Quarantine Watch List
As we enter the final stages of quarantine (hopefully), people are looking for ways to fill their time stuck at home. One great distraction from the madness is the art of film, and there’s no better place to look for it at home than Netflix. Whether it’s the next trending topic or a hidden gem, there’s something for everyone there. Here are a few of my picks for the best flicks to spend your time with on Netflix.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
Simply one of the most fun movies to just turn your mind off and vibe to, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is the epitome of teen fantasy, and arguably director John Hughes’s best film. This is perhaps second only to The Breakfast Club, which is unfortunately not on this list. If you’re looking for a goofy, exciting and laid-back joyride while stuck on your couch, this is the movie for you.
Goodfellas
This just might be the coolest movie in existence. Some might say that “cool” is a very general term that could mean many different things and really seems like much too vast a term to describe one movie, but Goodfellas simply encapsulates the adjective. As Martin Scorsese’s best foray in mafia movies, this movie has everything one could hope to see from a film of the like; from extreme crime to fantastically woven characters and plot elements to a tone unmatched by any other film in the genre.
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
A departure from the previous two, this film is not one for the average moviegoer. What The Killing of a Sacred Deer trades in its accessibility, it gains in a perfect mix of dry whit and impending drama. The crown jewel of director Yorgos Lanthimos (what a cool name by the way), this piece is an entirely different animal than anything else on this list; it is much more twisted and intricate with many more moving pieces. It’s best to go into this movie blind, which is why I’ve refrained from any plot details. Ultimately this ends up being one of the more satisfying watches if you’re willing to meet the film halfway. –P.S. Don’t watch this with your parents. Just don’t.
The Florida Project
This is a wonderfully bright and whimsical presentation shrouding a largely depressing and painful story of an unconventional family living through hard times. What makes this movie especially interesting is the perspective in which a majority of the film takes place, the eyes of a child. Making the best of her situation, six-year-old Moonee (Brooklynn Prince) forges a path of love and friendship while living out of a budget motel with her single mother. The heart of this movie is incredible, and it exists to serve a commentary on the cycle of poverty people can often find themselves trapped in.