It's Sunday afternoon and you return home after long Sunday walks , outside eating and everything you do on a Sunday and you want to just relax and watch some movies.
Go (1999)
Sort of like a lite version of Pulp Fiction, or an American response to Trainspotting—with a hip, mostly young cast, a darkly comedic tone, and, of course, tons of beats. Go became a launchpad for several of its cast members, setting them on the path to bigger careers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSOBdkzG1YIDirected by Doug Liman (Swingers, The Bourne Identity, Edge of Tomorrow, American Made), with a script by John August (Big Fish, Charlie’s Angels, Aladdin, Corpse Bride), the film features a who’s who of ‘90s TV faces and indie actors. It performed just okay at the box office (bad timing—it went up against The Matrix), but strong reviews helped it find a loyal audience over time.
Starring Katie Holmes, Timothy Olyphant, Sarah Polley, Scott Wolf, Taye Diggs, Jay Mohr, Jane Krakowski, and the always-awesome William Fichtner—plus a brief debut for Melissa McCarthy—the film weaves together parallel stories of drug deals gone wrong, wild Vegas adventures, and plans that never quite work out. Expect non-linear storytelling, plenty of humor, and a ton of energy.
Shot mostly at night, with a handheld camera, guerrilla-style filming (sometimes without permits), and plenty of improvisation, Go definitely looks its age—think club scenes with actual dancing, no one glued to their phone, and no one obsessively watching the DJ’s visuals. Ah, the good old days. But despite all that, it still holds up.
Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist (2008)
What kind of chaos can unfold when you’re chasing the secret gig of your favorite indie rock band? That’s the premise of this film, where two complete strangers end up having the craziest night of their lives.
Starring Michael Cera and Kat Dennings as two adorable music nerds with great chemistry, the movie is carried by their performances but also boosted by a fun supporting cast. As they roam through New York in search of this elusive concert, they stumble into all kinds of unexpected (and mostly hilarious) situations—though, fair warning, the gum-in-the-bathroom scene is a bit... much.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlPpHImfR5AFollowing in the footsteps of classic "one-night adventure" films like Scorsese’s After Hours and Landis’ Into the Night, mixed with the romantic vibes of the first two Before movies, Nick & Norah delivers a warm, often hilarious, and surprisingly heartfelt experience.
Directed by Peter Sollett, with a script by Lorene Scafaria (Seeking a Friend for the End of the World, Hustlers, and a stint on Succession), based on the YA novel of the same name, this film offers classic NYC vibes and a feel-good energy that’s perfect for winding down the night.
