"Taxi Driver," directed by Martin Scorsese. Set in a decaying and morally bankrupt New York City following the Vietnam War, the film follows Travis Bickle (De Niro), a veteran and taxi driver, and his deteriorating mental state as he works nights in the city.
Why I Love It
We've all had those days when we suddenly start working out, walking indifferently down the street in neon lights, full of strength but not knowing who to use it against.
Fight Club
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"Fight Club," directed by David Fincher, is a dark and thought-provoking film that delves into themes of identity, consumerism, and modern disillusionment. It follows the story of an unnamed narrator, grappling with insomnia and existential crisis, who forms an underground fight club with the enigmatic Tyler Durden, leading to a spiral of chaos and radical anti-establishment activities.
Why I Love It
A parable of social life of a highly subversive nature. What you possess will eventually possess you. You have to give up everything, you have to be free of fear and face the fact that you will die one day. Only by abandoning everything can you be free.
The Secret Life of Walter Mitty
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"The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," directed by Ben Stiller, is an adventurous and visually stunning film about self-discovery and breaking free from the mundane. It centers on Walter Mitty, a daydreaming photo editor at Life magazine, who embarks on a real-life adventure more extraordinary than his wildest fantasies, seeking a missing photograph and finding himself along the way.
Why I Love It
'To see the world, things dangerous to come to. To see behind walls, to draw closer. To find each other and to feel. That is the purpose of life.'
Before Sunrise
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"Before Sunrise," directed by Richard Linklater, is a romantic drama that captures the essence of a fleeting connection. The film unfolds the story of Jesse and Céline, two strangers who meet on a train in Europe and spend an enchanting night together in Vienna, exploring life, love, and the possibilities of a future.
Why I Love It
The two factors of the one-day time limit and the long distance were able to allow the two to show and appreciate each other's merits more unreservedly, while ignoring each other's shortcomings. It's what makes for such a fresh, totally give-and-take romance.
Let The Bullets Fly
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"Let the Bullets Fly," directed by Jiang Wen, is a witty and satirical Chinese black comedy and action film set in the 1920s. The story revolves around a bandit named Zhang Mazi who impersonates a local governor, leading to a complex and humorous battle of wits with the local tyrant and other nefarious characters.
Why I Love It
"Someone asked who the greatest man in China was. The people said it was him, and he said it was the people. The correct answer is the people, but it would not have been possible if he had never appeared."
