Werner Herzog is a fascinating director whose work I really ought to explore more. Filmed on location, facing the extremes of the Amazon river, and making sacrifices in order to make a truly great, mesmirising film. Klaus Kinski is unforgettable in the lead role as we watch his descent into madness.
A few weeks ago and this film would not have made my list. When I first watched it I had mixed feelings, but now I believe that it is one of Kubrick's best. The film truly captures the madness, horror and hypocrisy of war, looking at the different challenges those involved faced. As always with Kubrick, the film is superbly photographed and has a great sense of dark humour.
As you will find with many films still to come on this, I massively admire ambitious films that aim to take a look into a human life, collections of moments, memorys and dreams that come together perfectly like a collage in a way that is emotionally powerful.
8½ can perhaps be described as the movie to end all movies, about the life of a director, and
The Mirror is often regarded as the greatest non-linear art house film. When it comes to animation, this delightful short attempts something similar and succeeds, a masterpiece of animation.
Often described as an 'acid western', I can not really add much more than that. Jodorowsky's film is unforgettable, using striking imagery and peculiar editing to create a fascinating piece of art that feels highly personal yet makes for a very fun experience.
A fantatsic blend of horror, comedy and mystery makes Scream one of my personal favourite horror films. Whilst its sometimes less than serious tone some people seem reluctant to group this with other more 'respected' horror classics, but it is just as good. The opening scene is a mini-masterpiece itself, and from there on in it continues to be great fun. Filled with film references, homages, and self aware comedy, it is a film that absolutely succeeds in what it attempts and should be a treat for all horror film fans.
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