Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Top 10 Artsy Movies

Artsy movies are artistic films which possess creative cinematic execution and feature high concept plot-driven storylines. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognize artsy movies in their annual award gala, the top film event held at the Kodak Theatre every winter. Thus, artsy movies represent Shakespearean movies, art movies, dramatic vehicles, and stylistic films crafted to reach art lovers, movie buffs, and moviegoers alike.

The best artsy movies span the genres. Movies such as Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, Indie films, top film festival submissions, Christopher Nolan movies, and independent films deliver the top artsy movies. Nolan conveys that a talented writer/director is capable of reaching a mass audience with artsy films.

Have you watched an artsy movie lately? Are you into metaphysical movies? Artsy films show moviegoers many types of movies, especially the Shakespearean films that entertain dramatic students. We can view Broadway productions as artsy shows that cater to artsy audiences. Great performers and intriguing set designs make Broadway engagements visually appealing.

In a way, artsy movies are represented in the Academy Awards on annual basis. Most great writers and directors sought after making great movies. Artsy movies are an example of auteur theory at its finest. Know of any good artsy movies to share?

The top 10 artsy movies are must see entertainment:

  1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
  2. The Dark Knight Rises
  3. Lord of the Rings movies
  4. Being John Malcovich
  5. Inception
  6. Shakespeare in Love
  7. Magnolia
  8. American Beauty
  9. Black Swan
  10. Sucker Punch

Honorable mentions: 
  • Frida
  • Prometheus
  • Vicky Cristina Barcelona
  • The Gift
  • Hong Kong films
  • Chinese films
  • Cannes, Sundance, and Venice film festivals 
  • A Very Long Engagement
  • The Wizard of Oz
  • Charlie and the Chocolate Factory


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