Glazed Cinema

Directed by Benh Zeitlin and released in 2012, Beasts of the Southern Wild tells the story of a young girl named Hushpuppy and her dad Wink. Residing south of New Orleans in a community called the Bathtub, their way of life is threatened by an incoming storm, sending the residents on an odyssey and a fight for survival. Inspiring audiences since its release, it's a unique, hopeful, yet cautionary tale of the modern age.

Directed by Raoul Walsh and released in 1949, White Heat tells the story of a ruthless criminal Cody Jarret and his gang. Coming off a successful heist, the law is becoming desperate to catch the high profile bandit, kick starting us on a pressure building game, pitting crime against justice in a noir classic starring James Cagney.

Released in 1981 and directed by Louis Malle, My Dinner with Andre is a story about two friends who meet in a restaurant to catch up over dinner. Written by its two co-stars, My Dinner with Andre is a film like no other, capturing a conversation based in great writing and performance.

Directed by Fritz Lang and released in 1931, M tells the story of Berlin, held hostage by fear and suspicion as a child murder is on the loose. With the police and organized crime on the culprits tail it's a story of cat and mouse and a film that has influenced several genres, directors, and moviegoers alike for generations.

Directed by Tom McCarthy and released in 2003, The Station Agent follows a man named Finbar during a transitional period in his life. Moving into a train station he inherits he meets some new friends and embarks on a new chapter in his life. With honesty and warmth it's a great watch for any film fan.

Directed by Lindsay Anderson and released in 1963, This Sporting Life follows a rugby player named Frank Machin on and off the field. Hosting tremendous performances from its leads, Richard Harris and Rachel Roberts, it's considered one of the greatest British films ever made and still influences viewers to this day.

Released in 1995 and Directed by F Gary Gray, Friday tells the tale of two friends, Craig and Smokey as they volley visits from people in the neighborhood on one Friday. Dealing with multiple problems in one day, it's a film with a big heart and a lot of laughs and is beloved by its fans. A true classic, it's influenced  not only cinema, but our culture as well.

Released in 1985 and directed by Claude Lanzmann, Shoah is one of the most important films ever made from both a historical and humanitarian level. It's a film comprised of video interviews with people who lived through the Holocaust from all different viewpoints. The majority of whom are Jewish survivors. In recognition of Holocaust Remembrance Day I wanted to shine a light on Shoah as it is important that we never forget their stories.

To learn more about preventing antisemitism and genocide or learning about the Holocaust visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum's website at ushmm.org or Yad Vashem, Israel's Memorial Museum to Holocaust Survivors and Victims at yadvashem.org.

Directed by George Seaton and released in 1947, Miracle on 34th Street is a timeless holiday film that starts with Thanksgiving and ends with Christmas. It tells the tale of Kris Kringle, living in New York who must defend doubters as to his mental health. Retold a few times, the original remains a beloved classic.

Directed by John Ford and released in 1952, The Quiet Man tells the story of an American ex boxer who returns to his childhood home in Ireland to settle down. It's a film with an intriguing backstory and one that took nearly twenty years to complete.