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It can often feel like there is a constant stream of new movies coming out which can make you forget about the thousands of older movies you might have missed.
Although some fantastic new movies are releasing at the moment, they can’t be compared to the glamour of old Hollywood, or the indie movies that passed under the radar at first release but are now cult classics.
Uncut Gems
Poker and gambling are popular topics in many modern movies, mainly because online poker games have become so popular and directors have realized that audiences want to enjoy the thrill-seeking feeling of being in a casino environment on the big screen. Although recently, platforms like Ignition live casino with various gambling offers prove that people prefer having the gaming experience in more immersive environments, but still, movies are always in-demand. And one of those movies is Uncut Gems, featuring Adam Sandler.
The actor is known for playing multiple roles and has taken an interesting dramatic twist in the 2019 film, Uncut Gems. The film, which is a mix between a crime drama and dark comedy, is a different role from the American actor considering that he predominately works in comedy films, but Uncut Gems has showcased his more serious side.
With a supporting cast that includes Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, and The Weeknd, Uncut Gems tells the story of a jeweler who makes a bet that turns his life around. To win his high-stakes bet, he will need to succeed in carefully juggling his life, business, friends, and family.
Parasite
Famous for its iconic win at The Oscars, Parasite is a South Korean movie that gained worldwide success for its dark comedy and politically-conscious plot.
The movie follows the Kim family, one that comes from the poorer area of an unnamed city in modern-day South Korea. Struggling to make ends meet and trying to find employment, the son, Ki-woo gets a job tutoring the daughter of the rich Park family. Soon enough, the entire Kim family gains employment with the Park family. The father becomes a driver, the mother the cook, and the daughter a tutor.
After the Park family goes away for the weekend, the Kim family moves into the extravagant home, taking on the wealthier life they have been dreaming about for so long – which is where the movie starts to take a turn.
This Korean movie is a modern classic for a reason, with an interesting take on the divide between the rich and poor, the suspenseful movie is extremely enjoyable to watch.
The Truman Show
Have you ever felt like you’re living in a TV show? Well, this is the reality for the fictional character Truman who is unknowingly the main character of a show watched by millions of people around the world.
Every morning he wakes up, speaks to his wife, and goes to work, without knowing that he is living on a TV set and every person he encounters is a paid actor. As the viewer, you’re able to see extras preparing their lines, obvious product placement, and sets being made in real-time – all while poor Truman is none the wiser.
The movie starts to get interesting when Truman begins to notice some odd happenings, leading him to suspect that there is more to his perfect life than he once thought. This popular Jim Carey movie is fun to watch, but may leave you wondering whether you’re also living in a TV set without your knowledge…
Almost Famous
There are plenty of people who wish that they could have grown up in the 70s to experience the hippy revolution and the origins of some of the best bands of all time. If you want to have a taste of what it would have been like to be going to gigs in the 70s, Almost Famous is the perfect movie to watch.
The movie centers around William, a 15-year-old boy who loves music and gets an assignment from Rolling Stone magazine to interview an up-and-coming rock band, Stillwater. During his assignment, he meets the charismatic Penny Lane, a music ‘groupie’.
Together, Penny and William navigate life on the road as teenagers, listening to great music, getting themselves into situations that they should be too young to experience, and finding out what it takes to put on an incredible rock tour.
Inception
If you’re in the mood to have your mind put in a twist, Inception is a movie that will leave you feeling more confused at the end than you were at the start.
With an impressive cast of actors including Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy, Cillian Murphy, and Joseph Gordon Levitt, the movie focuses on a thief who has the rare ability to access people’s dreams to steal secrets. Tasked with planting an idea into someone’s mind, the thief finds himself some dangerous enemies and needs to call in the help of his friends to pull off this mind-bending task.
There is so much more to include in the list, but before that, try to find time to watch the mentioned movies. Once you loved them, you will easily identify the others based on the good experience watching the modern classics.