My Favorite Movies
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Amazing Grace (2007, PG)
Amazing movie about an inspirational but very human character, his drive and impact on the world. Spectacular in all respects - must see. |
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| 2 |
Ninotchka (1939, R)
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Wag the Dog (1997, R)
chilling comedic satire about how the government and the media can repackage or invent "news" or truth for political ends. |
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Crash (2004, R)
very human story about experiences and perspectives related to racism and social hierarchies |
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Lilya 4-Ever (Lilja 4-ever) (2003, R)
very tough film about one girl's story related to human trafficking |
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La Stanza del Figlio (The Son's Room) (2002, R)
honest depiction of how one family deals with a tragic loss in very honest yet painful ways |
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| 7 |
Twelve O'Clock High (1949, Unrated)
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Sullivan's Travels (1941, Unrated)
comedic satire about living a sheltered life and the world of film - huge yet entertaining insights into humanity and social classes |
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| 9 |
It Happened One Night (1934, Unrated)
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| 10 |
You Can't Take It with You (1938, Unrated)
fun and funny story showing how happiness is not found in 'stuff' or worldly success - a story of how one family rose above the worldly values and lived carefree and thankful lives |
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| 11 |
Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (1936, Unrated)
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| 12 |
Meet John Doe (, Unrated)
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| 13 |
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939, Unrated)
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| 14 |
The Decalogue (, Unrated)
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| 15 |
A Short Film About Love (1988, Unrated)
profound reflection on love and pain and the human condition |
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| 16 |
A Short Film About Killing (1988, Unrated)
Kieslowski has a way of getting under the skin of humanity - again in this film, he captures the human condition and explores free will and providence as well as social classes and depravity. Outstanding filmmaking, too |
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| 17 |
Three Colors: Blue (Trois couleurs: Bleu) (1993, R)
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| 18 |
Short Working Day (Krotki dzien pracy) (1996, Unrated)
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Three Colors: White (Trois Couleurs: Blanc) (, R)
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| 20 |
Three Colors: Red (Trois couleurs: Rouge) (1994, R)
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