{"id":116,"date":"2026-04-06T00:23:52","date_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/?page_id=116"},"modified":"2026-04-06T00:23:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T00:23:52","slug":"random-movie-recommendations-for-when-you-cant-decide-what-to-watch","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/myweb.fiu.edu\/calva298\/random-movie-recommendations-for-when-you-cant-decide-what-to-watch\/","title":{"rendered":"Random Movie Recommendations for When You Can\u2019t Decide What to Watch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Hello and welcome back to \u201cThe Movie Diaries.\u201d In today\u2019s article, I will recommend three very different, random movies so you have options when you don\u2019t know what to watch. There is nothing more unpleasant <\/strong>than sitting down in front of your TV, scrolling through your streaming service with nothing to watch, and I know this because it happens to me every single day! I chose movies I think are cool, so you can watch them when you feel indecisive. Let\u2019s get started and happy watching!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Scott Pilgrim v.s the World (2010)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directed by Edgar Wright<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starring: Michael Cera, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Kiernan Culkin, Brie Larson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cScott Pilgrim vs. the World\u201d<\/a> (2010)  is an exotic<\/strong> movie. If you want to watch something absurd, fast-paced, and hilarious, this is the movie for you. This cult classic tells the story of Scott Pilgrim, played by Michael Cera, who falls in love with the mysterious, cool girl Ramona Flowers and then has to fight her 7 evil exes, one by one, to date her. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The movie, in a classic Edgar Wright manner, has a comic book style, and it\u2019s edited to look like Scott is in a video game. The wackiness of it is what makes it a masterpiece to me; there is nothing else like it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mary plays Ramona, which I think has one of the best character designs ever, and it makes an awesome Halloween costume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are not convinced yet, please go watch this scene<\/a>. I have the confidence<\/strong> that it will make you watch it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001- 2003)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directed by Peter Jackson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starring: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Sean Astin, Viggo Mortensen<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lord of the Rings <\/a>saga is one of the most popular in history, so it could be seen as silly to recommend it to people, but it’s surprising how many haven\u2019t seen it and underrate it because of their genre and length. I used to be one of those people, and it took me long to realize that <\/strong>I needed to give them a chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not only are the movies beautifully shot, but the characterization and relationships are, too, which is why they are so memorable; you really get to know the characters and care for them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The world-building will fascinate<\/strong> you. I appreciate how involved you can get in the fantasy world and how you feel like you are actually there. I would move to the Shire in a heartbeat, but my cat would miss me<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give them a chance! There\u2019s a reason<\/strong> why they are so iconic, and please try watching the extended versions (it\u2019s the correct and only way)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Edge of Seventeen (2016)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Directed by Kelly Fremon Craig<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Starring: Hailee Steinfeld, Woody Harrelson, Haley Lu Richardson<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Edge of Seventeen (2016)<\/a> is a heartwarming coming-of-age movie filled with teen awkwardness. The character of Nadine, played by Hailee Steinfeld, struggles during her junior year of high school after her best friend starts dating her biggest nemesis, her brother.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

My favorite part of the movie is how the main character is presented with flaws and makes many mistakes, which I think is typical of high school. Hailee Steinfeld\u2019s performance is genuine and heartfelt, and her scenes with Woody Harrelson are top-tier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in the mood to think about your high school years mixed with great acting and cinematography, this is the movie for you!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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