The world isn’t just entertained by media, they’re impacted by it.
The 2020s have truly been a gift for cinema and these projects are the proof in the pudding.
Some movies are goodOscar worthy, evenbut not every movie is important.
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A movie needs to really say something or revitalize the industry to be considered an essential watch.
Oscar nominated or not, some movies are simply important.
That large budget definitely did not go to waste, because the things that directorS.S.
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Rajamoulipulled off were astounding.
The film is undeniably unforgettable in so many different ways.
Somehow, S.S. Rajamouli managed to weave all of this together to create a shockingly incredible project.
A 2022 Indian action movie starring Jr NTR, Ram Charan, Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, and Shriya Saran.
It isa science fiction spectacleunlike anything audiences have ever seen before.
It’s very clear why properties likeStar Warstook so much inspiration from the original book byFrank Herbert.
The world building at work inDune: Part 2is some of the best in recent film history.
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
But what makesDrive My Carso important, is that it’s a total masterclass in slow-paced storytelling.
With the spectacularSteven Yeunleading the charge, the emotions at play are moving and thoughtful.
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It’s one of the best shot dramatic films in quite some time.
Much likeOppenheimer, though,Minarigets people thinking.
Melding real life with realistic animation, this project also melds together genres.
Paul Atreides unites with Chani and the Fremen while seeking revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family.
Delving deep into the life ofJ.
Robert Oppenheimer, Nolan uses this to investigate ethical quandaries in the world of science.
Oppenheimerreally got people thinking.
It’s very moving.
This punch in of reaction can be expected for most of Nolan’s projects at this point.
It’san almost perfect film.
The depiction of how these topics affect the people of the country is profound and touching.
The technology he developed to accomplish the water visual effects necessary for the plot.
James Cameron and co used anew technology called Deep X. Indie movie making brings some of the best stories out, andDanielsproved just that.
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2020’s Minari is a Drama film that showcases a young boy’s upbringing by Korean immigrants in the United States in the 80s. Directed by Lee Isaac Chung, the film is a partial autobiography about his own experiences and stars Steven Yeun, Han Ye-ri, Noel Kate Cho, and Alan Kim as a family trying to make it in rural Arkansas.
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Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. When the heroes clash on how to handle a new threat, Miles must redefine what it means to be a hero.
The story of American scientist, J. Robert Oppenheimer, and his role in the development of the atomic bomb.
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I’m Still Here delves into the tumultuous era of 1970s Brazil, focusing on Eunice Paiva’s enduring quest to uncover the fate of her husband, Rubens Paiva, who disappeared during the dictatorship. As she nears the truth after decades, Eunice is confronted with the onset of Alzheimer’s, adding urgency to her search.
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A middle-aged Chinese immigrant is swept up into an insane adventure in which she alone can save existence by exploring other universes and connecting with the lives she could have led.
