So I heard you all liked black and white films?
A masterpiece of silent cinema, there is just so much to admire about this piece of art. Everything is perfect, Murnau's direction and photography is breathtaking and really elevates the love story that although simple on paper still manages to be told in a complex and emotional manner. Each frame is beautiful and meaningful, and at a brisk ninety minutes, Murnau manages to build up great suspense for a powerful ending.
Known as one of the films that put Japanese cinema on the map for English-speaking viewers,
Rashomon is another film that takes quite a simple idea but uses a combination of camerawork and editing to make something rich in detail and fascinating human study as we see a tale of murder shown from varying perspectives.
I love me some noir and Humphrey Bogart, and this film for me is seminal for its kind, it has all the usual noir twists and turns, a highly cool performance by Bogart ann one of the greatest femme fatales in Mary Astor. Highly entertaining and massively recommended for fans of such films.
One of the greatest and most important surreal films ever created, born out of two dreams of Buñuel and Dali, it is a crazy combination of all sorts of striking abstract images. A fascinating watch that everyone interested in cinema should watch.
The first David Lynch film to appear on my list, and everyone knows that it won't be his last. One of his purest films and a piece of work that feels highly personal with many comparisons to be made with fear of fatherhood and the difficulties of life in general. Shot in black and white, the imagery is at times minimalist and helps build up great atmosphere, with many genuinely creepy scenes.
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One day I'll watch it again, if only to see how it works out this time. 
