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Best Kinky Movies of all time (10+1list)

Best Kinky Movies of all time

written by Souranath Banerjee

Best Kinky movies of all time: What is ‘Kink’? And more importantly what is the meaning of ‘Kinky Sex’?

Any kind of unconventional sexual practices, concepts or fantasies are all loosely categorized under the term ‘kink’. Mostly kinkiness
come from the psychology of power play – a submissive person who kinky-movieslikes to be controlled and the dominant one who loves to take control.

There are a range of sexual fetishism more or less based on the same psychology. Many of these so called role-playing may look odd or even offensive to many but for the ones who have accepted their kinky side, such unusual sexual obsessions seem to have been an immense source of pleasure!

Selecting the right category of Porn is generally the most common source of watching the kinky people at their healthiest but then there are a handful of movies that also gives a great insight into the fascinating/disgusting weird world of Kink!

Other than the documentary known as Kink (2013) by director Christina Voros, here are some of the Best Kinky movies of all time. Enjoy and play them safe!

10. Maîtresse (1976)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QVBYbmHrPs

kinky-moviesA thief attempts to rob at the house of a professional Dominatrix but soon gets charmed by the strange world of S&M and eventually falls in love with the ‘Maîtresse’.

A love story wrapped in provocation and obsession, sprinkled with a few explicitly graphic sexual imagery, this one is a controversial yet underrated movie directed by Barbet Schroeder that has enough kinks for a lifetime!

9. The Story of O (1975)

Histoire d’O (original title)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkJ0jyWKiRc

kinky-moviesA girl is introduced to sadomasochism, bondage and other sexual perversions by her own boyfriend. And after she becomes an expert in submitting herself to various degrees of physical and sexual abuse she is ‘gifted’ to an older man. But then, she soon finds herself falling in love with the him!

A fine piece of erotica directed by Just Jaeckin (of Emmanuelle fame), kinky as hell!

8. The Night Porter (1974)

Il portiere di notte (original title)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vaR7ab7trzs

kinky-moviesA chance meeting ignited a sadomasochistic relationship between a Holocaust survivor and the Nazi officer who tortured her in a concentration camp thirteen years ago!

Directed by Liliana Cavani, this movie is based on probably one of the most controversial topics ever filmed and that too treated with such immense passion and sexual tension. A cult classic indeed.

7. Belle de Jour (1967)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC1lO7lqMuw

kinky-moviesA housewife who loves her husband but also has a kinky imagination finally joins a high-class brothel to make her illicit fantasies come true.

One of the most famous works of acclaimed director Luis Buñuel where he delicately plays with the concept of morality and sexuality. Catherine Deneuve ad the lead is absolutely brilliant.

6. Personal Services (1987)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrR3Aot2Pw

kinky-movies“Inspired by” the life of Cynthia Payne, one of the most notorious British madame who used to run a brothel that particularly catered to the “kinky sorts”.

Directed by Terry Jones, this is essentially a comedy drama where kinky sex is often shown in a more funny manner than being erotic. But then also it is a fine take on sex the then society and its opinion about kink.

5. Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1989)

Átame! (original title)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFUXyI0aO7c

kinky-moviesFormer mental patient abducts his favorite porn star and tries to persuade her to be his wife. Of course she doesn’t agree and tries to escape but then he ties her up and things start going kinky from there!

From acclaimed director Pedro Almodóvar, starring Victoria Abril and Antonio Banderas this is one film that explores the Stockholm syndrome to its core.

4. Sleeping Beauty (2011)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJLW6nRMBv0

kinky-moviesA beautiful female university student responds to an erotic freelance job to satisfy the kinky desires – she needs to be naked and unconscious in a bedroom for clients, who can do anything with her while she sleeps (except penetration).

Written and directed by Julia Leigh, a kinky tale of a young girl beautifully shot and well performed by Emily Browning.

3. The Piano Teacher (2001)

La pianiste (original title)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjROGqRTMzQ

kinky-moviesA twisted sadomasochist affair between a middle-aged music teacher and her young male student.

A controlling oppressive woman and her inexperienced muse – a film that focuses on the ugly side of the kinky pleasures that devoid a person of normal human love and compassion.

Directed by Michael Haneke, brilliant acting by Isabelle Huppert.

