1. NUMBER ONE. Watch a film with a one-word title.
Her
2. Happy Ramadan! Riz Ahmed has been using his platform to help amplify Muslim voices. Watch one of his films or one featuring another Muslim actor/actress.
Moonlight
3. Today is Find a Rainbow 🌈 Day. Watch a film starring an LGBTQ+ actor/actressa
Paddington
4. I am disheartened by the hate that Turning Red has garnered for showcasing the awkwardness of being a teenage girl. It was one of the few Pixar films that passed the Bechdel Test— where two or more women are featured and talk to one another about something other than men. Watch a film that passes the Bechdel Test
20th century women
5. Continuing with the idea of friendship and teamwork, my favorite action or sports films have a whole sequence about putting the team together or reuniting the gang. Watch a film with one of these montages (some ideas here)
Ghostbusters afterlife
6. John Williams' scores usually make me smile. Watch a film that he scored.
Superman
7. On the other hand, there is Hans Zimmer with his sci-fi, corny '80s, and animated film scores. Watch one of the films Zimmer scored.
Blade Runner 2049
8. I am not the biggest film buff in my family. Watch a film that influenced Cass here
Do The Right Thing
9. Today is the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards, watch any Favorite Movie nominee or winner.
Jurassic Park
10. After being a fan of Quentin Tarantino, I finally watched his debut film– Reservoir Dogs. Watch a director’s debut feature-length film. (some classics here)
Blood Simple
11. I believe there is artistry in well done body horror and enjoy bloody gore and slasher flicks. Watch a film with excessive gore (some examples here). If you don’t have the stomach for that, watch a film with a body swap.
The Evil Dead
12. Many films become predictable, sometimes I want that comfort and sometimes I want to go “WTF!?” Watch a movie with a plot twist, I hope you don’t get spoiled and I’m sorry if you do.
Memories of Murder
13. There have been films that have shook me (tragic, mind-bending, existential etc) and I haven’t been able to watch them again. Watch a film that I, someone else, or even yourself have only been able to watch once (my list).
Eraserhead
14. Having grown up in California, many movies don't get it quite right. Watch a film that takes place or was filmed in your state (or township/province/territory/country).
The Man in the White Suit
15. Chag pesach! Happy Passover. Watch a film by a Jewish director (that isn’t Woody Allen)
Heartbreak Kid
16. Edgar Wright, James Gunn, and Quentin Tarantino are some directors who create the soundtrack before finishing the script. Watch a film with a now famous soundtrack.
Singin in the rain
17. Watch a film where you never learn a main character's name.
The Batman
18. Ridley Scott’s films are known for beautiful world-building, strong female protagonists, or state of the art practical effects. Watch one of the films he directed or one of the sequels/spinoffs.
Aliens
19. Judd Apatow’s films represented peak comedy for a solid ten years. Watch one of the films Apatow produced.
The Bubble
20. Happy 4-20! The legend goes that California stoner high schoolers would go get high at 4:20 after school, 420 became a code for smoking. So it is now the unofficial day of the ganja. Watch a stoner flick or a film where the characters get high. Feel free to light up 🔥💨 in celebration as well.
Easy Rider
21. Watch a movie about gambling or centering on a bet.
Mikey and Nicky
22. Happy Earth Day! Watch a film where nature is its own character or motif.
Pather Panchali
23. To avoid substituting to make room for a new release, go watch a 2022 release.
Adam project
24. To avoid certain heartbreak, watch a film where the pet/animal companion doesn't die
Rocky II
25. Many actors and actresses have been nominated or won an award for portraying a disabled character when they are not disabled. Watch a film starring a disabled actor or actress.
Sound of metal
26. As a person with dwarfism, I grew up hearing the word “m--t”* thrown around in my favorite TV shows, books, and movies. Then there’s “oompa loompa,” “Dopey,” and “munchkin”. So, watch a film with a little person/LP who is playing a human with a speaking part and a normal name. Some films can be found HERE.
Living in Oblivion
27. Bong Joon-ho famously said “Once you overcome the one inch tall barrier of subtitles, you will be introduced to so many more amazing films.” Watch a foreign language film, preferably from a country you’ve never seen any films from before.
Drive my car
28. Watch a Best Documentary Feature Oscar nominee or winner.
Summer of soul
29. Many of my now favorite films happened to be released in 1999, making it my favorite year in cinema. Watch a movie from 1999.
Eyes Wide Shut
30. Many films get a sequel. Then only some get a third. Watch the third film in a series/trio.
Friday 13th Part 3