#robert eggers you fucking genius

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went in nosferatu (2024) with the assumption of gaining a new monsterfucking blorbo. came out of the movie with an undying devotion for thomas

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what are your favorite movies? 😼🫵

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE….. right so I used 2 b somewhat of a movie buff so im gonna give u my top 10 movies that I think YOU should watch:

1. Das Boot /english title: The Boat (full version from 1981, no 2018 pussy bullshit) dir. Wolfgang Petersen it is the movie ever. I have the book in german and english and i have like 4 posters for it, it is that good

2. Farewell my Concubine (1993) dir. Chen Kaige Das Boot n this have shared number 1 spot. There’s all kinds of child abuse in the first hour of the film, so look that up if that’s anything ur uncomfortable with, but this movie is so beautiful i think everyone needs to see it. It was the first movie I saw with Leslie Cheung and he’s amazing <3<3<3<3<3

3. The Lighthouse (2019) dir. Robert Eggers

4. I Kina spiser de hunde /english title: In China They Eat Dogs (1999) dir. Lasse Spang Olsen One of the funniest movies out there. About a shy banker whose girlfriend breaks up with him and takes all his furniture, and the next day his bank gets robbed, but he manages to stop it. Later the robber’s girlfriend comes to his apartment and beats him, claiming that she and her bf were gonna use that money to adopt since she can’t get pregnant. The banker decides to contact his half-criminal brother to rob a cargo so that the girlfriend can get the money.

5. “Pusher” trilogy (Pusher, Pusher II: With Blood on My Hands, Pusher III: I’m the Angel of Death) (1996) dir. Nicolas Winding Refn you knew this was gonna b up here. Personally I love the second one the most bc it’s interlaced with this heavy melancholia.

6. La Haine (1995) dir. Mathieu Kassovitz

7. The Florida Project (2017) dir. Sean Baker From the genius behind “Tangerine”. top 10 movies that always makes me cry

8. Dom Kallar Oss Mods /english title: “They call us Misfits” trilogy (They Call Us Misfits, A Respectable Life, The Social Heritage) (1968, 1979, 1993) dir. Stefan Jarl Fuck Boyhood. Jarl made a documentary in three parts, the first one filmed in the late 60s, following two boys living in Stockholm, the last documentary even follows the boys’ sons as they’re growing up in a world that is completely distant from their fathers’. It’s perfect, it’s a cult classic, I can’t explain how beautiful it is, depicting how fast n how much society n culture in Sweden changed during the 70/80s, before n after r like 2 seperate worlds. also its just sad man.........

9. 15: The Movie (2003) dir. Royston Tan It’s a black comedy that’s v well executed. I haven’t watched it in years, but I still remember scenes vivdly like the main characters’ chant and a gangster boss sending two guys on a mission to find the best building in Singapore to committ suicide from. 

10. Les Amants du Pont-Neuf /english title: The Lovers on a Bridge (1991) dir. Leos Carax Juliette Binoche is one of the leads, that should be all you need, she is a fantastic actress. 

EXTRA. Christiane F. (also known as Wir Kinder Vom Bahnhof Zoo) (again 1981 is the year, not the remake, i havent seen the remake yet so i cant say if its good/bad) dir. Uli Edel This movie made me romanticise drugs n move to Berlin on my own at 16 so yeah. 

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🎞 also a little bit of a movie rec ask: what are your favorite period dramas? i mean not necessarily like pride and prejudice or anything but movies and shows that have a historical setting. dark as peaky blinders would be excellent but not required. thank you sm!

oh man, i love it here

this also got really long because i'm a nerd, so under the cut xx

1. phantom thread (2017) dir. paul thomas anderson

one of my favourite movies, so it was bound to make the list

set somewhere in 1950s’ london

stunningly original take on the older-male-genius-younger-female-muse trope

the story is unmatched, the score is unmatched, the cinematography is unmatched, and don't even get me started on the costumes

it’s artsy and pretentious in the best way

and it’s a bit of a slow-burn but the ending fucks you up - and it’s so worth it

okay i’m done rambling, my love for this movie is quite obvious at this point alslkdfj

