Watch Out! Jessica Likes These

What's that? This staff picks column is stupid because we don't even have an NYU grad to tell us what to watch? Well, you shut that thought of yours up, because Jessica is here to save us all! So what does this person who keeps trying to get me to watch more Fellini have to say? Well, there are a couple from the 80s, a few kind-of-popular-at-the-time movies, and a martial arts movie with Tim Allen I've never heard of. And they're all streaming somewhere. So check out what people who actually went to film school in NYU enjoy and see if you prefer them to - say - a UMBC film school grad.

Jessica apparently will not stop talking about Children of Men until we all see it

Children of Men: The best dystopian, action, drama movie no one has seen. The writing acting and directing - not to mention the camera work - are all perfect.

Available on Peacock

Redbelt: A 2008 American martial arts film written and directed by David Mamet and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor. I kind of think that description says it all.

Available on PlutoTV

Places in the Heart: An all star cast, including Sally Field, John Malkovich, and Danny Glover - this movie about race and class is just as relevant today as when it came out.

Available on Hulu

Little Shop of Horrors: The music is great, and so is Rick Moranis. An always entertaining movie.

Available on HBOMax and Hoopla

Amelie: I know it's the one everyone talks about, but I don't think this movie gets enough attention. I love Delicatessen and City of Lost Children as well, but I think Amelie really is the best of Jeunet. It's visually stunning and joyful and I've watched it a dozen times and haven't tired of it yet.

Available on Showtime, Fubu, and DirecTV