That Really Cool Movie Nobody's Heard Of [Archive]

droidguy1119

08-01-2004, 04:56 PM

What's a movie that you really like but you don't think most people know about?

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Today's choice for me is Running Time. Bruce Campbell stars as a crook in this movie that's meant to look (and, while it's obvious where the cuts are, gets a lot of visual style out of) like it was filmed in one, long, continuous shot. Bruce Campbell's great in it. Anita Barone is very attractive and puts on a good performance as Campbell's love interest.

Mat

08-01-2004, 05:08 PM

Boiiinng

08-01-2004, 05:45 PM

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Documentary filmmakers André and Rémy have found an ideal subject in Ben. He is witty, sophisticated, intelligent, well liked-and a serial killer. As André and Rémy document Ben's routines, they become increasingly entwined in his vicious program, sacrificing their objectivity and their morality. Controversial winner of the International Critics' Prize at the 1992 Cannes Film Festival, Man Bites Dog stunned audiences worldwide with its unflinching imagery and biting satire of media violence.

jbailey84

08-01-2004, 07:19 PM

droidguy1119

08-02-2004, 12:56 AM

Citizen Kane reccomended Spun to me, and I own Scotland PA (I thought of it when choosing the movie to kick this thread off with).

Vicious

08-02-2004, 12:58 AM

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Three days of epic drug binging become a meth-induced odyssey for college drop out Ross(Jason Schwartzman) when he becomes the local Crystal Meth cook's personal driver in exchange for free drugs. Bouncing from one bizarre situation to another, Ross slowly slips deeper and deeper into the crazy anonymous world of speed freaks in which there exists no boundraries or morality.
Brittany Murphy - Nikki, Mena Suvari - Cookie, John Leguizamo - Spider Mike, Patrick Fugit - Frisbee, and Mickey Rourke as The Cook.
Yes! Thank you for helping me remember the name of that movie. It's so weird because I just remembered it like a day ago and couldn't remember the name...one I recommend.

And one that randomly came to mind: In the Nick of Time

dustindame

08-02-2004, 01:54 AM

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This is a movie basically making fun of the way people live around here and it is not even close to being accurate.

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 03:06 AM

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THE KID STAYS IN THE PICTURE (2002)

Kick ass documentary on the life and times of legendary producer Robert Evans.
With the unique twist of Evans himself narrating it.
Evans is one ****ed up but fascinating man which describes this film as well.
Fans of "Kid Notorious" should check this out!
Highly recommended for movie buffs too.

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SUCKERS (1999)
Suckers is an amazing film which quite accurately shows the sleaziness of car salesman.
Like Jaws kept people out of the water this will keep them out of dealerships.
Great Directing , Great dialogue and one of the best performances I have ever seen by Daniel Benzali.The characters are supposed to be unlikable which adds to this films charm.
Recommended for people who dig Tarantino flicks.
Director Roger Nygard Directed The cult Documentaries , Trekkies and Trekkies 2.

jbailey84

08-02-2004, 08:18 AM

Yes! Thank you for helping me remember the name of that movie. It's so weird because I just remembered it like a day ago and couldn't remember the name...one I recommend. no prob vic. yeah it's a weird movie but still pretty good. i know you really don't get a history of the characters or anything but its mainly the events that accour around Ross(Jason S) for 3 days. i like at the beginning of the credits where it says "This is about the truth and the lies about the truth." but overall i rate it a 8.5/10. and the soundtrack by Billy Corgan(Smashing Pumpkins) couldn't get any better :grin:

Tenafly Viper

08-02-2004, 09:15 AM

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DEAD MAN (1995) Written and Directed by Jim Jarmusch
"Dead Man is the story of a young man's journey, both physically and spiritually, into very unfamiliar terrain. William Blake travels to the extreme western frontiers of America sometime in the 2nd half of the 19th century. Lost and badly wounded, he encounters a very odd, outcast Native American, named "Nobody," who believes Blake is actually the dead English poet of the same name. The story, with Nobody's help, leads William Blake through situations that are in turn comical and violent. Contrary to his nature, circumstances transform Blake into a hunted outlaw, a killer, and a man whose physical existence is slowly slipping away. Thrown into a world that is cruel and chaotic, his eyes are opened to the fragility that defines the realm of the living. It is as though he passes through the surface of a mirror, and emerges into a previously unknown world that exists on the other side."

