Five Films That Changed How I Watch
A favourite film and a formative film are not always the same thing. These five are the ones that changed my habits as a viewer.
1. In the Mood for Love (2000)
It taught me that what a film withholds can matter more than what it shows. Read our review.
2. Parasite (2019)
It taught me to read a house as a character, and to watch where the camera goes up and down. Read our review.
3. The Lives of Others (2006)
It taught me that a performance can live almost entirely in the eyes. Read our review.
4. Shoplifters (2018)
It taught me to trust patience, and to let a story unfold at the speed of ordinary life. Read our review.
5. Memento (2000)
It taught me that structure is a way of thinking, not just a way of telling. Read our review.
