Glazed Cinema

Directed by Sylvain Chomet and released in 2010, The Illusionist is an animated film that follows an aging magician named Tatischeff as he travels from place to place, performing for sparse crowds. Upon landing in a foreign land he makes a friend with whom he begins travelling with. Based on a screenplay by a legendary French writer and director, it's a wonderfully animated film that provides a great experience within its duration.

Directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1964, Yojimbo is a film about a wandering ronin, who upon arriving in a new town learns of the bad state it's in. Run by two rival gangs, he decides to try and help the town by pitting the two sides against each other. A legendary film made by a cinematic icon, it's a highly entertaining film for any film fan.

Directed by Michel Gondry and released in 2004, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is a modern classic blending science fiction, drama, and romantic comedy. A tale about a man erasing the memory of his girlfriend from his mind, and trying to salvage what he can upon realizing his love for her in the process. With a great cast, direction, music, and cinematography there's a lot to love about this movie. 

Directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1957, Paths of Glory follows Colonel Dax, an officer in the French army during World War One. After a failed attack that was doomed from the start, three of his men are tried for cowardice under penalty of death. A lawyer himself, Colonel Dax, played by Kirk Douglas must defend his men being prosecuted by his commending officers. A film regarded as one of the best antiwar films, it continues to affect audiences to this day.

Directed by Vera Chytilova and released in 1966, Daisies is a story about two young girls named Marie, living in Czechoslovakia, causing mischief and having fun. This inventive film and product of the fantastic Czech New Wave is a wonder of individualism. Directed by the first female director of Czechoslovakia, it continues to entertain and influence viewers more than fifty years after its release.

Directed by Jim Jarmusch and released in 1986, Down by Law follows three men who are all strangers to each other. Each of them are arrested on the same night and thrown in a jail cell together. This deadpan gem follows them as they bump heads, bond, and plot their escape to freedom together.

Directed by Steven Spielberg and released in 1975, Jaws is a legendary film about a beach front community terrorized by a shark around the 4th of July holiday. Iconic in so many ways, Jaws has been entertaining audiences and influencing filmgoers for over four decades.

Directed by Marc Singer and released in 2000, Dark Days is a documentary film that follows a group of homeless people living in the subway tunnels beneath New York City. A tight knit community, each comes up to the surface to find food and money and retreats back to be home in the safety of darkness. An uplifting documentary with quite the story to tell both on and off screen, its a highly regarded documentary and one that is well worth pressing play.

Directed by John Carpenter and released in 1988, They Live tells the story of an out of work drifter, who finds construction work in Los Angeles. Befriending a man named Frank he finds a home in a shantytown and a pair of sunglasses. When he tries the shades on however, he finds they do more than just protect his eyes from the sun. A science fiction gem, They Live is an entertaining watch for any movie night.

Directed by Michael Haneke and released in 2009, The White Ribbon tells the story of a German village plagued by seemingly random accidents that become more intense over time. Coinciding with the arrival of the Baron and Baroness, the town adapts with a watchful eye as to who is behind the acts. Winner of the prestigious Palme D'Or, The White Ribbon is among the best movies released in the past fifteen years.