Movies: Share some lesser known! (warning, some disturbing content) Discuss please...

[REFLEX]

Here are 3 movies that I own, personally love to bits..... and are important to my collection. They are mostly lesser known, if you want to list some, list only a few at a time please, give some information and or pics or links about the movies. Describe it a bit maybe too, this was some of us can view some different stuff we have missed out on. I believe that most Hollywood movies = crap in the last 15 years. There are many exceptions, but most hold true to this idea of crap. These films really speak to me, and I just love them so much, Im a fan of great stories and good camera work.... the story comes first, everything else is filler in my eyes, I would hope someone would watch these!!

Anyway, on with my top 3 unknown or lesser known movies you should check out!

01. Aftermath:
Beautiful, cinematic, shocking, scary, original..... haunting. This is NOT your typical crap fest like the SAW series, it is a true art form..... its something that SAW fans would consider "over the line" anyday and all day. This is not a movie for the faint of heart. If you want something different, then you want this... Aftermath is a short horror film by the Spanish director Nacho Cedra made in 1994. It follows a pair of morticians performing graphic autopsies on a pair of corpses. After one leaves for the night, the second begins working on a third body, a young woman killed in a car crash. He first mutilates the corpse, then performs a number of sexual acts upon it while taking photographs. After he finishes he removes the woman's heart and completes the autopsy, then takes her heart home and blends it into a fine pulp. The film ends as he feeds his dog the heart while he relaxes and watches TV. There is no spoken dialogue for the duration of the film. The acts he commits are so vile, and it does not shy away at all, it shows it all, sex with a knife, mutilation, "loving and caressing moment between the mortician and a corpse", it is not a CHEAP thrill or shock fest like youd expect, it is shot in such a cinematic and artistic way, he has great talent with this film and it really shows. The shots are just wonderful and any artsy person would take note in the first 2 minutes that this movie is a wonder to the eyes in more ways than 1.


These screen shots do the film no justice and are NOT EVEN a small taste of what lies in store for someone when they watch it, its ultra realistic and gritty. Go see if you can download it or watch it, you CANT rent it. You can buy it at http://www.unearthedfilms.com/
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02. Irreversible:
It has been called one of the most controversial films in many years, Without giving too much away - Two men, Marcus (played by Vincent Cassel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vincent_Cassel)) and Pierre (played by Albert Dupontel (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Dupontel)), are led out of a gay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homosexual) sex club (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightclub), "Club Rectum", by police (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Police). Earlier that evening, they arrived at the club in a frantic search for a pimp (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pimp) nicknamed "Le Tenia" (literally: "The Tapeworm"). Marcus picked a fight with a man, believing him to be Le Tenia. When Marcus had his arm (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arm) broken in the fight and was then about to be raped, his friend Pierre rescued him by bludgeoning his attacker to death using a fire extinguisher, also causing his face to split open. This killing is depicted graphically on camera, and is one of two controversial sequences in the film.

In a succession of scenes, we learn that Marcus and Pierre went in search of Le Tenia after questioning several prostitutes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prostitute). They were aided in their search by two men who promised to exchange information about Le Tenia for money (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Money), so that the two could exact revenge. It is further disclosed that Le Tenia brutally anally raped (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rape) and beat (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violent_crime) Marcus's girlfriend Alex (played by Monica Bellucci (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monica_Bellucci)), who is also the ex-girlfriend of Pierre. The rape takes place when Alex encounters Le Tenia beating a prostitute in a pedestrian (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedestrian) underpass (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Underpass).


The rape itself, the film's other controversial scene, is shown in a single unbroken take lasting nine minutes. After the rape scene, it also becomes clear that Pierre and Marcus attacked the wrong man: Le Tenia was standing right next to the man who was killed. In the background of the rape scene, at the entrance to the underpass in which it takes place, a figure appears, watches briefly and then walks away leaving the attack to continue.

