Bookmarking this thread. These movies look incredible, I saw the poster for The Handmaiden when I went to watch Moonlight and I immediately went to check it out online.
Russian Roulette and Cranes are both fantastic. Will check out these other songs.
Bookmarking this thread. These movies look incredible, I saw the poster for The Handmaiden when I went to watch Moonlight and I immediately went to check it out online.
Russian Roulette and Cranes are both fantastic. Will check out these other songs.
Omg, yas The poster for The Handmaiden is so gorgeous!
what did u think of moonlight tho?!
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Great set of movies though i may be the only one who disliked The Handmaiden i mean i agree about everything you said: the performances were great, it's beautifully shot etc... idk it just felt like your typical Kdrama with an edge, also the "final" twist was kinda predictable. A shame since Park Chan-wook made one of my favourite movies Lady Vengeance. But hey it's waaay more enjoyable than the other famous lesbian erotic bore "Blue Is The Warmest Color".
Elle is my number one movie of 2016 it's freaking brilliant, Isabelle Huppert truly blew me away, though that position my change seeing as i'm so behind with these freshly/to be released movies (Moonlight, La La Land, Manchester By The Sea etc...)
yeah omg i get it tho. some of the sex scenes were just a bit too extra to the point where it felt like it was sharing BIWTC's problem - which is ofc the whole pandering to the heterosexual male gaze dilemma
isabelle is just a legend elle just got lower and lower for me as more releases came out rip
A powerful trans anthem where one woman uses her personal experiences and "outsider" status to reach out to others and to create a universal anthem encouraging perseverance and self-acceptance.
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Cry
The tiny aspects of this melancholic gem that prove that this is better than the entire discographies of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, or any irrelevant white male band that's rotting in a graveyard in England:
- The harmonies in the elongated cry-y-y-y
- The way Jepsus sings I want you to stay toniiight
- The sheer drama of that bridge where she repeats that simple yet visceral line of I wake up without you to emphasize her longing & misery
- Literally every single other aspect of this song
3. Beyoncé - All Night
I had a lot of options to choose from Lemonade, considering the fact that it was such an incredibly strong album. Formation, Hold Up, Sorry, etc are all flawless in their own special ways, but All Night is just on a whole new level. It's so euphoric and Bey's vocals are just so gorg. And those horns just get me every time
2. Angel Olsen - Shut Up Kiss Me
There was this one point where I had Sister as my Angel pick, but after some time to digest and appreciate her new album, I realized how much of a fool I was for that choice lol! Shut Up Kiss Me took some listens for me to truly appreciate, but when it finally hit.. whew. I felt that both of these songs were drastic improvements from the generally boring Burn Your Fire..., but something about Shut Up Kiss Me just makes me feel all giddy & that hook is soooo cute. shutupkissmeholdmetiiiiight
1. Japanese Breakfast - Everybody Wants to Love You
Speaking of giddiness, I feel like this song is the perfect embodiment of it. The moment I heard Michelle Zauner's high-pitched voice cooing about mundane yet gorgeously romantic things that range from waking up to breakfast in bed to getting head, I was totes hooked. But literally, there are so muchhhh things that are so perfect about this song. The effervescent energy, Michelle's sweet and emotive vocals and lyrics, that guitar solo, the infectious hook..... ugh I literally just can't! No other song from this year has really brought me this kind of feeling
before i finish this, i just wanna say that i watched Toni Erdmann when I already finished making my list, and it honestly would've been my #5, but there's no way for me to squeeze that film unfortunately but it feels like a crime against humanity without mentioning it at least so here's an honorable mention (kind of) !
HM/5 (but not really). Toni Erdmann
In a just world, the Academy would be struggling between choosing Sandra Hüller and Isabelle Huppert as their choice for Best Actress this year. Unfortunately, there's no way that's happening, but whatever. This nearly three hour German comedy still remains as one of the most critically lauded films of 2016 and it's easy to see why. Toni Erdmann is the persona of a lonely father who enjoys donning disguises and making jokes to make people smile. Out of the blue, he decides to visit his estranged daughter and attempts to use a broad range of jokes and pranks to bring some joy into her work-oriented life. As the film switches focus from the father to Sandra Hüller's Ines, we see how difficult her life is and why she's constantly stressed out. From working in a male-dominated environment where sexism is rampant to a depressing love life, it really seems like Ines is in desperate need for a little joy in her life.
Initially, despite his many endearing attempts, Ines makes it obvious that she has no time or patience for her father's antics. But as the days pass, Ines has no way of getting away from her father and they end up being plunged into a series of comical situations together and Toni Erdmann becomes an amusing yet incredibly touching portrayal of the complex relationship between a father and daughter.
anyways, here we go!!
5. Jackie
“People need their history.”
