RAFA’S WATCHLIST

Rafa’s Watchlist is a demonstration of what Rafael Francis invites you to see. It’s a comprehensive list of flawless masterpieces or simply sheer entertainment, set to send your emotions on a journey of exploration, impact and artistry.

This list is not and will never be complete as there are an infinite amount of films that can be seen as influential and inspiring.

Below, you’ll find a list of Rafael’s personal recommendations which consist of a number of films that drove him to become an artist and inspired the style of his work.

The list is in no specific order. There is no rank on these films as the lowest rated film can be just as good as the best, meaning we can perceive art through different angles and alternative perspectives.

  • Requiem for a Dream (2000)

  • Amadeus (1984)

  • Casino (1995)

  • Black Swan (2010)

  • Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)

  • Goodfellas (1990)

  • La La Land (2016)

  • The Virgin Suicides (1999)

  • Once Upon a Time in America (1984)

  • No Country For Old Men (2007)

  • The Usual Suspects (1995)

  • Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

  • American Beauty (1999)

  • For a Few Dollars More (1965)

  • The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

  • Reservoir Dogs (1992)

  • Fight Club (1999)

  • Django: Unchained (2012)

  • Pulp Fiction (1994)

  • Memento (2000)

  • All About Eve (1950)

  • Whiplash (2014)

  • The Graduate (1967)

  • Lost in Translation (2003)

  • Double Indemnity (1944)

  • War Dogs (2016)