#movies recommendations

[ballumville]

Taylor and Nicholas goofing around on the set of the movie...pt2🥰🤗

[perversion666]

if this is her vibe RUN

[haveyoueverseen-polls]

[hesbuckcompton-baby]

Underrated historical pieces (for when you're looking for recommendations)

I don't know if it's just me, but historical movie rec lists have become supersaturated with the same few titles lately (yes I have seen Hacksaw Ridge, yes I have seen Little Women, leave me alone) - so I thought I'd come up with a shortlist of my own! Below the cut are a few titles I haven't seen anyone talk about anywhere NEAR enough in my opinion, in case you need something new to watch!

Summerland (2020), dir. Jessica Swale

Summerland is set in Devon, England during the Second World War, and follows Alice Lamb as she is forced to take in Frank, a young evacuee boy, against her will. As their relationship develops, Alice learns to open herself up to others, and her budding friendship with Frank leads her back towards another relationship she thought was lost forever. If you're looking for an LGBT period drama - THIS ONE RIGHT HERE!!! Alice Lamb, you are my favourite grumpy lesbian academic. Seriously though, this movie is so so lovely - definitely a good one if you're looking for a happy-cry.

This is England (2006), dir. Shane Meadows

This is England follows Shaun, a young boy struggling to fit in in 1980s England, who finds support and friendship among a gang of local skinheads. At once gritty and sensitive, it provides a personal look at the darker side of British culture and the process of indoctrination into racist ideologies. This movie arguably receives the attention it deserves within the UK, but falls into the underrated category everywhere else. Despite being almost 20 years old, it remains alarmingly relevant, and every single member of the cast puts in an incredible performance. (I'd recommend checking for content warnings before giving this (or its subsequent TV shows) a watch)

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), dir. Mike Newell

Set in the aftermath of the Second World War, this movie follows writer Juliet Ashton as she travels to the island of Guernsey to meet a group of locals who found solace in her book during the Nazi occupation. However, as she grows closer to the group, she begins to uncover the tragedy at their core. This is such a perfect comfort movie. Every character is so so lovely, and honestly I've wanted to visit (/live on) Guernsey since the first time I watched this. It's a really wonderful watch, and sheds a nice insight into the experiences of the Channel Islands during WW2, which isn't something I've seen covered in other films set during this period.

Small Axe (2020), dir. Steve McQueen

Small Axe is an anthology series documenting the lives and experiences of London's West Indian population as they struggle through and fight against racial discrimination. I feel like the hype for this show died as soon as the year's awards season finished, and that's a CRIME. Britain's history of racial activism is generally overlooked in popular media, and this series did a wonderful job of showcasing both the pivotal and personal events that shaped the experiences of the Windrush generation. My personal favourites from this series were Education and Mangrove, but every episode is unique and well worth the watch.

Detroit (2017), dir. Kathryn Bigelow

In Detroit, public outrage is sparked when a police raid is carried out against black patrons of a local club, which grows more violent as the night progresses. This movie is terrifying. Every performance is excellent and harrowing, but Will Poulter's in particular has stuck with me since I first watched Detroit because it's just horrifying to watch. It's intense and brutal, but an important representation of the kind of violence that acted as a catalyst in the American civil rights movement.

Gosford Park (2001), dir. Robert Altman

Gosford Park follows a group of 1930s English aristocrats as they gather at a country estate for a weekend of socialising. However, when a member of the party is murdered, suspicion is cast upon everyone, and illicit secrets begin to come to light. Think Downton Abbey with murder. But then again, both were created/written by Julian Fellowes, so it makes sense. Almost painfully British, Gosford Park is a quick and clever indictment of the English upper classes that is thoroughly entertaining the whole way through.

Alias Grace (2017), dir. Mary Harron

Alias Grace follows Irish immigrant Grace Marks as she sits down with a doctor to attempt to recall the details of a murder she was accused of committing a decade prior. Based on Margaret Atwood's fictionalised retelling of a controversial, real-life case, this series offers an interesting insight into the oppression of Victorian working-class women, and the enduring cultural fascination with female violence. It's been a few years since I watched this show, but GOD I was so obsessed with it, so it's definitely time for a rewatch. Sarah Gadon is an absolutely brilliant lead, and Grace's recounting of events will leave you forever wondering what truly happened in this story.

Pride (2014), dir. Matthew Warchus

Set amidst the 1984 miners' strikes, Pride follows a small LGBT group from London as they raise money to support a small Welsh mining town, whose lives are badly struck by Thatcher's threats to close the mining pits they have built their lives around. Through their efforts, the group finds an unlikely community of supporters, breaching social barriers to lift each other up in times of hardship. Evidently I believe in saving the best for last, as Pride is definitely my personal favourite on this list - hell, it's one of my favourite movies EVER. Surprisingly niche despite its excellent cast (Andrew Scott, Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton - to name a few), this movie is just utterly wonderful, and I guarantee you will spend the entire time either grinning or sobbing - trust me, I always do.

