Lost in Translation (2003)
An aging movie star and an aimless newlywed are the subjects of the unorthodox love story Lost in Translation about two individuals who unite over their common loneliness. It’s not always about what is said between people; sometimes, it’s just about spending time with someone else, and you will love every minute spent with the characters of this moving Sofia Coppola comedic drama.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
The wuxia film by Ang Lee is the “rare action movie with heart,” receiving plaudits for its acting, directing, and storytelling as well as its ground-breaking battle scenes. It’s “a story with martial arts aspects rather than vice versa,” says Scott Tobias of The Guardian.