Movies. The selekted selektions of Selektor. 

    The types of movies that intrigue me are varied and fall under many different genres.

Amadeus (1984) Starring Tom Hulce, F. Murray Abraham, Elizabeth Berridge, Simon Callow, Roy Dotrice, Christine Ebersole, Jeffrey Jones, and Charles Kay. Directed by Milos Forman. What can be said about a film that balances such incredible beauty in music with such incredible despite and hatred for life. The performances by Abraham and Hulce are stunning. The parallel storylines of the compositions of music and death make this one of the most moving films I have ever seen. 

The Crow, Starring Brandon Lee, Ernie Hudson, and Michael Wincott. Directed by Alex Proyas. This dark and violent action thriller is based on the comic of the same name by James O'Barr. It is a story of revenge and the search for something sacred in a world of despair and medicated reality. Brandon Lee's final performance is inspired and emotionally charged.

The Godfather (1972) Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, and Diane Keaton. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. One of the greatest mafia movies ever made, the Godfather delves into the lives of these coldblooded gangsters. The detailed character developement is a marvel, as seen in Pacino's transformation from a humble war hero to the head of the crime family.

The Professional (1995) Starring Jean Reno, Gary Oldman with Natalie Portman and Danny Aiello. Directed by Luc Besson. Gary Oldman gives his most powerful performance as a corrupt DEA agent. Jean Reno is also striking as the gifted hitman that discovers there's more to life than he thought through his difficult relationship with a 12 year old girl. One of Natalie Portman's earliest films, the young actress reminds many of Jodie Foster's character in Taxi Driver. It is a strong story of dedication, stealth and revenge that leaves an intense impression.

Memento (2001) Starring Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss and Joe Pantoliano. Directed by Christopher Nolan. Originally written by his brother Jonathan, Christopher Nolan makes the indescribably difficult plot-line come to life in this stunning thriller. What really intrigues me is the editing and eventual conjoining of the black and white scenes with those in color. "The movie you must see twice" - is indeed a masterpiece of writing, editing and storytelling that ends with a frightful realization. (font>

Taxi Driver (1976) Starring Robert DeNiro, Jodie Foster, Albert Brooks, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, Peter Boyle and Cybill Shepherd. Directed by Martin Scorcese. This one has it all, a story that brings civilization's destruction of the environment to light as well as the madness that is New York city and the hope of a changed future. All of these are key elements in the story of Taxi Driver. DeNiro plays Travis Bickle, an ex-marine cab driver on the streets of NY. He gradually goes insane, attempts to kill a presidential nominee, tries to save a twelve year old prostitute, Jodie Foster, from a hard life on the streets and goes after the affection of Cybill Shepherd. The best part has to be the end when he just drives away, (you really have to see it, the scene is too complex to describe completely). Of course, the whole pimp killing spree ain't too bad neither! Not one for the family but definitely one of Scocese's best.