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1. Lost in Translation

A near-perfect film driven by Bill Murray’s effortless performance, Lost in Translation is one of the best I have ever seen. Sofia Coppola’s film is the main reason why I much prefer Bill Murray’s dramatic performances than his comedic ones. This is an understated film that entices you by mood. While it is hard to pinpoint what it is about, one could say it’s about the turning points in life, and how comforting it can be to confide in another. Set in Tokyo, Murray and Scarlett Johansson give subtle, yet powerful performances in this bittersweet, funny, and ultimately moving film.

2. Four Lions

Four Lions, a satire on terrorism directed by Chris Morris is one of the smartest films I’ve ever seen. Who could ever think that a film in which the four main characters are terrorists could be funny? But it is funny, sometimes so funny you will find yourself falling over laughing. There are a few scenes in particular, one involving a sheep, that are extremely memorable. While this film will have you laughing, it is ultimately about how naive people are and how if someone tells you something enough, you might begin to believe it.

Note: Four Lions is currently available on Netflix for instant viewing.

3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid

Every once in a while it is comforting to watch a great family movie. Diary of a Wimpy Kid is enjoyable for everyone. Though it is about middle school, I found myself cracking up over and over, then thinking Why am I laughing so hard?. This is a great example of how absurd and ridiculous a family can be, yet reminds you why it’s important. Of course there is a moral story about not trying to fit in and being yourself, but Diary of a Wimpy Kid is clever about how it gets there. One of the main points I took from this film was how glad I am that I’m not in that awkward middle school age anymore.

4. The Tillman Story

The Tillman Story is a documentary focusing on the aftermath of the death of Pat Tillman, a football star and war-hero in Afghanistan. I’m sure you know the story. The documentary raises several important questions: What in the world were Tillman’s fellow soldiers thinking when they fired repeatedly at him? Why did the military and the government see the need to cover the true circumstances of his death? Did they really believe no one would ever find out the truth? Tillman was obviously not your average American and through his mother, father, wife, and brother, we figure this out. He did not enjoy stardom, he was very private, he was possibly atheist, and he definitely did not approve of the wars overseas. I wasn’t sure what to think after watching The Tillman Story, but the fact that I was thinking says something about this documentary.

5. Dans Paris

Some films seem so real that you never even think about the illusion of cinema. Dans Paris, “Inside Paris” in English, is one of those films. Few are as true to life as one. Romain Duris, one of the best actors in the world no one knows, gives a commanding performance as Paul, a man who has just separated from his longtime girlfriend and is staying with his father and brother in their Paris apartment. Dans Paris is certainly not bashful and is heartbreaking, hilarious, and puzzling all at the same time. At the end, you get a fantastic film about depression, falling out of love, and the relationships between brothers.

Note: Dans Paris is currently available on Netflix for instant viewing.

Trey Townsend

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