Staring: Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer & Lance Henriksen
Cameo Appearances by: John Hurt, Robert Mitchum, Gabriel Byrne, Iggy Pop, Alfred Molina, Billy Bob Thornton

Deadman is a surrealistic art house film that is driven more by image then plot. It has the ethereal feel of early morning fog, and is as hauntingly beautiful, to listen to (thanks to Neil Young's soundtrack) as it is to watch. Though most will hate it, I recomend it highly.

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 09:22 AM

I loved Dead Man. 9.5/10

Kable24

08-02-2004, 07:45 PM

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A hilarious version of MacBeth with fast food and Christopher Walken. It feels sort of like a Coens comedy and it's always hilarious. Walken even has one of his great monologues in this one. It also stars James LeGros, Maura Tierney, and Andy Dick (though his part is more of a cameo). It's very funny especially if you know MacBeth.

Rent it, buy it, love it.

I've been curious to see this, but the wife doesn't want to because she grew up in the Scotland, Pa area. I guess it's a total shythole. Did they actually film it in Scotland, PA?

Mat

08-02-2004, 08:26 PM

I've been curious to see this, but the wife doesn't want to because she grew up in the Scotland, Pa area. I guess it's a total shythole. Did they actually film it in Scotland, PA?

IMDB says they filmed it in Canada.

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A frequently overlooked masterpiece from John Carpenter. It contains Sam Neil's best performance and probably the best of Carpenter's direction. The dvd's not very good, but it contains a commetary from the always entertaining Carpenter and somebody else I can't think of right now.

Inferno

08-02-2004, 08:29 PM

In the Mouth, was very poor I thought. Some good ideas but it felt so lack luster. The tension and terror just didn't come across on the screen.

FaceOff

08-02-2004, 08:37 PM

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BigMike1963

08-02-2004, 08:38 PM

has ne one ever heard of El Mariachi. that movie is very low budget but it is so good. its in spanish but with english subtitles. it is the original movie with the character from Desperado and Once Upon A Time In Mexico. its awsome

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 08:42 PM

El MARIACHI is very well known due to it being the first in the Maraichi Trilogy.
I loved Boondock and liked Madness.

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 08:48 PM

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RAVENOUS (1999)

Often overlooked Cannibal horror with awesome performances from Pearce and Carlyle.
Definatly not for all tastes but for Horror fans who want a non stop fun film then this is it.
The Dvd is quite good as well.While not stated as a special edition it is loaded with features.

Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:05 PM

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Features the greatest Michelle Pfeiffer moment!

Dracula

08-02-2004, 10:06 PM

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This was just released this year but got absolutely no advertising, I'm hoping it forms a cult because it's a damn good movie.

Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:07 PM

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Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:09 PM

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sniktawt

08-02-2004, 10:11 PM

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This was just released this year but got absolutely no advertising, I'm hoping it forms a cult because it's a damn good movie.

Yeah Val 's films get no advertising but Spartan and Wonderland which he released prior to this were Two of his best Films of his career.

droidguy1119

08-02-2004, 10:11 PM

I want to check out Ravenous, Spartan and Tequila Sunrise.

Tapeheads
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Not the most inspired comedy, but still funny and filled with a lot of charm. John Cusack and Tim Robbins have great chemistry, some of the jokes are just so-over-the-top you can't not love 'em (like a waffle commercial), and the music is a lot of fun. Also peppered with cameo appearances.

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 10:13 PM

I want to check out Ravenous, Spartan and Tequila Sunrise.

All great movies you won't be disappointed.
If you haven't seen Wonderland With Kilmer check that out to.

btw I loved Tapeheads!!9.5/10

Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:18 PM

Some recent stuff:

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A lot of movie buffs have seen this, but I know the masses haven't!

obsessedwithsnl

08-02-2004, 10:21 PM

These are definetly movies I haven't heard of. I've only seen 2, Narc and Boondock Saints.

