100 Best Movie Streaming Studios in July

Don’t Make Me Go, House of Gucci, The 355 and more great titles you’ll want to check out this month.

1. *1UP (2022)

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If you, like me, have been aggressively waiting for another Pitch Perfect movie, then I’m here to make your wishes come true by telling you that 1UP will scratch your itch, only with video games instead of singing a cappella. The film (which, according to full disclosure, was produced by BuzzFeed Studios) follows Paris Berelc, a college student who forms an all-girl esports team to take on the very dickhead all-boy team. Trans icon Hari Nef plays her best friend, and Ruby Rose plays her trainer with an amount of humor and humanity that I didn’t get from her in Batwoman or Megalodon. The movie has that gritty, giddy, slightly lewd humor of the original note perfect, and it’s not afraid to be weird and smart. The relationships are so sweet (especially the nerdy romance plot), and as someone who hasn’t played a video game since Mario Party 5 came out, I was intrigued by the world of esports.

Available on Prime Video on July 15.

2. *The 355 (2022)

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TALK ABOUT A CAST. Newcomer Oscar winner and TikTok star Jessica Chastain leads a group of five international spies who must take down terrorists trying to start World War III. Your countrymen? First up, we have Jessica’s fellow Best Actress nominee and Donatella Versace impersonator, Penelope Cruz. Then, of course, we have Diane Kruger, who helped steal the Declaration of Independence, so we’d love to have her on any spy team. Chinese actress Fan Bingbing, who made her American film debut in X-Men: Days of Future Past, is in the group representing MSS and last but not least we have the Oscar winner/scissor killer Lupita Nyong’o. While it’s not the most original spy movie ever made, it’s a fun showcase for five actresses generally known for more serious and dramatic work. And who doesn’t want to see Tammy Faye Messner kick some butt? Now then.

3. (500) Days of Summer (2009)

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Perhaps the highlight of (500) Days of Summer is more than the amazing stand-alone soundtrack, Zooey Deschanel’s “manic elf dream girl” rise to fame, and the fact that it makes everyone who walk through Ikea pretending it’s their dream home — it’s just that every time you see it, a different member of the romantic couple is the villain. Is Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s Tom too idealistic, clingy, controlling, and unrealistic? Is Deschanel’s summer cheating on him, afraid of commitment and playing on his feelings? Each person you ask has a different opinion (VERY STRONG). The beauty of the script and the performances, however, is that it accurately portrays an unfortunate relationship in which neither party is the hero or the villain. They are just two people who are not compatible at the time, for whatever reason. You’ve never seen it in a movie before.

4. A.I. Artificial Intelligence (2001)

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As Steven Spielberg has been racking up Oscar nominations for his landmark films like The Post, Bridge of Spies, Lincoln, and even this year’s West Side Story remake, it can be easy to forget that he started out as a sci-fi savant. One of his most ambitious pieces of futuristic storytelling is this reimagining of Pinocchio in which The Sixth Sense’s Haley Joel Osment plays a robot boy who desperately wants to be a real boy. Osment offers an unsettling cuteness in the role as he stumbles upon a series of misadventures trying to unlock the secret of humanity. A robotic gigolo Jude Law joins him for part of the perilous journey, and Meryl Streep briefly arrives for some voice work. If you’re already done with Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. then this is your next step towards Spielberg’s verse.

5. All the Old Knives (2022)

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In the ongoing debate over which of the four Chrises is the best, this is certainly a blow in favor of Mr. Pine. What could easily have been a run-of-the-mill spy thriller based on a novel (think Jack Reacher or Jack Ryan) is elevated with a creative story and, unsurprisingly, strong performances from the all-star cast of Pine, Thandiwe Newton , Laurence Fishburne and Jonathan Pryce. Over a sumptuous dinner of porn food (think Pig without Nic Cage’s growls), Pine and Newton talk about their working days in Vienna years before, where their relationship, as co-workers and lovers, disintegrated. After their CIA team botched a hostage situation that resulted in the deaths of an entire plane full of civilians, the pair moved on only to reconnect and try to unravel what exactly happened all those years ago. The movie looks expensive, the mystery is compelling, and a series of unexpected twists will keep you on the edge of your seat. Chris’s best work since falling into that fountain in Princess Diaries 2.

6. *Babe (1995)

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If there was a Mount Rushmore for movie pigs (and honestly, there should be), I’d say the four pigs immortalized would be Wilbur (obviously he’s number one because he’s “a pig”), Miss Piggy, Hamm from Toy Story and Babe (sorry for Pig’s titular pig). Babe, however, is a very special pig, as I’m pretty sure it’s the only leading pig in a Best Picture nomination (a remarkable achievement in pig portrayal, especially for 1995). Babe, a pig who really wants to be a sheepdog, is the star of this Oscar, which was a technological feat and won the visual effects Oscar for giving the pig facial expressions and a voice. It’s also WILD trivia that Mad Max: Fury Road director George Miller produced this movie and directed its sequel Babe: Pig in the City, which isn’t as good as the quaint original. For my Shrek-obsessed Gen Z team, this is also the movie that originated the line, “That’ll do, pig, that’ll do,” which was reused for Jackass. (Mount Rushmore for movie donkeys by the way is Donkey, Eeyore, Pinocchio as a donkey boy, and the donkey that Mary and Joseph rode on.)

7. Beasts of the Southern Wild (2012)

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Every once in a while, a little indie movie comes along that is so undeniable that it blazes its way to Oscar success. In 2013, that movie was this whimsical little drama about a girl named Hushpuppy who grows up on an island in the Louisiana bayou (although she was never forced into a cave with tiny mice to steal diamonds). After winning Best First Film at Cannes, the film slowly picked up steam, charming audiences one by one until it made it to the Oscars with nominations for Best Picture, Screenplay, Director and Actress in hand. The film also launched the career of Quvenzhané Wallis, who became the youngest actor nominated for Best Actress at the age of 9. At 9, I was still struggling to get a better role than Wise Man No. 2 in my church’s Christmas pageant.

8. *Before Midnight (2013)

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It’s hard to make a critically acclaimed movie, let alone a trilogy, and yet somehow the trio of director Richard Linklater and actors Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke did the impossible. Beginning with the 1995 film Before Sunrise and continuing with Before Sunset (2004) and the finale Before Midnight, the three trace the journey of a couple who meet by chance one night in Vienna. Each film, set nine years after the previous one, visits the couple for a few hours as they wander around, talking about their lives. The third installment finds the couple in Greece as a couple trying to determine their next steps in life. With the lowest Rotten Tomatoes score in the bunch at 95%, it’s hard to find a more enjoyable way to spend a weekend than with these movies.

9. Being the Ricardos (2021)

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“LUCY, I’M HOME!” And so is Amazon’s new Lucille Ball biopic, which now resides on the tech giant’s streaming platform. While the internet has expressed dismay at Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman’s casting as the sitcom legend ever since the first images of the film surfaced, there was no cause for concern. Kidman and Javier Bardem (who plays her husband, Desi Arnaz) combine just enough impression within their performances to make them believable without becoming caricatures. Aaron Sorkin’s script is tight and focuses on the couple as they go through a hectic week filled with accusations of communism, allegations of cheating, an unexpected pregnancy, drama between actors and, of course, a full production cycle of episodes. The film fast-forwards, with Sorkin’s dialogue driving the film to a propulsive and cathartic ending. A rare Oscar contender that’s as funny as it is good.

10. The Big Sick (2017)

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So let’s say you dated a girl for five months and then she broke up with you. And then she went to the hospital and they put her in a coma. And then their parents came and they knew they broke up. And then you had to sit with them awkwardly in the waiting room because you still cared about the girl. This is the premise of The Big Sick, as well as the real-life events surrounding the romance of the film’s writers, Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani (who also stars). One of the best rom-coms of the last decade, this movie also examines interracial dating in a smart and nuanced way and is packed with your favorite comedies, including Holly Hunter, Ray Romano and Bo Burnham (whose recent Inside comedy special is a masterpiece ). Now is also a great time to watch The Big Sick, as Ripped Nanjiani will be in Marvel’s Eternals this fall.

11. Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989)

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When my uncle suggested we do a marathon of the three Bill & Ted movies in one day during the pandemic, I was skeptical. A lazy ’80s movie? How good could it be? The answer is excellent friend! Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter play a pair of lovable goofballs who travel back in time collecting famous historical figures for a high school project. It’s a delight! The entire movie holds up remarkably well (which can’t be said for most movies of the time), and the scene where the couple ends up leaving their group of historical best friends at the San Dimas Mall is unforgettable (and one of the best). mall scenes in movies). More outstanding! *plays air guitar*

12. Black Swan (2010)

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“It was perfect.” — Me, lying on my couch after finishing Black Swan, feeling like I’ve been stabbed in the stomach with a shard of glass. Natalie Portman is undeniable and Oscar-winning as the ambitious paranoid dancer at the heart of Darren Aronofsky’s psychological thriller. He’s spinning around (or at least his body double). She is hallucinating. She yells at her mother and gets involved in a lesbian romance. The Best Picture nominee is a twisted, luscious, haunting dance bolstered by strong performances not only from Portman, but also from the incomparable Barbara Hershey as his mother, Mila Kunis as his rival, and Winona Ryder as the aging star she replaces. Aronofsky has never quite regained the brilliance he brings here (in Noah’s Ark or at Mom’s house), so it will be interesting to see if he can pick up the momentum with this year’s The Whale. Hopefully, there are fewer shots of gross feet in that one.

13. Bottle Shock (2008)

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Once upon a time, I was home for the summer of college and I rented this movie from the library because I love Alan Rickman (Harry Potter, Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, Sense and Sensibility; I could go on). I found the movie captivating and demanded the DVD for Christmas. Rickman plays a savvy French wine snob who decides to launch a competition between lauded French wineries and underappreciated California upstarts (starring Bill Pullman and Chris Pine). Rickman is an absolute delight, and I (someone who buys a $4 watermelon rosé from Trader Joes) was mesmerized by the true story that put Napa Valley on the map in the ’70s. Maybe pop open a bottle of wine and settle in for the night?

14. *Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)

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Name a most iconic on-screen look. I will wait. Audrey Hepburn’s LBD complete with gloves, a tiara and a long cigarette holder has been plastered on posters, mugs and sweatshirts for decades. Countless people cite this simple and elegant look as the inspiration for their own personal style (despite having no idea what the movie is about). For those who want to know, the movie is actually about a woman who falls in love with a struggling writer, and actually has breakfast at Tiffany’s. It’s based on a Truman Capote novel and it’s a bit sad, but the costumes are exquisite!

15. *Bride Wars (2009)

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“Call me dream catcher. I’ll answer.” You can also call me an Anne Hathaway superfan (I’ve seen every single one of her movies) and an apologist for Bride Wars. Don’t be fooled by the 11% Rotten Tomatoes score: this duel between Kate Hudson and Annie is great. It’s a cheesy shipment of girlfriendzilla, with the couple resorting to Home Alone level pranks to try and ruin each other’s wedding. Candice Bergen, Casey Wilson, and Kristen Johnston all appear in hilarious bit parts, and Chris Pratt was perfecting his creepy, overly-possessive sidekick here long before his embarrassing IG post. Also, catch me doing “pinions” on every dance floor from now until eternity.

16. Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)

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As a marathon expert (I’ve written an entire book on the sport), I can personally attest to the sheer amount of work that goes into running 26.2 miles, as well as the euphoric emotional reward of finishing. This Jillian Bell film (based on a true story) follows Brittany as she signs up for the New York City Marathon in an attempt to get her life back on track. The heartwarming comedy also stars Michaela Watkins (Search Party) and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Pitch Perfect) and is the first feature film to be shot on location during the marathon. Seeing Brittany finish her race is incredibly inspiring and will make you want to sign up for a marathon too.

17. Call Me By Your Name (2017)

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Famously, this movie has one of the best original songs of the 21st century in “Mystery of Love” by Sufjan Stevens, and that alone is reason enough to watch this movie. Fortunately, this Luca Guadagnino Best Picture nominee also has plenty of other wonders to recommend it. There are the beautiful landscape shots of the Italian countryside, and the many, many, many pairs of wonderful short shorts. At its center is the strange coming of age. And then, of course, this is the movie that introduced the world to Timothée Chalamet (unless, of course, you remember him from being the bratty son of the Vice President in Homeland). I’ll skip the Armie Hammer in all of this and instead remind you that it also includes one of the best end credits scenes involving Chalamet crying on camera. Such a lovely movie. I just want to open my mouth and swallow the whole thing (like you might a peach).

18. Cats (2019)

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Truly one of the worst movies I have ever seen. One of the worst movies ever made. Truly an affront to art. An affront to the cats. An affront to music. An affront to almost everything except Skimbleshanks the railway cat. It was so horribly fascinating that I saw it twice in theaters. Once with my cousins, several people came out of the projection. Once with a friend who got seriously ill on the subway afterwards (food poisoning or James Corden’s performance? We’ll never know which was to blame). And yet, Cats is a cinematic event that I would recommend everyone to take part in. It’s a fascinating study in how the thousands of humans involved in this movie could collectively mess up almost every creative decision. James Corden eating garbage. Jennifer Hudson crawling on the floor covered in snot. Taylor Swift with hairy boobs. Everyone needs to see this monstrosity once in their life. (Twice if the #ButtholeCut is ever thrown.)

19. *Clue (1985)

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Mr. Green in the conservatory with the revolver? Based on the classic board game, this ’80s comedy takes the mystery of who killed Mr. Body and turns it into a slapstick black comedy. The band of comedians, including Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn and Martin Mull, arrive at a grand mansion on a stormy night, only to witness murder after murder to increasingly humorous effect. The film is packed with quotable lines (“Flames on the side of my face”) and has developed a cult following, even if it did poorly in theaters. Plus, the three alternate endings available give the whole thing an extra dose of craziness. I would hazard a guess that the movie is better than the book, I mean the board game.

20. *Clueless (1995)

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Every high school has its popular girl, and the queen bee of Bronson Alcott High School is Cher Horowitz. He lives in a mansion in Beverly Hills. He spends his free time shopping at the mall. He loves a makeover. Most importantly, though, it’s here to serve up an everyday look that sets foot in the classroom. The now iconic yellow plaid skirt suit. The black beret. The countless sets of white collar sweater. The woman is a legend of 90s teen style, and we in the year 2022 can only hope that TikTokers dress like us in 30 years. This reworking of Jane Austen’s Emma is a classic romantic comedy that should be seen by anyone who considers themselves human. Also, just FYI, but General Public’s closing song “Tenderness” is the perfect “dress up for a date” song.

21. Cold War (2018)

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The first time I tried to see Cold War in theaters, I had to wait 10 minutes because the man sitting behind me said he found bed bugs in his chair. Nevertheless! I had such high hopes for the movie that I booked a ticket at another theater the next day (after tossing my clothes in the dryer and washing myself in the shower), and I was not disappointed. This Oscar-nominated Polish film from Pawel Pawlikowski follows Zula and Wiktor’s 20-year romantic saga during the Cold War. Shot in black and white, the story is as beautiful as it is heartbreaking. A romance for the ages.

22. The Color of Money (1986)

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We have a lot of sports movies focused on basketball, soccer, and baseball. Hell, we even have a decent amount of movies about tennis, surfing, and skateboarding. But pool? Like in billiards? There are really only two (the other, The Hustler), and both star Paul Newman as Fast Eddie Felson, a hustler in the game of 9-ball pool. In the second installment, a retired Felson meets a young Tom Cruise (Vincent Lauria), and decides to support him in a series of pool games. Yet in his Oscar-winning performance, Newman plays a man unable to stand on the sidelines and desperate for one last shot at cue ball-led glory. The film is a fascinating look into the world of competitive pool (which I guess you don’t know much about), a masterclass in acting, and a great performance from young Tom Cruise where he’s not in the military. Grab them! (That’s something pool players say, right?)

23. *The Craft (1996)

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When it comes to teenage witches, you’re spoiled for choice: Hermione Granger, Sabrina, the titular Thomasin the Witch, and of course the four girls from the ’90s cult classic The Craft. In the revenge fantasy gone wrong, the four outcasts decide to try becoming warlocks to secure popularity, power, and a curse on their enemies. However, as is often the case when demonic forces are summoned, things quickly take a turn for the worse and our weirdos are now in peril. If you’re VERY upset that Neve Campbell didn’t return for Scream 6, you can get your fix here on another creepy option that also stars Skeet Ulrich. It makes me wonder how Riverdale was ever able to make sure that Neve played someone’s murderous mother. What a missed opportunity.

24. *Crazy Heart (2009)

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If you watched and loved Maggie Gyllenhaal’s directorial debut The Lost Daughter and want more of her where she doesn’t just scream “Harvey,” may I suggest her Oscar-nominated movie? Here she plays a divorced journalist who begins a relationship with an alcoholic country musician played by Jeff Bridges (Oscar winner). The sweet little movie follows the couple through their ups and downs and also includes several songs (one of which won an Oscar). So whether she’s getting into her Joanne era or just needs more Maggie, it’s worth a watch.

25. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008)

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During Christmas break in 2008, as a pretentious high school student desperate to prove myself an intellectual, I opted to watch this movie (alone) instead of Marley & Me (who my entire extended family was watching together). Clearly, I was going through something, but I also fell instantly in love with David Fincher’s narration of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story. Screenwriter Eric Roth does wonders by turning something that’s basically a thought experiment that asks, “What would it be like to age backwards?” in this lyrical epic. This lifelong romance between the characters of Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchett is unforgettable. And if you’re like me when I was 15, be prepared to feel very emo and cry from time to time.

26. *Dark Waters (2019)

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Things that don’t seem exciting: the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection, decade-long corporate litigation, a room full of file boxes and Teflon. However, when these things are combined to create a true crime horror story about hundreds of cows dying mysteriously, a poisoned water supply giving people cancer, and an evil corporation trying to cover it up, it becomes so much more. interesting. This Mark Ruffalo vehicle (with brief scenes of Anne Hathaway in increasingly bizarre wigs) is based on the real-life legal saga between DuPont and the residents of a West Virginia town where they were dumping toxic waste. Ruffalo stars as the stalwart lawyer on a mission to find justice, and even if the subject matter seems a bit dull, in the hands of Carol’s director Todd Haynes, the terrifying story becomes riveting. It also provides you with your daily dose of “all corporations are horrible” which I find necessary for life.

27. Deadpool (2016)

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In a market awash with superheroes, supervillains, and superpowers, there’s only one Deadpool. Ryan Reynolds brings his irreverent wit and rude charm to the Marvel anti-hero who is technically part of the X-Men franchise. (For the record, this movie and its sequel were made by 20th Century Fox before the Disney/Fox merger, so while they were outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe umbrella, Deadpool now falls under its jurisdiction and will be introduced in the MCU with a third movie that’s in the works and will cross over with the X-Men who are now MCU material as well, but I digress). Deadpool breaks the fourth wall, swears, and searches for the man who scarred his body and gave him superpowers. A comedy first and foremost, this film will appeal to viewers who are less interested in Captain America and more interested in Seth Rogen. It should also be noted (as it is on Wikipedia) that this is not The Dead Pool, the Dirty Harry action movie in which Clint Eastwood says, “Opinions are like butts. Everyone has one”, although that sounds like a phrase Deadpool would say. also say

28. District 9 (2009)

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District 9 is a weird little problem in movie history, but I really love it. In the early 2000s, Peter Jackson was attempting to make a movie based on the Halo video games (which had just escaped development hell to air as a TV show) with Neill Blomkamp, ​​an unknown director. Unable to secure financing, the pair decided to use many of the props they had already created to make a found footage alien film as an allegory for South African apartheid. Despite an unknown cast and director, the film became a financial success, gaining more and more support until it stormed that year’s newly expanded Best Picture race. And while it’s faded from memory a bit, especially compared to its 2009 Oscar competitors like Up, Avatar, and Inglorious Bastards, it’s still worth a watch. Please don’t hold the fact that Blomkamp went on to do Chappie and introduced Yolandi Visser’s terrifying bangs to the world against this film.

29. *Don’t Make Me Go (2022)

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BRING FABRICS. I REPEAT: BRING FABRICS.

Every year someone tries to make us cry during a young adult drama, and this year, it’s the sadistic team behind Don’t Make Me Go, which premiered in Tribeca. The film stars John Cho (and his wonderfully alluring hair) as the father of newcomer Mia Issac. The pair embark on a road trip to meet their birth mother after he realizes she is terminally ill. John Cho will make you sob uncontrollably while you sing karaoke, so by all means, watch out for music cues and invest in some waterproof mascara. The force behind this tearjerker charmer is Hannah Marks, who, according to her post-screening Q&A while wearing a bra and jacket combination, is quite possibly the coolest director I’ve ever seen. Up next for her is John Green’s adaptation of Turtles All the Way Down, so maybe she’ll just buy the Kleenex 12-pack in preparation.

Available on Prime Video on July 15.

30. Emergency (2022)

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If someone introduced me to a movie saying “It’s like Booksmart meets The Hate U Give,” I’d immediately say, “No thanks. That sounds horrible.” And yet, this is exactly how I would present Emergency, which is shaping up to be one of the best movies of the year. Making a big splash at Sundance and SXSW, the film follows a trio of POC college seniors whose typical “getting to the party” comedy antics are interrupted when they find a white girl passed out in their living room. Equal parts terrifying and hilarious, it never beats around the bush for the audience’s sake, but somehow manages to be an incredibly watchable romp. Exceptional performances from RJ Cyler (Me, Earl, and the Dying Girl), Donald Elise Watkins, and Sebastian Chacon make it possible for this film to walk the tightrope between genres, and KD Davila’s script deserves a round of takes (or a shot). Oscar nomination depending on what kind of party we’re at). I had never been so worried about bacterial cultures. There has never been such a scathing use of the note app apology. And never has my body whipped back and forth between laughter and sheer horror so quickly. Clearing a spot on my best movies of 2022 list as we speak.

31. Emma. (2020)

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Emma Woodhouse is certainly no stranger to the screen. Of course, she was played by Gwyneth Paltrow in the 1996 film version. Kate Beckinsale played her in a rival 1996 television version. Emma has been the focus of at least eight television adaptations of Jane Austen’s novel, several stage adaptations, a manga and was renamed Cher Horowitz in Clueless, which was based on the novel. It didn’t seem like we needed a new Emma in 2020, but boy am I glad we got one, because this quirky and highly stylized period drama from Autumn de Wilde is shocking, biting and charming. Anya Taylor-Joy steals the show (as she often does) as Regency England’s hot girl, while a cast of up-and-coming Brits, including Mia Goth, Josh O’Connor, Connor Swindells and Callum Turner, take the lead. supporting roles. This is how to properly do a remake.

32. Encounter (2021)

It’s not a movie to watch if you’re easily scared by bugs, parasites, or tiny microbial creatures that creep into your body while you sleep, only to slowly take over your mind and turn you into a zombie. In this sci-fi horror film, Malik, played by Riz Ahmed, believes the world is threatened by microscopic alien life forms, so he kidnaps his children to protect them from their infected mother. As a cross-country chase ensues, with police and carriers of potentially dangerous diseases closing in, Malik struggles to keep his small family together. And then, of course, there’s the question: Is this all just in your head?

33. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie (2021)

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If you’re a musical and you can get me to listen to your song repeatedly for a week, then you have my support. And my Spotify certainly knows that I’ve been playing “And You Don’t Even Know It” non-stop. The film, based on the Olivier Award-nominated hit West End musical, follows a teenager named Jamie (newcomer Max Harwood) who dreams of becoming a drag queen. The songs are certified bops, and the dazzling choreography is a joy to watch. The supporting cast, including the never-bad Richard E. Grant as her drag mentor, Sarah Lancashire as the supportive mom every queer kid wishes they had, and Lauren Patel as Jamie’s best friend, also bolsters the film. Inject this kind of pure, wholesome LGBTQ fun right into my arm, please.

34. Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

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For diehard Wes Anderson fans, people who loved The French Dispatch and want more, or just people who follow Accidental Wes Anderson’s Instagram account, may I suggest visiting or revisiting this stop-motion classic? Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, the Oscar-nominated family film follows the resourceful (and obviously cunning) fox with a penchant for stealing. Anderson’s distinctive, pastel-infused, symmetrical shots feel right at home in this world where every set, backdrop and prop is handcrafted to his vision. And while some Anderson movies get too bogged down in aesthetics, this one strikes a reasonable balance. I know we already have a whole Willy Wonka movie on the horizon, but wouldn’t that be an Anderson, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory vibe?

35. Fargo (1996)

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One of my absolute favorite movies of all time (especially as a Michigan accent), Fargo follows a snowy kidnapping/ransom attempt gone awry when the kidnappers must murder multiple motorists to keep their secret. That’s when your favorite pregnant Midwestern sheriff, Marge Gunderson (Frances McDormand in an Oscar-winning performance), shows up to solve the crime. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards and became one of the best TV series to date (especially Kirsten Dunst’s Season 2). So, oh God, why don’t you go ahead and see it?

36. Fences (2016)

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If you’re looking for a masterclass in acting, you need look no further than this film based on the play by August Wilson, whose revival won the Tony Denzel Washington and Viola Davis awards. The Best Picture-nominated film version also earned them both Oscar nominations, with Davis taking home the trophy. While the toxic relationship between Troy (Washington) and Rose (Davis) is certainly the focus of the film, Troy’s frayed relationship with his son Cory (Jovan Adepo) fights for the top spots. An alcoholic terrified of how his own past sports career didn’t serve him well, Troy forbids Cory from trying to get a football scholarship, instead making him very unhappy, forcing him into the army and robbing him of his chance at success. . . Their relationship is contentious, and the film addresses how our relationships with parents can affect us even after their death. But oof, those performances though.

