Charli XCX's 5 Underrated Films You Need to Watch Right Now

Pop star Charli XCX recently opened up about her favorite underrated movies on the Lipps Service podcast, and her list spans some serious filmmaking talent. From Robert Altman’s fashion-focused Prêt-à-Porter to David Lynch’s quirky gem The Straight Story, Charli’s picks show she’s got a real appreciation for cinema that goes beyond the typical blockbuster crowd. She called Prêt-à-Porter“a great fashion movie”with an incredible cast, and praised Sofia Coppola’s The Bling Ring as a perfect time capsule that gets better and better with age. These aren’t movies you see everyone talking about on social media, which makes her recommendations all the more valuable.

What makes Charli’s film passion especially interesting is the timing. Her brand new album dropped today, and it’s literally titled“Music, Fashion, Film,”which tells you exactly where her creative head’s at these days. Martin Scorsese’s Bringing Out the Dead with Nicolas Cage, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Happening, and Lynch’s lawn mower masterpiece round out her top five. These are movies worth revisiting or discovering for the first time, especially if you’re curious about what inspires artists like Charli.

So grab some popcorn and queue up one of these underrated gems. Whether you’re into fashion films, psychological thrillers, or quirky character studies, there’s something on Charli’s list for you. Which one of these five movies are you most interested in watching?