Best Movies about Talking to the audience

Movies about Talking to the audience

The term “talkies” was given to some of the first movies to feature synchronised sound after the silent era of film. Here however, it would refer to a body of films that consist of people merely talking to one another – no action (that’s why Tarantino movies are not on this list), no explosions, just dialogue. Outside events often take place within the audience’s mind, without the films ever requiring to excessively resort to flashbacks (or forwards) to fill in the narrative’s blanks.

It may be a subject of debate – do not all feature films contain a certain degree of dialogue? Yes. Well, most of them, and these films are NOTHING but – and even though there are plenty of other films that befit this description, this list aims to simply showcase a variety, not all. Whether they are based on plays, set in one location/room or simply feature clashing personalities that make great listening.

Note: This list is discounting documentaries, just dramatic feature films here.

The Talkie: A fairly recent British entry to start the list off and a film that went over a fair few people’s heads on release too. Eight job applicants enter a room in which they will remain in for eighty minutes in order to talk over, work out or prove, why they should get the job; arguments and torture duly commences. Though it gives the merely-dialogue-in-a-room set-up a refreshing sci-fi twist, it is a shame Exam does not conclude in a manner that surpasses the ingenious group interview from hell premise.

Nejlepší řada: Invigilator – “Any questions?”

14. Blue In The Face (1995)

The Talkie: Something of an afterthought rather than a sequel to Wayne Wang and Paul Auster’s own vastly superior film, Smoke, which was also released in 1995. Blue In The Face basically materialised when enough of the previous film’s cast and crews hung around the tobacco shop for a week after the original production, and then shot semi-improvisational conversations and skits featuring a variety of cameos – from Michael J. Fox to Madonna.

Though not as satisfying or as sincere as Smoke, Blue is not trying to be – yet, it certainly is entertaining and requires next-to-no concentration from the audience. Jim Jarmusch’s digression with Harvey Keitel concerning his very last cigarette is this odd little movie’s greatest sequence; the late Lou Reed rambling on about his Brooklyn hometown is also great.

Nejlepší řada: Man With The Strange Glasses (Lou Reed) – “I don’t know anyone in New York who doesn’t say ‘I’m leaving’. I’ve been thinking of leaving New York for… uh… thirty-five years now.”

The Talkie: An evidently claustrophobic ninety minute thriller that deals purely with James Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), a man who has been kidnapped and literally buried alive in Iraq – left with a few items, namely a mobile phone, a pen and a zippo at his disposal. It is a risky premise to say the least and one that could have easily faltered during the final third or by not successfully simulating the oppressive confinements which it impressively manages to do so without ever cutting from the cramped subterranean position.

Buried’s inflexible grip is intensified by Conroy’s torturously futile phone calls (which the film is basically a series of) as he attempts to tackle office-bound bureaucrats, reach loved ones and save his own life whilst the battery bars are periodically vanishing, as is his hope – all from the limitations of a 7 x 2 foot coffin.

Nejlepší řada: Kidnapper [on phone] – “American can breathe? No breathe?”

12. Get On The Bus (1996)

The Talkie: Spike Lee is not always a director who opts for subtlety when dealing with connotations and subtext concerning race relations, but with a great script, he can sure keep you listening regardless of your socio-political standpoint, as Get On The Bus demonstrates greatly.

Released exactly a year after the actual Million Man March – the narrative concerns a group of black men who ‘get on the bus’ to embark on a weeklong journey from L.A. to D.C. in order to participate in the march. Among the passengers is a mixed-race off-duty cop, a violent thug turned Muslim, two homosexuals, a racist, sexist and homophobic actor, an amiable old guy and a white driver.

Just so to repeat, the dealings are about as subtle as a brick through a window but the stark personality clashes do produce some innocently intriguing chit-chat, vehement arguing, a mobile-bus-ejection, and ultimately some enlightenment for both the characters and audience.

Nejlepší řada: Flip – “Tell me I didn’t hear what I think I just did.”
Xavier – “What?”
Flip – “He just said “You’re not man enough to admit you don’t love me”, to him!”

11. The Exterminating Angel (1962)

The Talkie: Without a doubt the most avant-garde entry on the list, this classic Mexican feature is quite possibly one of the strangest films ever made – then again it was written and directed by the same mind behind Un Chien Andalou.

