Still Shooting on Film

37 films, ranked on my own star ratings by Arwin Edward Bagaslao. Updated 2026-09-23.

Modern films that ran actual celluloid through the camera, not a sensor. Grouped large format first (IMAX 65mm, 65/70mm, VistaVision), then 35mm, then 16mm, chronological inside each group. Every title was checked against a primary source,

1. 1
   The Master (2012)

   ★★½

   From the very first frame, the ocean waves churning behind a warship, symbolizes him being churned by a powerful force.

2. 2
   Interstellar (2014)

   ★★★★★

   Natuparan din yung pangarap kong mapanood ang Interstellar sa IMAX.

3. 3
   The Hateful Eight (2015)

   ★

   Binalikan ko ulit ito to give it another chance after rewatching Django Unchained, hoping na magugustuhan ko na siya this time.

4. 4
   Dunkirk (2017)

   ★★★★
5. 5
   First Man (2018)

   ★★★★½

   Feels like Interstellar with Chernobyl level anxiety.

6. 6
   Nope (2022)

   ★★★
7. 7
   Oppenheimer (2023)

   ★★★★

   I forgot how haunting the score is right from the start.

8. 8
   The Brutalist (2024)

   ★★★★

   I like the moment when Harrison Lee turns from being mad to eventually falling in love with László’s design for his library.

9. 9
   One Battle After Another (2025)

   ★★★★★

   I went in blind here. Kala ko nung una, dahil sa title, puro violence lang ang ibibigay ng film.

10. 10
    Sinners (2025)

    ★★★★½

    Watched it on HBO Max Good editing, seamless transitions.

11. 11
    The Odyssey (2026)

    ★★★★★

    If Dunkirk (2017) wore Greek mythology as its armor, this would be the result.

12. 12
    Inherent Vice (2014)

    ½

    I wasn’t really engaged or invested in the film.

13. 13
    The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

    ★

    Maganda ang visuals. The symmetry and color palette are very deliberate, almost storybook-like.

14. 14
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)

    ★★★★½
15. 15
    La La Land (2016)

    ★★★★½

    A visually intoxicating love story about ambition, timing, and the painful trade off between dreams and relationships.

16. 16
    American Honey (2016)
17. 17
    Call Me by Your Name (2017)
18. 18
    Phantom Thread (2017)

    ★★★★

    The musical score and visual look really feel like classic Europe.

19. 19
    The Favourite (2018)

    ★★★★

    The Favourite is a visually striking period film that uses exaggerated wide angle lenses, crisp focus, and distorted framing to create an intentionally unsettling and…

20. 20
    Ad Astra (2019)
21. 21
    Uncut Gems (2019)

    ★★★★½

    Sa simula pa lang, may kadiri na agad. Ramdam ko na yung tension agad from the opening moments.

22. 22
    Marriage Story (2019)

    ★★★
23. 23
    Little Women (2019)
24. 24
    The Lighthouse (2019)

    ★★★

    The film immediately stands out through its immersive sound and production design, where the environment feels alive and oppressive rather than just background.

25. 25
    Once Upon a Time... in Hollywood (2019)

    ★★★★

    A laid back and nostalgic Tarantino film that focuses more on atmosphere, character hangouts, and tension simmering beneath the surface rather than constant action.

26. 26
    West Side Story (2021)

    ½
27. 27
    Licorice Pizza (2021)

    ★★★★½

    This one eases you in with a relaxed, inviting vibe, letting scenes stretch out so people feel real.

28. 28
    The Fabelmans (2022)
29. 29
    Babylon (2022)

    ★★★★

    Nellie (Margot Robbie) and Manny’s (Diego Calva) conversation early on is immediately relatable.

30. 30
    Aftersun (2022)

    ★★★

    Aftersun feels like a lighthearted, warm and simple father and daughter story.

31. 31
    Killers of the Flower Moon (2023)

    ★★★★

    Detective style mystery, may pagka Knives Out with the world vibe of Sherlock Holmes and the grit of Peaky Blinders.

32. 32
    Asteroid City (2023)

    ★½

    The visual style reminds me of the opening of Toy Story 3 mixed with those old Instagram filters that turn lips orange, layered with Wes Anderson’s pastel palette.

33. 33
    Poor Things (2023)

    ★★★★½

    Emma Stone completely disappears into the role.

34. 34
    Anora (2024)

    ★★★★½

    This feels like a mix of The Wolf of Wall Street, The Hangover, and Project X.

35. 35
    Black Swan (2010)

    ★★★
36. 36
    Moonrise Kingdom (2012)
37. 37
    Carol (2015)