joel and ethan coen, 2008

recommended for james

it’s a satire of spy movies and a comedy of errors, and i think james would enjoy it, especially since it stars george clooney and brad pitt. pitt is at his most hilarious here, alongside snatch, and while the humor is more american than british, it’s cynical and witty, so i think he’d enjoy it quite a bit.

content note: explicit language, sexual content, brief violence

wada makoto, 1999

recommended for coer

if you want to watch an underrated movie, i think this one would be perfect! it has beautiful, shady cinematography, a perfect soundtrack with jazz, and a plot that’s also chef’s kiss!

content note: violence and crime, smoking, alcohol use

nobuhiro yamashita, 2005

recommended for coer

in my opinion, it’s a really comforting coming of age movie perfectly showing off friendship & music. if you like vibes like that, i think u may enjoy it!

roger michell, 1999

recommended for james

i feel like james lowkey enjoys romcoms and seems genuinely open to exploring different genres. plus, it’s hugh grant, and i just feel like he’d really enjoy that soft, charming kind of vibe :)

content note: sexual content, explicit language

luca guadagnino, 2022

recommended for juhoon

it’s about maren and lee, two young people trying to find their place in the world, with romance, drama, horror, and a melancholic atmosphere. juhoon might connect with maren’s quiet nature and her desire to find people who truly understand her.

content note: graphic violence, explicit language, sexual content

peter jackson, 2001

recommended for all of cortis

the og chosen one trope. i simply love stories about a group of unlikely people banding together to rid the world of a great evil. the cinematography is also great and has a mystical feel to it so it never looks outdated.

content note: fantasy violence, frightening imagery, death and loss

nancy meyers, 1998

recommended for all of cortis

it follows two identical twins who were separated after their parents’ divorce and meet again at summer camp, where they scheme to get their parents back together. it also features the iconic “l-o-v-e,” song. it was so fun seeing lindsay lohan play both twins so convincingly that people thought there were really two of her lol.

joe wright, 2005

recommended for all of cortis

this is my favorite of jane austen's adaptations and has become one of my comfort movie so i would like to share it with the boys <3

content note: mild sexual content, underage relationship themes, alcohol use

mika ninagawa, 2012

recommended for coer

the movie does explore multiple themes related to fame and exploitation. overall a very important theme! do be mindful when watching.

content note: self-harm, psychological abuse, sexual content

stanley kubrik, 1968

recommended for martin

it's the classic sci-fi movie everyone must watch and i have the impression park woojoo is into space sci-fi; ..stunning visuals, iconic music score and a mind-bending plot. i still don't know what that ending means btw

hayao miyazaki, 2008

recommended for all of cortis

it's a beautiful movie, and it touches on a lot of themes.

tarsem singh, 2006

recommended for all of cortis

the plot is so unusual and captivating that it keeps you hooked until the end. i think cortis would really enjoy the storytelling, acting, and stunning visuals, especially because there’s so much depth beneath it all.

content note: depression, suicide themes

kwok cheung tsang, 2019

recommended for martin

i think martin would enjoy it bc it's about how having love changes your life to the point where you'd do anything for the pple you love bc they gave u a purpose to go on.

content note: bullying and violence, suicide themes, partial nudity

steve bendelack, 2007

recommended for james

as james is quite into movies, cinematography and directing, i thought he would love the mr bean universe, specifically, mr bean's holiday. the character in the movie has a quirkiness and eccentric nature to him. plus, this particular movie has created a lot of iconic internet memes.

content note: comedic peril

hayao miyazaki, 1986

recommended for coer

i think everyone should see at least one studio ghibli movie in their life, and castle in the sky would be such a good starter. it isn’t too violent, and the film and characters are written and directed so beautifully <3

content note: fantasy violence, peril, dark themes

dk welchman, 2023

recommended for all of cortis

this movie was painted frame by frame. i know that the members of cortis love art, so they might enjoy it.

content note: sexual violence, nudity, social abuse

glenn barit, 2019

recommended for all of cortis

this is a mixed media indie coming of age film from the philippines where students navigate the dirty world they live in. as cortis stands for color outside the lines, this movie, i believe, simply embodies that meaning.

content note: bodily fluids, self-harm, nudity

disney, 2020

recommended for coer

cortis debuted with a song about becoming who you want to be by chasing the things that make you feel alive, and i hope coers feel that same message in this movie. as we grow older, it’s comforting to remember that our purpose doesn’t have to be just one thing, as long as it gives us a reason to keep going.

john m. chu, 2010

recommended for all of cortis

okay it’s kinda corny but it’s one of my favorite dance movies (or movies in general ever) and I think they would enjoy it. at its core it’s about friends finding each other and becoming a family who do what they love together and it way it reminds me of cortis

content note: mild sexual content, explicit language, mature themes

m. night shyamalan, 1999

recommended for james

from what james has said, i think we have similar taste in movies. this is one of my favorites so i hope he would like it.

content note: suicide and self-harm, frightening imagery, violence