37. The Fighter (2010)

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Consider the fighter. Consider one of Christian Bale’s extreme body transformations that ended up earning him an Oscar. Consider Amy Adams in one of her six Oscar-nominated roles playing a boxer’s wife. Consider Mark Wahlberg, who played the lead boxer in the Best Picture nominee, channeling his own life as a working-class kid from Massachusetts. Consider David O. Russell’s rise as an Academy Award-level director, launching his first in a trio of Best Director nominations. And, of course, we must always keep Melissa Leo in mind. Because she gave a heartbreaking performance as the mother of Bale and Wahlberg’s siblings, because she would win the Oscar, and more importantly, because she told us to do it.

38. *Force Majeure (2014)

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While I have you here, in the middle of this huge list, of which I am sure you are reading every word, I would like to give you some life advice. It would be good to sit down and think now about what you would do if you were having lunch with your partner and two children on a ski trip and an avalanche decided to head your way. Because that’s what happens in Force Majeure, and the father chooses to run for his life and leave the other three there helpless. No great look was necessary, and perhaps if he had considered this situation ahead of time, it would have helped him. This Swedish film is from acclaimed two-time Palme d’Or winner Ruben Ostlund and is as entertaining and funny as it is nerve-wracking. I would also like to say that it reassures me that people should never go skiing. If Natasha Richardson’s death wasn’t enough to turn you away from this ridiculously stupid sport, then maybe this movie is.

39. *The Gladiator (2000)

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We only get a movie of THIS Oscar pedigree every few years, and even 22 years after The Gladiator was released, the Roman epic is still impressive. With 12 nominations and five wins, it is one of the most decorated Best Picture winners of the 21st century (only Chicago surpassed it in both nominations and wins). Russell Crowe got his Best Actor statuette and the amazing (and legion) costumes also won an Oscar. It also won Best Sound and Visual Effects and had nominations in just about every possible category. It is full of action. It is superbly filmed. Includes the iconic “Aren’t you dawdling?” This is an instant classic and should be on your to-do list if you haven’t already. After all, it was such a phenomenon that it managed to relaunch gladiator sandals as a trend (or so I’m told).

40. Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)

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GAH! I love Robin Williams so much! He is easily one of my favorite actors and his range is amazing. The way he can go from comedy to drama in a single movie (and even in a single scene) keeps you glued to the screen every time he appears. Nowhere is that more evident than in his first Oscar-nominated role in this Vietnam War drama. Williams plays an irreverent DJ for the military radio station, straying from his approved talking points, often in both humorous and anti-authoritarian ways. There are definitely some tweaks that a 2022 version of this movie would have in regards to its treatment of race and war itself, but it’s largely kept, and for the sake of all Robin Williams’ impromptu DJ, it’s worth the effort. sorry to see it

41. Groundhog Day (1993)

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Groundhog Day is a genre-creating movie, so good that people have been stealing its concept ever since it was made. From Happy Death Day to Palm Springs to Groundhog Day: The Musical, many have tried to capture the genius of this movie starring Bill Murray and Andie MacDowell, but there’s nothing quite like the OG. Murray plays a newscaster forced to relive the same day over and over again until he learns a few lessons (and finds love). Makes me want to go to Punxsutawney next year. Makes me want to go to Punxsutawney next year. Makes me want to go to Punxsutawney next year. Makes me want to go to Punxsutawney next year. (Oh no. It’s happening again.)

42. Heathers (1988)

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Maybe you know Heathers because you love this 80s movie. Maybe you know Heathers because you love the 2010s musical. Or maybe you know Heathers because (like me) you watched the Heathers: The Musical episode of Riverdale and then you went back to the original material. Any trip you take to get to Heathers is valid. The dark story about a rich girl and her new boyfriend trying to assassinate a Heathers cabal is as terrifying as it is hilarious. Complete with croquet mallets and ’80s jackets, the film is a haunting romp whether you’re watching Winona Ryder or Cheryl Blossom.

43. A Hero (2021)

Iranian director Asghar Farhadi has won the Oscar for best international film twice in the last 10 years: once for A Separation in 2011 and then again for The Salesman in 2016. Well, now he’s back trying to get a third with this year’s shortlisted title. about a man who thinks his ticket out of debtors’ prison is a purse full of cash found by his girlfriend. But a fairly simple act goes awry very quickly and threatens to leave him worse off than he started. The intricately subtle set of moral dilemmas at the center of this film is as terrifying as it is insignificant, and watching Amir Jadidi act through them is riveting. If Farhadi takes home a third Oscar, it will no doubt be well deserved.

44. Hotel Transylvania: Transformania (2021)

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Your favorite family of monsters is back on the big screen. Well cross out the “big” as the movie was snatched from a theatrical release due to the Delta variant of the coronavirus and sent to Prime Video for debut instead, but they’re back anyway. And in the fourth installment of the much-loved animated franchise directed by Adam Sandler, a monster destruction weapon goes awry, causing the entire cast of monsters to transform into normal humans (and a bowl of jello, in one case). . The goofy caper is just as charming as its previous installments, and the premise sets up an endless stream of entertaining jokes and banter. It also makes you wonder what monster you would become if the weapon in its opposite position was pointed at you. Where is my BuzzFeed quiz?

45. *House of Gucci (2021)

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Let me introduce you to one of the best performances of 2021, darling. The one about my queen of pop turned Oscar winner, Lady Gaga. The fashion murder mystery follows the rise and fall of Patrizia Reggiani, a woman who married into the Gucci family and was kicked out soon after. While it’s true that the second half is a bit slow (mainly due to the lack of Gaga) and that each actor seems to be in a different movie (because no one catches up to Gaga’s unique country performance), House of Gucci is one wild ride. and decadent. The (very Gucci) fashion of the film includes many men’s suits and, of course, the famous Gucci loafers, but also a series of outfits for ski trips that the White Witch of Narnia would be jealous of. Apparently, Gaga will be in a Joker musical sequel soon, so while we wait for that, check out this bad boy. If not, you could be cursed by father, son and the House of Gucci.

46. *How to Train Your Dragon (2010)

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I don’t know why you would want to kill a dragon when they are so cute, but the Viking warriors in this movie franchise really have it for fire eaters. In fact, the Viking crew’s entire existence seems to be hunting and slaying dragons (I mean, actually getting a life). But of course, when Hiccup, a young Viking, finally captures his first dragon, he falls in love with how adorable the little guy is and decides to be his best friend instead of his butcher. Thus begins a lifelong friendship and three movies of mischief as Hiccup tries to convince everyone that Toothless the dragon is a friend, not an enemy, and so are all of his dragon friends. I will also say that my sister probably watched this move 500 times one summer when she was home from college, and the score SLAPS even when you’re watching the final scene for the fourth time in one day.

47. The Hunt (2020)

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The original release of this film was scrapped due to a frenzied conservative media outcry in the wake of the double shootings on August 3, 2019. The satirical horror film was eventually reintroduced into the schedule after more careful consideration for a squeeze. before -the-theatres-close premiere. The plot centers on a group of “deplorables” (ie conservatives) persecuted for sport by a gang of liberal elites. Betty Gilpin (Glow) takes center stage as a wily Army veteran, but the cast is packed with your favorite comedic actors like Ike Barinholtz (Blockers), Emma Roberts (Scream Queens) and Glenn Howerton (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), all pop up.

48. I Want You Back (2022)

While there has been much concern over the death of the rom-com, a genre that peaked in the ’90s and largely disappeared afterward, I’m here to report that a new great one has emerged. This new Amazon Original begins with Charlie Day and Jenny Slate breaking up, only to find each other when they’re both crying in the stairwell of their office building. But then the couple comes up with an ingenious plan: ruin the romance of the other’s ex to lead him back into the arms of his former love. Naturally, this plan goes incredibly wrong, and Charlie and Jenny end up falling for each other along the way. A real treat to watch, with lots of laughs, great chemistry, and very few embarrassing moments (sorry about Marry Me), this movie is perfect for anyone missing an old-fashioned rom-com, but with texting and dating apps on place of love email letters.

49. *Ida (2013)

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A beautiful, haunting, black-and-white international film about a nun who discovers secrets about her past? Don’t worry if I do! Polish director Pawel Pawlikowski achieved further commercial success in the US in 2019 when his film Cold War earned him a Best Director nomination from the academy. His previous film, Ida, I’d say is even better, taking home the statuette for Best International Film (a feat Cold War couldn’t pull off against the behemoth Roma). It follows a young woman about to become a nun who learns that her parents were Jews who had been killed during World War II. A beautiful, haunting, coming-of-age saga and character study, it’s the perfect highbrow flick if you’re in the mood for cinema with a capital C.

