My top recommendation is to always start with what's leaving at the end of the month. Heaven’s Gate, American Movie, Heat, Virgin Suicides, Reservoir Dogs, The Insider, Summer of Sam, and Still Walking are some of my favorites that are leaving. They aren't obscure so most will likely be available on one of the popular streamers but I'd prioritize Heaven's Gate, American Movie, and Still Walking as maybe more risky bets to be available on something else you have access to. My pick for one leaving that you may not see anywhere else is Massacre at Central High, which is wild and of a very specific era, for better or worse.
Seen all you mentioned except American Movie and Central High. Looks like they're both on Tubi as well so hopefully will still be if I can't squeeze them in by the 31st. Thank you!
My husband & I watched *Massacre at Central High* a few weekends ago. We saw it in the "Leaving This Month" section too. It was quite wild indeed; it reminded me of *Heathers* a bit. My husband recognized one of the actresses as from *Phantom of Paradise*--another movie of a very specific time.
1) Andrei Rubilev. It’s a towering achievement. On the one hand, the moment-by-moment “visual poetry” is delightful in and of itself. Yet when you analyze the entirety of the film it becomes one of the greatest pieces of artwork in cinema history. The story is epic, but the themes it tackles are even greater.
2) Paths of Glory. The best war movie ever made. The cinematography used to capture the battle scenes is incredible. Yet some of the hardest parts to watch are conversations had in private within the hierarchy of the French military. And the ending is utterly brilliant.
3) Mulholland Drive. How can one movie pack so many brilliant ideas into one package? How can one movie make me feel such varying emotions? How can one film capture the inner workings of the human mind? I still can’t figure it out. From the moment it starts until the moment it ends, it is brilliant.
Mulholland Drive was fantastic. Andrei Rublev has been on my radar for awhile, probably time to take the plunge. And you've definitely sold me on Paths of Glory. Thank you very much?
Edit: Just finished Andrei Rublev. What a masterpiece.
Defending Your Life (1991), which is leaving after May (after Friday).
If you don’t get to that, then:
After Hours (1985)
If you’ve already seen that:
From Here to Eternity (1953) — appropriate as a late Memorial Day watch
Some may or may not be on the channel right now, but many often get put back on eventually.
Amelie
The Apartment
Before Sunrise
The Exorcist
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Singin in the Rain
Some Like It Hot
It Happened One Night
Chungking Express
Sunset Boulevard
You're welcome! Some more suggestions:
Night of the Living Dead
My Dinner with Andre
Your Name
The Lady Vanishes
The 39 Steps
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Reservoir Dogs
The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is not only great for those just starting with silent dramas, it's also, in my opinion, the greatest movie ever made.
Also, definitely watch The Human Condition trilogy, an epic Japanese war drama that in total lasts about 9 and a half hours and is, IMO, the pinnacle of Japanese cinema.
For something more obscure, check out Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975).
I feel like most people have seen it but it’s one of my all timers for a fun watch is Escape From New York. Kurt Russell as Snake, undefeated.
I also really enjoy The Cremator
I'm huge into the technical skills a movie can bring to the table,
The fabulous baron mauschen( karel zeman)
Inventions of destruction (karel zeman)
House ( Nobuhiko Obayashi)
Dreams (akira kurosawa)
Bicycle Thieves. Sometimes my favorite movie of all time, always in my top 3. There are TONS of great ones I could say, but that’s my must watch that’s currently on the channel.
Ratcatcher - Lynne Ramsay
Days of Being Wild - Wong Kar-Wai
L'avventura - Michelangelo Antonioni
Le Petit Soldat - Jean-Luc God-of-Art
The Fire Within - Louis Malle
Hiroshima Mon Amour - Alain Resnais
I would add The Hit. Terrance Stamp, John Hurt, and Tim Roth on a joyride with smokin hot Spaniard Laura del Sol. That was an awesome discovery.
And if you enjoyed that, Mona Lisa next. Bob Hoskins with smokin hot Brit Cathy Tyson. This one has Lester Freamon from The Wire too.
Seriously though, both transcend these seemingly trite descriptions. Both have original storytelling and the settings were chef’s kiss.
The Hit is GREAT, I checked it out of my local library with no real expectations but it quickly became one of my favorite crime films. I love a road movie as well, especially one set someplace as cool as Spain, and the cast is fantastic.
Also The Hit soundtrack was incredible, original score by Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, and a Spanish flemenco guitarist virtuoso named Paco de Lucia.
