Movies I've seen lately that I 100% recommend ✨

[@trinaq]

I love your recommendations, Monika. I watched "Paris Texas" recently, and I was impressed by the acting, writing and direction. It's honestly slept on, and deserves more love.

[@cinemoni]

Agree! I regret not watching it sooner so i hope everyone who sees this video watches it 💜

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Such a gorgeous film. Monica is such a good ‘recommender.’

[@kalleskaviar25]

Very beautiful movie!

[@johnbernhardtsen3008]

one of the funniest food movies is Big Night, the last indie film before Harvey Weinstein bought up the small club of indie directors and made it mainstream! I think the movie was made for 1½ mill dollars, but as with most small films that made them big, it had a big heart!actors having fun playing their part, not just side characters saying their lines and step aside for the main character!

[@cinemoni]

Oh i haven’t seen it! Will check it out

[@BuzzieeTheMarsmellow]

I watched “I used to be funny” by ally pankiw the other day and it was SO GOOOOOOD. it’s about a stand up comedian (played by RACHEL SENNOT) dealing with trauma. I actually loved it so much 100 percent recommended

[@cinemoni]

omg i really want to watch it, thanks for reminding me!

[@kaitlintitus]

i haven’t watched dune at all 😓 i’ve never felt drawn to it so that’s why so…

[@jeremyking9094]

I think It's really good. Might be worth a try but different people like different thing.

[@cinemoni]

I get that! I hadn’t watched mad max until recently cause i wasn’t drawn to it before either

[@gabrielfernandes3117]

me neither. I actually saw the first one, but that felt, to me, soulless.

[@gabrielfernandes3117]

@@tenbones545 I absolutely get that. Most of my friends are also crazy about both movies, and some said that I just didn't get it. Film community can be really one-sided and toxic about it, so it's pretty refreshing to find people who think differently and are not ashamed of that :))

[@christianwise637]

Monkey Man was honestly such a good film, and I'm so glad that Jordan Peele stepped in to stop the film from going to streaming hell and instead gave it a cinema release. Amazing to see such insane chaotic action on the big screen, and hear the audience react to the violence with equal measures of excitement and appalment. It's honestly up there with the likes of Dune Part Two, Challengers, and the 25th anniversary re-release of The Phantom Menace as one of my favourite cinema experiences of the year so far. I normally spend most of my time rewatching old favourites of mine, but this year I've been watching loads of films for the first time and have found so many great ones. It's been a mixture of some modern masterpieces (Decision to Leave, Bottoms, Prisoners, Rye Lane) and some older classics (Big Fish, Good Will Hunting, Do the Right Thing, Thelma & Louise). Of all the films I've seen for the first time this year though, I'd say my personal favourites have been the 1978 version of Invasion of the Body Snatchers (RIP Donald Sutherland) and Dead Poets Society (RIP Robin Williams - 10 years later and it still doesn't get easier saying that)

[@cinemoni]

yeah i'm sooo happy he did that, it's the perfect film to watch in theaters, it's just so epic. i'll definitely rewatch on streaming though

[@AdamFishkin]

"Dune Part Two" was partly shaped in my mind by the lengthy wait since "Part One". I consider the first part to be more well-executed overall, but the second part does what you want it to do: raising the stakes and expanding the physical scale until the meaning of Paul's decisions (no spoilers today) has the ability to take you in a direction you've never gone before as a viewer. Villeneuve is doing great. European animation from the 70s hits different. I haven't seen "Fantastic Planet" (it's somewhere on my shoplist) but I have seen "Watership Down" and can vouch for how similarly other-worldly it can come across ... despite being about rabbits and English countryside. The soundtrack includes work by Angela Morley and Art Garfunkel. The temptation is to say "Monkey Man" is John Wick India Edition. Which it is, but it also has delightfully strange and spiritual vibes to set it apart from other action flicks of this era.

[@erickhuitzil9729]

Thank you for the recs! Been meaning to watch a few of these. Paris, Texas really caught my eye. You really sold me on that film. I’m such a sucker for beautiful cinematography

[@cinemoni]

It’s breathtaking! Hope u enjoy it

[@drone124]

Hirokazu Kore'eda is a master! After Life is one of my favorites. even his Netflix show The Makanai is so humanistic and tender and beautiful

[@DRMZBeatz]

I haven’t seen dune part two 😭😭

[@mgw9127]

Not a movie but the tv series Mr. And Mrs. Smith has great cinematography and music. I really liked the show too, but some people were disappointed thinking it was an action show but it’s actually a show about their relationship. I highly recommend.

[@maicarodriguez6254]

i love how you switch from english to spanish so easily, reminds me of anya taylor hahah, saludos desde argentina 🫶

[@cinemoni]

Haha i love when she speaks spanish! I should make videos only in spanish sometimes

[@drteeka7883]

You really have such a beautiful brain. Its not usual for me to say something like this about people, but I had to mention it in your case. Please keep posting your videos 🙏

[@-fraiseriiz]

I don’t know if you speak French but I recently enjoyed watching this list of movies : 1. Les choses simples 2. Proxima They are very cozy and warm

[@ravenwoodfilms]

if you liked paris texas i would really recommend wings of desire, another amazing movie by wim wenders who’s quickly becoming one of my favorite directors

[@Lifespark2000]

I actually just saw fantastic planet and it’s easily one of the most uniquely weird yet beautiful animated films like I’ve ever seen. I think animation is such a cool medium and yeah the animation style was fs so compelling and cool. I rly wanna see more like it eventually ngl.

