Movies [must see]
Pulp Fiction
Without a doubt - the greatest film ever made. Haphazard, unbelievably captivating.
Genre: crime, drama
Date: 1994
Features: Samuel L Jackson, John Trevolta
V For Vendetta
An exaggeration - relevant, and artistic.
Genre: anarchistic
Date: 2005
Features: Natalie Portman, Hugo Weaving
BORAT
An exquisite piece of journalism, hilarious.
Genre: mockumentary
Date: 2006
Features: Sacha Baron Cohen
Don’t Mess With The Zohan
Comic value inversely proportional to sanity, Sandler's best role.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2008
Features: Adam Sandler, Emanuelle Chriqui
Memoirs Of A Geisha
A curious look at early Japanese culture. Deals with the challenges of life as a Geisha.
Genre: drama
Date: 2005
Features: Zhang Ziyi, Michelle Yeoh, Gong Li
Year One
Religious parody, absurd humour. Certainly worthwhile.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2009
Features: Jack Black, Michael Cera, Juno Temple, Olivia Wilde, June Diane Raphael
Joe Dirt
Decent. And a wright of passage for any young man.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2001
Features: David Spade, Christopher Walkin, Brittany Daniel
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Pleasant, humorous. Easy to watch.
Genre: romantic comedy
Date: 2008
Features: Jason Segel, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand, Kristen Bell
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
The movie is good - read the book.
Genre: sci-fi, comedy
Date: 2005
Features: Zooey Deschanel, Martin Freeman, Mos Def
Yes Man
Great character selection, very believable romance. Light hearted.
Genre: romantic comedy
Date: 2008
Features: Jim Carrey, Zooey DesChanel
How To Lose Friends And Alienate People
Very easy to watch - red carpet satire. Sweet. Silly, though inspired.
Genre: romantic comedy
Date: 2008
Features: Kirsten Dunst, Simon Pegg, Megan Fox
The Jungle Book
Genius music, compelling plot.
Genre: adventure, animation
Date: 1967
Features: Phil Harris, Bruce Reitherman
The Boat That Rocked
Provides apt context for the music it features. Watch with someone to whom you are romantically inclined.
Genre: comedy, drama
Date: 2009
Features: Bill Nighy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rhys Ifans, Tom Sturridge
A Good Year
The impact of a wealth driven society. Considering where one's true values should lie. Interesting tone, easy to watch.
Genre: altruistic
Date: 2006
Features: Marion Cotillard, Russell Crowe, Abbie Cornish, Didier Bourdon
Snatch
A reasonably complex and well disguised plot.
Genre: crime
Date: 2000
Features: Brad Pitt, Jason Statham
Series [must see]
1. Flight Of The Conchords
Musical/comical genius. Awkward as hell.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2007
Features: Bret McKenzie, Jemaine Clement, Rhys Darby, Kirsten Schaal
2. Adventure Time
It goes beyond teaching compassion, strength and virtue. The land of Ooo is beyond comprehension - yet largely believable. Great music.
Genre: adventure, animation
Date: 2010
Features: Jeremy Shada, John DiMaggio
3. Futurama
Iconic. Hilarious.
Genre: sci-fi, animation, comedy
Date: 1999
Features: John DiMaggio, Billy West, Katey Sagal
4. The IT Crowd
Impeccable wit - absurd, progressive.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2006
Features: Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Berry
5. The Queen's Gambit
One has to admire a one season series. Very well scripted, marvelous tone.
Genre: drama
Date: 2020
Features: Anya Taylor-Joy
6. Avatar (The Last Airbender)
Excellent setting, detailed story - elegantly told. Truly exceptional. Suitable for all ages.
Genre: anime, adventure
Date: 2005
Features: Zach Tyler Eisen, Jack De Sena, Mae Whitman, etc.
7. Brooklyn nine-nine
Remarkably humorous.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2013
Features: Andy Samberg, Melissa Fumero, Terry Crews, Stephanie Beatriz, Joe Lo Truglio, etc.
8. The Big Bang Theory
Light hearted, silly. Easy to watch - contains a number of good ideas.
Genre: comedy
Date: 2007
Features: Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco, Johnny Galecki, etc.