Brainrot is getting the best of us - you're probably not the only one that just spent the majority of the holidays doom-scrolling on TikTok or IG. But it's time to put that phone down and switch on a larger screen. Here’s some films recs around the perfect 90 min mark bc we can’t be focusing more than that.
La Haine (1995)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 98 mins
Watch if: You’re feeling artsy (let’s just say it’s a French film shot in black and white) and wanna get immersed in some culture.
The Bling Ring (2013)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 90 mins
Watch if: You’re itching for a new wardrobe - Paris Hilton’s wardrobe specifically - and wondering how get your hands on it.
Shark Tale (2004)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 80 mins
Watch if: You’re looking for some childhood nostalgia. Or the chance to show off that you learnt that one shrimp quote by heart.
Napoleon Dynamite (2004)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 95 mins
Watch if: Your TikTok feed is literally just people doing unusual dances. There’s a lot of that in this.
Ghost in the Shell (1995)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 93 mins
Watch if: Live action isn’t the one, and you’d rather escape into this iconic sci-fi anime.
She’s Gotta Have It (1986)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 90 mins
Watch if: You’re feeling like escaping into the hilarious world of Spike Lee’s low-budget, high-reward classic.
Shiva Baby (2020)
How long you’ll need to stay locked in: 78 mins
Watch if: You need to laugh, cry, or just look at Rachel Sennot’s stunning face for over an hour.
