20 Best Underrated Movies Recommended by Spike Lee & Guillermo Del Toro (Collider)

"Spike Lee is a singular director. His films (known as "joints") generally explore issues of class & race relations, with a focus on the experiences of ordinary people. Over the years, Lee has shared many of the movies that inspired him (the first 10). They include several obscure gems, as well as movies that might have been well-reviewed on release but which are not so well-remembered now. Like Lee's own work, many of these stories follow working-class people & their struggles with the social forces that shape & constrict them. Mexican director Guillermo Del Toro is known for his gorgeous, poetic films, usually in the fantasy and horror genres. Like many great directors, Del Toro is also an avid film fan. Online and in interviews, he frequently shares movie recommendations (the last 10). Many of his favorites feature the dark and surreal elements common in his own work, while others may be surprising. Fans of both directors are sure to find some gems among these picks." - collider.com