2. the vvitch (2015) dir. robert eggers

i was an anya taylor-joy stan before it was cool

period horror - two of my favourite things combined

set in the 1600s in new england

one of the few male-directed movies that get the female experience™️ right

and again, the atmosphere and the score are just amazing

3. jackie (2016) dir. pablo larraín

natalie portman's at it again

it's an account of the first few days after jfk's death

the kennedys are my guilty pleasure. please, don't tell grandpa marx

i've heard from a few people that this movie drags and should be shorter but they obviously didn't get the point and their opinion is invalid

4. the seagull (2018) dir. michael mayer

idk i like chekhov and saoirse ronan

it's actually a mediocre movie and not the best thing you'll ever see buT the visuals man

and saoirse ronan

oh and elizabeth moss plays a heartbroken drunk lady in this and what is that if not the definition of relatable

alright, let's move onto tv shows and mini-series–

1. the alienist (2018-2020)

possibly my favourite period drama (tv show) after pb

wtf it's so good

i mean, the main cast is daniel brühl, dakota fanning and luke evans. come on.

it's a dark murder mystery set in 1890s' new york

it's criminally underrated and i don't get why!!

go and watch it. you can thank me later.

2. the miniaturist (2017)

if it hasn't been obvious yet, i'm an anya taylor-joy supremacist

this is a controversial take btw because people either hate it or love it

i love it :))

and the book too :))

set in the late 1600s in amsterdam

and it's like a vermeer painting in the form of a tv show

idk if that sells it for you. it would for me.

3. a christmas carol (2019)

a dark but fresh take on dickens' classic tale

honestly, it was better than expected

it also has andy serkis as another fantastical creature (he plays the ghost of christmas past) and i'm so here for that

4. penny dreadful (2014-2016)

it has all your favourite gothic classics combined in one iconic tv show

set in victorian era england which is the superior period (strictly aesthetic-wise)

also, eva green is the leading lady, so do with that what you will

oookay, maybe i should stop here lmao but i hope i've been of help and you'll enjoy these, clara xx

spare me an ask for my 700 followers celebration?

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The Top 10 Films Of 2020

While it was easier for musicians to put music out this year, sadly the film world came to a halt. Thankfully streaming services came to the rescue, but it is sad to see the cinemas being put on hold. Hopefully this changes.

So before I begin, this is my list and I am going by if it was released this year in cinemas, DVDs or streaming. I haven’t seen all films this year, but I would love your suggestions.

10. The Invisible Man (Leigh Whannell)

It's funny that this came from the failed Universal universe. I was cautious with this one because I know how studio's can ruin a movie. I was so happy to see Leigh Whannell was behind this, as his most recent movie Upgrade was nearly in my top list the year it was released. And he thankfully saved this possible schlock into an incredibly enjoyable and well crafted film. Taking the original concept with a modern update it slowly morphs into a nail biting psychological thriller and horror. And cast wise this film is fantastic, with Elizabeth  Moss giving a fantastic performance. This movie surprises me a lot and I can't wait to watch it again.

9.  The Platform (Galder Gaztelu-Urritia)

With the original premise, I was already hooked with this one. Design wise, this film is insane with its scope. You can smell the blood, shit and food waste as it's thrown on your screen. Story wise the film is fantastic. Some of the interpretations near the end are rather open ended, but the journey to it is worth the watch.

8.  Color Out Of Space (Richard Stanley)

Nicholas Cage in a film based on a H.P Lovecraft novel. Fuck yea. Yes I know, the film's guilty pleasure sound is what attracted me to it, but this is a genuine creative spectacle. While Cage does his...well...he milks llamas in it, the story itself is enjoyable. But the real highlight of this movie comes from it's special effects and design. I am a sucker for 80's body horror, and this movie is a total love letter to the days of Cronenberg and Carpenter. Come for the Cage, stay for the gore.

7.  Knives Out (Rian Johnson)

I do feel sorry for Rian Johnson. He went into the Star Wars world with a big bag of ideas, but no one wanted to listen to him. Now, I'm not going to say much about The Last Jedi without fear of getting stabbed, but he is a great filmmaker, and this only proves it. The screenplay he crafted on this is very intelligent, and his direction is very impressive. Cast wise he was able to get a great ensemble, with fantastic performances from Daniel Craig & Chris Evans. The watchability isn't as enjoyable as your first time, but it's still a very enjoyable film.

