Whenever I see celebrities being approached by Letterboxd and asked for their Top 4 favorite films, they always seem to have such a hard time deciding. I decided to ask myself the same question today, and honestly? Damn, it’s hard! I’m a huge fan of David Fincher and Park Chan-wook, so I really had to restrain myself from putting too many of their works here. I’ve watched almost everything they’ve made and I love most of it, but if I have to pick four right now, here they are:
1. The Handmaiden (dir. Park Chan-wook)
I’ve watched this more than twice. It’s one of those films that made me crave more genre-bending and plot-twisting stories. Park is a master of art, composition, and symbolism, and his techniques really shine in this film. I can’t say too much about the plot or I’ll spoil it for you, but it’s a total masterpiece. (Actually, all his works are masterpieces).
2. Monster (dir. Hirokazu Koreeda)
This film is a masterclass in how perspective can completely change the truth. It’s split into three parts: first from the mother’s point of view, then the teacher’s, and finally the two boys. The ending is quite open-ended, and it really depends on how the audience chooses to interpret it. Personally, I think the boys ******* in the end. Also, the soundtrack by the late Ryuichi Sakamoto is hauntingly beautiful—it really ties the whole emotional weight together.
3. Gone Girl (dir. David Fincher)
I think every movie enthusiast knows David Fincher is a total perfectionist. In all of his films, you can feel how the camera movements are "cold," yet perfectly in sync with the characters' behavior on screen. Like Park, Fincher doesn’t shy away from making the audience feel uncomfortable. He’s so good at creating that sense of unease even without gore or jump scares. That’s genius filmmaking. God, I hope he goes back and makes Mindhunter.
4. Everything Everywhere All At Once (dir. Daniels)
I’ve watched this twice in the theater and once on streaming. Every single time, it brings tears to my eyes—I don't even know why. I have to say, it’s a weird film. It feels overwhelming, just like the internet today. It feels like a mess, just like the "everything bagel" in the movie—it has everything on it, yet everything feels meaningless. Even with the "Multiverse" theme and crazy fight scenes, deep down, it’s just a raw drama. It hits hard.
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