100 Best Films of the 21st Century – The Guardian
The 100 best films of the 21st century according to the Guardian (13th September 2019).
- Which films have you seen?
- Which films do you want to see?
- Which films do you recommend?
- Which films shouldn’t be on the list?
- Which films are missing from the list?
What do you think?
Ju, Sept 2019
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Only one of the top 10 I’m missing is ‘In the mood for love’ – can anyone recommend that to me? Would it be good for a Nexus-style discussion?
Also a shocking omission of Red Turtle.
In 2016 the editors of BBC Culture asked the question what films made after the turn of the century will become the new classics. 177 film critics from around the world came up with a list of the 100 greatest films made from 2000 onward – number 2 on that list is In the Mood for Love. It is one of the films that I propose as a film to look at together with guests in our home.
The sober story, the colours, the music, the artistic vision, it all captures so richly the depth of longings and regrets between two people who have their reasons to keep their relationship platonic. This is a film made with such great care! It is a stunning experience to be taken along in this story of loyalty and courage that brings along so much sadness.
If you never had the chance to see it, try to get a hold of a copy and I am sure you’ll have an artistic film experience!
Thanks Rinus, the BBC list can be found here https://nexusonline.org/the-100-best-films-of-the-21st-century-2/