Library

Elise Woodard ('15) – spends more time taking notes on films than watching them

Werckmeister Harmonies - PN1995.9.S87 W47356 2006 DVD
In a frostbitten, fogbound provincial town lives a young postman, Janos Valushka. One day a traveling circus comes to town, displaying the stuffed body of the largest whale in the world in a corrugated metal trailer. Their arrival in the midst of a terminal frost prompts bizarre rumors which quickly run rife, alluding to a shadowy figure, dubbed the Prince, who supposedly accompanies the circus. Within a short time, the gathering tensions ignite, and an apocalyptic unrest is unleashed, the madness sweeping across the frigid, foggy community, and forever changing Janos' life. Bela Tarr, a Hungarian director more talked about than viewed, twists reality into impressionism in this adaptation from Hungarian writer László Krasznahorkai's novel, while regarding the characters with great intensity through long, uninterrupted takes.

Bicycle Thieves - PN1997.V58 S513 1968 DVD
Hailed around the world as one of the greatest movies ever made, the Academy Award–winning Bicycle Thieves, directed by Vittorio De Sica, defined an era in cinema. In poverty-stricken postwar Rome, a man is on his first day of a new job that offers hope of salvation for his desperate family when his bicycle, which he needs for his work, is stolen. With his young son in tow, he sets off to track down the thief. Simple in construction and profoundly rich in human insight, Bicycle Thieves embodies the greatest strengths of the Italian neorealist movement: emotional clarity, social rectitude, and brutal honesty.

Human Condition - PN1995.9.J36 H853 2009 DVD
Masaki Kobayashi’s mammoth humanist drama is one of the most staggering achievements of Japanese cinema. Originally filmed and released in three parts, the nine-and-a-half-hour The Human Condition (Ningen no joken), adapted from Junpei Gomikawa’s six-volume novel, tells of the journey of the well-intentioned yet naive Kaji (handsome Japanese superstar Tatsuya Nakadai) from labor camp supervisor to Imperial Army soldier to Soviet POW. Constantly trying to rise above a corrupt system, Kaji time and again finds his morals an impediment rather than an advantage. A raw indictment of its nation’s wartime mentality as well as a personal existential tragedy, Kobayashi’s riveting, gorgeously filmed epic is novelistic cinema at its best.

Salò, the 120 days of Sodom - PQ2063.S3 A2822 2008 DVD
The notorious final film from Pier Paolo Pasolini, Salò, or The 120 Days of Sodom has been called nauseating, shocking, depraved, pornographic . . . It’s also a masterpiece. The controversial poet, novelist, and filmmaker’s transposition of the Marquis de Sade’s eighteenth-century opus of torture and degradation to Fascist Italy in 1944 remains one of the most passionately debated films of all time, a thought-provoking inquiry into the political, social, and sexual dynamics that define the world we live in.

That Obscure Object of Desire - PN1995.9.F7 T538 2001 DVD
Luis Buñuel’s final film explodes with eroticism, bringing full circle the director’s lifelong preoccupation with the darker side of desire. Buñuel regular Fernando Rey plays Mathieu, an urbane widower, tortured by his lust for the elusive Conchita. With subversive flare, Buñuel uses two different actresses in the lead—Carole Bouquet, a sophisticated French beauty, and Angela Molina, a Spanish coquette. Drawn from Pierre Louÿs’s 1898 novel, La Femme et le Pantin, That Obscure Object of Desire is a dizzying game of sexual politics punctuated by a terror that harkens back to Buñuel’s brilliant surrealistic beginnings.

 

Bryson Uhrig-Fox ('10) – "For those who enjoy reading while watching movies."

Belle de jour - PN1995.9.F7 B455 2002 DVD
The story of a high class french housewife who longs for more passion in her life. Instead of turning to her husband, she becomes entangled in the world of high class prostitutes. Presented by Martin Scorsese, this movie is considered the erotic masterpiece of Luis Bunuel, one of the greatest Spanish filmakers of all time.

The Passion of Joan of Arc - PN1995.9.F7 P388 1999 DVD
The back of the movie says it all: "Carl Th. Dreyer's The Passion of Joan of Arc convinced the world that movies could be art." Made in 1928, this movie is one of those gems that make reading while watching a movie worth it. Completely silent, the film is set to a musical piece for chorus and orchestra titled Voices of Light. Absolutely mesmerizing.

