Movies

Placeholder description for the films that stayed around, changed the angle, or became part of how I look at things.

Movie · Jean-Marc Vallee

Demolition

★★★★★★★★★★ 11.0/10

The most UNDERRATED movie OF ALL TIME.

I fully relate to the main character; the acting is pure perfection, and the soundtrack features some obscure songs that perfectly match the vibe. What more could you ask for? Jake Gyllenhaal, I love you. Please watch this masterpiece in English and enjoy every second of it. It is a display of human emotions like no other. In chaos and irrationality, it discovers its beauty. It's weird that I do not have a clear reason why I love it so much. I think it is because of how it shaped me to be more impulsive and to fully embrace what I am feeling, no matter how strange it may seem. It makes you appreciate every bit of life, and live in the moment.

Movie · Robert Zemeckis

Forrest Gump

★★★★★★★★★★ 11.0/10

Truly perfection, a timeless masterpiece.

I watched it for the first time when I was a child, and it shaped a part of me. Every time I watch it, it gets better and better. This movie has everything. I truly believe no film will ever be as complete as this one. It has action, history, romance, comedy, and drama all in one, with a powerful message and a beautiful soundtrack behind it. It is rare for a movie to make you better, but I fully believe this one does. Everyone should watch it; its meaning is much deeper and more real than it may seem. I live by it and always will.

Movie · David Fincher

The Social Network

★★★★★★★★★★ 11.0/10

My comfort movie, watched it like 10 times.

The BEST biopic ever made. Realistic events and details, a fire soundtrack, great acting, 2000s aesthetic... Couldn't have been executed better. Watch it (in English), I guarantee you 2 hours will feel like 2 minutes. Afterwards, read this too since you are at it: Depressing.

Movie · Christopher Nolan

Interstellar

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.8/10

The best sci-fi movie of all time.

A perfect blend between real science and fiction. There are literal books explaining the physics of the movie. Don't get me started on the soundtrack, the visuals, and how well emotions are built up throughout the story. It's a masterpiece. For this movie, I believe that the first watch is where it will either make it or break it. The other top movies in this list could be seen multiple times, but I believe that for this one you NEED to enjoy the first watch. Do not stop - finish it, trust me, it won't disappoint. I watched it with no expectations years ago, and it has left a permanent mark on me. Afterwards, it's really recommended to learn about all the small details and the science behind it.

Movie · Dan Gilroy

Nightcrawler

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.5/10

Jake Gyllenhaal once again delivers.

One of the best portrayals of a psychopath ever made. It is subtle, but as you keep watching, it becomes more and more clear. Pure obsession and dedication to work. It shows you that to reach the top, you often need to sacrifice everything, even your moral values. It also shows that the world is unfair and harsh, and that often the bad guys win, just like in nature. Causing harm is much easier than doing good. It is your choice which side you choose to stand on.

Movie · Damien Chazelle

La La Land

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.3/10

I had zero expectations for this one.

I usually hate musicals and romance, so this was the perfect mix to make me leave a bad review. I was shocked by how well this is done. It is a realistic romantic story, and it is not for the weak. There are so many subtle details. The music and the colors will make you fall in love with this masterpiece. I have to give it a 10 because it objectively could not have been made better in any way.
Bong Joon Ho Parasite
Damien Chazelle Whiplash
Asif Kapadia Senna
Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin Free Solo
Martin Desmond Roe Breaking 2
Denis Villeneuve Prisoners
Josh Safdie Marty Supreme
Ari Aster Beau Is Afraid
Martin Scorsese The Wolf of Wall Street
Wong Kar-wai In the Mood for Love
Felix van Groeningen Beautiful Boy
Todd Phillips Joker
Peter Weir The Truman Show
Ruben Ostlund Triangle of Sadness
Kristoffer Borgli The Drama
Joel Coen, Ethan Coen No Country for Old Men
Derek Cianfrance The Place Beyond the Pines
Marc Forster Christopher Robin
Morten Tyldum The Imitation Game
Wes Anderson The Grand Budapest Hotel
Tom Ford Nocturnal Animals
Giuseppe Tornatore The Best Offer
Stephen Chbosky The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Michael Haneke Funny Games

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TV Series

TV Series · Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata

Death Note

★★★★★★★★★★ 11.0/10

TV Series · Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat

Sherlock

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.5/10

TV Series · Greg Daniels

The Office

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.0/10

TV Series · Mike Judge, John Altschuler, Dave Krinsky

Silicon Valley

★★★★★★★★★★ 10.0/10

TV Series · David E. Kelley

Big Little Lies

★★★★★★★★★★ 9.8/10

TV Series · Netflix

Last Chance U

★★★★★★★★★★ 9.5/10

TV Series · Charlie Brooker

Black Mirror

★★★★★★★★★★ 9.0/10

TV Series · Sam Esmail

Mr. Robot

★★★★★★★★★★ 9.0/10

TV Series · Craig Mazin

Chernobyl

★★★★★★★★★★ 8.5/10

TV Series · Dan Erickson

Severance

★★★★★★★★★★ 8.0/10