Taxi Driver

Directed by Martin Scorsese.

Robert De Niro plays an unstable war veteran who works as a taxi man at night time in the streets of New York. Feeling disgusted and angry by the corrupt streets, he tries to take matters in his own hands, by trying to save a 13 yr old prostitute played by Jodie Foster.

The key focuses in the film caused a little tension, as it was seen as controversial at the time, however that did not stop the 4 Oscar nominations and a string of awards the following year.

This film encapsulates the audience as they get absorbed into the life of Bickle (De Niro) and the way he sees the people around him. It is a powerful movie, highlighting the "night time life" of NYC making it a promising watch.

Dances With Wolves

Directed by Kevin Costner himself, it won 7 Academy Awards and 1 Golden Globe for best Motion Picture - Drama.

I first watched this film when I was about 11 or 12yrs old. I didn't even watch it from the beginning and didn't full understand the storyline but after watching it again several more times, I can say this movie is beyond brilliant. It's mind blowing!

Kevin Costner is this american lieutenant that befriends Sioux people whilst on duty at a neighbouring post, seen as a hero for locating a herd of buffalo's as well as helping defend the settlement from the Pawnee rivals. The relationship is odd, almost awkward at first from the different cultures that both the Indians follow and the way Costner behaves, however after spending time in the tribe, Costner becomes a key member, accepted as a friend and saviour to the people. It carries on to a more darker side, the harsh reality of life during that period in time, where soldiers wiped out everything in their way, whether it was valuable or not.

It is an epic movie based on friendship, family and trust, portraying the kinder side to native americans (compared to other films which showed them as harsh, selfish and unapproachable), which were constantly highlighted throughout the film. The portrayal of the Sioux culture was also very realistic and although the ending was sad, it was satisfying- making it one of those movies you have to see in your lifetime.

Delicatessen

Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet and Marc Caro, this film is set in a post-apocalyptic french town where food is going scarce. It focuses on the lives and families that live in an apartment block, the bottom being a butchers who also owns the building. He hires an ex-circus clown to do odd jobs for the apartment, having ulterior motives. As the audience wonders where the meat is from, they are gently carried away with the individual quirks of each character that lives behind the walls to this surreal setting. 

The film provokes a strange feeling to the viewer as they try to grasp the serious and general gist of the storyline along with the black comedy throughout the film. A very surreal watch as it gives an insight to the french culture.