Kolya - PN1995.9.C9 K6593 2002 DVD
A heart warming tale of a Czech bachelor who marries a Russian woman to help her emigrate from the USSR. But after she disappears he is forced to take care of her son or else face the legal consequences of a fake marriage. A story about true human connection.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly - PN1995.9.F7 D58564 2008 DVD
A story about human achievement and perseverance in the face of crushing disaster. If you don't believe you can do anything after watching this movie, I don't know what will set you free. Incredible cinematography.

Pan's Labyrinth - PN1995.9.F36 P367 2007 DVD 
A heartbreaking story of the innocence of children. Set in Spain during the Spanish civil war, a young girl does all that she can to try and save her mother and unborn brother while trying to appease her stepfather, a member of the Spanish Facist Party.

 

Jenn Bautista ('11) – Reed's former faithful early morning IMC worker

Cinema Paradiso - PN1995.9.S8 N869 2003 DVD
A beautiful, nostalgic Italian film that follows the life of Salvatore, a mischievous six-year-old who develops a lifelong friendship with the neighborhood projectionist, and, through experiences with his two loves, film and Elena, becomes a big-time film director. 

Fanny and Alexander - PN1995.9.S9 F36 2004 DVD  
A five-hour Swedish film by Ingmar Bergman about two well-to-do children, Fanny and Alexander Ekdahl. After their father?s sudden death, they follow their mother to live with her new husband, a cruel, ascetic bishop and became prisoners in his house until finally escaping.

Annie Hall -  PN1995.9.C55 A553 2000 DVD
Possibly my favorite American romantic comedy and definitely Woody Allen's best film. The movie records the relationship between neurotic New Yorker Alvy Singer and (relatively) carefree Annie Hall.

Lust, Caution - PN1995.9.S87 L878 2008 DVD
Ang Lee's sexy Chinese thriller that takes place in Hong Kong and Shanghai during the war and Japanese occupation. It follows a group of Chinese university students who plan to assassinate a high-ranking government official, which involves using the main character Chia Chi to seduce him into a trap.

Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears - PN1995.9.R8 M677 2004 DVD
Russian film that focuses on a 30-year-span of three provincial women who move to Moscow. They start off as friends working in the factory and living in dormitories, with dreams of finding love in the big city. 

 

Adam Reese ('11) – Check out his cool DJ sets on KXLU

The Brood - PN1995.9.H6 B266 2003 DVD
David Cronenberg's The Brood explores a different kind of connection between mind and body.  What would happen if the mind had greater power over the body than the other way around?  What if the mind had power over other bodies?

Man Bites Dog - PN1995.9.F7 M34 2002 DVD
This French mocumentary is a dark comedy that focuses on a serial killer and the documentary crew that follows him.  It presents a jaded perspective on violence and the moral system of a killer.  Despite this, it is pure comedy form start to finish.

Repo Man - PN1997 .R476 2003 DVD
This movie has one of the greatest soundtracks of all times, featuring the Plugz, Black Flag, Iggy Pop, The Circle Jerks and others.  Emilio Estevez must navigate his way through a social landscape marked by unemployment, employment, generic foods, and paranormal activity.  Repo Man is an indisputable classic that sums up an era in an hour and a half.

Space Is the Place - PN1995.9.S26 S634 2003 DVD
This movie is both an incredible document of the music and philosophy of Sun Ra and a great piece of entertainment in its own right.  Ra is something of a cosmic rebel, traveling the universe in a music-powered spaceship trying to bring enlightenment to the planet earth (also though music.)  Will his plans for a mass exodus to another planet succeed?

Zardoz - PN1995.9.W37 Z3746 2000 DVD
This movie features Sean Connery in one of his most bizarre roles.  A member of a caste of killers in a post-apocalyptic world, he sneaks into an Edenic world where people are immortal.  But for all their psychic powers and centuries of life experience, they have never before seen the likes of Connery.

 

Rebecca Ok ('09) – Her top 5 includes exactly 9 or 10 films.

1.  Cowboy Bebop - PN1995.9.J3 C69 2002 DVD
I don’t like anime, but I like Cowboy Bebop. Soundtrack is good. If I could be an anime character, I’d be Spike, for sure.

2.  The Blue Hour - PN1995.9.G47 B5384 2001 DVD
Only randomly-picked-out German film I’ve ever really liked. The callboy is cute. The chick could do with a makeover or a replacement, but over all, good movie.