(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Albert_dupontel3.jpg)

The film then delves into the actions that preceded the event. We see Alex, Marcus and Pierre at a party (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Party). Alex and Marcus are apparently divided over Marcus' uninhibited use of cocaine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocaine) and alcohol (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol). Earlier scenes reveal the real divisions between Marcus and Pierre: Alex left Pierre, a staid and sexually reserved philosophy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy) professor (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Professor), for the more footloose and sexually uninhibited Marcus. The last scene of the film shows Marcus and Alex rising from bed to prepare for the party, with Alex discovering she is pregnant (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pregnancy) whilst Marcus is out buying wine.
The film ends with a shot of Alex reading in a park surrounded by children (accompanied by Beethoven (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_van_Beethoven)'s 7th Symphony (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._7_%28Beethoven%29)), giving way to a strobe (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strobe_light) effect and a roaring sound that is reminiscent of the film running out of the projector gate. A final title card reads: "LE TEMPS DETRUIT TOUT" ("Time Destroys All Things").

I cant really show what happens in pictures, im sure it would get shut down, so Ill show the cover:

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03. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me.
This movie is BRILLIANT, so well done, its not trying to be anything... it is what it is. The story is spell binding and really takes you in, it just pours out like water on the screen.... so smooth and slick, I love this movie VERY much, its not your average film. I dont want to give too much away about it at all, literally nothing because I encourage others to see it so often and they always have some sort of experience with it.... watch this movie if you like good movies that stray away from the crappy norm.


Here is the Wiki article about it if you want to spoil it for yourself:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twin_Peaks:_Fire_Walk_With_Me




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Thats it for now, I have a few others id really like to share.. a few more horror ones like that and some awesome drama ones.. great films.

[^Sex_with_Satan^]

i own "irreversible" already and will try to find "aftermath" but i dont know how it is called in german so it might be a challenge, thank you :D

[REFLEX]

Aftermath and Genesis (its a double feature DVD). You can order it off of the website I posted in my 1st post. Id reccomend Guinea Pig: Flower of Flesh and Blood too... excellent.

[kingsam]

Great thread.

Twin peaks rocks.
How about The Tin Drum, a very cool, if somewhat deep, German flick.
Plenty of silly gory horrors like Profondo Rosso etc.
Thriller: A Cruel Picture
Requiem for a Dream, pretty well known but worth a mention.
Silly Sci Fi's like The Green Slime
El Topo and The Holy Mountain
Old Godzilla-esque Japanese flicks like Infra-Man

I could probably reel off a lot more by looking at my DVD collection, but can't be bothered to get up :p

[REFLEX]

Nice list! Ill have to look a few of those up on the net here.... and see more about them for myself. Anyone else?

[noble]

Ultimate Versus. = The penultimate Kung -fu live action anime insanity. Zombies, guns, swordfights, demons, and the most insane kung fu action you can imagine.

It's a cult movie(like Army of Darkness), and it has a bizarre sense of humor, but if you can find this movie check it out!

(Try to get the unrated 'Ultimate' Edition as it's much better than the original cut version.

[Cyrann]

Some of my favortie less seen movies are:

Brick:
http://img299.imageshack.us/img299/3695/brickposter4ax2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

This is a film I have been highly anticipating for over a year. After first hitting the festival circuit in January of 2005 it went through the cycles, finally getting a stateside limited release at the end of March 2006. Buffalo, I ask you now to open your eyes to a masterpiece of cinema as Brick finally debuts at the Amherst Dipson.

Brick is a not a film as much as a symphony where each instrument is tuned to the beat of the conductor. Each frame is carefully orchestrated and composed to perfection. The dialogue is metered and spoken with a contemporary Shakespearean beat. Writer/Director Rian Johnson has created poetry with his first feature length film. It may be tough to understand the lingo and overall speech used, but as the film advances you begin to know the characters and the words just make complete sense.

It as a great movie... case and point!

Four rooms:
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/8407/fourroomsus3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

"Four Rooms" is an anthology film with four 'episodes' about a fading hotel on News Years Eve, and with a quirky bellhop named Ted (Tim Roth) and his misadventures on this one crazy night. The first episode entitled "The Missing Ingredient" is about a group of witches staying in the hotel who need some sperm in order to complete a spell. And guess who knocks on the door...Ted the bellhop! The next episode, "The Wrong Man" is a shorter episode about Ted getting mistaken for another man. This is certainly the strangest of the episodes. Then next comes the hilarious "The Misbehavers". Ted is asked to babysit two kids of a Mexican gangster (Antonio Banderas in a parody of himself), and how everything possible can go wrong. And the final episode, "The Man From Hollywood" (the best) is directed by Quentin Tarantino. It is about a ****y Hollywood new-comer (Tarantino also in a parody of himself) who rents out the Penthouse for New Years Eve, and then plays a dangerous game that ends the film in a very funny way.

