10 Cloverfield Lane

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2016
Thriller, Science Fiction, Drama, Horror

After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter with two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack.

A rare example on how to be unique without being pretentious. Having been filmed in a claustrophobic environment, this movie doesn’t have some kind or forced drama, nor it is…
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Inside Llewyn Davis

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2013
Drama

In Greenwich Village in the early 1960s, gifted but volatile folk musician Llewyn Davis struggles with money, relationships, and his uncertain future following the suicide of his singing partner.

A movie about a country musician? Should I watch this? Yeah, you definitely should. You will forget to be watching a biographical drama. Music, camera work, acting, everything is top…
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?

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2000
Adventure, Comedy, Crime

In the deep south during the 1930s, three escaped convicts search for hidden treasure while a relentless lawman pursues them. On their journey they come across many comical characters and incredible situations. Based upon Homer’s ‘Odyssey’.

Pure art in a form of adventure comedy. Every detail is taken care of, even the color palette. I love how well does the folk music fit into the movie,…
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The Hudsucker Proxy

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1994
Comedy, Drama

A naive business graduate is installed as president of a manufacturing company as part of a stock scam.

Lots of creativity and tons of symbolism here. A bit too much to handle even for Coens, but with a help of a master performance by Tim Robbins, they got…
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Flight

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2012
Drama

Commercial airline pilot Whip Whitaker has a problem with drugs and alcohol, though so far he’s managed to complete his flights safely. His luck runs out when a disastrous mechanical malfunction sends his plane hurtling toward the ground. Whip pulls off a miraculous crash-landing that results in only six lives lost. Shaken to the core, Whip vows to get sober — but when the crash investigation exposes his addiction, he finds himself in an even […]

A serious movie. And also boring. I get that alcoholism is bad, but repeating the same thing for the half of a movie isn’t going to make an impact. Other…
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