At the end of a dinner part in a grand mansion, the upper-class guests get ready to leave – only, they then settle back down, go to sleep and wake up discovering that they are illogically trapped in the room despite there being no visible barriers. The Exterminating Angel presents a nightmarish scenario that results in irrational blame-throwing contests for the guest’s absurd situation and them scrapping pathetically on the floor among more comically freakish events.

Buñuel is clearly having fun satirizing at the upper classes – using blatant surrealism to mock the guest’s seemingly fatalistic despondency all the way through. Still, the shockingly ambiguous ending will render you totally flabbergasted.

Nejlepší řada: Rita – “I believe the common people, the lower class people, are less sensitive to pain. Haven’t you ever seen a wounded bull? Not a trace of pain.”

10. Before Midnight (2013)

The Talkie: At least one chapter of the now revered Before trilogy had to be mentioned on this list – it would almost be criminal not to include it considering its following. Before Midnight it is.

Just as Sunset followed Sunrise, Midnight arrives after another nine years since the previous film, picking up with Céline and Jesse on a holiday in Greece. This film is a much more grounded and ‘realistic’ affair for the couple – the treatment of love and family life is dealt with dead-seriousness this time round; the previous instalments seemed to be catching the lovers together between two points in their life which enabled their alluring conversations and fated meetings to verge on the fantastical.

The very essence of Before Midnight is epitomized during the lengthy argument between the two characters; it is both shatteringly matter-of-fact and emotionally draining and also takes up almost the entire second half of the film in an otherwise cosy hotel room.

Nejlepší řada: Céline [looking at sunset] – “Still there. Still there. Still there. Gone.”

9. Night On Earth (1991)

The Talkie: In Night On Earth, Jim Jarmusch returns to the unconventional parallel narrative approach, but in a more accomplished and refined manner after 1989’s Mystery Train.

The film involves five separate and seemingly unconnected stories that focus on the spatially close but brief relationship between taxi drivers and there passengers. It sees the director retain his deadpan style of comedy and subtly picks up on other issues such as discrimination, blindness, naivety, ambition, class, sin, loss and death through the various conversations between the people in the taxis.

Night On Earth’s journey from L.A. to Helsinki via New York, Paris and Rome showcases the different effects of such issues each time around in different locations. Robert Benigni literally talking a priest to death during an in-cab confession of deranged debauchery is hilarious whereas Winona Ryder’s untouched aspirations of becoming a mechanic despite being offered a role in a Hollywood movie is rather touching.

Night On Earth is possibly the best example of the Jarmusch’s grasp of highlighting the supposedly insignificant moments of people’s lives and how they can define the person as much as the big moments; it’s not just getting to somewhere what is important, it’s how we get there.

Nejlepší řada: Paris Driver – “Don’t blind people usually wear dark glasses?”
Blind Woman – “Do they? I’ve never seen a blind person.”

13 Movies Everyone Is Talking About Right Now

This summer, the box office was dominated by Barbie and all of the iconic pop culture references that came with it. The film, which is now one of my favorites of all time, rejuvenated the idea that moviegoing is at its best a communal experience. The summer season also brought audiences new movies in every genre imaginable, including Oppenheimer, Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning část 1, Indiana Jones a číselník osudu, Joy Ride, Divadelní tábor, and so many more. It was a time to get out of the heat and into the cool air conditioning of the theater, popcorn in hand. But with the end of summer came shorter days and a lull in movie releases. Now that the weather has turned colder, new films are popping up everywhere yet again, with big themes and feelings that are sure to keep us inspired through the new year.

1. Saltburn

I am fully obsessed with anything Emerald Fennell makes, including Promising Young Woman, which she won an Oscar for, among many other awards. Saltburn is Emerald’s next highly anticipated film which she wrote and directed, and is thrilling audiences because of its bold vibe—part thriller, part family drama, and extremely provocative. If you’re looking for something new and exciting, this is the right movie for you. It follows the story of an Oxford University student named Oliver who is invited by an aristocratic fellow student to his eccentric family’s estate, called Saltburn. When Oliver gets there, he meets the family and chaos ensues, to say the least.

