Alright, so you wanna know about movies like that Synecdoche New York, huh? That movie, the one with the fella building that big ol’ thing, it was kinda… weird, right? Confusin’ too. But some folks, they like that kinda stuff. So, if you’re one of them, I got some other movies you might wanna take a look at.
First off, let’s talk about what makes that Synecdoche movie so… special. It’s like, the fella in the movie, he’s tryin’ to figure out life, but it’s all mixed up and messy. Like, you know, when you try to make sense of somethin’ and it just gets more and more tangled? Yeah, that’s it. It’s kinda like looking at a ball of yarn all messed up.
So, if you like that feelin’ of bein’ all confused and thinkin’ hard, then you gotta watch this movie called Dogtooth. Now, I ain’t gonna lie, this one’s even weirder than that Synecdoche thing. It’s about these kids, see, and their parents, they keep ‘em locked up and teach ‘em all sorts of crazy stuff. It ain’t right, I tell ya, but it makes you think. Like, what’s real and what ain’t? Who’s normal and who ain’t? It’s… somethin’ else.
Then there’s this other one, called Anomalisa. This one’s a cartoon, but don’t go thinkin’ it’s for kids. Nope. It’s about this fella who’s feelin’ all lonely and disconnected, like he don’t fit in nowhere. And everyone sounds the same to him, except for this one girl. It’s kinda sad, you know? Makes you think about how we all just tryin’ to connect with each other, but sometimes it’s just so darn hard.
And let me tell you about Birdman. Now, this one’s got a fella who used to be a superhero in the movies, but now he’s tryin’ to put on a play on Broadway. And it’s all filmed like one long shot, so it’s kinda dizzyin’, but it keeps you on your toes. He’s got all these problems, you know, family troubles, career troubles, and he’s kinda losin’ it. It’s like watchin’ a train wreck, but you can’t look away.
- If you want somethin’ real heavy, there’s Apocalypse Now. It’s about the war, see, and how it messes with people’s heads. It ain’t pretty, but it makes you think about the things folks do to each other.
- Then you got The Grand Budapest Hotel. This one’s a bit lighter, but still kinda quirky. It’s about this fancy hotel and all the crazy people who work there and stay there. It’s got a lot goin’ on, kinda like that Synecdoche movie, all them stories tangled up together.
And if you really wanna get your brain twisted, there’s this movie called Happiness from 1998. Now, this one… it ain’t for the faint of heart. It’s about a bunch of different people, and they’re all messed up in their own ways. It’s got some real dark stuff in it, so be warned. But it’s also… kinda real, you know? Shows you that life ain’t always sunshine and rainbows. And let’s not forget that The Killing of a Sacred Deer. Another weird one, with folks makin’ strange choices and things gettin’ real dark, real fast. Just like that Synecdoche movie, you never quite know what’s gonna happen next, and it keeps you guessin’ till the very end.
So, there you have it. A bunch of movies like that Synecdoche New York. They ain’t all the same, mind you, but they all got that somethin’… that somethin’ that makes you think and maybe even feel a little bit uncomfortable. They make you question things, you know? Like, what’s it all mean? And ain’t that what life’s all about anyway?
Some folks might call these movies “philosophical” or “absurdist.” I just call ‘em… well, I call ‘em somethin’ else, but I can’t say it here. But if you like movies that make you think, then give these a try. Just don’t blame me if you end up scratchin’ your head and wonderin’ what the heck you just watched. That’s kinda the point, I reckon.
Remember, these movies are a bit… different. They might not be for everyone, but if you like movies that challenge you and make you think, then you might just find somethin’ you like in this list. Just don’t expect no easy answers, ’cause these movies ain’t got none. They just ask more questions. And that, to me, is what makes them so darn interestin’ in the first place.
Tags: [Synecdoche New York, Dogtooth, Anomalisa, Birdman, Apocalypse Now, The Grand Budapest Hotel, Happiness (1998), The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Philosophical Movies, Absurdist Movies, Complex Films, Thought-Provoking Movies]
