eisenberg’s chemistry, to Stone’s banging hotness, to surprise cameo’s and flashy gory violence, it adds up to a fun movie if nothing else. Though not necessarily requiring of much else either.
Paths of Glory
Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
Year: 1957
Without a doubt one of Kubrick’s very finest films. From a technical standpoint, it’s impeccably shot, moments will leave a burning aftermath in your memory. It’s a powerful story, and one that will at times have you in a furious state of anger. Kirk Douglas gives what I would easily call one of the best performances ever.
Blue Valentine
Directed by: Derek Cianfrance
Year: 2010
As joyful as love can be, it can also be equally evil. Devestating, and very real, story of love and it’s sometimes traummatizing effects it leaves on those involved. Whether it be directly, or indirectly. Nobody is left unscathed.