50. Inside Llewyn Davis (2013)

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I’d like to start this section with a direct call to Spotify: Dear Spotify executives, please put the complete Inside Llewyn Davis soundtrack on your site. Why do we only have three songs? I know it probably has something to do with legal matters, but it’s rude nonetheless. Thanks. However, if you want to listen to the full soundtrack of this Coen Brothers folk musical, you can watch it on Amazon Prime. Oscar Isaac stars as the struggling folk singer as he tries to make sense of his life and sings haunting melodies in the process. My beloved Carey Mulligan and scandal-plagued Justin Timberlake also make appearances (though their song isn’t on Spotify). This underrated, lyrical film should have received more awards and praise than it did. Sometimes people are just wrong.

51. The Invisible Man (2020)

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It may have had an abbreviated theatrical run due to the pandemic, but this tense sci-fi thriller is living its best life scaring people in the comfort of their homes on streaming. In this film by Leigh Whannell (Saw), Elisabeth Moss’s husband committed suicide…or did he? Perhaps he only faked his death so he could torment her dressed in a high-tech suit that renders him invisible. The floating knives and mysterious footprints start out unsettling, but escalate into a full-fledged nightmare in the film’s riveting climax. And while it’s a great horror movie, it’s also an amazing portrayal of women gaslighting even in the #MeToo era.

52. *The Italian Job (2003)

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Boy oh boy do I love a heist movie. When executed well, it’s easily one of the most entertaining and satisfying film genres. Ocean’s Eleven, Tenet, Jackie Brown. Action packed with plenty of room for clever writing and creative pieces. The Italian Job is a phenomenal entrant in this genre loosely based on a 1969 movie of the same name. The mission (stealing gold) isn’t particularly unique, but the methods used and the chase scenes are anything but standard. This is also an early action entry in the filmographies of Mark Wahlberg, Charlize Theron, and Jason Statham, who would go on to headline many bigger budget and more popular movies, so it’s exciting to see you all here as youngsters trying out their acting chops. action. The way he wanted to go open safes after seeing this movie. If only my parents had let me. I could have been living a very different life. Instead of writing for BuzzFeed, I could sneak into their headquarters to steal rubies from their vault (something I guess we have on hand).

53. *Jennifer’s Body (2009)

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When Jennifer’s Body was released over a decade ago, it was panned by (mostly male) critics and heavily marketed as the last film to ogle Megan Fox straight out of her stint in the Transformers franchise. . Yet in a post-#MeToo world, and especially after this summer, as society returns to litigate the way Fox was treated during her rise, this horror comedy has become a feminist cult classic. The film was written by Oscar-winning screenwriter Diablo Cody, directed by director Karyn Kusama (Yellowjackets), stars women, and yet miraculously is neither a romance nor about motherhood (try to find pre-2018 movies that meet those requirements). It’s also about a succubus (female) who can only survive by killing and eating men (a drive that sometimes seems oddly related). Let’s put the team on the phone, because this is very well set up for a sequel, and we’d like to see it.

54. Juno (2007)

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Elliot Page first arrived on the scene playing a teenage girl named Juno, pregnant with her goofy boyfriend Paulie’s child (played by Michael Cera in sweatpants). The indie coming-of-age drama launched Page into stardom, informed us that Jennifer Garner is, in fact, the best single mom in the entire universe, and proved that hamburger phones are here to stay. Juno was the surprise of awards season, breaking into the Best Picture and Director races, landing Page an Oscar nomination and winning Best Original Screenplay for Diablo Cody (who was the most recent woman to win until Emerald Fennell took home the award last year). The movie is a classic high school movie and has one of the best opening title sequences ever.

55. *The Land Before Time II: The Great Valley Adventure (1994)

Feeling nostalgic? Then get in line for this direct-to-video sequel to The Land Before Time. Or you can really watch any of the 14 dinosaur adventures in the franchise starring Littlefoot, Cera, Ducky, Petrie, and Spike. The second film, in which the gang finds and raises a tyrannosaurus rex, proving that they can be friends with carnivores and live together in peace, is an affectionate delight that’s perfect for kids (or aging millennials who want to relive their childhood) . Unfortunately, this isn’t the one with the iconic “I need you like a hole in the head” song, but it does have egg hunters, sharp teeth, and sinking sand like a good adventure should have. (I’d like to briefly talk about the prevalence of sinking sand in kids’ movies compared to real life. I’ve never come across that, but I was TERRIFIED it would only show up based on these movies.) Should I watch everything again? these movies and write a ranking? Sound off in the comments.

56. A League of Their Own (1992)

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You may or may not be aware that the TV show A League of Their Own is coming to Prime Video on August 12 and stars Abbi Jacobson and Nick Offerman. And what better way to prepare for that than by watching the original film about the formation of a women’s baseball league while the men fight in World War II. Directed by the late and great Penny Marshall, the original features Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O’Donnell and others in a team led by Tom Hanks. The charming comedy was rare for a female-led sports movie at the time (a subject that isn’t much better now) and inspired a generation of sporty girls. This also gave us the classic Tom Hanks line: “There is no crying in baseball.”

57. Lincoln (2012)

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With Presidents Day movie lists dropping from left to right, there’s never been a better time to revisit Lincoln. The timing is made even better by the fact that its director, Steven Spielberg, is in the midst of an Oscar campaign for his West Side Story remake. And maybe even better because Honest Abe’s top hat and beard were all the rage in 2022 NYFW (okay, that’s a lie). Anyone who’s ever taken five seconds out of a US history class (or watched a Rozerem commercial) knows the basic facts about Mr. Lincoln. Here he is played by Daniel Day-Lewis (who pretended to be Abe for months) in an Oscar-winning performance. The film earned 12 Oscar nominations. It probably should have won Best Picture. I’m still not exactly sure what “four points” is, but otherwise you’d be hard-pressed to find a better presidential movie (unless, of course, you count Dave).

58. The Lighthouse (2019)

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Robert Eggers’ sequel to The Witch (Where We All Learned to Live Deliciously) is a claustrophobic psychological nightmare and anything but delicious (unless dead seagulls and farts whet your appetite). Shot in black and white with an almost square aspect ratio, the film resembles a 19th-century home video as it follows Willem Dafoe and Robert Pattinson’s characters to a rocky island lighthouse. Fueled by alcohol and cut off from society, the pair descend into salty, windswept madness. This certainly isn’t for everyone, but those of you with a strong constitution and a love of psychological horror will find this to be a riveting exploration of the mind with no strings attached. Watch as we eagerly await The Northman, Eggers’ next movie.

59. Love & Friendship (2016)

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You’ve probably seen Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensitivity, or Emma, ​​but I’m here to tell you about the recent adaptation of Jane Austen’s lesser-known novel, Lady Susan, which was published long after her death. Kate Beckinsale stars as the recently widowed titular protagonist, who, in true Austen fashion, is on the lookout for a wealthy husband, not only for herself but for her daughter as well. No one has the wit and Regency matchmaking like Jane Austen, and the film is a thrilling romantic drama. Also, assuming you weren’t assigned this book in college, the story should be fresh, whereas we’ve all seen Mr. Darcy propose to Elizabeth Bennet 100 times.

60. Love & Monsters (2020)

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As a completist, every year I make it a point to watch all the Oscar-nominated movies (short films, documentaries, and nominated songs included). Often this is a thankless task, but occasionally you stumble upon greatness! I had never heard of this dystopian romance before it garnered a Best Visual Effects nomination during the COVID 2020 Oscars. It had gone straight to VOD and boasted little star power beyond Teen Wolf actor Dylan O’Brien. This was the best surprise of the season. Witty, fresh, and full of imaginatively designed monsters, this movie is a romp. O’Brien’s Joel must travel through monster-infested territory to reach his true love and it’s all hilarious and incredibly clever. I recommend this movie very often and honestly it was better than at least half of the Best Picture nominees that year.

61. *Madagascar (2005)

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While this film was recently mentioned as the cinematic connection point between Chris Rock and Jada Pinkett Smith (who play Marty the Zebra and Gloria the Hippo respectively) who were involved in The Slap(TM), it was previously known primarily for featuring the world to King Julian and “I like to move it, move it”. The children’s movie about four animals escaping from the Central Park Zoo to return home to Africa is an animated classic that spawned two sequels, a spinoff, and several TV shows. I’m not sure how it was passed over for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature the year it was released, but its clever script and excellent voice performances (including David Schwimmer as an eager giraffe) make it a visual. top notch (especially if you are trying to entertain a child).

