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I recently realized that, even though it was a great recent hit, not many people now this sub-product from The Matrix universe: Animatrix. That's why I wanted to take this oportunity to recommend it. It's a series of short films produced by The Matrix directors, the Wachowsky brothers, directed by many great Anime directors. 

What's good about it? 

Breathtaking animation, made by japanese masters, and their view of the matrix world. If you never watched Anime, this is a great way to start. Right after watching this nine masterpieces, you will have to see the work of each of these japanese directors, from whom there are great jobs like "Cowboy Beebop" or "Eaon Flux". 

Who may like it? 

If you liked Matrrix 1 (wich is the only good one of all the movies) this is the other matrix subproduct worth watching. 

My advise

As I said before, if you liked this, search for the work of the directors... they're way better than the Wachowsky brothers. 

Here's the trailer.

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And with this entry I'm closing the thread on great directors: Stanley Kubrick, "Paths of glory". It was hard to choose a film of this great director, but I strongly recomend to watch all of his films from "Lolita" til "Eyes wide shut", they're all masterpieces and none is like the other.
What's good about it?
It's about world war 1, and I know not too many movies about that war, and even less with a critic view. And is a great aproach to Kubrick's work. Although it will seem old for many people.
Who may like it?
Adult audience, male mostly, and specially if you liked other Kubrick's films and wanted to go back to his starts.
My advise
Is good to know a bit about the WW1 before watching, but you can still follow the story. Guess it's for Kubrick's fans mostly.
Here's the trailer.

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This will be the last of the videogames thread, and since is the last, what better than presenting a recent PS3 game: The last of us. This is it's trailer, and if there's something to rescue out of videogame's trailers, is the feeling of inmersion.

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Continuing with the thread on my favorite directors, I bring you Woody Allen, with this fake documentary wich applied the trick of adding the character in archive old movies, like Forrest Gump did many years later but in a lacimous non funny way: Zelig.
What's good about it?
The way it mimics old documentary movies, and the genius sense of humor of the director.
Who may like it?
Adult audience, with "intelligent" sense of humor.
My advise
I think most Woody Allen films are enjoyable with your couple, and always generates interesting conversation issues afterwards. So, watch it with your couple before dinner. I couldn't find the real trailer, so just lesson to me.

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Today I'm starting a thread on some of my favorite directors. Since Chris Nolan latest film has just came out, I'm starting with him. The movie I recomend today is his first film: "Following"
What's good about it?
It's a descent thriller, and an introduction to the way the director cuts the time structure of his films. Can get slow from time to time, but it presents many aspects that will be present on his following films, like giving a clue of the resolution on the first picture of the movie.
Who may like it?
I would say, male adult audience, specially if you liked other Nolan's films.
My advise
This one is special for those interested on following the work of this director, starting with the less known of his films.
Here's the trailer.

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I'm changing "cool" for "good" since I'm not 12 anymore...
This time, a recent french comedy, "Intouchables" by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano.
What's good about it?
The main characters. They make a great couple. And the fact that is based on a real story.
Who may like it?
Anyone over 15 years old, but I guess an adult audience may apreciate it more.
My advise
Is better not to know anything about it before watching, since the first scene generates an intrigue that is no good if you know what the story is about. Should be enough to know that it was a success, with over 13 million viewers worldwide, and it's a good oportunity to see what's produced outside of Hollywood, but with a classic structure.
Here's the trailer.

 

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Retaking what was a thread to honor the National Film Board of Canada, I wanted to present someone who has a life pass in this institution: Norman McLaren. Due to the vast of his work, and that he was an unstoppable innovator, it's hard to choose one work, that's why I grabbed one short almost ramdomly: Pas de Deux.