Each room directed by a different director (should speak for itself):

Allison Anders
Alexandre Rockwell
Robert Rodriguez
Quentin Tarantino

And Tarantino is a remake of an old Hitch**** scene, its awesome!

I can list more if people are interested!

Cy

[Hippo]

Four Rooms is wierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd. I love the ending though with the knife and lighter lol.


anyways...


Pan's Labyrinth

go see it, it might still be in some theaters. Its in spanish, but the special effects and story is absolutely AMAZING!!!

[noble]

Four rooms rules!

I love the part with antonio banderas. That segment is great. Loved the part where the kid kept lighting ciggies, and Roth kept slapping them out of his mouth :lol:

[kingsam]

Brick is real good.
I gotta check out that 4 rooms.
Yesh Pan's Labyrint is pretty good, I was a little dissapointed wit it, but probably coz I was highly anticipating it.

here's some others I recommend:
koyaanaqatsi
ghost world
brazil
suicide club
ghost dog

[noble]

I don't have time to go into lengthy discussion about them (I'm at work), but here's some other great titles you should at least do a wiki on to get more info on them.

These are some fantastic movies.

Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer, Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Battle Royale(1 not the horrible 2), Ju-on, Ringu, God of cookery...more in a bit.

[DINAMO788]

is irreversible the movie where theres a scene with monica bellucci taking off her clothes in frton of a young boy and getting close to him?


lock stock and two smoking barrells is a movie my frined really loves. i prefer snatch.

[kingsam]

Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer, Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Battle Royale(1 not the horrible 2), Ju-on, Ringu, God of cookery...more in a bit.
Seen 'em all accept Lady Vengeance, all are great. God of Cookery is goddamn insane, but brillaint at te same time.
I'll ave to get Lady Vengeance coz it looks so good.

[noble]

Seen 'em all accept Lady Vengeance, all are great. God of Cookery is goddamn insane, but brillaint at te same time.
I'll ave to get Lady Vengeance coz it looks so good.


Lady Vengeance has a particular segment that is just a punch in the gut emotionally.

I don't want to post it and ruin any plot points, but good god, that section was brutal.

[kingsam]

Lady Vengeance has a particular segment that is just a punch in the gut emotionally.

I don't want to post it and ruin any plot points, but good god, that section was brutal.
I always found Old Boy quite, I'm not sure how to put it exactly, emotionally powerful.

Ichi The Killer is good for a laugh

[Cyrann]

I don't have time to go into lengthy discussion about them (I'm at work), but here's some other great titles you should at least do a wiki on to get more info on them.

These are some fantastic movies.

Kung Fu Hustle, Shaolin Soccer, Oldboy, Sympathy for Lady Vengeance, Battle Royale(1 not the horrible 2), Ju-on, Ringu, God of cookery...more in a bit.

Battle Royale is one of the most amazing movies ever... LOVE IT!

[Behemoko]

Four Rooms is wierrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrd. I love the ending though with the knife and lighter lol.


anyways...


Pan's Labyrinth

go see it, it might still be in some theaters. Its in spanish, but the special effects and story is absolutely AMAZING!!!

It's still playing in the theatre i like to go to, i might go there tomorrow, i was thinking about it last week, but saw "Letters From Iwo Jima" instead, and it was a great movie.

[Pinkmonst3r]

How about what they found under the bed in Four rooms?

[Cyrann]

How about what they found under the bed in Four rooms?

Are you talking about what was in the bed?

[Sash]

The Big Lebowski...anyone?

Woah, Aftermath looks pretty vile. The guy in the first picture reminds me of Mr. Bean. :eek:

[spazchicken]

Pan's Labyrinth

go see it, it might still be in some theaters. Its in spanish, but the special effects and story is absolutely AMAZING!!!

..I didn't know it was out yet....? I really want to see that and hope it comes on Blu-ray! :D

I really like :

Train spotting
http://disparodenieve.blogia.com/upload/20051211201453-trainspotting-2005.jpg

Serpent and the rainbow
http://images.needcoffee.com/dvd/satrainbow1.jpg

Jacobs Ladder(silent Hill started..)
http://www.geocities.com/aaronbcaldwell/Jacobsladder07.jpg

City of lost children
http://www.mentalimages.com/4_1_motion_pictures/images/big/city_of_lost_children/_003.jpg

Unico

http://www.angelfire.com/anime2/fable/images/gallery/movie04.jpg

[DOGG]

Well, I do have one sleeper hit in my collection.