6.  The Personal History Of David Copperfield (Armando Iannucci)

I have been a fan of Iannucci's comedies for years now, but his directing chops have never fully been shown. The Death Of Stalin showed his ability at using budget well, but this re telling of the Dicken's classic takes a well known story and adds so much color and imagination. Some scenes I thought we very Michel Gondry like but without being too much of an imitation. The ensemble cast too is perfect, with great performances from Dev Patel, Peter Capaldi, Hugh Laurie & Ben Whishaw. Dickens isn't usually my bag, but this movie had so much heart behind it, which is very surprising coming from Iannucci who usually takes the satirical approach, rather than the family friendly way.

5. Soul (Pete Docter)

Pixar's secret and best west weapon is back. I definitely think the best way to describe Docter's style is that he's the western version of Hayao Miyazaki, but instead of verging into the magical and fanatical world, he creates fantastic re interpretations of philosophical constructs. And this time, the world he creates and the imagery used is so unique and enjoyable. And even just as a comedy, this easily passes the 6 laugh test. But this movie has such heart and character, and could be enjoyed easily by all ages. The fantastic voice cast also adds to it's character with a great lead performance from Jamie Foxx and the rest of the ensemble (my personal favorites being Graham Norton, Richard Ayoade & Rachael House).

4.  The Lighthouse (Brian Eggers)

Egger's last film The Witch was another film that was so close off my list the year it came out. I was looking forward to this film so much, having always been a fan of Willem Dafoe's acting talents. And finding out he will be locked mostly in a room with Robert Pattinson only made me enjoy it more. The screenplay itself is very impressive, but the direction behind it is really what grabs my attention. The odd use of imagery and absolute insane performances from the 2 leads makes this a film not to be missed. In many ways this reminds me of when Lars Von Trier was a competent film maker, you know, before he went very far up his own arse. I will definitively be quoting some of this films' oddest lines and moments for years to come.

3.  Parasite (Bong Joon-hoo)

Wow...the Oscar's got it right again. And it's a foreign film too. For years I have been flying the flag for Korean visionaries, and Joon-Hoo has always been at the top (usually always just behind Park Chan-Wook) of who I recommend. But finally, he has made his masterpiece. The screenplay is mostly flawless but the direction is the real key here. And I would recommend anyone who is interested in this movie to check out how it was made, because some of the production behind it all is debatbly genius or insane. Also a movie is nothing without it's cast, and all 10 of the main cast act against each other with such showman ship, it's almost as if Tarantino was playing them off each other.

2. The Nightingale (Jennifer Kent)

A film to me, in order to really get my attention has to emotionally effect me. Jennifer Kent is a masterful filmmaker when it comes to this. While dealing with depression in her last horror masterpiece The Babadook, she now makes her mark with one of the most interesting revenge films ever made. Without going into too much detail, the plot and history of this tale is harrowing to say the least. Also image and performance wise, this movie will scar you in many ways. Aisling Franciosi's lead performance is incredibly captivating throughout, but a lot of attention also has to be given to Baykali Ganambarr and one of the most twisted villains on screen I have seen portrayed by Sam Claflin. I would advise caution before watching this because it is a lot, but it's worth the plunge.

1.  Jojo Rabbit (Taika Waititi)

As I said previously, a movie has to really emotionally affect me to get my attention. When I first saw this movie, my own personal life wasn't the best, and while living in a rather hopeless world, this film was able to give me a little bit more hope in a world so consumed by hate. And I know there has been some controversy behind this due to it's subject material, but I have been a fan of Waititi's comedy for years now and one thing I know about him is that behind his goofy demeanor, one ability he has is to treat sensitive material with the the right amount of parody and heart. And his own cartoonish performance as a childish yet demanding Hitler is incredibly enjoyable but incredibly effective. Cast wise, the adults as always give their best, with amazing performances from Scarlet Johansson, Stephen Merchant & Sam Rockwell but the younger cast of Roman Griffin Davis & Thomasin McKenzie are the real heart and soul of this movie. Another time the Oscar’s got it right.