Now that we all have an abundance of time on our hands, let’s use that time to get caught up on some great art inspired movies! This list is compiled from past blog posts, so if you want more information on the individual films, check the blog or visit imdb.com.
With each film on this list, I am including a link to a website called JustWatch.com This site is very helpful in figuring out which films are streaming on what platforms and if they are streaming for free.
- Frida – Salma Hayek’s passion project from 2002 is directed by Julie Taymor and is based on the quintessential biography of Frida Kahlo written by Hayden Herrera.
- Pollock – Marcia Gay Harden won the Oscar for her portrayal of Lee Krasner in this Ed Harris passion project.
- Kusama: Infinity – This 2018 documentary finally gives 90-year-old artist, Yayoi Kusama, her due as it explores her incredible life story.
- Steaming FREE on Hulu!
- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/kusama-infinity
- Blurred Lines: Inside the Art World – This documentary gives viewers a startling look at the complex, and sometimes devious, workings of the art world.
- The First Monday in May – Ever wonder how they pull of the annual Met Gala?
- Steaming FREE on Hulu!
- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-first-monday-in-may
- The Artist is Present – This documentary explores the preparation and execution of Marina Abramovic’s epic performance piece of the same name.
- At Eternity’s Gate – Willem Dafoe expertly plays Vincent van Gogh in this film directed by Julian Schnabel.
- Velvet Buzzsaw – This darkly comedic and satirical take on the art world addresses the pretentiousness that permeates the industry as assorted art works begin murdering people.
- Steaming FREE on Netflix!
- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/velvet-buzzsaw
- Loving Vincent – This epic film was created by 100+ artists hand-painting every frame of the movie in the style of Vincent van Gogh.
- Streaming FREE on Hulu!
- https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/loving-vincent