2. květen prosinec

May December has received attention not only for its unique and methodical tone, but because it’s inspired by a true story. It’s also one of those movies that takes you down one path, only to twist you into another by the end. The film is orchestrated by director Todd Haynes, who uses eerie music, camera movement, and the talents of stars Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton to build the tension of the movie. The story is about an actress who travels to a town to study a married couple with kids named Gracie and Joe, who were tabloid famous twenty years prior as they began their relationship when Joe was a minor. The actress learns about their family and choices as the story eerily unfolds.

3. Nech svět za sebou

This movie was based on the book by Rumaan Alam and has had audiences reeling over how it ends. It also quickly became the number-one movie on Netflix after its premiere. If you love movies with apocalyptic and thriller themes, this one’s for you. It stars Julia Roberts, Mahershala Ali, and Ethan Hawke, and follows a family staying in a vacation home when suddenly communication devices everywhere go down. The owners of the home return to share the space, and chaos ensues as they all try to figure out what is going on in the world, and how to survive.

4. Chudáčci

If you loved The Favourite, which also stars Emma Stone and was directed by Yorgos Lanthimos, Poor Things is just as weird, funny, and beautiful. Its themes will give your movie club pals topics to discuss for days. The movie is based on the book by Alasdair Gray and follows the fantastical tale of a young woman who is brought back to life by a brilliant scientist. She wants to learn everything there is to know, and embarks on a journey across the continents as she evolves without knowledge of the current prejudices of the world. It also stars the incredible talents of Ramy Youssef, Mark Ruffalo, and Willem Dafoe.

5. Scénář snů

For all you Nicolas Cage fans out there, this movie is being declared as one of his best performances, which is saying a lot for the Academy Award-winning actor. The concept of the movie is fantastical but rooted in real themes about the upsides and downsides to fame, which is highly relevant for today’s society. The story follows a man whose life completely changes when he finds out that millions of strangers are seeing him in their dreams. When he decides to embrace it, the fame that comes with it and the dreams themselves suddenly become a nightmare.

6. Anatomie pádu

Anatomy of a Fall, directed by Justine Triet, is a thriller, murder mystery, courtroom drama, and exploration of relationship dynamics all at once. Audiences have been talking about it since it won the Palme d’Or Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. I was entranced by the methodical pacing and long, personal scenes that never dropped the tension. In a world where we are constantly swiping to the next thing, it’s a film that takes its time. The plot seems simple: a woman is suspected of murdering her husband, and their son is caught in the middle as the main witness. But of course, the movie reveals layers of complexity in their past, leaving all those involved to sort through questions and uncertainty.

7. Holdovery

Set in the 1970s, The Holdovers has been winning over the hearts (and tears, and laughter) of audiences, and is a perfect movie to see during the holidays. It stars Paul Giamatti (who also worked with director Alexander Payne in Sideways), Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and Dominic Sessa. It tells the story of a curmudgeonly teacher at a New England prep school who is forced to babysit a handful of students who have nowhere to go for the holidays. The teacher forms a bond with one of his smart but troublemaking students, as well as the school’s head cook, and the three spend the holidays together.

8. Chlapec a volavka

Fans of Hayao Miyazaki, who directed the incredible animated film Spirited Away, will want to see this new story as it’s the director’s first feature film in ten years. Much like his other films, The Boy and the Heron combines gorgeous animation, heartbreaking themes, and epic moments that give audiences a lot to think about. The story follows a young boy who is struggling in a new town after his mother dies. When a talking heron tells him his mother is still alive and waiting to be rescued, he goes on an adventure into another world to find her. Bonus: Robert Pattinson stars as the Heron in an incredible voice-acting performance that I can’t stop thinking about.

9. Priscilla

Anyone who saw Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis last year will also want to see Sofia Coppola’s film Priscilla, which has mesmerized audiences with the stunning visuals that Sofia is known for, like in her films Marie Antoinette and Lost In Translation. But not only that, it tells the often overlooked story of how teenage Priscilla meets Elvis, and what it was like being married to the most famous star of the time. It follows their courtship, their time in Graceland, and the unraveling of their marriage as Priscilla grows into her own person.