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 10:24 PM

I liked the shape of things and Loved Narc but haven't seen Laurel Canyon.It's on Satellite this month tho so I may check it out.

Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:29 PM

Tequila Sunrise.

The movie was on Encore not to long ago. They might re-air it. The cinematography by late Conrad Hall is amazing. You won't be disappointed. The film is written and directed by Robert Towne. Towne is the man who wrote Chinatown. The film has its flaws, but it's a cool late `80s romantic-thriller. Oh, and about the Michelle Pfeiffer moment, you'll know what I'm talking about when you see it. :tongue:

sniktawt

08-02-2004, 10:30 PM

Tequila Sunrise is a great movie that deserved better treatment when it was released but some critics bashed it and it faded fast.
Well worth a look droid.

Neverending

08-02-2004, 10:35 PM

Here's something you guys haven't seen!!!!

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:lol:

Vicious

08-02-2004, 10:49 PM

Boondock Saints is a classic cult film, and Tequila Sunrise is another classic.

Mat

08-03-2004, 12:19 AM

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A nice little mystery film by David Mamet (who also wrote and directed Spartan). Steve Martin has quite a different and very good performance in this one. Don't expect The Jerk. ;)

droidguy1119

08-03-2004, 02:51 AM

Kalifornia
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Well-performed, well-acted and well-directed thriller that has some slow points but ultimately builds to a very satisfying conclusion. With this cast, it's a surprise that it's so little-known, but when I bought it, I hadn't met anyone who'd heard of it.

David Duchovny and Michelle Forbes are a couple. Duchovny's a writer, Forbes is a photographer. They decide to write a book on serial killers, by going from place to place where some of the worst murders of all time had occurred, and take pictures and write down notes. Before they go, they pick up a couple for company, but as their luck would turn out, they've picked up a serial killer in Brad Pitt, and his clueless girlfriend Juliette Lewis.

The performances are what drive this low-budget atmospheric movie, and Brad Pitt's is perfect. Pitt is a very good actor, as he's proven in Fincher's movies, and Kalifornia deserves to be higher on his resume. Duchovny is also excellent as the writer, and the reactions of all the people involved to the secret at hand, in Pitt's character's true identity of a murderer, are a turning point in the film. The movie has an excellent conclusion, and this movie definitely is worth the $9.99 you can find the unrated DVD for anywhere.

jbailey84

08-03-2004, 08:35 AM

Here's something you guys haven't seen!!!!

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:lol: dude i haven't seen that movie in forever!

Boiiinng

08-03-2004, 12:15 PM

dude i haven't seen that movie in forever!

i forgot about that flick, i didn't know sean connery was in it

just found out it comes out on DVD today

Mat

08-03-2004, 04:53 PM

"More Than a Wee Bit of Magical Shennanigans!"

:lol: That's great...

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Coppola made The Conversation in between The Godfather and The Godfather part 2, and is considered his most personal project. It stars Gene Hackman as a Harry Caul, a surveilance man who questions the morality of his profession after a job that could threaten somebody's life. It's a deliberately slow and meticulous thriller with some stunning twists toward then end.

It features one of Gene Hackman's finest performances as a paranoid, lonely man who discovers his own conscious before his own tragic result. This was actually filmed during Watergate and the parallels are quite startling as Coppola points out during the commentary. The climatic scene has the same effect the shower scene in Psycho had before it had been parodied and shown hundreds of times on television and elsewhere. It even features a young Harrison Ford in a surprisingly chilling supporting role. Whatever happened to that kid?

Anywho, a great film.

cerealkiller182

08-03-2004, 06:16 PM

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Matthew Liallard in his best performance ever. Its about the last 2 punks in Salt Lake City, UT, and how they coupe with the fact that they have to grow up and move on with their lives.

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Seann William Scott tries the serious stuff and succeeds in this bank robbery movie. He uses a rave as a cover up for a heist he planned for the bank next door.