25th Hour, directed by Spike Lee. This film was just fantastic, following a drug dealer on his last 24 hours before he goes to prison. The story just sucked you in and never let go.

Edward Norton plays Monty, a harmless drug dealer who has 24 hours of freedom before serving a seven-year jail sentence. Nervous, confused, and terrified, Monty turns to his closest friends for support: Frank Slattery (Barry Pepper), a ****y stock broker who resents Monty for throwing his life away; Jakob Elinsky (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a hapless high school teacher who is attracted to one of his students (Anna Paquin); and Monty's heartbroken father (Brian Cox), who blames himself for Monty's demise. And then there is Naturelle (Rosario Dawson), Monty's beautiful girlfriend, who may or may not be guilty of ratting Monty out to the cops. Monty spends his last day trying to ignore the inevitability of time, but everyone and everything only reminds him of the bleak, unpromising days that lay ahead.

It's a superb movie, with Spike Lee's magic touch.

[DINAMO788]

Dogg is there in scene in there where norton is i think standing inf ront of a mirror and just rants about every race for a few minutes?

[SteveMondragon]

Coldblooded staring Jason Priestley

Cosmo (Priestley), an affectless mob bookie who lives in the basement of a retirement home, is promoted to hitman. He learns his new trade from Steve, a seasoned killer. He falls in love with a yoga teacher, Jasmine, and must figure out a way to leave the mob so they can be together.


Sounds cheezy but it was a pretty cool movie.

http://blog.tvspielfilm.de/forward/wp-content/images/forward/coldblooded.jpg

[SteveMondragon]

Hard-Boiled (Laat sau sen taan) starring Yun-Fat Chow (Chow Yun Fat)

Good old school Chinese police story. Mobsters are smuggling guns into Hong Kong. The police orchestrate a raid at a teahouse where the ace detective loses his partner. Meanwhile, the two main gun smugglers are having a war over territoriality, and a young new gun is enlisted to wipe out informants and overcome barriers to growth. The detective, acting from inside sources gets closer to the ring leaders, and eventually must work directly with the inside man.


http://www.critcononline.com/images/hard%20boiled%20dvd%20front.jpg

[REFLEX]

Sweet man!!! I like those old school gangster flicks, have you seen Brother? Its a good one.

[Uncool]

Well I like these movies for starters:

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http://www.videoservicecorp.com/images/shaolin%20soccer.jpg

[REFLEX]

Shaolin Soccer was hilarious man..... it was really good, so were those other two actually.

[Uncool]

Favorite part was when their goalies clothes came off from the "finishing move" so to speak lol.

[REFLEX]

Hahahah yeah, tons of silly moments in that game, I liked it better than the baseball one or whatever.

[Xaor]

Once were warriors. Devastatingly beautiful, harsh, and true.

VERY EXTREME CONTENT

Here is a review I wrote on it for IMDB



There are films where you can see extensive carnage and it doesn't move you. This is a film where you see a man hit his wife and it hits you in the gut like you're being hit yourself. An excellent depiction of the impact of anger and violence on the members of a poor family. In this case, they happen to be Maoris living in New Zealand. The father dominates the family because he is so powerless in the other facets of his life. He's addicted to boozing and carousing and the only way he can really express himself is with his fists. The wife fights back, but can be beaten into submission. But she's also allowed herself to be seduced by the boozy lifestyle and fears responsibility. The center of the family is the oldest daughter (13), who is really the only one who can communicate with all the other members. The boys are either lost in life or lost in their own rage. The youngest daughter is simply too small and clings to her sister. It takes a tragedy to allow some of these individuals to reach out for each other and try to re-create a form of family life. A very powerful film, not for the faint of heart.

[REFLEX]

Ill have to check that one out for sure, thanks for the listing.

[Voice Of A Riot]

Pan's Labyrinth

go see it, it might still be in some theaters. Its in spanish, but the special effects and story is absolutely AMAZING!!!

I really wanted to see Pan's Labyrinth at the cinema but it seems it has been and gone without me knowing. I'll definitely rent it out though.

I highly recommend Dead Man's Shoes. It's a tale of brutal revenge, starring a little known actor called Paddy Considine, who systematically picks off one by one, a group of local bullies that once traumatised his younger brother. It's cleverly filmed, perspectives taken from both the hunter and the hunted. One of my favourite British independant films.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/

[noble]

Favorite part was when their goalies clothes came off from the "finishing move" so to speak lol.



