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Need a Good Movie Recommendation?

projectorAs new parents, we spend a lot of time at home with the baby. Dean and I are always debating what movies to watch next. We end up watching some real duds!

Here are really great movie recommendations that are also a little under the radar. Hopefully there are several you’ve never seen before and can watch next time you’re in a bind. Also, would love to hear your movie recs in the comments please. Help a new parent out!

Classic

All About Eve – If you haven’t seen this, make it your next movie. Great acting, excellent quotable dialogue. This is a favorite from our movie club.

Comedy

Clerks – One of my favorite comedies of all time.

The Tao of Steve – Cracking up throughout the film.

Documentary

Spellbound – My very favorite documentary about the national spelling bee. These kids are genius.

Fruitvale Station – More a docu-drama. Depicts the life of Oscar Grant. Oscar was unarmed and killed by a BART security agent on NYE.

Drama

Ain’t Them Bodies Saints – Rooney Mara and Casey Affleck give stunning performances. Modern day remake of Bonnie and Clyde.

Short Term 12 – SXSW audience award winner about a foster care center.

The Spectacular Now – Wonderful coming of age story.

Foreign

13 Assassins – This is an action-packed Japanese thriller. Thumbs up from everyone in our movie club.

The Attack – Suspenseful film depicting the conflict between Israel and Palestine. I watched this a while ago, but I remember it made me realize that every side has their convictions—and for good reason. Painful and heartbreaking.

Heartbreaker (L’Arnacoeur) – One of my favorite romantic comedies. Stars Vanessa Paradis.

Sports

Two soccer recs as we gear up for the World Cup!

Damned United – Fast-paced, inspirational British soccer movie.

Rudo y Cursi – Another soccer film in Spanish about two brothers vying for soccer stardom and fame.

Thriller

Deceived – Not sure why the ratings are so bad on Rotten Tomatoes. This is a fantastic thriller starring Goldie Hawn. The ending is unexpected.

Trance – A Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire, 127 Hours) film that we recently watched. Loved it. Had me guessing until the very end.

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  1. Karen

    June 8, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    There are several recommendations here that I haven’t seen so I’ll give a few of them a try. My all-time favorite movie is Crimes and Misdemeanors by Woddy Allen. It’s just perfect in every way. If you hate Woddy Allen – skip it. He’s in it and is very Woody-ish in it.

    Other favorites:
    Classic – The Verdict
    Comedy – School of Rock
    Romance – Before Sunrise
    Drama – Reservoir Dogs

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  2. Karen

    June 8, 2014 at 4:16 pm

    Ha! Not sure why I kept spelling “woody” as “woddy.” 🙂

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  3. JAnine Huldie

    June 8, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    Great list and will say I just watched Clerks agin the other night when I found it on Showtime. Seriously, still a classic and definitely could watch this one over and over and not tire of it 🙂

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  4. yvonne chase

    June 8, 2014 at 8:35 pm

    Thanks for the list. Enjoy movie nights in so I’ll definitely be checking these out. For some reason, I really like Stepmom w/Julia Roberts and Susan Sarandon. Have you seen it?

    Reply
  5. Nina @ Flowers in my Hair

    June 9, 2014 at 7:10 am

    both of those docs are on my list!

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  6. Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life

    June 9, 2014 at 7:30 am

    I haven’t seen any of those! Thanks for the recommendations! I am always behind the times as far as movies go!

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  7. AwesomelyOZ

    June 9, 2014 at 8:03 am

    What? No Breakfast at Tiffany’s?! 😛 Great list and thanks for the suggestions – I’ll need movie recommendations for next week 🙂 Hope all is well with your new bundle of joy Catherine! Happy Recovery -Iva

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  8. Mo at Mocadeaux

    June 9, 2014 at 1:42 pm

    Your list makes me realize how few classic movies I have seen in my lifetime. I need a movie “bucket list”!

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  9. Tamara

    June 9, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    Of all of these, I’ve only seen Clerks!
    I need to catch up!

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  10. Nellie @ Brooklyn Active Mama

    June 9, 2014 at 6:31 pm

    I totally forgot about fruitvale station I’ve been meaning to see that one for sure!

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  11. Melissa

    June 10, 2014 at 3:31 pm

    Wow, I’ve never seen any of these! I’ll have to check them out.

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  12. Rachel G

    June 13, 2014 at 6:08 pm

    I want to see All about Eve! I know it’s on Netflix but I haven’t gotten around to seeing it yet.

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  13. Charlotte

    June 15, 2014 at 7:51 am

    Thanks so much for the great movie rec’s! I’m always looking for a new one to add to the list, and I’d really love to see that Casey Affeck movie you mentioned. I’ve never heard of it (and also have a huge crush on him since Good Will Hunting–he played a minor role but was absolutely adorable!)

    XOX

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  14. Roxy

    June 26, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    I like your recommendations. I watched the movie Blended recently, that’s a good comedy for the family. I also use a website funkyflick.com if I need a good recommendation. You can type your favorite book or other movie you like and it gives bunch of good movies. Enjoy!

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