2. A Dangerous Method (2011)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pjyP9DjUdVk

kinky-moviesThe biographic tale of the relationship between three stalwart psychiatrists Carl Jung, Sabina Spielrein and Sigmund Freud – their beliefs and theories eventually defined the roots and beliefs of todays ‘psychoanalysis’.

Directed by none other than David Cronenberg, starring Michael Fassbender, Keira Knightley, Viggo Mortensen and Vincent Cassel a classic tale with a good amount of kink in it.

1. Secretary (2002)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFma24S-Uvw

kinky-moviesA demanding boss and his new young obedient sexy female secretary – they seemed to have the perfect working chemistry but then things started to get a bit too sexual and kinky!

Directed by Steven Shainberg, probably the most popular film that portrays a sensual relationship through S&M (of course other than Fifty Shades of Grey and its other installments).

and (The ‘+1′ film is not necessarily the best but certainly the most innovative one. A must watch)

+1. Blue Velvet (1986)

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_BybDB_phY

kinky-movies‘Don’t toast to my health, toast to my fuck!’

A young man new in town discovers a severed human ear, falls in love with a girl, and hides in a closet to spy on another girl who is forced to perform some really sadistic kinky sex with a psychopath!

A disturbing yet fascinating film by the master of darkness David LynchDennis Hopper is legendary.

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Best French Thrillers of Recent Times (10+1list)

Best French Thrillers of Recent Times

written by Souranath Banerjee

Best French Thrillers of Recent Times: Bonjour mon ami! It’s time for some French toasts and French Thrillers!

Well, its common knowledge that the French are famous for their beards, windows and kisses, but did you know that they also specialize in Thrillers?

Suspense, mystery, action packed and even psychological dramas seem to be their favourite genres and thus, here, this list comprises of some of the Best French Thrillers of Recent Times! 

Au revoir! As you have guessed, my French is pretty limited but what I actually want to say is Enjoy the list!

10. With a Friend Like Harry… (2000)

original title: Harry, un ami qui vous veut du bien

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiSP7T0bf2o

French-ThrillersMeeting an old school friend is always a moment of joy, right?

Wrong. Specially when you meet the mysterious Harry, an old chum who makes sure to flip your life upside down.

Directed by Dominik Moll, and casting Laurent LucasSergi López and Mathilde Seigner – a mystery that soon turns into something unexpectedly sinister.

9. The Apartment (1996)

original title: L’appartement

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwapQhrZ-D0

French-ThrillersA mysterious take on love, a superb piece of story-telling and top quality acting; the result is this fine example of a French Thriller.

Romane BohringerVincent Cassel and of course Monica Bellucci, a combination played to perfection.

Directed by Gilles Mimouni, this one is a unique film with enough number of plot twists to keep the guessing game going till the finish line.

8. Anything for Her (2008)

original title: Pour elle

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBZVsLoSsDU

French-ThrillersA school teacher’s wife gets arrested and their family life is shattered. Now, he is ready to do anything for her, even if that means breaking the law!

Starring Vincent Lindon and Diane Kruger who gave very believable performances.

Directed by Fred Cavayéthis one is a powerful crime drama with a heart pounding climax.

7. Mesrine Part 1: Killer Instinct (2008)

original title: L’instinct de mort

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_Ku-B5Gkws

French-ThrillersA biographical account of legendary french gangster Jacques Mesrine.

Vincent Cassel plays the mean and brutal goon who is stylish, egoistic and trigger happy! 

Adventurous and thrilling, desperate and unflinching,  a cool gangster flick directed by Jean-François Richet.

The story comes in two parts/films, so don’t you forget to watch Mesrine Part 2: Public Enemy #1 (2008).

6. Tell No One (2006)

original title: Ne le dis à personne

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvvY1M8vjzI

French-ThrillersHow can there be signs of someone being alive even after their death?

Only few thrillers can keep the romantic involvements intact and still tell the story in a way that makes you sit up with tension.

Directed by Guillaume Canet, a novel based film that will keep you guessing till the end.

5. The Connection (2014)

original title: La French

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dx41FbyvSMw

French-ThrillersMarseilles, the South of France being the backdrop, the film is based on the life story of the infamous mafia boss Gaëtan ‘Tany’ Zampa.