If you haven't already you should really check out Kung Fu Hustle, and King Of Comedy by Stephen Chow as well.

If you liked Shaolin Soccer, you'll like these as it's by the same team :)

[Cyrann]

I really wanted to see Pan's Labyrinth at the cinema but it seems it has been and gone without me knowing. I'll definitely rent it out though.

I highly recommend Dead Man's Shoes. It's a tale of brutal revenge, starring a little known actor called Paddy Considine, who systematically picks off one by one, a group of local bullies that once traumatised his younger brother. It's cleverly filmed, perspectives taken from both the hunter and the hunted. One of my favourite British independant films.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0419677/

I saw Pan's last night, it was very good. I also have one of his earlier works, Devil's Backbone on the way courtasy of NetFlix, I'll let everyone know how it is!

[GraveKeeperRuby]

Its a Wonderful Life (I can't spell it in spanish)

Its pretty much only intended for the Mexican Audiance ,but its simply.. wow.

It follows this hobo in his search to make it, while the Governmnet is trying to decrease unemployment and homeless population. Eventually deciding to just let them all die.

The ending is just so.. watch it. I promise your jaw will be in shock at the end.

[AndyD]

Something interesting is "La Cabina" its a short Italian movie from the 70s or 80s. I cant describe it because its about 20 minutes long and any description would give away the plot/mystery.

[kingsam]

Lucifer Rising
The Invocation of my Demon Brother
Shogun Assassin/LoneWolf and Cub Series
The Beyond
Blacula
Bad Taste and Braindead
Poltergiest

[Cyrann]

Man I have alot of movies to rent...

[Organic_Shadow]

I was born while my mom was watching Poltergeist. :)

I recommend:
Eraserhead - fantastic b&w oldschool abstract film with little dialog
Stay - good psychological thriller
My Name is Nobody - awesome western comedy from the 60's or 70's
2001: A Space Odyssey - if you havent seen it then turn your computer off right now and go watch it

[noble]

I was born while my mom was watching Poltergeist. :)

I recommend:
Eraserhead - fantastic b&w oldschool abstract film with little dialog
Stay - good psychological thriller
My Name is Nobody - awesome western comedy from the 60's or 70's
2001: A Space Odyssey - if you havent seen it then turn your computer off right now and go watch it


I was young, but I still saw that movie in the theater!

Get off my internets you dang kids :D

[kingsam]

I was born while my mom was watching Poltergeist. :)

I recommend:
Eraserhead - fantastic b&w oldschool abstract film with little dialog
Stay - good psychological thriller
My Name is Nobody - awesome western comedy from the 60's or 70's
2001: A Space Odyssey - if you havent seen it then turn your computer off right now and go watch it
Word I was gonna mention Eraserhead. A Space Odyssey is great too.
Haven't seen the wother two, will have to check em

[REFLEX]

Glad to see someone mentioned "The Beyond"! I have many of Lucio Fulci's movies on DVD.

[Cyrann]

Momento
Se7ven
Pie

I have to start writing down every movie I see...

Anyone into lighting/camera use/imagry of movies? Like if the movie didn't have a ton of dialauge, but is beautiful to watch?

[warstrider]

The new 'Children of Men' is an excellent film IMO, and so is the movie 'Primer', although you may have to watch it several times, to see all of its depth.

[Voice Of A Riot]

Momento
Se7ven
Pie

I have to start writing down every movie I see...

Anyone into lighting/camera use/imagry of movies? Like if the movie didn't have a ton of dialauge, but is beautiful to watch?


One reason I enjoy films so much is due to the cinematography and direction. The last film I watched which had a good example of this was Blood Diamond. Views of Mozambique, Sierra Leone, Cape Town and the S. Africa's east coast were incredible, and it made me want to go a visit.

BTW Cyrann did you get the chance to watch Devil's backbone? Any good?

[Cyrann]

BTW Cyrann did you get the chance to watch Devil's backbone? Any good?

It got instantly backordered and I am still on the wait list for it, since PANs did so well. I will let you know as soon as possible if it is any good...

I have Art School Confidential at home, for this evening...

[Voice Of A Riot]

It got instantly backordered and I am still on the wait list for it, since PANs did so well. I will let you know as soon as possible if it is any good...