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Guy Ritchie makes a great crime movie after his first success lock,stock and two smoking barrels that explores the dark and scummy English underground.

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Vinnie Jones stars as a soccer player turned convict who leads a team of cons against the guards. An English emake of the Burt Reynolds film, the Longest Yard.

dustindame

08-03-2004, 08:36 PM

With the movie that i posted earlier called poor white trash. The shot this movie all around where i live so the name really pissed me off at first because it is just making fun of the area. Because when they first started the movie that was not the original title.

Mat

08-03-2004, 09:58 PM

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A techno-punk Sci-Fi adventure with Jude Law and Jenifer Jason Leigh. It's one weird, twisted, fun ride. Of course that practically defines Cronenberg's work. It, along with Dark City, was over-shadowed by a little movie called The Matrix, which contains more stylish gun battles but not as fun or challenging plot.

Neverending

08-04-2004, 12:18 AM

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This movie is only unheard of by today's audience because the movie hasn't aged well. Back in the early `70s a lot of people saw this. It was even nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.

I will admit the movie is a bit slow, but the ending was good.

Dr. Z

08-04-2004, 03:10 AM

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Why the hell is australia's equivelent of Ther Dear hunter only available in America :confused:

That dosnt make a lick of sence...

Since Boondock and spartan have been taken, i suggest
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Andrey83

08-04-2004, 09:12 AM

Fist of legend - Best martial arts movie made

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In this retelling of Bruce Lee's classic Chinese Connection, legendary patriot Chen Zhen (Jet Li) returns to Shanghai from his studies in Japan in order to investigate the death of his master. He ends up discovering that his master was murdered by the local Japanese general. Against the backdrop of simmering Sino-Japanese tensions, Chen Zhen must settle the feud between the two factions

Recomended if you are into this kind.

9/10

Highfire

08-04-2004, 11:38 AM

dustindame

08-04-2004, 12:20 PM

Red vs Blue, that is awesome. I have seen all the episodes to it.

droidguy1119

08-04-2004, 03:56 PM

Red vs. Blue rocks, when I have money in a few months I'm getting both seasons.

I don't think Snatch is an unheard of movie by any means, though. To be honest, I might think Lock Stock is actually less known than Snatch.

cg124

08-04-2004, 04:11 PM

whats red vs. blue about?

Iben

08-04-2004, 04:29 PM

Shallow Grave

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super cool movie, very scary and also very funny, one of my definite favourites

Mat

08-04-2004, 04:46 PM

Conrack
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As you can tell by the crappy poster, this film hasn't had a DVD release. The plot is essentially Jon Voight teaching poor black kids that they can do something worthwhile with their lives. I really liked it's unflinchingly hilarious and un-PC style. It's not a great movie, but it's a pretty good one.

Neverending

08-04-2004, 06:26 PM

Oh yeah, I've heard of Conrack, but never seen it.

Neverending

08-04-2004, 07:32 PM

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This is a good coming-of-age story no one has seen.

Citizen Kane

08-04-2004, 07:39 PM

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Three days of epic drug binging become a meth-induced odyssey for college drop out Ross(Jason Schwartzman) when he becomes the local Crystal Meth cook's personal driver in exchange for free drugs. Bouncing from one bizarre situation to another, Ross slowly slips deeper and deeper into the crazy anonymous world of speed freaks in which there exists no boundraries or morality.
Brittany Murphy - Nikki, Mena Suvari - Cookie, John Leguizamo - Spider Mike, Patrick Fugit - Frisbee, and Mickey Rourke as The Cook.

I love Spun. The ending is so poetic, it's just perfect.

My pick:

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I don't know how, I don't know why, but, somehow, this is one of my favorite movies. It's about a pathetic comedian who grows a third arm on his back. The film is sort of like Eraserhead, but a bit lighter (only just a bit). It's not exactly hilarious, but it's weird, compelling, and fascinating. And James Caan cameos in the film as a doctor (Dr. Scurvy) in what must be on of the most bizarrely interesting doctor's office scenes ever.

