Ok, so I am not linking my Letterboxd here. Maybe one day I will, but for now it’s just a personal account where I write unfunny one-liners. However, I am in between Creatures of War posts and decided to throw out this explaining why these 4 movies are my favorites if anyone cares.
I am of the opinion that your favorite movies should not be the best movies. Sure Citizen Kane is a revolutionary film, but it’s your favorite? I can’t buy that. These movies are absolutely not the greatest movies ever made, but they’re personal to me and that’s what makes a movie special.
Overlord (2018)
I’ve talked about Overlord before (see my very first post), but I will quickly gush about it again. I recently rewatched it and forced my horror-hating mom to watch it with me while I was at her house. She had one hand over her chest and very dramatically said the movie would give her a heart attack. While this is an overreaction, I think it proves that I’m not alone in thinking it an intense movie. When I watch Overlord, all I can think about is how perfect it is. Maybe not perfect for everyone, but when you boil it down it’s my perfect film. It’s currently free on Tubi and Pluto.
Resident Evil (2002)
Paul W.S. Anderson is a genius and I’m not even joking. This is a cheesy, schlocky, very early 2000s action horror movie, but it’s a masterpiece. I went into Resident Evil thinking it would be horrible and would again prove that video game movies are a bad idea. Instead, I came out with a new appreciation for dumb action movies and the whole video game film genre. Resident Evil knows it’s not a clever movie, and doesn’t try to be. Anderson understands that just because something isn’t highbrow, doesn’t mean it can’t be worth the watch. This isn’t a bad movie, it just knows what it wants to be. It’s become a personal favorite of mine because of the rewatchability. I appreciate it a little more with every rewatch and it’s one of those movies I have just grown very fond of. If you’re a 2000s horror movie fan and have been avoiding Resident Evil because you think it’s bad, give up and watch it. It’s currently on the US Netflix and probably in a dusty Goodwill near you. I myself have a DVD from Goodwill that is unexplainably sticky but was only $1.
Crimson Peak (2015)
“Finally this bitch knows some cinema” - you probably. Crimson Peak is the most critically acclaimed movie on this list, and it deserves even more praise. I love all the GDT movies I’ve watched and plan to write a post just about his movies and their connection to war-horror. While not a war-horror movie, Crimson Peak is such a treat. The vibrant colors, the costumes, the color-coded ghosts, the romance (before you know…not to spoil anything). Perfection. Curl up under some blankets on a cold winter night, turn on the film, and prepare to be dazzled. I can’t say enough good things about it, and I need more horror-romance in my life. I don’t believe it’s currently streaming anywhere, but it should be available to rent.
X-Men: First Class (2011)
There was a point in my life where I would watch this daily. I’m not even kidding, every single day I would put in my DVD of First Class at the end of the day. I was going through a little bit of a mental breakdown (unrelated) and found the movie soothing. To this day, I couldn’t tell you why this is the movie I focused on. What I will say is I really believe First Class is the best X-Men movie (yes out of all of them). Sure it has its flaws, but I think it does such a good job of putting the character relationships first. Beyond that, James McAvoy’s eyes really shine, January Jones is great as Emma Frost, and this may be the most unintentionally romantic movie I’ve ever seen. I have not rewatched X-Men: First Class in years, and fear the day I do because the obsession may never leave. I do recommend watching it, but I cannot guarantee you will like it even a fraction as much as I do. Check it out on Hulu and Disney+.
Movies I also adore
Heathers (1989) How very
Monsters (2010) The most underrated movie
Annihilation (2018) The book is my favorite book
Penelope (2006) I guess I just love James McAvoy
Suspiria (1977) The colors
Silence of the Lambs (1991) I am obsessed with the books
Pride and Prejudice (2005) Obviously
Romeo + Juliet (1996) Is this the best movie ever made?
The Last Unicorn (1982) Changed my brain chemistry as a child
Event Horizon (1997) Where’s the extended cut!!!!
Ok that’s it, byeeeee