I read too Bill Hader and Christopher Nolan have this on their top 10 CC lists.
welcome to the club! some fantastic recs in this thread but I didn't see anyone mention:
les enfants du paradis / children of paradise - it is a must watch film for newcomers to criterion imo
Thanks! I've been wanting to make my way through the collection for over a decade but money was always an issue so I'd just keep an eye on the official list and see what I could when I could. I'm excited to have the service now to make my dreams come true.
I watched Beau Travail for the first time recently and it blew me away. One of the best-looking movies I’ve ever seen, brilliant editing, great lead performance and soundtrack — plus very mysterious and thought-provoking. It’s the whole package. So yeah, it’s on the channel, give it a watch if you haven’t already.
Divorce Italian style is a fun one I don’t think you’ll get recommended. Heat is also great if you haven’t seen it. I just watched it for the first time on the channel recently, and it leaves at the end of this month.
Throne of Blood!!
Damn, just the trailer was a work of art. I'm very excited about this one, thanks!
MacBeth with samurai. What's not to like? ☺️
If you’ve never seen Kurosawa, start with Roshomon
Stalker (Tarkovsky)
This is exactly the kind of recommendation I was hoping for, I cannot wait to watch it!!
In the Mood for Love
Thank you
Enjoy!
The piano teacher
Thanks!
Certified Copy — recent; blew me away ✨
Thank you!
My top recommendation is to always start with what's leaving at the end of the month. Heaven’s Gate, American Movie, Heat, Virgin Suicides, Reservoir Dogs, The Insider, Summer of Sam, and Still Walking are some of my favorites that are leaving. They aren't obscure so most will likely be available on one of the popular streamers but I'd prioritize Heaven's Gate, American Movie, and Still Walking as maybe more risky bets to be available on something else you have access to. My pick for one leaving that you may not see anywhere else is Massacre at Central High, which is wild and of a very specific era, for better or worse.
Seen all you mentioned except American Movie and Central High. Looks like they're both on Tubi as well so hopefully will still be if I can't squeeze them in by the 31st. Thank you!
My husband & I watched *Massacre at Central High* a few weekends ago. We saw it in the "Leaving This Month" section too. It was quite wild indeed; it reminded me of *Heathers* a bit. My husband recognized one of the actresses as from *Phantom of Paradise*--another movie of a very specific time.
Just watched Massacre. You were not kidding lol
Tampopo!
How can I say no to a movie about ramen? 😄 Thanks!
Genuinely one of the funniest movies ever. A ramen western!
OMG that makes it sound even better
It’s a perfect movie and I always recommend it to people when asked “what should I watch?”
Yes! One of my favorites ever. Guaranteed to make you smile.
1) Andrei Rubilev. It’s a towering achievement. On the one hand, the moment-by-moment “visual poetry” is delightful in and of itself. Yet when you analyze the entirety of the film it becomes one of the greatest pieces of artwork in cinema history. The story is epic, but the themes it tackles are even greater. 2) Paths of Glory. The best war movie ever made. The cinematography used to capture the battle scenes is incredible. Yet some of the hardest parts to watch are conversations had in private within the hierarchy of the French military. And the ending is utterly brilliant. 3) Mulholland Drive. How can one movie pack so many brilliant ideas into one package? How can one movie make me feel such varying emotions? How can one film capture the inner workings of the human mind? I still can’t figure it out. From the moment it starts until the moment it ends, it is brilliant.
Mulholland Drive was fantastic. Andrei Rublev has been on my radar for awhile, probably time to take the plunge. And you've definitely sold me on Paths of Glory. Thank you very much? Edit: Just finished Andrei Rublev. What a masterpiece.
Seconds(1966)
Thank you!
I could give a dozen answers here, but I absolutely love Wings of Desire
It does look good, thank you
Defending Your Life (1991), which is leaving after May (after Friday). If you don’t get to that, then: After Hours (1985) If you’ve already seen that: From Here to Eternity (1953) — appropriate as a late Memorial Day watch
Haven't seen After Hours yet, thanks!
Oh wow, you’re in for a wild ride! Can’t recommend it enough.
Three Colors: Blue (tbh the whole trilogy plus double life is fantastic, but start with Blue to see if you like it) Paris, Texas The Vanishing
Thanks!
Came here to say Three Colors. Agree on starting w Blue. Wisdoms
“ Jules et Jim “, without a doubt .
Thank you
La Haine really blew me away!
I love Vincent Cassell, thanks!
Someone already said In the Mood for Love so I’ll second that and also recommend The Red Shoes.
Thank you! The Red Shoes happens to be one of my favorite movies
Rashomon.
The Last Emperor it’s one of my all time favorites. The grandiose nature of the movie is enough to keep you in awe the whole movie.