Jean Dujardin is as usual brilliant, and Gilles Lellouche at his very best. 

Directed by Cédric Jimenez, a gangster film full of thrill and emotion. 

4. A Pure Formality (1994)

original title: Una pura formalità

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Li11QSlIJY

French-ThrillersA mysterious killing, a suspect and an inspector who collects the clues and tries to solve the case.

Brilliant performances by Gérard Depardieu and Roman Polanski who plays the game of guilty and innocence till the very end.

Directed by acclaimed Italian filmmaker Giuseppe Tornatore, this is one thriller that shouldn’t be missed.

From the same director The Unknown Woman (2006) and The Professor (1986).

3. A Prophet (2009)

original title: Un prophète

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69ARbQt-Ko

French-ThrillersPrisons are always dangerous and a French prison is no exception.

Directed by Jacques Audiard, this is a thrilling tale of an Arab man who climbs the ropes and learns to survive inside the prison, and finally becomes the mafia boss.

Full of intense moments, real, gritty and violent. And Tahar Rahim gives his career best performance in this one.

From the same director The Beat That My Heart Skipped (2005) and Read My Lips (2001).

2. Hidden (Caché) (2005)

original title: Caché

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_ZtfuvxpEw

French-ThrillersDaniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche are seemingly a happily married couple but then, certain surveillance videotapes begin to appear from an unknown source and that terrorizes them to the core.

A French film by the renowned German director Michael Haneke, a superb thriller loaded with extreme tension, paranoia and suspense. 

From the same director The White Ribbon (2009) and Funny Games (1997).

1. Léon: The Professional (1994)

original title: Léon

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcsirofJrlM

French-ThrillersA professional assassin reluctantly shelters and protects a 12-year-old girl, who quickly learns the dangerous trade and becomes his protégée!

Jean RenoGary Oldman and young Natalie Portman – some performances to remember.

Directed by Luc Besson (before his plunge into more commercialized Hollywood films), this one is undoubtedly the most sleek and stylish action thriller ever made. My personal favorite!

From the same director La Femme Nikita (1990) and The Fifth Element (1997).

and (The ‘+1′ film is not necessarily the best but certainly the most disturbing one. A must watch).

+1. Irreversible (2002)

original title: Irréversible

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OU-ZOHeWLkU

French-ThrillersStarring Monica BellucciVincent Cassel and Albert Dupontel, the film comes with some of the most disturbing visuals in the history of film making. So remember, it’s Adult only.

Directed by Argentinian filmmaker Gaspar Noé, a dark psychological thriller, extremely black in its content, and the way it has been shot (dizzy camera movements) only adds to the stress level.

Approach with caution, this one is definitely not everyone’s cup of cinema.

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Best Animated Films of 2015 (10+1list)

Best Animated Films of 2015.

written by Souranath Banerjee

Quality animation films are always a treat to watch; they are probably the only perfect definition of family entertainers that brings a smile to each of our faces regardless of our age.

A glance ahead confirms that 2016 promises some of the best yet-to-release animated films such as Kung Fu Panda 3, Finding Dory, The Secret Life of PetsMoanaKubo and the Two StringsThe Red TurtleZootopia and Ice Age: Collision Course.

But before we take the leap into the future, let’s appreciate our present and be thankful for the Best Animated Films of 2015!

And the list begins.

10. Shaun the Sheep Movie

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQvwiOWpj7o

shaun-the-sheep-movie-posterFrom Aardman Animations, the animation studio that earlier gave us the adventures of Wallace & GromitChicken Run and also Shaun the Sheep (TV Series).

Directed by Mark Burton and Richard Starzak, a film that continues the legacy of Shaun (who is ‘the sheep’ of course).

Highly entertaining without having a single dialogue (only animal sounds), and it’s made over a period of six years by twenty animators each producing two-second footage per day!

9. Battle of Surabaya

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jar7zUU_Kls

Battle-of-Surabaya-posterDirected by Aryanto Yuniawan, it’s about (as the title suggests) the historic battle of Surabaya, more of a dramatic version of it punched with a romantic side line.

Shown from the view point of a patriotic young lad named Musa, and his heroic adventures during the time of war.  

