V for Vendetta

My Friend in college had a poster in his dorm portraying a Guy Fawkes mask with a heading “Ideas are bulletproof”. It was a dialogue from V for Vendetta. this film contains many such moving dialogues and even better action, direction and acting to go with it. The Protagonist, Guy in the mask, is Hugo Weaving, the same guy whom I absolutely loved as a villain in Matrix. The Story was so good, I actually read the graphic novel (comics). I haven’t even read any mainstream super hero comics, but I read V for Vendetta because of this movie. And I must say the movie is much more refined, polished than the comics. Many of the scenes are shot for short re-enactment from comics, and they are awesome. Must watch for everyone, quite rewatchable too.

Parasite

The very first Bong Joon ho film I remember seeing was The Host. It was a film about parasites. So Naturally I assumed Parasite to be similar, however this film is not about the literal parasites. Its actually two movies, a heist movie of sort and a horror movie, packed into one, with a very abrupt transition which everyone will love. I’m sure everyone would have heard about how great the movie is. The trailer shown here is full of the words “Masterpiece” and “The greatest movie of the decade” which is sort of true, a little over hyped for sure, but great watch no less.

Death Note

2006  ‧ Mystery/ Thriller ‧ 37 episodes Start watching at your own risk, as you want not be able to stop watching. I don’t usually binge watch animes or tv series, but Death Note is among the few that I have watched non stop and completed in just 1 or 2 sittings. perhaps the only anime/tv series/ movie that I have sacrificed my sleep for, watching it overnight. This captivating thriller is well worth for repeat viewing too.

Paprika

I enjoy watching popular anime but not really a big fan of the genre. Film medium is more of my preference, with Christopher Nolan being my one of my favorite directors. However, Once I found that my favorite film Inception was inspired by this Japanese anime film “Paprika” from 2006, I had to give it a watch. The trailer and music seemed thrilling, but nothing could have prepared me for the movie. It just starts right in the middle of it. Great movie, engaging story, with just 90 minutes of run time, leaves you wanting for more.