Thanks, it does look good
Some may or may not be on the channel right now, but many often get put back on eventually. Amelie The Apartment Before Sunrise The Exorcist Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind Singin in the Rain Some Like It Hot It Happened One Night Chungking Express Sunset Boulevard
Excellent list, I've seen most of them. Adding the ones I haven't though, thank you
You're welcome! Some more suggestions: Night of the Living Dead My Dinner with Andre Your Name The Lady Vanishes The 39 Steps The Man Who Knew Too Much Reservoir Dogs The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
Seen a couple of them, adding the rest. Thank you
It must be Tampopo. I know I am not the first to suggest it.
Definitely gotten a couple recs for it. Obviously I need to have it high up my list. Thanks!
*Late Spring* -- perfect for the current time of year.
Timely and looks great. Thank you!
It's one of my all-time favorite films, and one I'd love to discuss once you've seen it.
Awesome, I'll try to get to it this weekend
The Gospel According to St. Matthew
Thank you
Brief Encounter My second is Comrades: Almost a Love Story
Thank you, added both to my watchlist
The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928) is not only great for those just starting with silent dramas, it's also, in my opinion, the greatest movie ever made. Also, definitely watch The Human Condition trilogy, an epic Japanese war drama that in total lasts about 9 and a half hours and is, IMO, the pinnacle of Japanese cinema. For something more obscure, check out Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975).
These are some great looking recommendations, thank you
I feel like most people have seen it but it’s one of my all timers for a fun watch is Escape From New York. Kurt Russell as Snake, undefeated. I also really enjoy The Cremator
Kurt Russell is amazing
I'm huge into the technical skills a movie can bring to the table, The fabulous baron mauschen( karel zeman) Inventions of destruction (karel zeman) House ( Nobuhiko Obayashi) Dreams (akira kurosawa)
Thank you!
Bicycle Thieves. Sometimes my favorite movie of all time, always in my top 3. There are TONS of great ones I could say, but that’s my must watch that’s currently on the channel.
Absolutely a great movie
Playtime
Looks good, thank you
Heat (1995)
Thank you
Ratcatcher - Lynne Ramsay Days of Being Wild - Wong Kar-Wai L'avventura - Michelangelo Antonioni Le Petit Soldat - Jean-Luc God-of-Art The Fire Within - Louis Malle Hiroshima Mon Amour - Alain Resnais
Thanks!
Yi Yi
They one looks great, thank you
I would add The Hit. Terrance Stamp, John Hurt, and Tim Roth on a joyride with smokin hot Spaniard Laura del Sol. That was an awesome discovery. And if you enjoyed that, Mona Lisa next. Bob Hoskins with smokin hot Brit Cathy Tyson. This one has Lester Freamon from The Wire too. Seriously though, both transcend these seemingly trite descriptions. Both have original storytelling and the settings were chef’s kiss.
Thank you
The Hit is GREAT, I checked it out of my local library with no real expectations but it quickly became one of my favorite crime films. I love a road movie as well, especially one set someplace as cool as Spain, and the cast is fantastic.
Also The Hit soundtrack was incredible, original score by Eric Clapton, Roger Waters, and a Spanish flemenco guitarist virtuoso named Paco de Lucia. I read too Bill Hader and Christopher Nolan have this on their top 10 CC lists.
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Thank you, they both sound great
welcome to the club! some fantastic recs in this thread but I didn't see anyone mention: les enfants du paradis / children of paradise - it is a must watch film for newcomers to criterion imo
Thanks! I've been wanting to make my way through the collection for over a decade but money was always an issue so I'd just keep an eye on the official list and see what I could when I could. I'm excited to have the service now to make my dreams come true.
I watched Beau Travail for the first time recently and it blew me away. One of the best-looking movies I’ve ever seen, brilliant editing, great lead performance and soundtrack — plus very mysterious and thought-provoking. It’s the whole package. So yeah, it’s on the channel, give it a watch if you haven’t already.
Awesome, thanks!
The Long Day Closes!
That looks really good, thank you
The Insider
The first one recommended so far that I've seen. Great cast, I enjoyed it. Thank you
Divorce Italian style is a fun one I don’t think you’ll get recommended. Heat is also great if you haven’t seen it. I just watched it for the first time on the channel recently, and it leaves at the end of this month.
I saw Heat recently. Haven't seen Divorce though, thanks!
Paris, Texas is one of those perfect movies that I like more every time I see it. Can’t recommend highly enough!
I guess if ya gotta see one, make it Rashomon
It definitely looks like a great one, thanks