Recommended Movies

Fanny and Alexander (movie 1982) review: Ingmar Bergman’s sumptuous big-screen swan song, this period family drama is even more engrossing as a miniseries.

Hot Fuzz (movie 2007) review: This Edgar Wright and Simon Pegg collaboration is a riotously funny and unusually creative spoof of the myriad American buddy movies.

Meet the Robinsons (movie 2007) review: An array of eccentric characters are key a reason for the success of Disney’s (Pixar-influenced) futuristic family adventure comedy.

Breach (movie 2007) review: Ryan Phillippe and Chris Cooper deliver first-rate performances in Billy Ray’s mature spy thriller based on the FBI’s infamous Robert Hanssen case.

The Bad Sleep Well (movie 1960) review: Akira Kurosawa’s corporate corruption drama deserves to be as widely admired as the Japanese filmmaker’s better-known classics.

Godzilla (movie 1954) review: Released nine years after atomic bombs were dropped on two Japanese cities, this Ishirô Honda classic features one of cinema’s greatest monsters.

Three Colors: Red (movie 1994) review: Krzysztof Kieslowski’s brilliant ‘mystical’ romantic drama features outstanding work by Irène Jacob and veteran Jean-Louis Trintignant.

Blow-Up (movie 1966) review: In his ‘Swinging London’ masterwork, Michelangelo Antonioni questions the perception of reality. David Hemmings and Vanessa Redgrave star.

Three Colors: White (movie 1994) review: The weakest entry in the acclaimed Krzysztof Kieslowski trilogy is still far superior to most Hollywood comedies. Julie Delpy stars.

Seven Samurai (movie 1954) review: This acclaimed Akira Kurosawa classic is one of those rare films that keep improving with each new viewing. Toshiro Mifune and Takashi Shimura star.

Princess Raccoon (movie 2005) review: Seijun Suzuki’s challenging but noteworthy musical mixes various cinematic genres and styles. Zhang Ziyi and Joe Odagiri star.

Cinema, Aspirins and Vultures (movie 2005) review: Set in Brazil’s impoverished and semi-arid northeastern hinterlands, this road movie offers more than big-screen ‘exoticism.’

Me and My Sister (movie 2004) review: Isabelle Huppert and Catherine Frot are in top form as psychotic siblings in Alexandra Leclère’s humorous and unsettling family tale.

Walk on Water (2004) review: Lior Ashkenazi is perfect as a guilt-ridden Mossad hitman in Eytan Fox’s flawed but gripping ‘gay’ drama.

Yesterday (2004) review: Darrell Roodt’s Zululand-set AIDS drama is a must-see partly thanks to Leleti Khumalo’s sensational performance.

Being Julia (2004) review: As a 1930s London stage diva, Annette Bening has a grand old time in this All About Eve-ish comedy.

Gangs of New York (2002) review: Daniel Day-Lewis is the engrossingly cruel heart of Martin Scorsese’s period revenge drama.

The Assassination of Richard Nixon (2004) review: Sean Penn embodies the ‘American Nightmare’ in this harrowing psychological drama.

The Hours (2002) review: Meryl Streep and Nicole Kidman, and Philip Glass’ haunting score immensely help Stephen Daldry’s uneven drama.

Vera Drake (2004) review: Imelda Staunton delivers a sensational performance as a 1950s abortionist in Mike Leigh’s uneven family drama.

The Devil Strikes at Night (1957) review: Robert Siodmak’s Oscar-nominated political drama pits mass murderers against a serial killer.

The Grandfather (1998) review: A brilliant Fernando Fernán Gómez lifts José Luis Garci’s great-looking but soapish Oscar nominee.

JFK (1991) review: Oliver Stone bypasses the facts in his dishonest yet engrossing political thriller starring an effective Kevin Costner.

Mulholland Dr. (2001) review: David Lynch’s unsettling Hollywood horror drama stars an exceptional Naomi Watts.