Hidden Film Gems of 2018 - please humor a sometime author and full-time nerd

[Meghan32]

Okay, so I am a huge movie geek and I enjoy interesting films (not porn). I am always looking for more recommendations, though lately I get most of those from friends or Twitter. Movies I loved this year, emphasis on the independents:

1. Revenge - amazing French action, gory and visually stunning - I haven't cheered this hard at a female badass protagonist since You're Next

2. Hearts Beat Loud - sweet, funny, with inspiring musical performances too, and a bonus Nick Offerman

3. Paddington 2 - don't judge me, it is adorable and possibly the most British film I've ever seen

4. Blindspotting - this one is a must-see starring and co-written by Daveed Diggs. As a teacher, I couldn't afford to see Hamilton on Broadway, but this will do.

5. The Hate U Give - stunner of a YA adaptation that actually does justice to the book

6. Dumplin' - any movie featuring Dolly Parton and drag queen dance training montages can't be bad

7. Upgrade - underrated and surprisingly funny action film

8. A Simple Favor - Paul Feig made a comic noir, who knew!

9. Searching - twisty and elaborately conceived

10. Crazy Rich Asians - I'm also not immune to so many abs and wonderful acting work from a diverse cast

So share your unique picks for the year, my literotica friends! Warm regards and happy New Year.

Meghan

 

[Handley_Page]

Not being a great film fan, I can only recognise one of your list - Paddington.

However, I'd recommend you have a really good look at almost anything by Akira Kurosawa (Rashomon, for example) .
One of them was the inspiration for the 'Magnificent 7'
My personal favourites are "Tora Tora Tora" and "Battle of Britain."

Add to them: "Inherit the Wind" (w. Spencer Tracy)
"12 Angry men" (w. Henry Fonda)
"Triumph of the Will" (Leni Reifenstall) is brilliant.

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