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When a Man Loves a Woman 1994
Hollywood and schmaltzy but underneath it all is some decent performances from the two adult leads and the kids. There’s a sense of care and a surprising amount of nuance. If you’re a parent and have young kids, this will hit home even more.
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Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny 2006
Hadn’t seen this since it first came out and I think it’s aged pretty well. In fact, I think I laughed more now than I did at the time of release.
I’m also a sucker for these stoner, road trip comedies. Not everything works but Tenacious D are just too damn likeable to sour the fun.
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Swingers 1996
I have fond, fond memories of Swingers.
Swingers is one of these experiences you had to have when it first came out. As a late teenager at the time (closer to my twenties), what Vince and Jon do in this movie was pretty much what I was doing (except the whole Vegas thing and saying 'beautiful babies' a lot). Hanging out with friends, trying to look cool, going to new clubs and bars, buying expensive drinks (or stealing others at…
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The Science of Sleep 2006
Gondry is in complete control with The Science of Sleep. He wrote and directed this absolute wonder of a film. You can feel his playful energy in every frame, with Gael García Bernal and Charlotte Gainsbourg throwing themselves into Gondry's head and really understanding his vision.
It's filmmakers like Gondry, who when they have total ownership over their material, make you see the pure magic that cinema can provide. Glorious!