62. Manchester by the Sea (2016)

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Manchester by the Sea is a beautiful if disastrously depressing film written and directed by Kenneth Lonergan. Michelle Williams and Casey Affleck give incredible performances (even if Casey’s most recent controversies have detracted from her star power). But what I would like to discuss is the birth of Lucas Hedges into the American consciousness. Hedges plays Patrick, a 16-year-old with a heavy Boston accent, who moves in with his depressed uncle (Affleck) after his father dies. His performance is so solid that it earned him a rare Oscar nomination for young men and launched him into lead roles in later films like Ben Is Back and Boy Erased. He would also become an A24 favorite in movies like Lady Bird and Waves. As much as I couldn’t stop looking at this recent photo of him, I was transfixed by his presence here and delighted to see his journey to stardom.

63. *Marry Me (2022)

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This is perhaps the most ridiculous movie ever made. Jennifer Lopez plays a pop star who is left at the altar (ie, on stage at an internationally televised concert) only to spontaneously and tearfully drag Owen Wilson’s derpy schoolteacher onto the stage to marry her. . And while this premise is insane at the highest level, it ends up being a very sweet romantic comedy (which did well in the ranking of a handsome and intelligent author of J.Lo’s romantic films). The best part of the film, though, is the superstar’s endless parade of new pop songs, including “Church,” which the Academy MUST nominate for Best Original Song or risk losing all credibility. If you like silly rom-coms, this one is for you, and IMHO does more to demonstrate J.Lo’s star power than her Netflix documentary. I mean, how could you watch her perform “Church” and not be excited?

64. Master (2022)

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2022 Sundance was ruled by Regina Hall, who after decades of solid work on movies like Scary Movie and The Best Man finally appears to be breaking through in prestigious lead roles like Support the Girls, Black Monday, Honk for Jesus. Save your soul., and Master. In this horror film, Hall plays the first black teacher at a private, majority-white college in New England. The campus is supposed to be haunted by the ghost of the first black student admitted, BUT listen to me, maybe it’s mostly haunted by a lot of racists. Hall, of course, is the consummate professional, perfectly playing her role as a conflicted, tormented, and horrified scholar. Terrifying and speaking to the broader cultural toxin that is WASP-y, elite colleges, the film also has the potential to make its way into award talks.

65. Mayor Pete (2021)

I think it’s easy in 2021 (post-run for president, post-arrival in Washington, DC, as transportation secretary, and post-shirtless thirst trap) to forget what a trailblazer Pete Buttigieg is. Regardless of how you feel about his politics, his record, or his stoic demeanor, his fairly successful campaign as an openly gay man was an incredible achievement for LGBTQ rights. This documentary, while repeating many of the campaign facts you already know, does a good job of reminding viewers how powerful it was for many people (especially not those in liberal urban enclaves) to see a married gay man run for president. The movie also provides some interesting behind-the-scenes moments, including him repeatedly facing a sympathy/identification question and his eventual decision to drop out. He may not like Mayor Pete, but he can’t help but acknowledge what he was able to accomplish.

66. My Fake Boyfriend (2022)

We all need a cute romantic comedy. We all need a cute queer romantic comedy. We all need a cute queer rom-com that involves a fake funeral. And of course we all ALWAYS need more Sarah Hyland. Fortunately, My Fake Boyfriend, which was produced by the folks at BuzzFeed (ever heard of it?), checks all of these boxes. Starring Keiynan Lonsdale of Love, Simon fame, the film follows Andrew (Lonsdale) as his best friend Jake (Dylan Sprouse) creates a fake boyfriend for Andrew in order to help him get over his on-and-off toxic ex. All three leads deliver entertaining performances, and the film is easy to watch, fun and light-hearted, perfect for Pride or any of the other eleven months worth celebrating queer love too.

67. My Name Is Pauli Murray (2021)

I’m embarrassed to say that before I saw this documentary, I had no idea who Pauli Murray was. If you’ve also never heard of this fascinating, innovative, and pioneering person, then you should go straight to Amazon and check him out. A civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on the bus before Rosa Parks. An African-American attorney whose work paved the way for the landmark Ruth Bader Ginsburg sexism cases. A queer intellectual who sought to understand gender and sexuality in a time before modern labels. Murray is an icon we should be learning about in school, so if you’re a school teacher reading this article, bring that TV into the classroom and press play.

68. Never Rarely Sometimes Always (2020)

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Never Rarely Sometimes Always It’s not easy to watch, nor is it necessarily funny, but it is necessary, especially for those of us who have been lucky enough to have avoided making the decision to abort or not. Eliza Hittman’s award-winning independent film follows Autumn (Sidney Flanigan), a pregnant 17-year-old who must travel from Pennsylvania to New York to have an abortion without her parents’ consent. The journey is fraught on so many levels that she faces bureaucratic hurdles at every turn, and with little money or support, she must face those crises largely alone. Autumn’s relationship with her best friend Skylar is the bright spot of the film, as the girls work together on their trip to New York’s Planned Parenthood, and the entry where Autumn is repeatedly asked questions with the leading answers It’s a heartbreaking piece of cinema. This is also the most effective use of the Port Authority Bus Terminal in movie history. You feel every miserable minute that they have to spend there.

69. No Time to Die (2021)

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Hopefully you don’t have time to die, but you should make time to watch the latest James Bond movie (and Daniel Craig’s last). The spy thriller was widely praised as a well-executed farewell to Aston Martin’s latest driver, and includes a host of excellent supporting performances from Lea Seydoux, Lashana Lynch and Ben Whishaw. Ana de Armas appears in a few scenes as the perfect dose of machine-gun-wielding comic relief, and the stunts are obviously top-notch. It should be noted that the Billie Eilish-sung theme song “No Time to Die” won the Oscar for Best Original Song this year, making it the third consecutive Bond song to take home the top prize. Now, we just have to sit back and wait to see who will be cast as the new Bond and if our next musician will get an Oscar.

70. Office Space (1999)

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Office Space was ahead of its time. The indie film, which became a beloved cult classic, somehow knew how to become a meme long before the internet knew what a meme was. The office is the definition of a corporate wasteland, and Ron Livingston’s Peter Gibbons navigates the ALL-TOO-REAL everyday realities of a horrible boss, a mindless job, and tech glitches. The supporting cast that includes Jennifer Aniston and Barry’s Stephen Root (who just wants his red stapler) is strong and very quotable. And then, of course, there is the iconic, often imitated scene of office workers destroying a printer. Who among us hasn’t wanted to criticize some outdated piece of equipment that your employer insists you use on a daily basis? I know I’m lined up and ready to smash.

71. One Night in Miami (2020)

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In 1964, famed civil rights activist Malcolm X, boxer Muhammad Ali, soccer star Jim Brown, and singer Sam Cooke spent a night together in a Miami hotel room. That historic encounter serves as the basis for this film, directed by Regina King (herself an Oscar-winning actress) and adapted by Kemp Powers, who also wrote the play and Pixar’s Soul (big year for him!). Focusing on the relationships between these four great men, the film creates a fictional dialogue that aims to unravel the race, privilege and responsibility that comes with fame. Hamilton’s Leslie Odom Jr. stars as Cooke (a performance for which he was nominated for an Oscar), but it’s Kingsley Ben-Adir’s portrayal of Malcolm X that is most compelling. Never has such a long stay in a hotel room been so interesting.

72. Paterson (2016)

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I will say this after working in publishing for half a decade: there is no artistic field harder and less lucrative than poetry. We can study hard in college and take creative writing classes where we learn to write sonnets, but making a living from poetry is incredibly difficult. It is best to keep it as a hobby. In Jim Jarmusch’s Paterson (named after the William Carlos Williams poem), Adam Driver plays a driver (!) named Paterson (!) who writes poetry about the people on his bus. His wife wants him to post (good luck), but he resists. The sweet little movie, though, is ultimately an encouraging message to do what you love (no matter what BuzzFeed’s cantankerous writers tell you) and to follow your dreams as a writer (because who knows? They just might! come true!). After all, another great sonnet writer awaits us.

73. Philadelphia (1993)

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In the early 1990s, when Philadelphia hit theaters, the AIDS crisis was still ravaging the world, claiming the lives of thousands (many of whom were gay men) each year. Stigma, misinformation and lack of treatment made the disease terrifying for much of the general public, whose fear was compounded by homophobia spread by the religious right’s anti-gay movement. All of this made Philadelphia that much more urgent, the story of a man with AIDS fighting for his life as he fights to win a lawsuit against his former employer for firing him because he was a gay man with the disease. The heartbreaking film is historic for being one of the first major films to address the AIDS crisis and for helping to influence public opinion on the disease. Tom Hanks won his first Oscar for the role and is supported by an all-star cast, including Denzel Washington and Antonio Banderas. While the film uses some unfortunate clichés by today’s standards and casts straight men in gay roles, I think this can be excused given the era in which the film was made and what it was trying to do on behalf of the queer community. A monumental piece of history worth revisiting this month.

