Oscar WI
Apart from glamour, if you want to watch some milestones of world cinema, we can definitely credit the Oscars for having the best picks from all around the world, year after year! Since we all have free time right now we must watch some of these wonders. Make some popcorn and get ready to watch a few of the best Oscar winning movies in your ‘me time.’
Parasite (2019)
This is a South Korean masterpiece that has won multiple academy awards in the year 2020. The storyline is brilliantly written and superbly finished and designed. In this film, the filmmaker Bong Joon-ho (Snowpiercer) has examined an ideological meditation on capitalism as the film follows a low-income family in South Korea as they steadily invade a wealthy family’s home via household jobs.
Joker (2019)
Joker, directed and produced by Todd Phillips is an amazing movie by Warner Bros’. This film is based on DC Comic characters, specially the central character, the Joker, whose character is played by Joaquin Phoenix. This movie provides an alternative story which says that the Joker was Arthur Fleck, a failed clown and stand-up comedian who insanity and cynicism leads to a violent revolution against the wealthy people of the decaying Gotham city.
No Country For Old Men (2007)
This film is one of the finest masterpieces of contemporary cinema, the Coen brothers. Being a thriller-suspense movie, it has scenes set with dark and seedy undertones, which will have you at the edge of your couch. Starring Josh Brolin who takes the cash of a drug deal gone wrong, and Javier Bardem as a bolt gun-wielding psychopath in lead roles, this movie is a must-watch.
Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
Based on the life of Queen’s lead singer Freddie Mercury, Bohemian Rhapsody is a great film to watch. Rami Malek has played the role of the late rockstar exceptionally well for which he won an Oscar for best actor. Watching this movie will help you learn about the origins of classic hits like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Will Rock You and this will also tell you about Freddie Mercury’s Indian connection.
The Godfather (1972)
This movie is the first installment of the American crime trilogy based on Mario Puzo’s novel. The film’s star-studded ensemble portrays the family of mafia boss Vito Corleone, whose family businesses are in midst of being passed down to his isolated son.
The Artist (2011)
French filmmaker Michel Hazanavicius teamed up with actor Jean Dujardin to make this movie as an ambitious and a romantic salute to the silent era. After watching this film you’ll realize just how powerful movies can be and how love can help us overcome the biggest of difficulties in life. This film is shot in black-and-white.