What's totally unique about Jackie is the fact that it's not your stereotypical, Oscar bait biopic. It's an intense and intimate study about how grief can work its way into the reality of a woman who has always had most aspects of her life under control, ready to be presented to the American public. And Natalie Portman is absolutely amazing in this role. While she doesn't hold the title of "performance of the year" for me (Huppert and Hüller are above her!), she flawlessly tackles the role of Jackie Kennedy in this as she grapples with feelings of devastation, confusion, and determination.
4. Things to Come
“Total freedom. I've never experienced it.”
Isabelle Huppert makes an appearance on my list once again, and this one is pretty much the complete opposite of Elle. While Elle is a dark and twisted story full of perversions, Things to Come is an empathetic and meditative look on a character portrayed by the marvelous Isabelle Huppert who is attempting to endure the emotional strife that she encounters during her middle age. It's a quiet and relatively uneventful film, but Isabelle is just absolutely magnetic on screen and the audience begins to find itself invested in her character's attempts to find ways to make use of her newfound independence while trying to deal with even the most mundane problems.
3. Moonlight
“Hello stranger...”
Ok, I know Moonlight is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and it's amazing to see queer black men representation on the screen, but the main reason this is number three on my list and not number one is the fact that the the two films above this are just more rewatchable. But this is a really important film, especially in a year like this. And I really hope this does take the Oscar for Best Picture.
If you've heard nothing about the most critically acclaimed film of 2016, then it's basically a film about one man's exploration of his own identity. Ever since he was a little child, Chiron (played by three different actors during three different stages of life) has struggled with his sexuality and felt like an outsider in the world. As the film progresses, Chiron, amidst his internal turmoil, begins to develop feelings for his male friend. However, director and writer Barry Jenkins doesn't allow Chiron's sexuality to define him as a character. He deviates from queer stereotypes in his portrayal of Chiron, which has shocked some audience members (In my theater, the old white woman next to me responded in complete shock and disgust when she came to the realization that the main character isn't your average heterosexual protagonist). Moonlight's empathetic portrayal offers insight into the concept of masculinity and how toxic it can be. It can be the root of insecurity for many and can drive people to be outcasted.
Oh, and by the way, the "Hello Stranger" scene in the third act? Iconic tbh!
2. La La Land
“Here's to the fools who dream.”
Yes, everything you've heard about this movie is really true. All the hype, all the acclaim, all the raving. This is truly a masterpiece. La La Land takes inspiration from older musicals that range from the great The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to Singin' in the Rain in order to develop something new and fresh and has what it takes to become a modern classic. I wasn't the biggest fan of Damien Chazelle's previous effort, Whiplash, but after seeing this, I might have just become his newest stan. The camerawork and cinematography are dazzling, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone have never been so charming and electric together, and the music, omg. It's escapism at its very finest.
thx everyone for the comments i guess this is done so happy holidays !!!
1. American Honey
“I feel like I'm ****ing America.”
If I could describe American Honey in just a few words, it would be “magical, loud, and mesmerizing.” While I can understand some people's criticism for the film's lengthy running time or its meandering nature, I was just so enthralled by it. The entire ensemble cast delivered strong performances (Sasha Lane and Shia LaBeouf especially) and Andrea Arnold really humanizes this band of misfits and made me feel empathy for characters that aren't really the most likable people. On top of that, the soundtrack (ranging from Rihanna and Rae Sremmurd to The Raveonettes and Bruce Springsteen) was amazing and the cinematography was just breathtaking.
At its core, it's an artsy road-trip movie following a group of brazen and unruly teens for nearly three hours traveling across America, trying to sell magazines for a living. But it's also a gritty and raw depiction of the outsiders of America (which goes beyond the group of teens the film focuses on) through the lens of a literal outsider herself. Beneath its grimy exterior of explosive rap music and trashy white characters, American Honey also offers depressing insight into the lives of both the poverty-stricken and the affluent.
The teens we follow revel in the fact that they've found freedom and solace in the community they've built in their white van, but, as a result, they have to fend for their selves in a world where it's simply a struggle to survive. And circling back to the theme of “outsiders,” conflict and dissension still occurs between the teens, which leads to certain characters feeling isolated from the people they live with. There's a crucial scene near the end of the film where everyone participates in a heartwarming singalong with the exception of one individual, who simply looks around the faces around her, further reinstating the fact that she's always been on the outside looking in.
And while I get why some people don't like the film, just know that they are wrong and that this is the best movie of 2016.
Flaw-free top 3 for songs. I'm so glad to see so many people love All Night. A song that felt classic on release.
The #1 is amazing, I've only just gotten into Japanese Breakfast but they're such a cool band. I haven't seen these films yet but I am interested in La La Land.
Great set of movies as usual, Huppert definitely won 2016 didn't she?
