As 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.
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
Ha! Not sure why I kept spelling “woody” as “woddy.” 🙂
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 🙂
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?
both of those docs are on my list!
I haven’t seen any of those! Thanks for the recommendations! I am always behind the times as far as movies go!
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
Your list makes me realize how few classic movies I have seen in my lifetime. I need a movie “bucket list”!
Of all of these, I’ve only seen Clerks!
I need to catch up!
I totally forgot about fruitvale station I’ve been meaning to see that one for sure!
Wow, I’ve never seen any of these! I’ll have to check them out.
I want to see All about Eve! I know it’s on Netflix but I haven’t gotten around to seeing it yet.
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
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!