Fierce Creatures [1997]
Charming, intelligent, and just so fucking heartwarming, Fierce Creatures features a hilarious plot, stellar cast, and a lot of deadly animals.
Nothing Is Private [2007]
Smart, engaging, and sometimes uncomfortable, Nothing is Private is a quirky dramedy exploring sexuality, racism, predatory behavior, and bad parents.
Trainspotting [1996]
As a delightfully subversive masterpiece, Trainspotting is not only thought-provoking but also very entertaining and even funny.
Les Visiteurs [1993]
As a definition of a non-stop laughs comedy, Les Visiteurs is also a very engaging movie with charming characters, hilarious dialogue, and huge replay value.
The Hurricane [1999]
Based on a tragic and yet inspiring true story, The Hurricane is a captivating epic driven by Denzel’s stellar performance.
Léon [1994]
Stylish and very engaging, Leon is one of those atmospheric and smooth nineties movies that are the stuff of legends now. A definite cult classic.
The Hitcher [2007]
Bloodier, slicker, and crazier than the eighties original, The Hitcher 2007 edition is an entertaining but ultimately forgettable thriller.
Coraline [2009]
Charmingly dark and quirky, Coraline is a beautifully animated stop-motion movie featuring an even better story for both kids and adults.
Mr. Brooks [2007]
Suspenseful and engaging, Mr. Brooks is at the same time your usual serial killer movie and a unique psychological thriller.
The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human [1999]
Stylish and effective, The Mating Habits of Earthbound Human is a charming nineties comedy with a phenomenal script and Carmen Elektra. ‘Nuff said.
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America [1996]
To find out who is the great Cornholio and why he needs TP for his bunghole, watch Beavis and Butt-Head Do America, a hilarious masterpiece.
Idle Hands [1999]
Gory, hilarious, and entertaining, Idle Hands is one of those horror comedies I love. And not just because of weed and Jessica Alba.
Man to Man [2005]
A hidden gem that deals with the issue of racism through the eyes of scientists who believe that pigmies are the link between humans and apes.
Oliver Twist [2005]
Visually impressive, Roman Polanski’s 2005 movie Oliver Twist is a subversive, intelligent, and refreshing take on a familiar novel.
Friends with Money [2006]
Friends with Money is a movie life, marriage, and everything in between. Focusing on long-term relationships, it can be both thought-provoking and funny.
Wrong Turn [2003]
Simplistic and yet surprisingly effective, Wrong Turn is an entertaining and sleek-looking horror movie featuring a familiar story.
Everything Is Illuminated [2005]
Coming from a guy who doesn’t like quirky dramedies, Everything is Illuminated is a quirky and also captivating dramedy you should check out.
Spawn [1997]
Just so damn entertaining and visually memorable, Spawn is one of those old-school superhero movies that you will fall in love with immediately.
The World’s Fastest Indian [2005]
Based on one hell of a true story, The World’s Fastest Indian is a heartwarming adventure that will push you to follow your dreams.
Shoot ‘Em Up [2007]
Action-packed and delightfully over-the-top Shoot Em Up is a violent extravaganza that will not only keep your attention but also entertain you immensely.
El Laberinto del Fauno AKA Pan’s Labyrinth [2006]
Visually stunning and suspenseful, El Laberinto del Fauno is one of the best fantasy movies ever released, a dark fairy tale that you simply must watch.
No Country for Old Men [2007]
An incredibly immersive, realistic and captivating neo-noir masterpiece No Country For Old Men is one of my favorite movies.
The Chumscrubber [2005]
Deconstructing the suburban dream and exploring mental health issues, The Chumscrubber is not only intelligent but also darkly funny.
Oldboy [2003]
Bleak, intense, and full of surprises, Oldboy is an exceedingly well-made and visually gripping neo-noir thriller.
Inside Man [2006]
Inside Man is a satisfying, flashy, and entertaining heist movie with an all-star cast and story full of mystery and surprising twists.
A Sound of Thunder [2005]
Despite its cheesiness and stereotypical characters, A Sound of Thunder is a solid science fiction movie with time travel and dinosaurs!
Surveillance [2008]
Surveillance is an unpredictively weird, subversive, and also captivating thriller following two FBI agents trying to find a serial killer.
Anamorph [2007]
Featuring a brooding atmosphere, Anamorph adds a clever artistic twist to your usual story of a weary detective trying to catch a serial killer.
Clerks II [2006]
Intelligently raunchy and hilarious, Clerks II is a surprisingly effective sequel to one of the most underrated comedies of the nineties.
Clerks [1994]
Do not let the black and white cinematography fool you, Clerks is one of the most honest and funniest movies you’ll ever see.
Bad Lieutenant [1992]
Drenched in alcohol and leveled with cocaine, Bad Lieutenant is an uncompromising masterpiece about power, corruption, and redemption.
Donnie Darko [2001]
Weird, moody, and effortlessly complex, Donnie Darko is a mysterious coming-of-age movie you can interpret in many different ways.
A History of Violence [2005]
Deceptively simple and thoroughly engaging, A History of Violence is a subversive thriller about an American family living with a secret.
Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle [2004]
One of the best stoner comedies out there with non-stop laughs that doubles as a road movie and features unforgettable scenes and characters.
Keeping Mum [2005]
Exploring life, death, bullying, and family, Keeping Mum is a charmingly British black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean).
30 Days of Night [2007]
Entertaining, action-packed and visually impressive, 30 Days of Night adds a refreshing twist to a classic vampire story.
Gran Torino [2008]
Thought-provoking and gripping, Gran Torino is a reverse coming-of-age movie examining not just your “elderly racist uncle” but also our society.
Wild Hogs [2007]
Surprisingly funny and entertaining for a commercial mainstream comedy, Wild Hogs is a charming distraction worth a watch.
Vacancy [2007]
Unfolding in real-time, Vacancy is a suspenseful single-location horror following a couple’s nightmarish stay in a motel from hell.
The Wrestler [2008]
Telling not just an All-American but also a human story of loneliness, redemption, and love, The Wrestler is a masterpiece.
Lakeview Terrace [2008]
Thought-provoking and gripping, the psychological thriller Lakeview Terrace is not your usual Neighbor From Hell movie.
In Bruges [2008]
Darkly comical, effortlessly complex, and stunningly gorgeous, In Bruges is a crime thriller like no other you simply must watch.
Inkheart [2008]
A bit rough around the edges and primarily aimed at kids, Inkheart is a solid fantasy movie featuring a great cast and even better locations.
Splinter [2008]
Mostly relying on good old practical effects, Splinter is an engaging “let’s board up and defend against monsters” gory body horror movie.
Thick as Thieves [2009]
If you have nothing better to do and you like heist movies with big names a forgettable thriller Thick as Thieves will do just fine.
The Reader [2008]
Featuring a sexually-charged atmosphere, controversial relationships, and themes, The Reader is a sexy, and thought-provoking masterpiece.
Walk the Line [2005]
Riveting and never melodramatic, Walk the Line is an exceedingly well-crafted biopic telling the story of the one and only, Johnny Cash.
Vicky Cristina Barcelona [2008]
Vicky Cristina Barcelona is exactly the steamy romantic comedy set in beautiful Spain that never crosses the line you think it is.
Revolutionary Road [2008]
Exceedingly well-crafted, Revolutionary Road is a different kind of romance movie offering a realistic exploration of marriage and life.
Walled In [2009]
More of a mystery than horror, Walled In follows a young engineer trying to uncover the secrets of one big and strange building.