Superb animation, brilliant music and a decent story line, an Indonesian animation feature with great promise.

8. The Prophet aka ‘Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet’

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwQbMxDcRGE

Prophet-poster8 segments directed by 8 different directors including Roger Allers (the director of popular films like The Lion King and Open Season).

The film as the name suggests is a take on Kahlil Gibran’s best seller book ‘the Prophet’.  Though not as inspiring as the book, but definitely it’s worth a watch.

Voiced by celebrities like Liam NeesonAlfred Molina and Salma Hayek (she is also one of the producers of the film).

7. April and the Extraordinary World

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-39w9wsaq4s

April-Extraordinary-World-posterDirected by Christian Desmares and Franck Ekinci, this film has the most unique tale to tell.

In the 1941 France, the scientists are getting disappeared and thus the world is deprived of it’s inventions!

A young girl Avril (voiced by Marion Cotillard) is in search of her scientist parents and tries to solve the entire mystery.

6. The Peanuts Movie

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pCoVQDD-OY

peanut-movie-posterThe disastrous Charlie Brown and the ever-confident Snoopy – you simply can’t get enough of them.

A hilarious and charming story of the beloved ‘Peanuts’ gang, presented by Blue Sky Studios (the creators of Ice AgeHorton Hears a Who! and Rio).

Directed by Steve Martino, this is the first theatrical ‘Peanuts’ film after 35 years, since the death of creator Charles M. Schulz in 2000.

5. The Good Dinosaur

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daFnEiLEx70

good-dinosaur-posterDirected by Peter Sohn, this is the unique story of an Apatosaurus named Arlo who strays away from the comfort of his home and in his quest to return back he makes new friends and experience life in his own way. 

From mega studios Pixar Animation Studios and  Walt Disney Pictures, this is a film full of joy, warmth and inspiration. 

Nothing new in the story though but told with great style and conviction. A visual treat.

4. The Little Prince

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fEPqgSNLfK8

Little-Prince-Poster

A French production, the film is an adaptation of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry‘s The Little Prince.

A beautiful story about a little girl who is preparing herself for the grown-up world!

Directed by Mark Osborne, and voiced by famous stars like Rachel McAdamsPaul RuddJeff BridgesMarion CotillardJames FrancoBenicio Del ToroPaul Giamatti and Vincent Cassel. 

3. The Boy and the Beast

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uifJLWoWv8c

boy-and-beast-posterWritten and directed by Mamoru Hosoda, this one is a brilliant fantasy film from Japan.

 A Studio Chizu production who gave us Wolf Children in 2012, this is the story of a boy who is trained in the arts of fighting by a beast (from an imaginary world) and it’s also about the special bonding they share.

Breezy story telling, classy animation and a few moments of pure emotions.

2. Inside Out

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seMwpP0yeu4

Inside-Out-Poster1Joy, Fear, Anger, Disgust and Sadness – the ultimate conflict of emotions inside the head of a young girl and much more.

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Directed by Pete Docter and Ronnie Del Carmen, and presented by Walt Disney Pictures and  Pixar Animation Studios, this one is a must-watch for all film lovers.

For me, the film has by far the best concept for any animated film ever.

  1. Anomalisa

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT6QJaS2a-U

anomalisa-posterDirected by Duke Johnson and Charlie Kaufman, this film is a rare gem that needs to be cherished and relished to its maximum potential.

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A man bored with his life is seeking for some excitement, some incentive to go on. And then he meets a girl who seems to be the solution of his problem!

A highly sensitive yet melancholic film with the best stop motion animation till date!

and (The ‘+1′ film is not necessarily the best but certainly the most innovative one. A must watch).

+1. Extraordinary Tales

Film trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4IDwG_FMpM

Extraordinary-Tales-posterDirected by Raul Garcia, this is an animated anthology of 5 dark and haunted stories, all of which are adapted from the works of the brilliant writer Edgar Allan Poe.

The film has great animation and visual story telling and the stories can’t be any better (since written by Poe).

Something different from what you generally expect from an animation feature. Worth a watch.

And finally, a few entertaining films of 2015 that didn’t make the list: Minions, Hotel Transylvania 2Asterix and Obelix: Mansion of the GodsHomeAdamaStrange MagicThe SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection ‘F’.

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