[@goldenageofdinosaurs7192]

Anyone who hasn’t seen Wim Wender’s ‘Wings of Desire (1987), I highly recommend it.

[@cinemoni]

noted!

[@mkfilms5370]

Hey can a boy from india can write a hollywood movie script and send it to a studio is it possible that my script get selected

[@gr13f_]

Sailor moon denim vest was 10/10

[@Sara-zd5tm]

yay finally you made a review of Monster! a couple of months ago i even looked up in your previous movie recommendation videos/insta reels to see whether or not have you reviewed it. It was my favorite movie of 2024! it's truly heartbreaking.

[@cinemoni]

Yesss i loved it so much! I made an instagram reel about it when i first watched it 🩵 definitely one of my favorites of this year as well

[@jeremyking9094]

New Monika upload sweet!

[@cinemoni]

It’s been a while but glad to be back ☺️

[@ataliax95]

I haven't even watched Dune pt. 1 and tbh I don't think I will...

[@Busha69]

Apparently I'm supposed to let you know, that I have not seen Dune part 2? Well, here I am. (btw. I would pass out if Wim Wenders said my name...so jealous)

[@cinemoni]

I still can’t believe he said my name and read my review 🤯

[@jademorris2316]

None Dune 2 person 2 here, because i couldn't sit through Dune 1 cause it was FAR too slow for me :/

[@emmaenma_]

I haven’t seen Dune Pt.2 since I didn’t like the first one ☺️

[@davidreid8835]

I enjoy and pay close attention to your recommendations because you bring awareness to films that may not be mass marketed. So far the only movie on this list that I’ve seen is Dune 2 but several others are now on my watch list. Thanks for what you do.

[@cinemoni]

I appreciate that!

[@vitelote7788]

As a romcom lover I loved Musica, it wasn't perfect but it wasn't cliché (which is, I believe, quite rare for romcoms these days), it was really funny and cute and it was just so much fun to watch. I also watched Monkey Man at the cinema with some friends and I totally agree, it's a must watch. I originally watched it for Dev Patel and wasn't expecting much but I actually loved it and was so surprised how good it was from the directing and the music to the cinematography and the editing. I've watched a lot of films so far this year (I'm already at 230 on letterboxd) but my favourites that I've seen lately are - The Big Sick, - Clue (1985), this film is a must watch for all of those who, like me, love absurd humour - Evil does not exist by Ryusuke Hamaguchi (the director of Drive my Car) and even more recently, The Bikeriders and Kinds of Kindness I also watched some short series, and I especially recommend It's a Sin (I know I'm a bit late but I only watched it a month ago and I found it so good) and Drops of God, this short series might be the best I've seen this year, it's a French/Japanese/Italian/English adaptation of the eponymous manga and it was just amazing, you'll just have to watch it 'cause I don't have the words to describe how much I loved it Anyway, I talk too much, thznk you so luch for the recommendations, most of them are already in my watchlist but now I really want (need) to watch them

[@catwhisperflubbs]

can someone send me the video of where this clip comes from? 1:57

[@lauram1418]

I loved the video!

[@helgalovegood]

The best movies I’ve seen this year are two movies that took a wierdly long time for me to watch and I have no good explenation to why And those movies are Nope & Spider Man: across the spiderverse Both excelent movies! Great video Monika! and on the topic of movies that has taken a wierdly long time to watch……… I have not yet seen Dune part 2 😅

[@cinemoni]

Nope is one of my favorites!!

[@elijahiwanoff3455]

Do you use any luts when editing your videos

[@helengraced]

Thank you for talking about Problemista! It deserves so much more love!!

[@cinemoni]

definitely! i hope more people watch it

[@seanlxgue]

It’s so nice to see a fellow cinephile! I discovered your channel a few months ago! The content is superb! 👌🏻 Some great recommendations; I’ve never watched Paris, Texas so I’ll have to give that a watch! I’m heading to see Kinds of Kindness in 35mm on Sunday! Keep up the great work! Loving the content! 🙂

[@cinemoni]

ohhh i really enjoyed kinds of kindness! thank you so much!

[@louisacoote2337]

I just saw Kinds of Kindness today and hated it! Too long, too confusing with the 3 stories that were linked/similar and characters I just did not care about! Memory was also terrible, even though the acting was brilliant, the characters were not engaging, and while the topic was bleak/depressing, I was so very bored. The Count of Monte Cristo was excellent though. Very long too, but very enjoyable and interesting. Dune Part 2 I thought was OK, with lots of double-crossing and having to have to remember what happened in Part 1, Charlotte Rampling is terrifying in both. I’m not great at recognising actor’s voices, but hers I recognised straight away ( her face is covered in most of the films)

[@wildcherrygirl]

paris, texas is one of my favorites

[@boutaynafodil9647]

i have yet to see dune pt2

[@SinisterN99]

Very much agree on Monster, was a great movie. If you're up for something along the same line, Close (2022) by Lukas Dhont is a recommendation. Recently saw Fantastic Planet as well, it is quite a trip of a movie!

