Day to day keeps us too busy – 1001 new tasks always appear, in addition to daily obligations. Be it class, homework, internship or whatever, everyone knows their routine well, but it's always good to remember that in the midst of all this there has to be some fun, which can (and should) include some good movies!
And there are days when we feel like going out, but there are days when the desire (or need) to stay at home is greater. So, thinking about this time in your little corner, we separated a list of 10 incredible films for you to kill your time in our beloved Netflix.
Run!
“A young black man travels with his white girlfriend to meet his parents. But what looks like friendliness and hospitality hides a sinister secret.”
[2017] This is the synopsis given by Netflix for this film that was nominated for 4 Oscar statuettes. Taking the award for best original screenplay, Run! It's one of those productions that leave you breathless. A suspense with a touch of humor (or rather, irony), it's one of those movies that holds you from beginning to end and still leaves a lot of reflection. It's a film that, in a sinister way, makes you reflect on racism in our society and the daily dangers that black people are exposed to.
A Setback
“After waking up next to his murdered lover in a hotel room, a businessman hires a lawyer to find out how he ended up being a murder suspect.”
[2017] Spanish cinema is undoubtedly one of the most prestigious and creative in the world. After Italy and France, it is the country with the most Best International Film awards at the Oscars. We could even list great films like “All About My Mother” or “Mar Adentro”, but we came to talk about this great suspense.
Launched in 2017, it tells the story of a successful rich man, married and maintaining a relationship outside of marriage. He is suddenly accused of having murdered his lover and, in this investigation, the story is full of surprises and twists. After hiring the lawyer who will help him with the case, the story seems to have two versions: the one she builds and the one he doesn't know (or does he know?) how it happened. Get ready to suffer a little, bite your nails and be surprised by a great film out of Hollywood.
Aquarius
“A retired journalist faces a construction company that wants to buy and demolish her apartment, the last one in an old building that is by the beach”
[2016] The synopsis of Aquarius does not do justice to the film: much more than a clash between a person and a company, it is a story of politics, love and culture. In the film, Clara – the owner of the apartment – is a retired music critic who has lived in the same apartment since the 1960s and is cornered into selling the property to a construction company, but even so she resists. In the midst of all this negotiation, it is a film that deals with social differences in Brazil, mixing politics, violence and culture.
One of the most praised Brazilian films of recent years, receiving top marks from vehicles such as Folha de São Paulo and the Los Angeles Times, it is an incredible work to get to know the surreal filmography of director Kléber Mendonça Filho and remind us that national cinema deserves a lot. respect and attention.
Exemplary Girl
“With his marriage in ruins, Nick comes home one day to find his wife gone. And when the police press on, shocking truths come to light.”
[2014] Inspired by Gillian Flynn's book of the same name, 'Gone Girl' is an investigative thriller that will make the calmest person pull out a few hairs. The story revolves around the disappearance of Amy, played incredibly by Rsoamund Pike, and the accusations that her husband, Nick, would be largely responsible for the case.
In the midst of this investigation, many things change and every second Nick incriminates himself more. Full of twists, the film makes you question: is Nick guilty or not? And it is in this doubt and sudden changes that the production surprises and is a great choice for those who want a little emotion. Are you going to stop putting it on your movie list?!
History of a Wedding
“A sensitive look at a marriage that ends and a family that stays together. From Oscar-nominated director Noah Baumbach.”
[2019] Nominated for six Academy Awards in the 2020 edition, History of a Wedding it is a heartbreaking drama due to the emotions of the characters. With incredible performances from Scarlett Johanson (Black Widow) and Adam Driver (Star Wars), the film chronicles the emotional battle of a couple who are getting divorced, as well as their struggle to keep up with each other because of their child. .
It's an emotional film about love, family and hardship. In such difficult times, when we need to give up so much for the good of others, it's a lesson in family and letting go. It's worth watching and letting the emotions flow – and every tear is worth it in this great film that guaranteed Laura Dern the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Bird box
“Quiet. Alerts. Blindfolded. With a terrifying force lurking in wait, a mother guides her children on a harrowing journey.”