Tenaciousd1212

08-04-2004, 09:30 PM

I've seen SLC punk, which is damn hilarious, but here's some great ones:

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The Mr. Show movie and one of the funniest i've ever seen.

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Dave Foley's first lead performance is a great one.

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Saw this on cinemax, and it was suprisingly funny. Buscemi and Leary have awesome chemistry.

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Classic 80's retarded movie.

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The Upright Citizens Brigade movie. 'Nuff Said.

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A great Tony Scott flick with a terrific cast and a brilliant screenplay by QT.

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Pretty good crime flick with Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, and Courtney Cox.

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Norm Macdonald in his best movie. This has some of the funniest lines of the 90's, and aside from Screwed, is one of Norm's funniest movie moments.

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Good movie accounting the Summer of Sam. Great performance by brody and Leguizamo.

cg124

08-04-2004, 10:32 PM

Citizen Kane

08-04-2004, 10:42 PM

I've heard of Suicide Kings before. I'll have to check it out sometime.

cg124

08-04-2004, 10:45 PM

It's a great movie. i got mine for 5 bucks on DVD at blockbuster(used)

Mat

08-04-2004, 11:27 PM

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Just a fun indie film with a kickin' soundtrack. :cool:

Boiiinng

08-05-2004, 12:15 AM

I've heard of Suicide Kings before. I'll have to check it out sometime.

Definitely in my top 20...can watch it anytime, too. Everyone in this film gives perfect performances...flawless.

secant

08-05-2004, 03:45 PM

I think maybe people have heard of Triumph of Love but maybe not many have seen it. It's based on a very old French play with a Shakesperian romantic comedy plot. Mira Sorvino plays a Princess who falls in love with the rightful heir to her throne, her enemy. In order to make him fall in love with her she disguises herself and seduces the young man as well as his guardians - a philospher and his sister - also her enemies.

Mira Sorvino is awesome in this movie. Also starring: Ben Kingsley (also great), Fiona Shaw, and Jay Rodan. That's the primary reason I think it's cool. Top-shelf acting, all around.

droidguy1119

08-05-2004, 04:42 PM

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Classic 80's retarded movie.

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A great Tony Scott flick with a terrific cast and a brilliant screenplay by QT.

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Pretty good crime flick with Kurt Russell, Kevin Costner, and Courtney Cox.

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Norm Macdonald in his best movie. This has some of the funniest lines of the 90's, and aside from Screwed, is one of Norm's funniest movie moments.

Good choices but I wouldn't call those four as underground as you might think, especially Dirty Work. I think most people know Dirty Work.

whats red vs. blue about?

Red vs. Blue is like a TV show. A bunch of guys (and a gal) took Halo, debugged it, and then recorded the in-game cinemas and added voice-overs, creating essentially the Halo sitcom. I'm no fan of Halo, but this is one funny-ass show. The writing's better than anything you could actually watch on TV, and while in the middle of the 2 seasons it gets a little dry (the show was obviously nudged by Microsoft to tone down some of the language and things), it recovers. Funny stuff.

Brotherhood of the Wolf
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Made some strong, small waves upon release, but I don't think it was ever big. Anyway, Brotherhood of the Wolf is great. It has the vaguest traces of Raimi, as if maybe he made a monster movie as seriously as he possibly could. Action is somewhat Matrix-y, but it still rocks, and the creature is cool. The final fight scene is awesome. Assuming you can sit still for the three hour running time, I guarantee you'll love it.

Idle Hands
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I suppose if TenD's picks are known enough, this one is too, but I might also be overestimating it. Anyway, Idle Hands is a comedy about demonic possession. Devon Sawa of Final Destination (where is he these days? He's cool...) wakes up one morning to find his parents missing and his reefer all dried up. One of these concerns him more than the other. But soon, he discovers that it was him -- or rather his demonic hand -- that is the reason his parents are missing. More than a trace of Evil Dead II here, it's a shame it's not on the TV when he's flipping channels. See it for Sawa's inspired comedic performance, and for Jessica Alba in her undies. :D

Inval1d

08-05-2004, 04:45 PM

Idle Hands is hilarious. I have that on DVD.

dustindame

08-05-2004, 08:05 PM

Idle hands was an alright movie.