3.  Strictly Ballroom - PN1997 .S8753 2002 DVD
Gaudy, Australian romance with ballroom dancing. Simply ridiculous and brilliant.

4.  The Pianist - PN1997.2 .P53 2003 DVD
I’ve only seen this film once. Super good, but super depressing. I felt guilty eating for a week after viewing it. Occasionally I think about watching it again, but talk myself out of it due to aforementioned resulting guilt.

5.  Mostly Martha - PN1995.9.C55 M683 2003 DVD
Drama about a German French chef. Generally good movie. The German sounds beautiful. Every time I watch this I wonder how it is she stays so goddamned skinny being around food all the time. Hollywood made an American version of this with Catherine Zeta-Jones. Don’t watch that shit.

5.1  In the Mood for Love - PN1995.9.C5 H83 2002 DVD
This was recommended by a date. I never finished it, but it led to good things. I’m sure it ends well.

5.2  Best of Youth - PN1995.9.H5 B478 2006 DVD
The longest film I’ve ever sat through. Good though. Diebold (or Wally, I don’t remember which) would recommend it as well.

5.3  Planet Earth - QB631.2 P536 2007 DVD
This is the only documentary on here for a reason, and I don’t watch documentaries. Good for some before-bed not-reading activity. Watch the diaries at the end. They’ll make you feel weak and super-unhardcore.     

5.4  Billy Elliot - PN1995.9.D26 B56 2000 video
It’s about a little boy who just wants to dance. Super cute. It goes into the social implications of dancing as well and why his family tends to be unsupportive. It plays with the issues of gender norms and self-determination in a small mining town. The strike scene is intense. However, we only have it on VHS, which is a bummer.

5.5  Harold and Maude -  PN1995.9.C55 H3765 2000 DVD
For those with an odd sense of humor.

   
Brittany Taylor ('09) – “Judge away.  These babies are solid gold”

1.  Weekend - PN1995.9.F7 W445 2005 DVD
The longest traffic jam ever, cannibals, French people, the end of bourgeois society, all on a lovely drive through the countryside!

2.  Planet Earth - B 631.2 .P536 2007 DVD
Best nature footage ever, sadly no Attenborough.

3.  Jamon, Jamon - PN1995.9.S63 J35 2002 DVD
Everyone screws everyone and then there is a fight to the death using ham hocks as weapons.

4.  9 to 5 - PN1995.9.C55 A122 2001 DVD
Workin 9 to 5
What a way to make a livin
Barely gettin by
Its all takin
And no givin
They just use your mind
And they never give you credit
Its enough to drive you
Crazy if you let it
9 to 5, for service and devotion
You would think that i
Would deserve a fair promotion
Want to move ahead
But the boss wont seem to let me in
I swear sometimes that man is out to get me
Mmmmm...

5.  Lucía y el sexo - Lucy and sex. - PN1995.9.S8 S49 2003 DVD
It’s Spanish.


Violet Ketskarova ('08) – destined to be Bulgaria’s next great filmmaker

1.  Escaflowne - PN1995.9.J38 A54 2000 DVD
Anime series 26 ep. An ordinary high-school girl is suddenly transported to the planet Gaea, where she gets herself involved in a series of adventures, trying to help save a few kingdoms. Second best anime fantasy series after 12th Kingdom I've ever seen. A little bit of everything - battles, blood, princes, fantasy creatures, love, complicated relationships (more than you'd expect from a regular anime). Highly recommend it if you're into fantasy anime.

2.  Dangerous Beauty - PN1995.9.H5 D36 1998 DVD
The true story of the woman, a poet and courtesan, who used looks, wit and seduction to defy the conventions of 16th century Venice. The film is entertaining, acting is good, production design is in the time-period. If you feel like an emotional 'love-vs.-reality' Saturday night, that's a good pick. A bit of a tear-jerker, but it's well done.

3.  Please Save My Earth - PN1995.9.J38 P5 1994 DVD
Anime. 6 ep. story of a bunch of scientists on a Moon base who die and are reborn on Earth, only to remember that they predicted something terrible is about to happen to Earth. This is one of these anime series -- the more you watch it, the more you discover in it. Intellectually challenging, but worth the effort. And it's beautiful.

4.  Mel Brooks' History of the World - PN1995.9.C6 H589 1999 DVD
History of the world by Mel Brooks - it's actual history. with a twist. Better than any Monty Python. Much better than almost any other parody. Purely funny.

