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Mother
Genre: Thriller/Crime
Release Date: 2009
Before Parasite took the world by storm, Bong Joon Ho gave us Mother—a slow-burn mystery about a mother’s desperate fight to prove her son’s innocence. It’s a film that keeps you guessing at every turn, wrapping you in gorgeous cinematography while quietly pulling the rug out from under you.
One minute you think you’ve cracked it, the next you’re questioning everything—and everyone.
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What makes Mother so unforgettable isn’t just the mystery—it’s how Bong turns something deeply personal into something universal. It’s about how far love can stretch, how truth can be manipulated, and how morality isn’t always black and white. In many ways, it’s the quiet blueprint for the themes he later perfected in Parasite.
If you’re new to Bong Joon Ho, Mother is the hidden gem that shows exactly why he’s considered one of the most important directors of our time.
I, Tonya
Genre: Sport/Comedy
Release Date: 2017
Part sports drama, part tabloid fever dream—I, Tonya spins the infamous Tonya Harding/Nancy Kerrigan scandal into a darkly hilarious trip down memory lane.
For late-90s kids, it’s a history lesson. For 2000s kids, it’s proof that real life can be way messier (and funnier) than fiction. Margot Robbie brings the chaos, the heart, and the perfectly bad bangs.
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What makes this film so wild is how it blends tones: it’s part sports underdog story, part mockumentary, part tragic satire on fame and the media circus. Beyond the scandal, I, Tonya is really about class, ambition, and the way society decides who gets to be a hero and who gets laughed off the ice.
Whether you remember the “whack heard around the world” or are hearing about it for the first time, this story proves that truth really is stranger than fiction—and often way more entertaining.
I Saw The Devil
Genre: Psychological Thriller
Release Date: 2010
This is a movie you put on after you kiss the kids goodnight. I mean, the title really tells you what the main character is feeling. A secret agent goes to a crime scene and sees what a serial killer did to his beloved wife.
This South Korean film thriller is not looking to create a cool villain that people make badass edits for. No, this is a revenge movie where the "good guy" is willing to do whatever it takes to get his vengeance. But there are definitely some twists and turns along the way.
What makes this film stand out is how it pushes the boundaries of the revenge genre. South Korean cinema has built a reputation for going darker, deeper, and more psychological than Hollywood thrillers — and I Saw the Devil is one of the best examples of that. It’s not just about vengeance, it’s about how far someone will let hatred consume them.
The Intouchables
Genre: Drama/ Comedy
Release Date: 2011
Philippe is a quadriplegic, and for those who don’t know, that means he has lost complete control and sensation in all four limbs, as well as his torso. He is a man of wealth and needs a caregiver. So, who do they hire for the job? A young man from the projects.
The Intouchables is funny, warm, and based on a true story.
It's the classic tale of two people from different walks of life connecting and learning about each other's different upbringings. Yes, they made an English version of this French classic, because something every great film needs is an exact remake in another language. Shoutout to Kevin Hart and Bryan Cranston, but check out the original.
✨ What makes this film stand out is how it balances humor and heart without ever dipping into pity. It’s about dignity, friendship, and finding joy where you least expect it. No wonder it became one of the highest-grossing French films of all time, winning over audiences worldwide and reminding us that connection is universal.
If you’ve never seen a French film before, this is the perfect gateway—accessible, emotional, and unforgettable.
Memento
Genre: Mystery/ Thriller
Release Date: 2000
Platform: YouTube
Leonard Shelby suffers from short-term amnesia. His wife has been killed, and he is on the hunt for her killer. Unfortunately, every day he wakes up, he forgets what happened the previous day. He relies on notes and tattoos to help him solve the mystery.
I do not suggest checking your phone during this one, or you might start to feel like you have amnesia yourself. Christopher Nolan is a legendary director, commonly known for movies such as Interstellar, Inception, and The Dark Knight. For those lucky enough to have not seen his second film, enjoy this classic. If Memento proved anything, it’s that Christopher Nolan is a genius—but he’s not the only director with a masterpiece under his belt. Ridley Scott’s Alien is another must-see, and there are plenty more! 👉 See the full list here: Best Movies You Need To See.
✨ What makes Memento truly groundbreaking is the way Nolan flipped the structure of storytelling itself. Told in reverse chronology, it doesn’t just keep you guessing—it forces you to experience Leonard’s fractured memory first-hand. Few films immerse the audience in a character’s psychological state quite like this, which is why it remains a cult classic two decades later.