Tenaciousd1212

08-05-2004, 09:41 PM

Idle Hands is damn funny. Seth Green and an almost naked Jessica Alba steal the show.

Neverending

08-05-2004, 10:49 PM

The only good thing about Idle Hands was Jessica Alba.

Boiiinng

08-05-2004, 10:57 PM

I absolutely LOVE Brotherhood of the Wolf. And the fight scenes aren't "Matrixy" they are actual historic english kickboxing with some slowmo for accent. Truly a remarkable film.

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Kevin Bacon and Charlize Theron square off in a smarter-than-average kidnapping thriller. Joe (Bacon), Cheryl (Courtney Love), and Marvin (Pruitt Taylor Vince) are a kidnapping team with the perfect plan. Perfect, that is, until they pick on the wrong wholesome but incredibly feisty young family.

Hitman

08-05-2004, 11:16 PM

The coolest Yakuza film you've never heard of...

Brother

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Takeshi Kitano directs and stars in this gang war masterpiece. This is a gangster movie that makes you think while you're being enetertained. Takeshi Kitano plays a character called "brother" who is a disgraced Yakuza and starts his rise to power in L.A with his half-brother and his friends. It's violent and intense. The ending is pretty powerful too. A must-see!

droidguy1119

08-06-2004, 03:12 AM

Marv

08-06-2004, 07:13 AM

Idle hands was an alright movie.

That's what I thought at first. But when I watched it a second time I just totally suspended any disbelief and enjoyed the movie. Of course, you kinda have to for that type of movie........

droidguy1119

08-06-2004, 08:18 PM

I bought a movie that might end up in here, I'll report back soon and tell you about it...

And Spartan was good. 9.75/10.

chewie

08-07-2004, 02:51 PM

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Drizzt240

08-07-2004, 09:08 PM

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One of my favorite films ever.

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Another good movie.

cg124

08-07-2004, 09:35 PM

Brotherhood of the Wolf
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Made some strong, small waves upon release, but I don't think it was ever big. Anyway, Brotherhood of the Wolf is great. It has the vaguest traces of Raimi, as if maybe he made a monster movie as seriously as he possibly could. Action is somewhat Matrix-y, but it still rocks, and the creature is cool. The final fight scene is awesome. Assuming you can sit still for the three hour running time, I guarantee you'll love it.

I actually saw that movie on DVD at a yard sale one time for 7 bucks. i guess I should have gotten it

cg124

08-07-2004, 09:54 PM

I'm gonna mention battle royale

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I know a lot of you have heard about this movie, but not a lot of you have actually seen it. Battle royale is fantastic I just love the movie so much.10/10 IMO Definetly one of my favorites.
Also theres the sequel to it and while it's not quite as good as the original But I still enjoyed it

I give the sequel 8/10 IMO

droidguy1119

08-07-2004, 11:15 PM

Yes, you should have bought it, cg, and yes, you should take the time to import Battle Royale.

Hitman

08-08-2004, 12:25 AM

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I saw this POS on Cinemax. Hated it.

Drizzt240

08-08-2004, 02:29 AM

That movie is real?!! :lol:

redman

08-08-2004, 09:00 AM

gallipoli is relatively unknown among international audiences but has one of mel gibson's greatest performances.

Neverending

08-08-2004, 07:48 PM

That's very true. Mel Gibson was great in that movie. He won an Aussie Oscar for that film. A well-deserved Award.

Hitman

08-09-2004, 12:51 AM

That movie is real?!! :lol:

Unfortunately.

Tenafly Viper

08-09-2004, 09:48 AM

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The City Of Lost Children Directed by:Jean-Pierre Jeunet & Marc Caro Written by:Gilles Adrien & Jean-Pierre Jeunet
Krank is a mad scientist, who is tormented by his inability to dream. An affliction that is aging him prematurely, so with the aid of this brothers, who are four identical clones. He kidnaps children and takes them back to his lair, so he can steal their dreams. But since they always fear him, Krank can only extract their nightmares. That is until he discovers the fearless little brother of a circus strongman known as One. When little brother is kidnapped, One along with Miette, a young orphaned girl, sets out to rescue him from The City of Lost Children.