I have Art School Confidential at home, for this evening...

...directed by Terry Zwigoff who also directed Ghost World, one of my favourite films. I would be very intrigued as to what Art School Confidential turns out to be like.

[Cyrann]

...directed by Terry Zwigoff who also directed Ghost World, one of my favourite films. I would be very intrigued as to what Art School Confidential turns out to be like.

Well I'll let you know tomorrow, unless something crazy happens tonight...

is "Ghost World" a keeper or just a rent?

[Naboomagnoli]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Happiness_of_the_Katakuris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfZ-NQcz4Y

Watched this last night. I can pretty much guarantee I won't see a weirder film any time soon. A musical with bits of claymation, a very black comical tone, some fantastic one-liners and a volcano. You'll either love it or hate it - if you watch it with a positive attitude you will laugh your head off at some of the scenes.

I almost wet myself when Grandpa said "Suicide??" in the clip below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkMdI3XFsmI&mode=related&search=

Also, Richard Sagawa is an absolutely hilarious character.

[Cyrann]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Happiness_of_the_Katakuris

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyfZ-NQcz4Y

Watched this last night. I can pretty much guarantee I won't see a weirder film any time soon. A musical with bits of claymation, a very black comical tone, some fantastic one-liners and a volcano. You'll either love it or hate it - if you watch it with a positive attitude you will laugh your head off at some of the scenes.

I almost wet myself when Grandpa said "Suicide??" in the clip below:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkMdI3XFsmI&mode=related&search=

Also, Richard Sagawa is an absolutely hilarious character.

That movie sounds nuts, I just might like it!

Cy

[Voice Of A Riot]

Well I'll let you know tomorrow, unless something crazy happens tonight...

is "Ghost World" a keeper or just a rent?

Ghost World is one of those films you either love/hate or just don't get. I'd suggest renting it out and if you find it's your kind of film then you can buy it later.

So...Art School Confidential tell me all I need to know!:D

[Cyrann]

Ghost World is one of those films you either love/hate or just don't get. I'd suggest renting it out and if you find it's your kind of film then you can buy it later.

So...Art School Confidential tell me all I need to know!:D

Ghost world will be a Netflix, so if I don't like I wont cry about it...

Ok, Art School Confidential is a great movie and I almost watch it twice in a row... I will now attempt to explain my views without giving any spoilers...

It seemed like it was a true stab at society as a whole touching on all aspects prevelant in the media today; homosexual tendencies, popularity, stereotypes, death, life, exploration, etc (to name a few). All this wrapped up in two hours with an underlying horror movie twists... It is set at an Art School, but I am sure you figured that out...

If you are a movie buff, it would be safe to buy, b/c it does have replay value, as well as, becoming a movie you would want to share with others...

Want me to say more?

Oh, I would rate it 9/10 and guess what, Devil's Backbone should be in my mailbox right now!

[REFLEX]

Have you guys seen the proposition? its a great movie, written by Nick Cave.

[Voice Of A Riot]

9/10...high score, I'll have to add it to my 'must see' list. Thanks for the heads up. ;)

[Cyrann]

Have you guys seen the proposition? its a great movie, written by Nick Cave.

Nope, I'll look into it though... this thread has been GREAT!

[Naboomagnoli]

Nick Cave lives round here (Brighton). I saw him in town around the time I moved here, with his family. IIRC his young daughter was wearing all black and a top hat in the summer :lol:

[Cyrann]

9/10...high score, I'll have to add it to my 'must see' list. Thanks for the heads up. ;)

I had to give it that since it was one of the best movies I have seen this year... I tend to start over each year!

Anyway, it is a must see for movie fans and has alot, if you look at it deep enough!

Anyone hear about this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZDXDvlpu6I

Looks like a gangster adaptation of KIDS... so sweet!

[spazchicken]

Just saw Pan's Labyrinth....totally opposite of what you would think. I couldn't figure out why a "kid" movie was rated R ...but now I know...:oops: Great movie though!
http://www.panslabyrinth.com/

Seems nobody has heard of this movie even though it's been in theaters for 2 months!

[Cyrann]

We have been talking about it in here... scroll up ;)!

[REFLEX]

Hahaha....... top hat in the summer! awesome, I love Nick cave... I have for about 8 years. Anyway, its a great movie, check it out! The proposition.

[Cyrann]

Did you watch the preview I linked?