I enjoyed Toni Erdmann, it's amazing how Maren Ade was able to stretch such a simple story into 3 hours, didn't feel bored at all. The performances (both the dad and the daughter) were touching. That scene with Ines greeting her guests naked
Also loving your description of American Honey. I have to watch it.
Can't wait to watch La La Land, Moonlight and Jackie.
yas they're so good
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YAS YOUR #1 SONG!!!
it's so good, and cry in the top 5 ahh i can hear GOD. All night is also fantastical. great list bb
STAN ! & ty so much omg
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Flaw-free top 3 for songs. I'm so glad to see so many people love All Night. A song that felt classic on release.
The #1 is amazing, I've only just gotten into Japanese Breakfast but they're such a cool band. I haven't seen these films yet but I am interested in La La Land.
i discovered them this year and i was so slain by my first listen!
and yas, it's a masaterpiece
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Great set of movies as usual, Huppert definitely won 2016 didn't she?
I enjoyed Toni Erdmann, it's amazing how Maren Ade was able to stretch such a simple story into 3 hours, didn't feel bored at all. The performances (both the dad and the daughter) were touching. That scene with Ines greeting her guests naked
Also loving your description of American Honey. I have to watch it.
an Oscar nomination would just be the icing on the cake for her & yas, i loved that scene along with whitney houston scene
and yas ! american honey actually leaked recently too
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5. Shea Diamond - I Am Her
A powerful trans anthem where one woman uses her personal experiences and "outsider" status to reach out to others and to create a universal anthem encouraging perseverance and self-acceptance.
4. Carly Rae Jepsen - Cry
The tiny aspects of this melancholic gem that prove that this is better than the entire discographies of The Beatles, Pink Floyd, Nirvana, or any irrelevant white male band that's rotting in a graveyard in England:
- The harmonies in the elongated cry-y-y-y
- The way Jepsus sings I want you to stay toniiight
- The sheer drama of that bridge where she repeats that simple yet visceral line of I wake up without you to emphasize her longing & misery
- Literally every single other aspect of this song
3. Beyoncé - All Night
I had a lot of options to choose from Lemonade, considering the fact that it was such an incredibly strong album. Formation, Hold Up, Sorry, etc are all flawless in their own special ways, but All Night is just on a whole new level. It's so euphoric and Bey's vocals are just so gorg. And those horns just get me every time
2. Angel Olsen - Shut Up Kiss Me
There was this one point where I had Sister as my Angel pick, but after some time to digest and appreciate her new album, I realized how much of a fool I was for that choice lol! Shut Up Kiss Me took some listens for me to truly appreciate, but when it finally hit.. whew. I felt that both of these songs were drastic improvements from the generally boring Burn Your Fire..., but something about Shut Up Kiss Me just makes me feel all giddy & that hook is soooo cute. shutupkissmeholdmetiiiiight
1. Japanese Breakfast - Everybody Wants to Love You
Speaking of giddiness, I feel like this song is the perfect embodiment of it. The moment I heard Michelle Zauner's high-pitched voice cooing about mundane yet gorgeously romantic things that range from waking up to breakfast in bed to getting head, I was totes hooked. But literally, there are so muchhhh things that are so perfect about this song. The effervescent energy, Michelle's sweet and emotive vocals and lyrics, that guitar solo, the infectious hook..... ugh I literally just can't! No other song from this year has really brought me this kind of feeling
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before i finish this, i just wanna say that i watched Toni Erdmann when I already finished making my list, and it honestly would've been my #5, but there's no way for me to squeeze that film unfortunately but it feels like a crime against humanity without mentioning it at least so here's an honorable mention (kind of) !
HM/5 (but not really). Toni Erdmann
In a just world, the Academy would be struggling between choosing Sandra Hüller and Isabelle Huppert as their choice for Best Actress this year. Unfortunately, there's no way that's happening, but whatever. This nearly three hour German comedy still remains as one of the most critically lauded films of 2016 and it's easy to see why. Toni Erdmann is the persona of a lonely father who enjoys donning disguises and making jokes to make people smile. Out of the blue, he decides to visit his estranged daughter and attempts to use a broad range of jokes and pranks to bring some joy into her work-oriented life. As the film switches focus from the father to Sandra Hüller's Ines, we see how difficult her life is and why she's constantly stressed out. From working in a male-dominated environment where sexism is rampant to a depressing love life, it really seems like Ines is in desperate need for a little joy in her life.
Initially, despite his many endearing attempts, Ines makes it obvious that she has no time or patience for her father's antics. But as the days pass, Ines has no way of getting away from her father and they end up being plunged into a series of comical situations together and Toni Erdmann becomes an amusing yet incredibly touching portrayal of the complex relationship between a father and daughter.
anyways, here we go!!
5. Jackie
“People need their history.”
