I have so many options depending on what you are into. Grey Gardens (1975) is a must watch, it's totally insane and nonsensical but wildly entertaining. The Jinx (2020) is shocking (true crime-ish), a bit slow at the beginning, but takes insane twists. The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007) is something I was not expecting to like, but the people in it are hysterical and interesting.
Mar 12, 2025
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If u like weird old documentaries (shot on film) about local characters, give this one a go:
pls send thru your recs!!
Feb 22, 2024
One of the most fascinating documentaries I have ever seen. Will never stop thinking about it
Mar 1, 2024
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Maybe some unorthodox choices but I’ve always been into non-narrative, experimental documentaries. Some of the best I know are “As I Was Moving Ahead, Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty”, “Koyaanisqatsi”, “Sans Soleil”. These were some of the purest, most powerful cinematic experiences I’ve had in my life, so I’d suggest you peep them.
On a (slightly) more conventional note, literally any documentary made by Herzog
Feb 6, 2025
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nothing touches my soul deeper than the sound of music. all of the women in my family have cherished the movie forever, and i grew up listening to the music. everytime i hear that opening song, i cry and am flooded with pure and unadulterated joy. i’m convinced my nana is in fact maria, making it that much sweeter for me. a perfect film that makes me believe that musicals are the closest thing we have to magic.
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this past week, my last week of college ever, my roommates and i were given baby squirrels to nurse back to health. we did, and now they are at a wildlife rehab center. :) couldn't make this shit up if i tried.
May 13, 2025