5.  Night Watch - PN1995.9.H6 N5448 2006 DVD
Russian modern fantasy. Pretty good. The powers of Light and Dark in opposition, as always, but the film is very artistic and it still makes sense. It's also very modern-Russian. For anyone interested in Sci Fi, or Russian culture.

 

Aleena Ortíz ('21) – fanatic of narrative development and Religion major

1.  Inception - PN1997.2 .I5348 2010 DVD
Christopher Nolan leaves viewers breathless from start to finish in this intrepid exploration into the depths of the dream world and the human psyche. From a study of the paradoxical nature of the mind, to an argument about the nature of love and time, this action-packed flick succeeds in being both heartfelt and thrilling. A synth/electronic-sounding score is recorded by a live orchestra as one of Hans Zimmer’s finest to set the tone of the film. Leonardo DiCaprio, Ellen Page, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Hardy, as well as award-winning actors Marion Cotillard, Ken Watanabe, Michael Caine, and Pete Postlethwaite defy gravity and each other’s expectations as they come together and fall apart in the many layers of the dream world, which reveals their true fears and desires.

2.  Singin’ in the Rain - PN1995.9.C655 S5645 2002 DVD
Betty Comden and Adolph Green’s musical screenplay takes a more humorous twist on the disaster that befell cinema in the early 20th century: The talking picture revolutionized the way film had to be done. In a world previously filled with exclusively silent film, chaos ensues. Direction and choreography by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen make this picture home to iconic musical numbers such as Donald O’Connor’s bone-shattering “Make ’Em Laugh,” and Gene Kelly’s self-choreographed title performance “Singin’ in the Rain.” Famous actress and dancer Judy Landon appears in this film’s Broadway-esque final act. Wit and humor drive this stellar cast toward a conclusion that shakes not only the world of film, but the real world too.

3.  The Tale of Princess Kaguya - PN1995.9.A59 T32 2015 DVD
Late Studio Ghibli director Isao Takahata takes the Japanese folktale of The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter to the big screen in this retelling of the Buddhist myth. From minimalist brushstrokes that contour every hue and line, to subtle environmental and character-driven storytelling, this humble film bursts with emotion and fervor in every frame. A heart-pounding score by Joe Hisaishi draws in all who bear witness to this heart-wrenching story of attachment and impermanence. As a simultaneous critique of and argument for Buddhist Enlightenment, the relationships between parents and daughter, woman and society, and one to oneself serve the narrative crux of this aesthetic masterpiece.

4.  The Great Gatsby (2013) - PS3511.I8 G75 2013
This modern adaptation to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s famous novel stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jay Gatsby, Carey Mulligan as Daisy Buchanan, Tobey Maguire (Nick Carraway), Joel Edgerton (Tom Buchanan), and Elizabeth Debicki (Jordan Baker). Before the Great Depression, American society was lively and hysterical. In big cities, the money kept piling and people kept partying. However, the apparent glamor of the times hid the real American obsession with beauty, youth, wealth, and fame after the Great War. Insecurity crept into the hearts of men and women who clung to the idyllic past and effervescent present, while fearing the ever-elusive future. Music by George Gershwin, Lana del Rey, and Gotye punctuates this timeless tale of love and longing in a chaotic eruption at the loss of a perfect modern society that never existed to begin with.

5.  Children Who Chase Lost Voices - On Order
Makoto Shinkai takes viewers on a journey about human spirituality and loneliness in his exploration of history, society, and desire. Shades of the past haunt Asuna Watase, a middle schooler who yearns for adventure and human connection after the loss of her father. When an ethereal boy named Shun appears at Asuna’s typical hideout, strange happenings occur. God-like beings called Quetzalcoatl attack Asuna, causing her to go searching for Agartha, a world said to hold the secret to resurrection. Notable voice actors Hisako Kanemoto, Miyu Irino, and Kazuhiko Inoue breathe innocence and complexity into this world of characters in a unique twist on the journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth story. How to cope with loss, stellar art, and story direction underlie this action/adventure film full of hostility, mystery, and wonder.

 

Isabel Adesko ('21) – library inhabitant and film guru

1.  Akira - PN1995.9.J3 A65 2001 DVD
Katsuhiro Otomo pulled out all the stops in this 1988 anime film. Taking place in the dystopian Neo-Tokyo in 2019, the film follows Kaneda, the leader of a biker gang, as he tries to find his friend Tetsuo who, after being kidnapped, has gained a tremendous power which threatens the city. Though the plot is difficult, if not impossible, to grasp in totality after the first watch, the striking visuals make it impossible to look away. Rich colors make Neo-Tokyo come to life and the incredible energy given to objects moving through space pushes the plot along at a breathtaking pace that will have you completely enthralled. 