What's totally unique about Jackie is the fact that it's not your stereotypical, Oscar bait biopic. It's an intense and intimate study about how grief can work its way into the reality of a woman who has always had most aspects of her life under control, ready to be presented to the American public. And Natalie Portman is absolutely amazing in this role. While she doesn't hold the title of "performance of the year" for me (Huppert and Hüller are above her!), she flawlessly tackles the role of Jackie Kennedy in this as she grapples with feelings of devastation, confusion, and determination.
4. Things to Come
“Total freedom. I've never experienced it.”
Isabelle Huppert makes an appearance on my list once again, and this one is pretty much the complete opposite of Elle. While Elle is a dark and twisted story full of perversions, Things to Come is an empathetic and meditative look on a character portrayed by the marvelous Isabelle Huppert who is attempting to endure the emotional strife that she encounters during her middle age. It's a quiet and relatively uneventful film, but Isabelle is just absolutely magnetic on screen and the audience begins to find itself invested in her character's attempts to find ways to make use of her newfound independence while trying to deal with even the most mundane problems.
3. Moonlight
“Hello stranger...”
Ok, I know Moonlight is a masterpiece in every sense of the word, and it's amazing to see queer black men representation on the screen, but the main reason this is number three on my list and not number one is the fact that the the two films above this are just more rewatchable. But this is a really important film, especially in a year like this. And I really hope this does take the Oscar for Best Picture.
If you've heard nothing about the most critically acclaimed film of 2016, then it's basically a film about one man's exploration of his own identity. Ever since he was a little child, Chiron (played by three different actors during three different stages of life) has struggled with his sexuality and felt like an outsider in the world. As the film progresses, Chiron, amidst his internal turmoil, begins to develop feelings for his male friend. However, director and writer Barry Jenkins doesn't allow Chiron's sexuality to define him as a character. He deviates from queer stereotypes in his portrayal of Chiron, which has shocked some audience members (In my theater, the old white woman next to me responded in complete shock and disgust when she came to the realization that the main character isn't your average heterosexual protagonist). Moonlight's empathetic portrayal offers insight into the concept of masculinity and how toxic it can be. It can be the root of insecurity for many and can drive people to be outcasted.
Oh, and by the way, the "Hello Stranger" scene in the third act? Iconic tbh!
2. La La Land
“Here's to the fools who dream.”
Yes, everything you've heard about this movie is really true. All the hype, all the acclaim, all the raving. This is truly a masterpiece. La La Land takes inspiration from older musicals that range from the great The Umbrellas of Cherbourg to Singin' in the Rain in order to develop something new and fresh and has what it takes to become a modern classic. I wasn't the biggest fan of Damien Chazelle's previous effort, Whiplash, but after seeing this, I might have just become his newest stan. The camerawork and cinematography are dazzling, Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone have never been so charming and electric together, and the music, omg. It's escapism at its very finest.
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thx everyone for the comments i guess this is done so happy holidays !!!
1. American Honey
“I feel like I'm ****ing America.”
If I could describe American Honey in just a few words, it would be “magical, loud, and mesmerizing.” While I can understand some people's criticism for the film's lengthy running time or its meandering nature, I was just so enthralled by it. The entire ensemble cast delivered strong performances (Sasha Lane and Shia LaBeouf especially) and Andrea Arnold really humanizes this band of misfits and made me feel empathy for characters that aren't really the most likable people. On top of that, the soundtrack (ranging from Rihanna and Rae Sremmurd to The Raveonettes and Bruce Springsteen) was amazing and the cinematography was just breathtaking.
At its core, it's an artsy road-trip movie following a group of brazen and unruly teens for nearly three hours traveling across America, trying to sell magazines for a living. But it's also a gritty and raw depiction of the outsiders of America (which goes beyond the group of teens the film focuses on) through the lens of a literal outsider herself. Beneath its grimy exterior of explosive rap music and trashy white characters, American Honey also offers depressing insight into the lives of both the poverty-stricken and the affluent.
The teens we follow revel in the fact that they've found freedom and solace in the community they've built in their white van, but, as a result, they have to fend for their selves in a world where it's simply a struggle to survive. And circling back to the theme of “outsiders,” conflict and dissension still occurs between the teens, which leads to certain characters feeling isolated from the people they live with. There's a crucial scene near the end of the film where everyone participates in a heartwarming singalong with the exception of one individual, who simply looks around the faces around her, further reinstating the fact that she's always been on the outside looking in.
And while I get why some people don't like the film, just know that they are wrong and that this is the best movie of 2016.
they're both are masterpieces tho. And video. I mean 
i mean i agree about everything you said: the performances were great, it's beautifully shot etc... idk it just felt like your typical Kdrama with an edge, also the "final" twist was kinda predictable. A shame since Park Chan-wook made one of my favourite movies Lady Vengeance. But hey it's waaay more enjoyable than the other famous lesbian erotic bore "Blue Is The Warmest Color".
so here's an honorable mention (kind of) !
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