In response to a reader's query about films that elevate and enrich the spirit, critic Mick LaSalle presents a selection of eight soul-feeding films from the last decade. Noting their diversity in origin, he highlights titles like 'Julieta', 'Truman', and 'The Quiet Girl', which resonate with the human experience. Conversely, he critiques current sci-fi and superhero films for their disorienting effects, emphasizing that while both types of movies exist, the ones that truly transform are indeed rare gems.
Such films are always rare, but they never quite disappear... because they tend to be personal works that exist outside of trends and tap into something timeless in the human experience.
Nicolas Cage should have been nominated for 'Dream Scenario' (2023), a funny social satire in which Cage, playing an under-appreciated scholar, starts showing up in people's dreams.
On the flipside, there are movies that devour the soul... that routinely depict American cities being trashed. They leave you feeling discombobulated and agitated.
This is an eclectic list representing Spain, Britain, Ireland, France, and the United States, showcasing soul-feeding films from different cultures.
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