A Separation. Marriage Story on steroids. The casting is brilliant, as if they were born just to play this film and then die. If Hollywood leaves you soulless, see this film. If you have an interest in law, see this film. If you are a parent, see this film. 8/10
Departures (Okuribito). A film about death, yet it never feels gloomy. Had to hold my tears 5 times at least. The music played a huge role, astounding and hauntingly beautiful. Absolutely worthy of Roger Ebert’s great movies list, and winner of Oscar for best foreign film. 9/10