A Glean movie guide
The Essential Max Movie Guide
The definitive watchlist.
From timeless TCM classics to modern A24 masterpieces, these are the films you can't miss.
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The movie list
- 01
Dune: Part Two
A visually staggering sci-fi epic that redefines the scale and immersion of modern blockbuster filmmaking.
Follow the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while on a path of revenge against the conspirators who destroyed his family. Facing a choice between the love of his life and the fate of the known universe, Paul endeavors to prevent a terrible future only he can foresee.
- 02
The Dark Knight
A gritty, psychological crime thriller that set a new gold standard for the superhero genre.
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
- 03
Spirited Away
A breathtakingly imaginative journey through a spirit realm that remains a pinnacle of global animation.
A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.
- 04
Casablanca
The quintessential Hollywood drama, balancing wartime intrigue with one of cinema's greatest romances.
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
- 05
Everything Everywhere All At Once
A wildly inventive, genre-bending adventure that finds profound emotional depth within a chaotic multiverse.
An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
- 06
Mad Max: Fury Road
A relentless, high-octane masterpiece of practical stunts and world-class visual storytelling.
An apocalyptic story set in the furthest reaches of our planet, in a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, and most everyone is crazed fighting for the necessities of life. Within this world exist two rebels on the run who just might be able to restore order.
- 07
Goodfellas
Martin Scorsese’s fast-paced, stylish look at life in the mob remains the definitive gangster epic.
The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
- 08
2001: A Space Odyssey
Stanley Kubrick’s philosophical sci-fi landmark is a mesmerizing visual experience that demands a large screen.
Humanity finds a mysterious object buried beneath the lunar surface and sets off to find its origins with the help of HAL 9000, the world's most advanced super computer.
- 09
Barbie
A vibrant and surprisingly thoughtful comedy that transformed a global icon into a sharp cultural critique.
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Barbie Land. However, when they get a chance to go to the real world, they soon discover the joys and perils of living among humans.
- 10
The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
The sweeping start to cinema's most ambitious fantasy trilogy, rich with world-building and heart.
Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.
- 11
The Zone of Interest
A chilling and formally daring look at the banality of evil that lingers long after the credits roll.
The commandant of Auschwitz, Rudolf Höss, and his wife Hedwig, strive to build a dream life for their family in a house and garden next to the camp.
- 12
Singin' in the Rain
The ultimate movie musical, bursting with iconic choreography and infectious Hollywood charm.
In 1927 Hollywood, a silent film star falls for a chorus girl just as he and his paranoid screen partner struggle to make the difficult transition to talking pictures.