Paul Jensen (kurosawian)

The greatest film dealing with gay lovers. Universal, heartbreaking and funny. Instead of relying heavily on plot, Kar-wai gives us a series of simple, honest, and painful moments that ring true and create a mosaic of what it's like getting over a destructive relationship. What's wonderfully fresh about this film is how the gay relationship is totally not the point. Anyone who has ever loved and lost and then tried to move on, can totally relate to this film. Certain shots say so much with just a little punctuation and music. The subtext is constantly there, always treating the viewer with utmost respect. It goes without saying that the cinematography is astonishing. Godard's influence is felt and the overall emotional feeling the movie leaves you with, is one of complete and utter acceptance, ironic wisdom, and blissful hope. Perfect cathartic filmmaking.

Growing up, Monty Python was an essential part of my teenage upbringing. Wacky, absurd, rude and hysterical. These guys were simply geniuses. From the Twit of the Year contest, to the Lumberjack song and the "Cars that Ate People" (as well as a big Cat) this series of collections from the stellar TV show made an indelible impression on me. That said, years later as an adult, the film doesn't carry the same magic. It's still wildly original but the humor is a little juvenile or perhaps just expected. I loved them growing up. Today they no longer hold the same charm for me.

The greatest motion picture ever made. A truly cinematic experience. The more you see it, the more you see in it. Kubrick transcended all other science fiction films. There is nothing else like 2001. It is the story of the evolution of mankind. Talk about ambitious!

A tragic figure finds redemption. If there's hope for him, there's hope for humanity. Scorsese made his most poetic film in stunning black and white with the intention of never making another film again. He put everything he had into it. As did De Niro. The results are so powerful, the viewer truly feels as if they are intruding in on these character's lives.