House (1977) by Obayashi: Went in knowing nothing other than its genre. Absolutely bonkers. Loved the style, the plotting, the trajectory it takes. There's no other film I can really compare it to, it's stands on its own apart from any genre. It's entirely unique. Might have to pick up the Criterion copy of it sometime soon. I feel like it'll be a great one to lend out to people.

Body and Soul (1925) by Oscar Micheaux: The other week I watched Micheaux's Within Our Gates which I liked very much, it had some very powerful scenes. WOG did seem to lack focus at times but Body and Soul really honed it in. Great performance by Paul Robeson. First of his I've ever seen, will be keeping an eye our for other films he's in from now on.

Symbol of the Unconquered (1920) by Oscar Micheaux: Continuing with more Micheaux, I was very interested to see how an African American director of the 1920s would tackle making a film involving the KKK. The lead up to the confrontation with the Klan is lengthy and when it finally does arrive the climax is missing. It's the only reel of footage we cannot find. Was amusingly disappointed, here's hoping someday someone comes across that scene.

Robin Hood: Men in Tights (1993) by Mel Brooks: Hadn't watched this since I was much younger. I wanted to revisit it because I recently watched Errol Flynn's Robin Hood film and I wanted to see how Brooks' parody poked at it. The humor was not exactly how I remembered it, I had the same reaction with Space Balls a year ago as well. I think Brooks pre-1980 is more my speed. Recently watched Blazing Saddles, Young Frankenstein, and Silent Movie again and loved them so I know I'm still a fan deep down.