Staring: Ron Pearlman & Daniel Emilfork

Another love it or hate it film, TCOLC is eye candy, surrealistic and just flat out fun to look at. It’s easy to see the connection between Amelie and TCOLC, Jeunet’s visual style is all over both. This film though is much darker, and more of a cross between a Burton & Gilliam fairytale. Very metaphorical, and yet easy to follow and watch, this film appeals to the inner child, while it entertains the mature side, very artistic, and one of Pearlman’s best performances imo. Visually this film won’t disappoint, as a side note, I think anyone who was taken by Cuarón’s visual style in "Harry Potter & POA", will be blown away by look of TCOLC and so should check it out.

starsprite

08-09-2004, 03:40 PM

The Hole
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Bully
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New Best Friend
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You Can't Take It With You
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Drizzt240

08-09-2004, 04:53 PM

Is Bully the one with the guy from Terminator 3? And those kids do a lot of bad things.....?

starsprite

08-09-2004, 05:22 PM

Heheh yah Nick Stahl. He's such an ass in the movie it's great. On the DVD special features they have pictures of the real kids too. It's great to see the comparison.

Kids is Larry Clark's most well known movie, which I also love, but I definitely prefer Bully.

droidguy1119

08-12-2004, 12:19 AM

Bump.

Gomamon

08-12-2004, 08:14 AM

Arlington Road
Charlotte´s Web 2
Fern Gully 2
Lapisch
Orlando
Run Lola Run
Triplettes Of Belleville
Troll In Central Park
Vuk

carnage4u

08-12-2004, 09:26 AM

One movie that maybe some people havn't heard about is

Suicide kings

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This a great dark comedy thriller. It has a lot of neat twists and turns and a very dark ending. Go check this one out

Yes. this movie is great. I saw in the theatre by random chance.. walked by the poster. saw the cast.. said this looks cool, and snuck into it after seeing another movie.

amazing and fun.

Steve125

08-12-2004, 09:50 AM

The Hole

Ohhh yes, the famous Keira Knightley boob shot. I have a feeling many of her devotees on this board have heard of this one. ;) haha

cg124

08-12-2004, 09:58 AM

Yes. this movie is great. I saw in the theatre by random chance.. walked by the poster. saw the cast.. said this looks cool, and snuck into it after seeing another movie.

amazing and fun.

cool, I bought it on DVD because I saw a bunch of used dvds for 5 bucks at blockbuster, There wasn't too many other choices so I picked it, because you can't go wrong with christopher walken

dustindame

08-12-2004, 12:19 PM

I am going to have to go rent suicide kings also. Everyone is saying that it is really good.

Mat

08-17-2004, 10:44 PM

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Fans of Heat and Collateral should enjoy one of his early works. Even though the ending shootout seemed too much like it was made for tv, the rest of the movie really works. James Caan is magnificent.

FilmJerk

08-17-2004, 10:55 PM

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pretty good movie IMO

A movie people wish they never heard of....
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straightupridah

08-17-2004, 11:08 PM

http://www.spiritvideo.co.yu/images/white_mans_burden.jpg

pretty good movie IMO

A movie people wish they never heard of....
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they wish too. :nono:

dustindame

08-18-2004, 12:56 AM

How bad was battlefield earth

straightupridah

08-18-2004, 01:40 AM

How bad was battlefield earth

lol. i guess im bein pretty hypocritical. i've never seen it. lol. i just meant that other people wish they hadnt seen it cus its supposed to be one of the worst movies ever made. sorry. i deserve a nono face ... :nono: at first glance i thought filmjerk wrote that he wished other people hadnt seen it cus it got a bad rap and its something he thought was underrated. thats why i replied but now i realize my reply didnt make any sense. my bad.