2.  A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night - PN1995.9.H6 G57 2015 DVD
This film by Lily Ana Amirpour can be described as an Iranian vampire western. The story follows a skateboarding vampire who stalks and prays on men who have done wrong to women, and a young landscaper as he struggles to support his father battling a heroin addiction. While the plot is vague, the striking black and white cinematography by Lyle Vincent, and surging soundtrack blend together to make the film hypnotic without losing energy. If you can accept that the narrative will take a backseat to the moody atmosphere of the film, then it is easy to get lost in Amirpour’s lonely Iranian town. 

3.  Wild Tales (Relatos salvajes) - PN1995.9.S7 .W553 2015 DVD
In this film, Damián Szifron has crafted six shorts woven together through common threads of revenge. A group of passengers on a plane, a waitress, a driver, a demolitions expert, a father, and a bride all follow their wildest impulses, as even the smallest matter is taken to the extreme. Despite the dark themes explored by each story, one can’t help but laugh at the absurdity of the situations, which allows the film to maintain a (mostly) cheery tone. Each short unravels into the most unexpected and gruesome endings imaginable and energy mounts as situations escalate farther than you thought possible.

4.  The Italian Job - PN1995.9.C66 I83 2010 DVD
In this 2003 action/thriller, safe cracker extraordinaire, Stella, and professional fixer Charlie put together an elaborate heist to avenge the death of Stella’s father at the hand of a former associate. What this film lacks in critical prestige, it makes up for in pure entertainment. Never is there a dull moment as the team prepares to rob millions of dollars in gold bars. The Italian Job has all the components that make a good heist film: betrayal, love, explosions, falling safes (and trucks), car chases (and boat chases), and a star studded cast (Charlize Theron, Mark Wahlberg, Jason Statham, Edward Norton, and Mos Def). 

5.  All About My Mother (Todo sobre mi madre) - PN1995.9.S8 T646 2000 DVD  
After Manuela’s son gets killed in a car accident, she travels from Madrid to Barcelona to notify his long lost father. However, when she crosses paths with a young nun (Penelope Cruz), a transgender sex-worker (Antonia San Juan) and a dramatic actress (Marisa Paredes), the meaning of her journey changes and a new family is formed. Not only is this film rich in plot, but the dazzling and colorful visuals that Pedro Almodovar is known for shine through clearer than ever. This critically acclaimed masterpiece celebrates motherhood in an unlikely but deeply moving way that will almost certainly bring you to tears.

6.  Ida - PN1995.9.P54 I33 2014 DVD  
Before Anna is to take her vows to become a nun, she must go meet her long lost aunt and only living relative. In the few days that this film takes place, the two go on a journey to find out what happened to Anna’s parents and who she really is: Ida. Set in 1960s Poland, this film can be seen as director Pawl Pawlikowski’s return to his home with visions of the Communist era and memories of the former Nazi occupation. The film is shockingly quiet, with no soundtrack except for the languid jazz music that is occasionally played in the background, which allows for every other sound to come through: forks tapping against plates, footsteps on wooden floors, or car doors opening and closing. The long wide shots of the desolate Polish landscape and lack of dialogue add a sense of eeriness that mirrors the melancholy tone of the film.

 

Shea Seery ('20) – dance enthusiast and Art major

1. Knives Out (2019) - PN1997.2 .K65 2020 DVD
Directed by Rian Johnson and starring Daniel Craig (in a departure from his James Bond role, masked by a rather awful accent), Chris Evans, and Jamie Lee Curtis, this film is a character-based mystery detective thriller—and who doesn’t love a good mystery who dunnit? The plot is intricate, featuring numerous twists and turns, successfully conveying intrigue and suspense all the way to the end. The movie has a classic feeling but is set in a contemporary setting, and it all makes for good humor and thrills. It is a high-production and family-friendly movie that you’ll actually enjoy!

2. Daisies - PN1995.9.C94 D358 2001 DVD
This film is a 1966 Czech New Wave film, directed by Vêra Chytilová. It is the story of two young girls who take on a “f*ck it” attitude, getting into tons of shenanigans, when everything seems to be falling apart around them. Definitely enjoyable for times during which the world seems as if it’s ending (e.g., now, in spring 2020). An indulgent favorite of mine—pure fun!