74. *Pieces of April (2003)

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I get that it’s not a Thanksgiving ATM, BUT if you ever need a great Thanksgiving movie (and there aren’t many options on this front), Pieces of April is perhaps the best option. Katie Holmes stars as the titular April, who invites her dysfunctional family to spend Thanksgiving at her tiny New York apartment, despite not really having the skills or resources to host. The film is the directorial debut of Peter Hedges and features a tremendous Oscar-nominated performance from Patricia Clarkson, who plays the cancer-stricken matriarch of the family. Made on an extremely low budget and to word-of-mouth success, the surprisingly funny film is a delightful entry in the Christmas canon.

75. Pride (2014)

I LOVE promoting a good LGBTQ movie, and this fun little historical British drama is fantastic. In 1984, during a British miners’ strike, gay activist Mark Ashton (Ben Schnetzer) realized that the police were too busy focusing on the miners to focus on their usual harassment of the gay community, so he started Lesbians. and Gays Support the Miners to help a group of fellow downtrodden people. It is this struggle of the LGBTQ community on behalf of the working class that serves as the plot here. Hot priest Andrew Scott is here, along with 1917 George MacKay and Professor Umbridge, aka Imelda Staunton. The film is charming and uplifting and shows you how underdogs helping underdogs can do a lot of good for everyone.

76. *Prometheus (2012)

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Before the xenomorphs came after Sigourney Weaver & Co. around the Nostromo, were wreaking havoc on the Prometheus crew in this Alien prequel. Noomi Rapace (days before the mother of the lamb) and Michael Fassbender lead this new (albeit technically older) cohort in their search for human ancestors in space. What they find, however, is a violent alien life form that ends up impregnating Shaw with Rapace, leading to a nasty birthing scene and an alien baby ready to cause trouble for countless future generations. Moral of the story: don’t mess with the aliens.

77. A Quiet Place Part II (2020)

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Please read this blurb in a whisper, because if you don’t, a giant tentacled beast will come and eat you, your deaf daughter, your new baby, and your dumb son. (Sorry, Noah Jupe. I love you, but your character here is itching to kill everyone.) The sequel to the much-loved 2018 film directed by and starring John Krasinski is now only directed by John Krasinski (I’m not going to say why, but I’ll give you three guesses), but Jupe, Emily Blunt, and Millicent Simmonds are back. hurrying silently through the weeds. The sequel expands the world beyond the confines of the family farm and also provides some backstory. It’s an entertaining action/horror movie and Emily Blunt is acting crazy (not speaking) once again. Somebody nominate her for an Oscar.

78. Raging Bull (1980)

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By this point, we’ve all seen a lot of boxing movies. Rocky, Creed, The Fighter, Million Dollar Baby. But when it comes to art, none equals Martin Scorsese’s boxing epic. Scorsese’s first film earned eight Oscar nominations, including his first for Best Director, a win for his editor Thelma Schoonmaker, Robert DeNiro’s second win (and in some ways his most recent), and Joe Pesci’s first nomination. The black-and-white film follows DeNiro’s Jake LaMotta, a self-destructive boxer as he rampages through his life, leaving a trail of carnage in his wake. It also has to be said that DeNiro is BUILT in this movie. He put on 60 pounds of muscle for the role, and I’d be terrified to find him in the ring. (Full disclosure, I’d be terrified to meet just about anyone in a boxing ring, but especially 1980’s DeNiro.)

79. Respect (2021)

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I mean, it’s basically two hours of Jennifer Hudson singing Aretha Franklin songs. What could not be loved? Oscar winner Hudson has an immaculate voice. Grammy winner Franklin wrote immaculate songs. And the two are paired together perfectly here as we follow Franklin’s life over three decades watching his career rise and fall and rise again while also overcoming challenges in his personal life. While the film ultimately failed to achieve any Oscar nominations, it is still worth seeing, both for the music and for being a monument to the life of a historic black woman within the world of music. It should also be noted that Franklin personally chose Hudson to play her before her death, so she knows she has the assets.

80. The Revenant (2015)

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Ah, the movie for which Leonardo DiCaprio finally won his Oscar. In this film by Alejandro Iñárritu, DiCaprio plays American frontiersman Hugh Glass, who embarks on a mission to avenge the death of his son. Leo is giving a very believable performance here as a man stranded alone in the desert for the winter. Mainly because he actually endured all sorts of hardships on set while performing with the best of them. Personally, I think Leo has better performances, but it’s hard to argue with how impressive the 12-time Oscar-nominated film is here. The opening single-shot war scene is one of the best I’ve ever seen, and the landscape shot here would make National Geographic jealous. Also, this movie made me realize that if a bear attacks you, I think the move is just to die. Nothing good will come later.

81. Revolutionary Road (2008)

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Here’s my chance to plug in my ranking of Leonardo DiCaprio’s film performances. I’m a huge fan of Leo (the internet tells me the technical term is DiCaprihoe), and his performance here is exceptional. In his list of big-budget and animated films, this little period drama is certainly not his best-known work. If it wasn’t for the historic reunion of the Titanic stars, here in yet another doomed romance, the movie probably wouldn’t have charted at all. However, I love this quiet little movie and DiCaprio’s performance in it. What happens when you’re 30, seemingly have everything you’ve ever dreamed of, and are still deeply unhappy? That’s what Kate and Leo deal with here as their marriage and life disintegrate through repeated acts of depressed self-sabotage. Michael Shannon gives an Oscar-nominated performance as the other man, and Kathy Bates is great as a real estate broker. This excites me to see the next Sam Mendes project with Olivia Colman and Colin Firth that seems to be in this vein.

82. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)

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Poor Romero. All she wants to do is be a mother, but it turns out that all her neighbors are in a satanic cult and her baby is a child of Satan. Mia Farrow stars as the titular Rosemary here in this classic old-school horror flick, dealing in mysterious dread as she tries to unravel what’s going on around her. Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for her role as the scary girl next door, and the screenplay was also nominated for an Oscar. Another interesting Hollywood tidbit that you might remember from Once Upon a Time in Hollywood is that director Roman Polanski was dating/married Sharon Tate while working on this project and was hoping that she would star in the film instead of Farrow. Very interesting to think about the world where the mother of the devil was played by the icon of gone too soon.

83. The Sandlot (1993)

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The movie that single-handedly taught a generation of kids who “the Big Bambino” was (not “the Big Bambi”). This nostalgic movie about nine kids who spend a summer playing baseball together is a classic worth noting. Even as someone who played only one year of T-ball, I got a bow for America’s favorite pastime from watching this movie, and it made me wish I’d spent summer vacations chewing tobacco, riding amusement rides, and hitting backyard home runs. guarded by dogs. I can’t watch the 4th of July fireworks without thinking about this movie. I can’t see a public swimming pool without thinking about this movie. And of course, I can’t listen to “Tequila” without getting vivid footage of the gang throwing up on a fair ride.

84. Short Term 12 (2013)

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I don’t know what was going on on the set of Short Term 12, but someone had a rabbit’s foot or made a deal with the Illuminati, because seriously, everyone on this little indie drama has blown up their careers! There’s Captain Marvel herself, Brie Larson. There’s Booksmart scene stealer Kaitlyn Dever. There’s the best actor/Freddie Mercury impersonator, Rami Malek. There’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine star Stephanie Beatriz. And, of course, there is the recent Oscar nominee for Judas and the Black Messiah, LaKeith Stanfield. Focusing on a group home for troubled teens, this movie is funny, sad, and heartwarming in its own right, but seeing all the younger selves of your current favorites is a ride.

85. Shrek (2001)

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It’s a shame they cut to Shrek dressed in leather, floating in the sky and dancing to a remix of “Macarena”/”Material Girl” from the original movie. Truly one of the most important scenes in cinema, and you can only find it on TikTok. BUT moving on to the actual Oscar-winning film, itself, it is indeed perfection on screen. From the opening using Smash Mouth’s “All Star” to the karaoke dance party at the end, the movie is great. The clever setup involving an ogre rescuing a fairy tale princess. Voice acting by Cameron Diaz, John Lithgow, Michael Myers and Eddie Murphy. The song “Welcome to Duloc”. I ride hard for Shrek (and it’s a perfect sequel). It’s like an onion (not a parfait). Every time you look at it, a new layer returns to its mastery. I’ll stay up late, watch this movie, and in the morning, I’ll make waffles.

86. Sound of Metal (2019)

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One of this year’s Best Picture nominees, Sound of Metal follows Ruben, a heavy metal drummer who realizes (at first) horribly that he’s losing his hearing. The indie drama, which continued to gather more traction and praise throughout awards season, stars Riz Ahmed as she regrets her audition and struggles to find ways to cope. Both he and Paul Raci, who plays the deaf leader of a shelter for recovering addicts, earned Oscar nominations for their performances, and Olivia Cooke, who plays Ruben’s girlfriend, should have gotten one too. This riveting film also corroborates my mother’s claim that “you’ll lose your hearing if you turn up the radio too loud.”

