gabor csupo, 2007

recommended for james

i feel like james is a person who enjoys watching all sorts of movies, this movie might be sad but it's incredible on the themes it follow.

content note: child death, grief, emotional distress

satoshi kon, 2003

recommended for james

since you're a cinephile who also loves anime, this movie is a masterpiece! the story is hilarious, sad and heart-warming all at the same time. <3

content note: violence, suicide themes, discriminatory language, substance use

edgar wright, 2010

recommended for james

it’s a hilarious comedy with a talented cast and themes of music, gaming and romance, so i’m sure james would enjoy it. the editing is also really unique and fun, and i could see him drawing inspiration from it.

content note: suggestive dialogue, moderate language, mild substance use

tom schulman, 1989

recommended for all of cortis

it embodies the importance and significant values of friendship and the struggle of doing what you love.

content note: suicide, drug use, emotional abuse

patrick brice , 2014

recommended for james

its an amazing horror/thriller movie

content note: violence, explicit language, sexual themes

wolfgang reitherman, 1973

recommended for seonghyeon

robin hood feels very seonghyeon, they’re both cheeky and funny but serious when it matters most.

diablo cody, 2009

recommended for martin

my favorite movie ever. i know he’d lowkey be freaked out but think she’s cool asf, plus the outfits are tea and it’s a cult classic.

content note: sexual content, bloody violence, language, brief drug use

fabian bielinsky, 2000

recommended for martin

it’s a catchy movie, i think martin would love it.

content note: mild violence, moderate profanity, mature themes

michel gondry & charlie kauffman, 2004

recommended for all of cortis

it perfectly captures how messy and painful love can be, but reminds you why it is still entirely worth it. :)

content note: strong language, substance use, nudity, intense mature themes

damien chazelle, 2014

recommended for james

i feel like james would love this movie because he seems to love films that leave you feeling empty. it’s about chasing absolute greatness in your craft at the cost of extreme personal sacrifice, and the craziest part? it was filmed in just 19 days!

content note: abuse, strong language, violence, substance use, intense mature themes

akira kurosawa, 1963

recommended for james

i think james would really enjoy kurosawa’s high and low. it’s a crime thriller about a kidnapping that builds intense, claustrophobic tension through suspense rather than action. the cat-and-mouse aspect would keep him completely locked in, and i’m so curious what he’d think!

content note: crime, substance use, violence, intense themes

alexander payne, 2023

recommended for seonghyeon

to remind you that you’ll always have the world to lean on

content note: explicit language, drug use, sexual themes

naoko yamada, 2018

recommended for all of cortis

a movie exploring the strained relationship between two friends through music, which is so special and connects us all !!!! i think they’d enjoy the artistry of the animation, emotional story, and amazing soundtrack by kensuke ushio, which incorporates ambient sounds and unconventional instruments like glass and footsteps.

wim wenders, 2023

recommended for martin

this movie, and wim wenders’ style, has such a martin mentality. the way he seems to see life and appreciate the small things, with music, books, and art everywhere… he breathes art.

content note: partial nudity, smoking, mild language

baz luhrmann, 2001

recommended for james

james is eccentric in all the best ways, and moulin rouge! is full of artistic details that deserve to be appreciated. dissecting this movie could be as inspiring for him as it was for me.

content note: sexual content, mature themes, emotional distress

lee chi-ngai, 1996

recommended for all of cortis

comforting romantic yearning movie. takeshi kaneshiro is so keonho

content note: illness, death, grief, emotional distress

han ji-won, 2025

recommended for martin

an astronaut dreaming of joining the mars mission and a musician who lost her spark find each other while facing their own dilemmas. it shows how love and passion can be pursued without sacrificing one for the other. as someone who can’t let go of my passion, it moved me, and knowing how much love and passion martin has, i think it would resonate with him ❤

content note: mature themes, suggestive content, language, peril

hideaki anno, 2004

recommended for james

like most of anno's movies, this one is fun and heartfelt and has an out of left field anime feel to it. the most amazing part is probably the stop motion battles. i feel like these creative visuals could inspired them for their videos and it seems right up james' alley!

content note: suggestive content, violence

neo sora, 2024

recommended for all of cortis

a film about youth pushing against the status quo and standing up for what they believe in. the protagonists are into music namely djing and there's a lot of running around :) a staple of cortis media

content note: natural disasters, surveillance, discrimination, civil unrest, teen substance use

rob reiner , 1986

recommended for martin

the ultimate story about brotherhood, nostalgia, and figuring out who you are with your best friends by your side. as the leader, that bond and coming-of-age journey would totally hit home for him. plus, the classic rock and vintage aesthetic are right up his alley.

content note: strong language, minor violence, mature themes