poetic cinema
movies I love
Items in this hypelist
walk and talk
La La Land
Damien Chazelle · 2016
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
When Harry Met Sally...
Rob Reiner · 1989
During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.
Before Sunrise
Richard Linklater · 1995
A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.
movie night
A Cinderella Story
Mark Rosman · 2004
Sam est orpheline depuis qu'elle est toute petite mais elle a été recueillie par sa belle-mère. Hélàs, celle-ci est une mégère qui l'exploite quotidiennement, tout comme ses deux filles. Au lycée, la situation n'est pas meilleure car la jeune est très seule. Elle discute seulement avec un mystérieux jeune homme sur internet et ils décident un jour de se rencontrer. Sam voit alors au rendez-vous Austin, le garçon le plus populaire du lycée ! Effrayée, elle part rapidement en laissant tomber son téléphone portable... Il va alors tout faire pour retrouver sa propriétaire.
Ella Enchanted
Tommy O'Haver · 2004
Ella lives in a magical world in which each child, at the moment of their birth, is given a virtuous "gift" from a fairy godmother. Ella's so-called gift, however, is obedience. This birthright proves itself to be quite the curse once Ella finds herself in the hands of several unscrupulous characters whom she quite literally cannot disobey. Determined to gain control of her life and decisions, Ella sets off on a journey to find her fairy godmother who she hopes will lift the curse. The path, however, isn't easy -- Ella must outwit a slew of unpleasant obstacles including ogres, giants, wicked stepsisters, elves and Prince Charmont's evil uncle, who wants to take over the crown and rule the kingdom.
The Parent Trap
Nancy Meyers · 1998
Hallie Parker and Annie James are identical twins separated at a young age because of their parents' divorce. Unknowingly to their parents, the girls are sent to the same summer camp where they meet, discover the truth about themselves, and then plot with each other to switch places.
The Devil Wears Prada
David Frankel · 2006
Andy moves to New York to work in the fashion industry. Her boss is extremely demanding, cruel and won't let her succeed if she doesn't fit into the high class elegant look of their magazine.
Revenge of the Bridesmaids
James Hayman · 2010
Two women plot revenge against the woman marrying their friend's ex-boyfriend.
The Princess Diaries
Garry Marshall · 2001
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
Garry Marshall · 2004
Mia Thermopolis is now a college graduate and on her way to Genovia to take up her duties as princess. Accompanied by her friend Lilly, Mia continues her 'princess lessons', like riding horses side-saddle and archery. But her already complicated life is turned upside down once again when she learns that she is to take the crown as queen earlier than expected, all while she meets a mysteriously charming young man.
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
Jim Fall · 2003
Lizzie McGuire has graduated from middle school and takes a trip to Rome, Italy with her class. And what was supposed to be only a normal trip, becomes a teenager's dream come true.
White Chicks
Keenen Ivory Wayans · 2004
Two FBI agent brothers, Marcus and Kevin Copeland, accidentally foil a drug bust. To avoid being fired they accept a mission escorting a pair of socialites to the Hamptons--but when the girls are disfigured in a car accident, they refuse to go. Left without options, Marcus and Kevin decide to pose as the sisters, transforming themselves from black men into rich white women.
She's the Man
Andy Fickman · 2006
Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.
childhood favorites
Flipped
Rob Reiner · 2010
When Juli meets Bryce in the second grade, she knows it's true love. After spending six years trying to convince Bryce the same, she's ready to give up - until he starts to reconsider.
Standing Up
D. J. Caruso · 2013
Based on one of the most beloved Young Adult novels of all time: Two kids are stripped naked and left together on an island in a lake - victims of a vicious summer camp prank; But rather than have to return to camp and face the humiliation, they decide to take off, on the run together. What follows is a three day odyssey of discovery and self-discovery.
Little Manhattan
Mark Levin · 2005
Ten-year-old Gabe was just a normal kid growing up in Manhattan until Rosemary Telesco walked into his life, actually into his karate class. But before Gabe can tell Rosemary how he feels, she tells him she will not be going to public school any more. Gabe has a lot more to learn about life, love, and girls.
Kung Fu Panda
John Stevenson · 2008
When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.
thought daughter
Dead Poets Society
Peter Weir · 1989
En un elitista y estricto colegio privado de Nueva Inglaterra, un grupo de alumnos descubrirá la poesía, el significado de "Carpe Diem" -aprovechar el momento- y la importancia de perseguir los sueños, gracias a un excéntrico profesor que despierta sus mentes por medio de métodos poco convencionales.
Midnight in Paris
Woody Allen · 2011
Un escritor norteamericano algo bohemio llega con su prometida Inez y los padres de ésta a París. Mientras vaga por las calles soñando con los felices años 20, cae bajo una especie de hechizo que hace que, a medianoche, en algún lugar del barrio Latino, se vea transportado a otro universo donde va a conocer a personajes que jamás imaginaría iba a conocer.
Everything Everywhere All at Once
Daniel Scheinert · 2022
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
hopeless romantic
About Time
Richard Curtis · 2013
La trama de la película gira en torno a un joven llamado Tim Lake. El protagonista y su familia tienen el curioso don de poder viajar a través del tiempo. Al descubrir esta cualidad, Tim empieza a beneficiarse de ello para cambiar diferentes aspectos de su vida. Se enamora de una chica, Mary, a la que conoce tras transladarse a vivir a Londres por motivos de trabajo. Su historia de amor se verá beneficiada gracias al don de Tim, sin embargo, el protagonista no tardará en darse cuenta de que su habilidad no es capaz de ampararle en algunos problemas y cuestiones familiares.
A Walk to Remember
Adam Shankman · 2002
When the popular, restless Landon Carter is forced to participate in the school drama production, he falls in love with Jamie Sullivan, the daughter of the town's minister. Jamie has a "to-do" list for her life, as well as a very big secret she must keep from Landon.
