INCEPTION, SLEEP DEALER, INK all tie up into a wonderful little existential, science fiction trilogy that would make a great mini-film festival. This got me thinking about this type of movies, and I realized a list evolving.
Great Science Fictin Films To Think By! (Recommendations for further viewing after watching these 3!)
The Fall dir. Tarsem Singh - Absolutely beautiful film of borderland fantasy and magic.
Tideland dir. Terry Gilliam - Thought provoking and controversial film told through the POV of a mistreated child. Not for everyone, but I love this one.
Mirror Mask dir. Dave McKean - Magical Alice-esque fantasy written by Neil Gaiman partnering with the Jim Henson Workshop! A Must-see!
The Fountain dir. Darren Aronofsky - Hugh Jackman stars in this three-tiered existential tale of love and loss. Existential in theme with breath-taking visuals. From the director of Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, and Pi.
City of Lost Children dir. Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro - French steampunk about an evil man who kidnaps children to steal their dreams. One of my all-time favorites! Starring Ron Perlman!
Dark City dir. Alex Proyas (The Crow, Knowing, & I Robot) - Cult science fiction epic about an artificial reality. Precursor to The Matrix, Inception, and The Truman Show. Great movie!
I effing hated the Fall. HATED.
ReplyDelete--Jay!