Nine Queens (2000)

Nine Queens (IMDB) is not the usual con movie. It revolves around two con artists who just met. They get a chance to make big money and hence lay out a perfect con. Or not.

Give this Spanish movie a go and you will not regret it.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: A classic movie that was way ahead of its time. Even for today.

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Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (2006)

Perfume (IMDB) is a Tom Tykwer(Run Lola Run) film. Its the story of a special boy who is out to make the best perfume in the world. A perfume that would make you feel like you are in heaven. This movie is a best example of a perfect narrative. Ben Whishaw lives upto his reputation of being the best actor of his generation. If you haven't watched this yet, I suggest you do it now.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: One of the best con artist movies I've seen.

P.S: If you have kids, you might want to send them out before you start watching this movie.

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Classic Vault: Network {1976}

What can I say about Network(IMDB)? This to me is a perfect movie made 30 years too soon. The makers of this movie Sidney Lumet and Paddy Chayefsky are people worthy of worship. Get a backstage pass into what goes on at a TV network and how the use every opportunity to exploit anything to get a good show/rating.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: Cops vs Criminals Jakarta style.

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Bronson (2008)

Bronson (IMDB) is a Nicolas Winding Refn film. He is one of my favorite directors, especially after watching Drive. The movie is about the most violent prisoner in UK. There is a lot more to the movie than that. I will not be giving any spoilers here.

Tom Hardy is at his best in the movie. I can't imagine anyone else even getting close to what he pulled off in this movie. Another must watch.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: The story of the best perfume ever made.

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The Flowers Of War (2011)

Yet another amazing Christian Bale movie set in China during the Japanese invasion in 1937. In The Flowers of War (IMDB), a bunch of prostitutes seek shelter in a church where a bunch of confused choir girls resist their entry.  Christian Bale gives an amazing performance as a pretend priest in the movie.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: The story of the most violent prisoner in the world.

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Ghost World (2001)

Ghost World (IMDB) is the story of two really sarcastic, socially different girls playing a prank on a middle-aged man. Sounds weird, I know. A beautiful story told well is the only thing I can tell. Amazing actors just takes it a notch higher.

Watch the trailer here.

Up next: Choir girls and prostitutes living in a church?

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