[@cinemoni]

Will check it out thanks!

[@zoonk1ng]

Hey Monika. Great recommendations. All these movies sound lovely~ Keep doing you, beautiful :3

[@mariagomez25]

Hey Monika! I love your recommendations. I am trying to explore Wim Wenders' cinematography because of Perfect Days too. I love how gently he represents humanity, it makes me feel warm inside.

[@stiankallhovd7041]

Love your videos, Monika! You bring such a cozy, inspiring vibe 😊 I am myself a screenwriter, and am working on a story that I hope will touch people both philosophically and emotionally. Hopefully only a few months away from completing the script 🙂 Unfortunately though, my dream of seeing this movie happening was largely shattered a few years back... There are reasons I stopped believing that the big studios -- who may have the means of producing this movie -- would want to do justice to the characters and the themes of the story... This is a big dealbreaker for me since characters and themes are the reasons I want to be a storyteller. I've been very uncertain since then if this movie (and possible sequels) will ever happen. However, I did get a suggestion from another KZbin channel that A24 might be a good shot. My project is a fantasy/drama story that might require a big budget. I would like to believe, though, that a non-mainstream studio would want to take a chance on this project so long as they believe it would appeal to a large audience. Optionally, I could also see this story working well as an animated feature, which would hopefully be a cheaper option. Would A24 be interested in that, though... 🤔 If you feel interested in the topic, I'd also like to hear you talk about screenwriting on your channel, and maybe something about the paths we screenwriters could take to see our dreams come to life 🙂 That said, I'll appreciate your contributions all the same 😄

[@moss_yt]

9:15 It’s shocking in the best way to hear that a former(?) social media celebrity was able to make a good movie! It’s like hearing that someone made a good video game adaptation! But now we have the Fallout TV series, so I guess impossibilities are becoming more and more possible :)

[@cinemoni]

It’s definitely a fun one! Another one i can think of is Eighth Grade by Bo Burnham

[@moss_yt]

@@cinemoni True!! I keep forgetting he started as an internet star

[@DonnieDarko95]

Great recs! If I had to add one, it would probably, Arcadian, really enjoyed that one.

[@brandonhamaguchi]

I didn't watch Dune 2 yet, have to watch the first one first 😅 I'm stuck

[@reihino6347]

I haven't seen dune part 2 yet :0

[@wintearss]

x2

[@kireini43]

I haven't watched dune. I tried but fell asleep

[@brandonhamaguchi]

That Wim Wenders shout out ✨✨😌❤

[@cinemoni]

i died

[@alexanderashmore]

Paris Texas el album de Kevin Kaarl? hahah te quiero tanto

[@DumiNihi]

I haven't even seen dune one yet, I'm way behind

[@honeysuckle23]

Ihhhh i love ur videos!!!!!!!

[@thelitangela]

"La Chimera" is a real masterpiece 😭 thouth i really wanted to watch it with subs (i'm just so obsessed with italian), but even in dub it was amazing!! Thank you so much for the video! ❤️❤️

[@cinemoni]

Yesss watch it subbed when you get a chance! Josh O’Connor speaks italian in it 💞

[@SarryQKey]

Amo os teus vídeos, beijinhos de Portugal!!

[@cinemoni]

obrigado! 💕

[@moss_yt]

5:05 I haven’t Dune Part 1 or 2! This comment sounds a brag about being “against the grain” w/o context, but I promise it’s not! I’m sure it’s great! I don’t tend to like sci-fi or fantasy no matter how hard I try 😅 I’ve heard people raving that Dune is the best sci-fi book/movie series of all time, but I just haven’t brought myself to try it out yet. But I’m glad you and everyone else has enjoyed it!

[@cinemoni]

I get that, no worries! Are there any sci fi or fantasy movies you have enjoyed in the past?

[@moss_yt]

@@cinemoni In fantasy I like more Spirited Away and Wizard of Oz, and less LOTR. In sci-fi I like more Alien/Paprika/The Prestige, and less Star Wars. I guess it’s less that I don’t like fantasy and sci-fi, and more that I don’t like sci-fi and fantasy movies where the plot is based around war and the politics of a world I’m unfamiliar with? And any time I read a description of Dune that’s what it sounds like.

[@andrewwalker6151]

I haven’t seen Dune 2 because I haven’t seen Dune 1 yet…I suppose it just looks dull and so I haven’t been that interested. I’m sure that I’m wrong.

[@cinemoni]

they're beautiful movies but you def have to be in the mood for them

[@nenyeo6090]

ahh you should when you’re in the mood.

[@vickyzamor6009]

Thank you so much for your recommendations !! 😊💕

[@cinemoni]

thank you for watching! 💕

[@vickyzamor6009]

​@@cinemoniYou're very welcome 😊😊