3. Mulholland Drive - PN1997 .M854 2002 DVD
This film is a 2001 “psychological thriller,” replete with the stirring drama of any David Lynch flick, a classic that regularly makes “greatest movies ever” lists. Before I watched it, it already felt somehow clichéd, probably because so many people kept telling me that I had to watch it. But it held my attention, and in fact I thoroughly enjoyed it. At times it seems cloyingly self-referential, aiming for the adulation of would-be fanatics, with stylized neo-noir shots begging to become aesthetic stills. Fun fact: most people don’t know that it was supposed to be a television series, but tv execs rejected it—so Lynch made it into a feature film, one of three in his SoCal trilogy (Lost Highway and Inland Empire as the other two).

4. Midsommar (2019) - On Order
Cults!!! Do you love cults!? If so, watch this—the story of travel-pal friends who fall unwittingly into the grips of a mushroom-hallucinogenic commune! Directed by Ari Aster, Midsommar is a crazy, weird, beautiful psychological thriller. A joint U.S.-Swedish production, Midsommar features lovely, visually pleasing scenes gesturing at first toward a very wholesome pastoral picnic-aesthetic, but very dark and ominous undertones are soon revealed. Riveting, with lots to unpack after the fact.

5. La Planète Sauvage (Fantastic Planet) - PN1995.9.S26 F36 1990z DVD
Directed by René Laloux, this 1973 adult animated sci-fi film definitely has a very bizarre plot. But it affords an absolutely beautiful and trippy aesthetic experience. In some future world, huge blue humanoid aliens have brought regular human beings to their technologically advanced planet, where they consider regular human beings to be animals and thus regard them as pets (though domestic peace is not in the offing, to say the least). The film could be read, received, and interpreted in many ways.

 

Diana Wang ('23) – Anthro/Religion major, curious of human entanglements

Green Book - PN1997.2 .G745 2019
A warm, thought-inspiring film about friendship that transcends race, class, and social boundaries, set during the Civil Rights Movement, based on a real story and real person. Dr. Don Shirley is a world-class African American Classical and Jazz pianist from New York, who was about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962, and he employed Italian-American bouncer “Tony Lip” as his driver and bodyguard. The movie explores the absurdity in a way that is full of dark humor, and also reveals a warm story of how an world-class Black genius who was orphaned early and been lonely for his entire life found home and friendship, and the closeness to his race, and how a reckless bouncer found the beauty of art and literature, and overcame his prejudices (especially recommended for Hum 110 students to study the Harlem unit).

Persepolis - PN1995.9.B55 P4784 2008
Based on Satrapi's graphic novel about her life in pre and post-revolutionary Iran and then in Europe. The film traces Satrapi's growth from a young girl to rebellious, punk-loving teenager in Iran. In the background are the growing tensions of the political climate in Iran in the 70s and 80s, with members of her liberal-leaning family detained and then executed, and the background of the disastrous Iran-Iraq war.

Devi (The Goddess) - PN1995.9.I54 D49 2010 DVD
A Bengali film that explores gender, patriarchy, worship, and generational change, the subjugation of women in Hinduism. In rural 19th-century India, a pious Brahmin family’s life was brought to life by the young, beautiful, newly married second daughter-in-law Doya, who takes care of her father-in-law Kalikinkar while her husband Umaprasad is away at Law School. One night, Kalikinkar had a vision in his dream that Doya is an avatar of the goddess Kali and must be worshipped. Ever since then, Doya’s life has been forced to change, as in her interpersonal relations. Her husband tries to intervene, but in vain since she already began to accept that she is a goddess who processes healing power, until tragic strikes. This film is a thought-inspiring one good for any religious studies or even just watch for leisure.

Amélie - PN1997 .A44 2014 DVD
A fanciful French Romantic Comedy, about a shy, young waitress, brought up by eccentric parents, who decided to change the lives of those around her for the better while struggling with her own isolation. Amelie discretely orchestrated the lives of the people around her, creating a world exclusively of her own making, and ultimately finding love. Shot in over eighty Parisian locations, the director, in a whimsical depiction, invokes his incomparable visionary style to capture the exquisite charm of contemporary Parisian life through the eyes of a beautiful ingenue. Good for leisure.