87. *The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

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The Talented Mr. Ripley is one of my favorite movies of all time. It tells the story of a repressed nerdy gay man, in love with his best friend, and led to all kinds of con-man tactics and violence when that love goes unrequited. Based on a novel by Patricia Highsmith, the thriller stars a very engaging cast (Jude Law, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, Cate Blanchett) wandering the Italian countryside. They get up to endless mischief and look amazing doing it. The writing is taut, the cinematography is impressive (although how hard is it to make coastal Italy look good?), and there are several GOAT-level murder scenes. I also went out and bought several short sleeve knit shirts for this summer just to try to look like Jude Law. MRS.

88. Tangerine (2015)

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If you haven’t seen Sean Baker’s groundbreaking film about transgender sex workers in Los Angeles, then you should drop what you’re doing and watch it immediately. I’m not exaggerating when I say that it was the best movie I saw during my endless pandemic movie sprees. Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez), one of the sex worker best friends at the heart of the film, is furious when she finds out her boyfriend is dating a new woman. Finding the “other woman”, Dinah, Sin-Dee drags the beleaguered Dinah through the streets of Los Angeles for one night in search of her pimp/BF. A film about trans people starring trans people is a win-win.

89. The Tender Bar (2021)

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With Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations, Ben Affleck is a bona fide hopeful for awards season in this coming-of-age drama about a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist growing up with his eccentric family on Long Island. . Affleck plays a literary but tough bar owner who advises his nephew (Tye Sheridan) on all things life, love and alcohol. The George Clooney-directed period piece also features Lili Rabe and Christopher Lloyd as the supportive mother and cantankerous grandfather, respectively. Plus, who doesn’t want to hear arguments in Long Island accents?

90. The Terminator (1984)

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“I’ll be right back.” This Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi action film not only spawned multiple spin-offs, but also gave us some of the most quotable lines in movie history. The former Governor of California plays an evil AI cyborg killer sent back in time to kill Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton), the woman who will ultimately give birth to the man who will save humanity. While the later films in the franchise are more action-focused, the original is basically a horror movie where the Terminator kills anyone who gets in his way to kill Sarah. Watch your favorite Austrian bodybuilder give his classic lines before his fake skin melts away and he turns into a terrifying red-eyed robot.

91. *The Theory of Everything (2014)

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After watching this movie, I still don’t really understand theoretical physics, but I know a lot more about theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking and his amazing life. Hawking is portrayed by Oscar-winning Eddie Redmayne in an intense full-body physical transformation that is astounding, following him from life as a healthy young man to his diagnosis of ALS and the slow deterioration of his body. And while the movie is, of course, very much about science (yes, nerds), it’s mostly a romantic drama (yes, emotional cancers). Felicity Jones plays Hawking’s wife (to an Oscar nomination) as the pair struggle to keep their flame alive amid burgeoning illness and fame. Carry a box of tissues (and possibly a calculator, if you like).

92. Time (2020)

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Rarely do we have a documentary as raw and moving as Time. The film follows Fox Rich, using more than 25 years of home video as she fights tirelessly for clemency for her husband, Rob, who is serving time in prison for his role in an armed robbery. What filmmaker Garrett Bradley thought would be a short became a feature when Fox handed him over 100 hours of home video footage taken while her husband was in prison. Bradley then took the home videos and his own footage, converted it all to stunning black and white, and created the poignant 81-minute-long final product. The documentary, which was nominated for an Oscar, vividly shows the failings of the criminal justice system and how that can profoundly affect the families of those who fight against it. It’s a beautiful statement of what can be achieved if you try hard enough and how important it is to have someone tirelessly by your side.

93. Top Gun (1986)

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This is the thing about Top Gun. It’s not as good as its sequel, Top Gun: Maverick. BUT it is worth watching to better understand the masterpiece that is Top Gun: Maverick. Where did Maverick come from? What was he like when he was in Top Gun, his flight school? Who is Goose? Why does Meg Ryan randomly appear in one of these flashbacks? These are all questions you would probably ask yourself while watching the amazing Top Gun: Maverick if you hadn’t seen Top Gun first. Top Gun also includes a lot of flying and goofy nicknames, so that’s another reason to watch this movie. Most of all though, you should watch it so you can go to theaters and see Top Gun: Maverick, which is one of the best movies of the year.

94. Train to Busan (2016)

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South Korea makes some great horror movies, including this zombie-on-a-train movie. When a zombie apocalypse breaks out, a group of survivors must band together as their high-speed train from Seoul to Busan begins to fill with overeager carnivores. Honestly, given the choice, I’d take snakes on a plane any day of the week.

95. Twilight (2008)

You know what Twilight is. It is a vampire love story based on a book by Stephenie Meyer in which a pale and sexy vampire named Edward Cullen falls in love with a less sexy and less pale girl named Bella Swan, who is also having an affair with a sexier girl and less pale named Bella Swan. even less pale werewolf named Jacob Black. Those three roles are played by two of the best actors of our generation, Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. I think this film and its sequels are incredible pieces of camp cinema, and I’d like to send the Volturi to the homes of my four colleagues who gave Pattinson’s performance a low ranking in this comprehensive ranking. It also has to be said that the soundtrack of this movie is one of the best movie soundtracks of all time. Lastly, I would like to say that I did, in fact, attend several midnight screenings of the Twilight movies under the guise of my very outspoken love for Alice Cullen, when in fact I was homosexual, so I have the clout to say that these Movies are, in fact, art and you should actually see them.

96. What the Constitution Means to Me (2020)

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I would venture to guess that most of us know next to nothing about the United States Constitution. Maybe you memorized the preamble in school, but even that I never understood. Heidi Schreck, however, knew the legal document well from a young age, traveling across the country to compete in speech contests on the Constitution for scholarship money. Now an adult, Schreck wrote and starred in a Broadway show about her experience with this document and what it means for our country and culture today. The deeply personal and incredibly charming show was recorded so you don’t see it on Broadway (thank God that’s happening more and more these days) and is available on Amazon. It will teach you a thing or two about this essential American document and also force you to ask yourself, “Should I know more about the laws that govern me?”

97. Whip It! (2009)

Roller derby is possibly the scariest sport on the planet. It’s a race, but you can also hit people, and you’re also going around in circles super fast on wheels? What sick human being invented this sadistic endeavor? The invention of roller derby, however, is not the central theme of this dramatic comedy directed by Drew Barrymore, who also stars. Elliot Page, Barrymore, Kristen Wiig and others form the Hurl Scouts, who compete against the Holy Rollers (both good names). I can’t even imagine wanting to do this for fun, but I saw the movie for fun, so that’s it.

98. White Men Can’t Jump (1992)

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You may remember from this year’s Oscar submission for Best Cinematography that White Men Can’t Jump just turned 30 years old. In honor of his birthday and the big 3-0, you should probably watch it. The sports comedy stars Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes as a pair of basketball hustlers who trick other players into betting against Harrelson by assuming he can’t play basketball. Why? Because white men can’t jump. Hey! The pair have great chemistry as they do with Rosie Perez, who plays Harrelson’s girlfriend. A remake of the film is also currently in the works, so now is a great time to watch this one so you can tell all your friends that “the original was so much better” when you go see the new one.

99. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

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Leonardo DiCaprio’s best performance, found within one of his five collaborations with Martin Scorsese, is his portrayal of Wall Street stockbroker/party animal/deplorable human being Jordan Belfort. The role is pure drug-fueled, adrenaline-pumping mayhem from start to finish, and Leo chews through each scene with a cheesy, delicious, camera-talking edge that makes this man like you even when you despise him. But DiCaprio isn’t the only shining star here. Jonah Hill and his false teeth also earned an Oscar nomination, Margot Robbie launched her career thanks to her performances as the wife with a Long Island accent, and of course, Scorsese makes it all sound. It was nominated for five Oscars, and as long as I live, I’ll be thinking about the woman who shaved her head in the party scene.

100. You Were Never Really Here (2017)

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In its premise, You Were Never Really Here sounds like a Taken copycat. Joaquin Phoenix plays an assassin who is hired by a prominent politician to find the daughter of the man who was kidnapped by human traffickers and then violently murder the traffickers. In execution, though certainly similar in some of its plot, the film is far more interested in humanity and character development than it is in action sequences. Directed by Lynne Ramsay, the woman behind the incredibly creepy We Need to Talk About Kevin, the film has a fascination with its themes and nuanced vision that most vigilante movies don’t. Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood’s score and Phoenix’s performance also do a lot to make this a genre of its own. Despite strong reviews and an animated debut at Cannes, it never found mainstream success in the US, meaning it’s a hidden gem ready to watch now.

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