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.
The Rain by Missy Elliott is in my favorite song of hers. All of her music videos are always so weird but so awesome at the same time. I absolutely love the fish eye effect and think it makes the music video that much more amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat choices! I mean who can't rap Biggie's verse from Mo' Money Mo' Problems. The fish eye view and Diddy dancing, this is the song of a generation. When you think of the 90's That and Friday have to be in the conversation. Unfortunately I don't own a Rolex, but that doesn't keep me from throwing it in the sky and wave it side to side.
ReplyDeleteFriday is a classic. The script writing in this movie is awesome.
ReplyDeleteNapoleon Dynamite: This is a great movie. I completely agree with the way they filmed and edited between shots to give the movie that awkward feeling.
I love Friday, it has had such an impact on me since I first saw it when i was a kid. The small-budget and point and shoot style of film making give it that real feeling we get when we watch it. It will stay a cult classic forever
ReplyDeleteI LOVE Orphan Black. The plot is unlike anything else I've watched and the plot twists always get me. Tatiana Maslany (the main actress) is incredible with her ability to portray so many personalities believably. I'm still amazed by the scene with her holding hands with herself as a different clone personality and I wish I knew how they filmed that so well.
ReplyDeleteModern Family is one of my favorite shoes! I love the way that they use situational comedy it also has me cracking up. They also perfect the close-ups with each character, and they all deliver brilliant expressions.
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