1) Napoleon Dynamite
Edited by Jeremy Coon, Napoleon Dynamite has to be one of my favorite movies of all time. The awkwardness between shots, as awkward as it sounds, is what really helps me enjoy this movie.
2) Modern Family
Who doesn't love this show? From the writers, directors and editors, everything about this show is amazing. I'm not sure what it's called exactly, but I love the interview aspect throughout the show when each family member has his/her own time in front of the camera. (I hope to find out what this is called exactly as well LOL)
3) Belly
Hype Williams is my favorite director of ALL time, literally. This film is the reasoning behind me wanting to take on cinematography and editing. People look at me like I'm crazy every time I mention it, but the blue hue tint that he uses throughout the film is what amazes me.
Spike Lee and his films are very much inspiring, simply based off of the knowledge and story behind the films. His films always leave you thinking about society and what it is like to be black.
5) Community
I love this show because the writers (and Donald Glover) make it funny. There's a specific type of humor on this show (some would call it white comedy) and that's what I love about it. The story always comes first and the jokes fit inside of it.
6) The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly)
Another greatness of Hype Williams, The Rain (Supa Dupa Fly) by Missy Elliott influenced me to take the task of creating music videos. Williams stylized and made the fish eye effect on his videos popular during the 90s and I would like to bring this back.
7) Mo' Money, Mo' Problems
(Yeah, I know you're probably tired of Hype Williams, but I'm not) The use of lighting in this video, particularly on this shot makes me pay attention to the aesthetics in the video.
8) Orphan Black
I'm not a fan of dramas, but this show brings drama, suspense, and sci-fi thrillers all in. The twists and turns in this show is what draws my attention.
9) Dear White People
Directed by Justin Simien, this film is one of the best in 2015. This film brings forth the discussion of race and adds satire to it as well. It's probably one of the most uncomfortable but great films of this era.
10) Friday: The Movie
Last but not least, every one's favorite, Friday. Directed by F. Gary Gray (who is also the director for the newest and greatest release Straight Outta Compton) This film pretty much shows you, a lot can go down between Thursday and Saturday.
