Nightcrawler (2014)
Jake Gyllenhaal plays an amateur cameraman that collects film and photos of violent crimes as they unfold. His character has a knack for being in the exact right place at the perfect time, and he makes his living risking his life while driving around all night collecting footage. This description doesn’t do the theme and context of this film justice, it is truly just as intense as any Jason Borne movie, without the macho aspects. For a film about shooting film, you’d expect there to be some serious cinematics, and boy do they deliver. This movie really has some of the coolest and most outstanding shots of the decade.
The Florida Project (2017)
This film is a slap in the face to anyone who has ever said kids can’t act. The Florida Project is an extremely heartwarming film about the true meaning of family and the struggles of being dealt difficult hands in life. William Dafoe delivers an absolutely unforgettable performance in this A24 film that was nominated for countless awards but never actually received one. This movie fell by the wayside for whatever reason, but it’s developed a cult following since then.
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