Ponyo
This is just the most comforting movie in the world. My life could be falling apart but as long as I can watch Ponyo I'll be okay.
Challengers
Luca Guadagnino made this movie for me specifically. He said 'Willow, you want a problematic bisexual throuple? coming right up Queen" and he delivered. And then Trent Reznor went crazy on the score and that's how the best movie in the world was made.
Suspiria (2018)
This movie means so much to be actually. The physicality of this film making!!!
I owe this film a lot. It opened my eyes to how incredible cinema can be, as an art form. Watching it got me thinking about film as something more than just something to be entertained by. Genuinely inspired me so much, I do think it changed my life a little bit. This film inspired me to ask the question of what kind of movie I would make, if I could.
Also began my enduring obsession with Luca Guadagnino. Like this is the movie that made me have a favourite director, so obviously it's a big one for me.
Pacific Rim
Just the BEST action movie ever made. Drift compatibility continues to be the single most tender, romantic notion anyone has ever dreamed up.
Also, fucking love big robot.
Sanctuary
"But you're gonna need comfort, support, stability, food, sex, laundry. What do you call a person who does all those things?
"A slave."
"That is the job that I was meant for."
I just love love
Worst Person in the World
More coming of age movies for the 20-somethings!
This is a really beautiful film. People are so flawed, and we make mistakes, and we are all so lost, and we love each other anyway.
Arrival
I just love a sci-fi where the point isn't trying to kill the aliens. I love the characters, I love the puzzle, I love the focus on linguistics (something I studied in another life)