Lady Bird
2017, Comedy, Drama, R-rated,
Although this movie won 0 out of 5 Oscar nominations, it gets at least three and a half thumbs up out of five from me ??. It's a sweet movie about growing up with friends and family while not having it all together, or even fully knowing who you are and what you stand for.
The Big Sick
2017, Comedy, Drama, R-rated, Romance,
Based on the true story of how Kumail Nanjiani’s hung out with his (to-be) wife’s parents for a while when she was sick. It makes for a surprisingly good movie.
Whiplash
2014, Drama, Music, R-rated,
Intense movie about an obsessed drummer who is pushed to his limits by his demanding teacher. Miles Teller and J.K. Simmons give an absolutely great performance!
The Way Way Back
2013, Comedy, Crowd pleaser, Drama, PG-13,
This is my fallback movie in case we can't decide what to watch. It's about an awkward kid called Duncan who secretly gets a job at a water park.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
2012, Drama, PG-13, Romance,
An introvert is taken under the wings of two seniors. They show him a piece of the real world.
Memento
2001, Mystery, Thriller,
Christopher Nolans (The Dark Knight, Inception..) breakthrough movie is well crafted and set up Nolans signature non-linear story telling. This should be on every movie buffs watch(ed) list.
Léon: The Professional
1994, Crime, Drama, R-rated, Thriller,
A little girl is taken in by a hitman after her family is murdered. They form a most unusual but intriguing bond.
The Breakfast Club
1985, Comedy, Drama, R-rated,
Five very different students get locked in school for detention discover they have more in common than they previously thought. It's not the most modern movie anymore, but it's a good one.