(not-so-subtle letterboxd plug, but for anyone interested, I've compiled a larger list of movies about British history HERE)

[soul-from-another-era]

Are you okay? no mf i just finished 25 21 series.

[orlandooo]

Nina Hoss as Barbara

Barbara (2012)

Dir. Christian Petzold

[maed4y]

Any recommendations for movies similar to these?

Fight club

The score

American history x

Murder by numbers

Primal fear

Stay

[btxtyuri]

can someone give me any prime video's shows/movies/documentaries reccs? i don't have a whole lot on my list (anything is good, i'll pirate it anyway)

[livingjhoply]

so here's a list of 5 movies to watch while waiting for Red, White and Royal Blue movie 🎬

1 - 10 Things I Hate About You

the american enemies to lovers™ it has the sassy, the drama, the young love and the great comedy romance, just what we need to prepare our romantic and queer (because who didn't had have a bissexual awakening with Stiles and Hedger back then?)

2 - Hamilton

because...dã??? You don't have to be into musicals and stuff, it's a great "live movie?" I don't know how to explain but it's funny, it's happy and sad. And if you're into "history, uh?" kind of thing, that's the movie. and I don't need to say that the Alex has a LOT (including his bi ass) in common with Alexander Hamilton.

3 - Imagine Me & You

It's the romantic movie and it's british (for balance) and it's ✨gay✨ (sapphic to be more precise) its the kind of movie that you finish whit you heart warm and soft. When I was like 15 and watched for the first time, I was sure that I was a lesbian (the bi thing wasn't even a option, thanks God for the clarification and more information on queernees along the time).

4 - Hansome Devil

I genuinely didn't remember Nicolas Galitzine I or this movie (because that was a time where I will watch a bunch of queer movies withoutreally absorbing a thing) but then rwrb trailer came out and internet did what always, also the movie has Andrew fucking Scott ???? (Like, have you see him as the hot priest in fleabag??)

Anyway, It's is a queer movie about finding yourself and learning how to speak up, and Nick is so young and looking like a baby there. It's a must watch.

5 - The Way He Looks

because I'm Brazilian and have been watching queer movies for almost 15 years now (most of then internacional) but this one it's is in my language and til this day its my favorite, for some many reasons, that I will need another list in another post to tell u about. Anyway, it really pays off with the sweetness, and yeah, if you watch it. It will change your life. Like changed mine.

[tigreblvnc]

I answered your question <3 Now I want to know your 10 favorite movies, monsieur Insupportable.

Sorted by release date:

If.... (1968), Lindsay Anderson

Star Wars (1977), Georges Lucas

Back to the Future (1985), Robert Zemeckis

Akira (1988), Katsuhiro Ōtomo

Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991), James Cameron

The Truman Show (1998), Peter Weir

Fight Club (1999), David Fincher

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003), Quentin Tarantino

The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014), Wes Anderson

Parasite (2019), Bong Joon Ho

Special mention to A Clockwork Orange (1972), Stanley Kubrick.

[ballumville]

Taylor and Nicholas goofing around on the set of the movie and in interviews pt3🥰😊🤗

[nijigasakilove]

Companion ✅ 5/5. Coming from the barbarian creator, I thought this was gonna be scary as hell and it ended up being funny as shit. Great mix of sci-fi, thriller and comedy. Sophie Thatcher is such a good actress. Loved her in heretic last year too! Jack Quaid as usual delivers a great performance as well.

Lived up to the hype as one of my most anticipated films of the year. This was amazing.

I hate watching stuff where androids are abused though, if I’m blessed to see a world where we do live with robots like that I’d 100 percent be a robot activist 😭

[cowboylikeghost]

Do anyone knows any fantasy show or movies (wheel of time or Willow type) with aroace rep, canon, headcanon or implied idc at this point i just want some rec 🙏🏻

[haveyoueverseen-polls]

Nightmare on Elm Street

[brettesims]

West Side Story: ‘I Feel Pretty’ (1961)

“I feel pretty

Oh, so pretty

I feel pretty & witty & bright”

A mood and a vibe. Lol, on Christmas Eve I watched West Side Story. I know, I know - technically it's not a Christmas movie but it was a VIBE. I grew up watching it with my Gemini Grandpa and I fall in love with it again every time I rewatch it! Plus y'all know I keep it West lol. I recommend it!

~ B