Favorite films
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
Don’t forget to select your favorite films!
After Hours (1985) by Martin Scorsese is a cautionary tale about venturing into the “NYC night” without cash—or at least without a solid plan. Paul finds himself spiraling into a series of bizarre misadventures after leaving his safe uptown home for Soho.
What I love most is how Paul seems cursed to attract women whose lives are all intertwined in this chaotic urban tapestry. The ending is pure genius: Paul’s best hiding spot from the mob chasing him? Transforming into…
Larry Cohen’s “Q” is a wild ride that blends campy horror with a quirky exploration of fame. Michael Moriarty plays Quinn, an unremarkable guy thrust into the spotlight when a flying serpent starts terrorizing New York City. The premise is absurd yet entertaining: a mysterious creature kills unsuspecting people lounging on rooftops, leading to panic and intrigue.
Quinn, the unlikely hero, discovers that this “killer” is actually a serpent nesting at the top of the Chrysler Building. He hides this…
Very good and weird. Handsome people. Learned some things and some words in French. Liked all the references to older films.