[2018] Sandra Bullock has long been one of Hollywood's most beloved and famous actresses. After starring in films such as Gravity, Women's XNUMX and The Impossible Dream, for which she won the Oscar for Best Actress, the American joined Netflix in the incredible Bird box. Launched at the end of 2018 on the platform, it was watched by more than 45 million people in the first 7 days, being the highest-rated film released there until then.
And do you know why? It's surreal suspense. The story talks about an unknown evil that causes a collapse in society, a kind of disease that makes the population go crazy and causes several deaths and disappearances. In this environment is Malorie, Sandra's character, who does the impossible to protect herself and especially to protect her children from the disease, which is contracted by looking at another infected person. So sales...
In this race against evil and against everyone, they hide in unknown houses and places, a forest and even make a Rafting in search of salvation. You know that movie that makes you want to pause to breathe such emotion? So Bird Box is one of them.
beware
“The cartoonist Laerte invites us to discover her world and reflects on the long trajectory of her self-acceptance as a woman.”
[2017] Brazil is, gloriously, a country of great cartoonists. Maurício de Souza and his Turma da Mônica were and are part of the life of our lives; Henfil turned his drawings into a political manifesto in the 1970s and 1980s, and Angeli, from São Paulo, has appeared in the homes of several people daily with his cartoons in Folha de São Paulo for decades. And among them, there is another great name: Laerte Coutinho.
The documentary beware narrates not only the life and day-to-day of Brazil's greatest cartoonist, but also all the nuances of Laerte's transition and self-knowledge as a woman. From the moment he decided to assume his true identity to the world to his daily choices – from his shoes to his public demonstrations – it is an incredible portrait of the personal life and daily battles of someone who is part of the daily lives of so many Brazilians, directly or indirectly. In addition to a film about politics, LGBTs or cartoons, Larte-se brings us closer to a great artist who, whether we like it or not, dialogues with us on a daily basis.
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Hunger for Power
“After a crucial meeting with the McDonald brothers, salesman Ray Kroc decides to revolutionize the way of making and selling hamburgers.”
[2016] McDonald's is one of the largest fast food chains in the world – in 2019, it raised almost 39 billion dollars according to QRS Magazine, a magazine specialized in restaurants. But Mc's story began many years before, back in 1955, and it is precisely about the creation and growth of the restaurant that "Hunger for Power" he speaks.
Michael Keaton, our eternal Batman (and Bettlejuice!), plays Ray Kroc, the brilliant mind that turned the McDonalds brothers' restaurant into a global franchise. With plenty of politics, foul play and even backstabbing, Ray takes the spotlight for himself and, for better or for worse, becomes the central person in the history of the world's most famous hamburgers. For those who like drama with hints of adventure and dirty play, it's a great choice.
The arrival
“A linguist tasked with finding a way to communicate with aliens who have arrived on Earth discovers a connection that could change her life and the world.”
[2016] Movies about aliens are nothing new. In fact, they've been in theaters weekly since the 1980s – from the Alien franchise to the classic ET.: The Extra Terrestrial, passing through District 9 and Avatar in recent years. But “Arrival” is a surprising film and very different from the others.
The film's story revolves around the arrival of a series of strange beings on Earth, and the linguist Louise Banks is called to try to decipher the codes shown by these creatures. But in the meantime, many things happen, including a global panic about the creatures and their attitudes. The film is a race against time that goes through political and social nuances, but mainly shows the greatest asset and human challenge: communication.
The Cheap of Iacanga
“Attendees recall several festivals held on a farm in Brazil during the 70s and 80s that turned into transformative musical celebrations.”
[2019] Gilberto Gil, Luiz Gonzaga, Alceu Valença, João Gilberto, Sandra de Sá and Renato Russo. These are some of the names that have been on stage at the Festival de Águas Claras, at Fazenda de Iacanga, which had 4 editions between the 1970s and 1980s.
“O Barato de Iacanga”, a documentary released at the end of 2019 by Netflix, tells the story of Fazer, the police and political repression of the event at the time. With reports from the artists themselves, including scenes from the shows themselves, it is a great film for those who like history, culture and national music of the highest quality.