10. Eileen

People are talking about Eileen not just because of Anne Hathaway’s performance, but also because, like any good psychological thriller, it has twists and turns that lead to a shocking ending. Set in 1960s New England, a young secretary named Eileen works at a prison and lives with her father. When an exciting new counselor named Rebecca comes to the prison, Eileen forms a friendship with her and everything in her life takes a sinister turn.

11. Servírka: Muzikál

It’s not every day that you can see a full Broadway production with the original cast on film, and Waitress is here in a very limited run that has musical fans excited. It stars the incredible Sara Bareilles in the lead role (she also wrote the music and lyrics), who plays an expert pie maker stuck in a small town and a loveless marriage. A baking contest nearby offers her a chance at a new life, and the courage to follow a dream she had long forgotten. Among so many others, the song “She Used to Be Mine” is one that audiences will not soon forget.

12. Barva nachu

The new take on The Color Purple isn’t even out in theaters yet, but people are already talking about it, especially after the incredible trailer debuted. The story began as a book by the same name written by Alice Walker in 1982, then became the iconic Academy Award-winning film in 1985 starring Whoopi Goldberg, Margaret Avery, and Oprah Winfrey, and later became a Tony Award-winning Broadway musical. The newest movie is a musical starring Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, and Danielle Brooks. It follows the decades-long story of Celie, who faces extraordinary hardship and yet discovers love and resilience through sisterhood.

13. Wonko

To say that Timothee Chalamet has big shoes to fill in this role would be an understatement, but if online discourse is any indication, he’s at least somewhat pulling it off. In the third live-action interpretation of the Roald Dahl classic, the focus is on a young Wonka attempting to build his chocolate factory. The chocolatier is devoted to perfecting his craft and selling his treats to the world—but he bumps up against the “chocolate cartel” when he attempts to open a brick-and-mortar chocolate shop. To cement himself as the best chocolatier in town, he must create treats that truly stand out.

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Horror movie Talk to Me debuts with impressive Rotten Tomatoes score

A24’s psychological horror movie Talk to Me, which was released in Australian cinemas today (July 7), has received a wave of positive reviews and reactions from both critics and audiences.

The film, which already played to rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, follows a group of friends who learn how to conjure spirits by using an embalmed hand.

However, grieving teen Mia (Sophie Wilde) takes things too far and accidentally unleashes the supernatural forces into the world.

Filmy o nadmořské výšce

At the of time of writing, Mluv se mnou holds an impressive Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of 96% after 114 reviews. Meanwhile, the audience score stands at a strong 80% from 50 reviews.

These scores will likely change as the movie gets its wide theatrical release tomorrow (July 28), but it’s certainly a promising start.

Here’s what some of the critics have been saying:

Empire Magazine

«There is an emotional backbone to the film, a sense of helpless grief bubbling throughout before erupting at the end, like a bloodletting. But it is refreshingly simple and forthright in its mission: this is also just a horror interested in being scary, which holds its own merit, even in the so-called ‘elevated horror’ era.

«It doesn’t quite sustain the feverish energy, with a third act that sags and has the odd plot-hole, and demons which aren’t as impactful as the earlier suggestions of them. But it leaves you with a heck of a ferocious finale.»

Filmy o nadmořské výšce

Guardian

«Mluv se mnou is freaky and confrontational and hilariously crass; it crashes through its plot progressions with tactless verve. Like the flatliners of Joel Schumacher’s famous 1990 film, these young people are dead set on pleasure and danger, but are unencumbered by any thoughtful qualms. Will the Philippou brothers discover the other hand for a creepy double-grip in the sequel?»

The Hollywood Reporter

«Mluv se mnou remains exciting and scary throughout, amping up the tension with help from Cornel Wilczek’s muscular score and Emma Bortignon’s creepy sound design. The movie deftly stitches its deepest fears around the idea that grief and trauma can be open invitations to predatory forces from the great beyond. It marks a welcome splash of new blood on the horror landscape.»

Associated Press

«There’s no doubt the Philippou brothers have possessed us. Born and raised on YouTube, they’ve crashed the party with a great debut. Welcome them warmly, just don’t shake their hands.»

Mluv se mnou is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on July 28.

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