Go Discover the Films of Quentin Dupieux

Ever since meeting my buddy he has told me about cool pop culture stuff that I have missed. From punk rock to tv shows to movies, he has given me some great recommendations. When our friendship first started over a decade ago we found common ground in movies.

Before we met I had seen the movie "Rubber". For those that may not know, the short version of the movie is, a tire becomes sentient and starts to take matters into its own hands. "Rubber" is insane, nonsensical, hilarious and I really liked it. I mentioned that I liked this movie early on in our friendship. Well, since then, my buddy has opened my eyes to the wonderful world of Quentin Dupieux.

Dupieux is a French filmmaker, but he isn't your typical filmmaker. His movies are nuts. They go in so many different directions. I never know what I'm going to get in when I turn one of his movies on, but I have found that they always keep my attention. I saw "Rubber" because I had heard about this movie with a sentient tire and John Malkovich was in the cast. That was all I needed. And, as I said, I really liked it. But I didn't think about it much afterward. I saw it, enjoyed it and moved on. I didn't go out of my way to learn much else about the movie or the people involved. But after talking about it with my friend, and then having many more conversations, I have watched more of Dupieux's stuff. I recently wrote about the movie "Deerskin". This was another one that was intense and weird and funny and I liked it.

We were recently talking about absurd comedy and he brought up another Dupieux movie, "Wrong". I watched it just the other day and I haven't stopped thinking about it since. I have a plan now to watch every Dupieux movie I can during the summer and into the next school year. I can't shake movies like "Wrong" or "Deerskin". I have thought much more about "Rubber" than ever before. I keep seeing other movies of his on my streaming channels of choice and cannot wait to dive in.

Why do I want to watch these movies that can be challenging and different you may be asking? Because Dupieux is doing something different. He is taking chances. He makes movies that you have to pay attention to because if you don't, you'll miss key elements. I like movies that make me think. I want to see something unique. I want to see something that is a fresh and cool new idea. We are so bogged down with remakes and superhero stuff now. That's what makes a movie like "Sinners" or "Everything Everywhere All at Once" or Quentin Dupieux movies so enticing for me. These movies aren't remakes. These aren't superhero retreads. These are new and fresh ideas. The movies go off in crazy directions and that is so awesome and a breath of fresh air. I like directors and writers that are willing to take it to the edge, and sometimes jump off that edge. It rules.

I cannot recommend Dupieux's work enough. You need to be prepared for what is ahead, and understand that what you're about to watch is not "normal". But if you do, you will be rewarded with some of the most original content you will ever watch. I'm forever grateful to my buddy for opening my eyes to this world. I hope I can return the favor to him in some way. Until then, I am stoked to talk more Quentin Dupieux movies with him. 

Ty

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