[spazchicken]

Have you guys seen the proposition? its a great movie, written by Nick Cave.
I love nick cave so much! :D :D

Nick Cave lives round here (Brighton). I saw him in town around the time I moved here, with his family. IIRC his young daughter was wearing all black and a top hat in the summer

Wow, I'd LOVE to see him. He's always mysterious to me. He only has one kid? I thought at least two. You saw his wife?

We have been talking about it in here... scroll up !

you talking to me? Because I don't see anything :cry:

[Cyrann]

you talking to me? Because I don't see anything :cry:

Yes I was, Pans was talked about in pots 8, 10, 33, 35 although brief...

Just saything that some of us have seen it and whatnot, I liked it alot!

I have Devil's Backbone, one of his earlier works at home... or at least I should have got the NETflix tonight!

[Behemoko]

Anyone hear about this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZDXDvlpu6I



Not until now, lol. Looks like it might be worth a watch.

[Behemoko]

Seems nobody has heard of this movie even though it's been in theaters for 2 months!

I heard of it way back when, and i almost saw it the day it came out, but i saw Children of Men instead.

[klonere]

Well if you enjoy 'european' films 'Cache (Hidden)' is excellent. Its so....stilll and slow, it takes ages for things to happen. It keeps you an edgy sort of relaxed and BANG, something big happens like a Jack-In-The-Box. Its slightly disturbing (I can't tell you why, it'd ruin the film). Amelie is also great, there is nothing quite like it. These two films are in French (la langue d'amour n'es pas?). Earthquake is a classic disater flick based in L.A. I watched it recently and it still stands up well. BTW Rules of Attraction is the best film I have ever seen. Period. Watch or regret it.

P.S Someone reccomended Sev7en, its EXCELLENT but requires a strong stomach.

[Cyrann]

Well if you enjoy 'european' films 'Cache (Hidden)' is excellent. Its so....stilll and slow, it takes ages for things to happen. It keeps you an edgy sort of relaxed and BANG, something big happens like a Jack-In-The-Box. Its slightly disturbing (I can't tell you why, it'd ruin the film). Amelie is also great, there is nothing quite like it. These two films are in French (la langue d'amour n'es pas?). Earthquake is a classic disater flick based in L.A. I watched it recently and it still stands up well. BTW Rules of Attraction is the best film I have ever seen. Period. Watch or regret it.

P.S Someone reccomended Sev7en, its EXCELLENT but requires a strong stomach.

I love seven I mentioned it! You do have to like that kind of movie, I would agree. Another solid recommendation ("Cache"), this thread delivers!

NOt until now, lol. Looks like it might be worth a watch.

Cant wait to see it!

[DINAMO788]

watch the double posting guys.


all of you guys are posting all these either dark or thriller or horror movies how bout some good fun ones!


one of my favorite comedys is a spoof called Kung Pow which isn't such a big secret but if you're open to it watch it with some friends as it cracks me up. and with each time i watch it i find some other sublte joke in the film. so like i said if you like silly/stupid things that make you laugh its a good one

[Cyrann]

VoR, finally I got "Devil's BAckbone" from netfliz and.......



The DVD disc was cracked and wouldnt play :(

[Voice Of A Riot]

Awww sorry to here that Cyrann, it's bloody annoying when that happens! I've been in a similar situation with Amazon. I'd ask for a replacement and some compensation on top of that...kick up a right fuss.

[Cyrann]

Awww sorry to here that Cyrann, it's bloody annoying when that happens! I've been in a similar situation with Amazon. I'd ask for a replacement and some compensation on top of that...

Do you know how to do that on Netflix, I think I am out of luck and only able to aks for the disc again...

I dont even know if you can report them!

[^Sex_with_Satan^]

I dont know if this film was mentioned yet but i loved donnie darko....cant believe the same guy also plays a gay cowboy ;)

[Voice Of A Riot]

I had a browse of Netflix's website, and they've been very crafty by avoiding any direct contact with customers by putting a help section that answers the majority of problems accept damaged goods, and no actual contact details. I don't own an account myself but perhaps there's more info if you log on.:?

[Cyrann]

I had a browse of Netflix's website, and they've been very crafty by avoiding any direct contact with customers by putting a help section that answers the majority of problems accept damaged goods, and no actual contact details. I don't own an account myself but perhaps there's more info if you log on.:?

Yeah it also makes me thing that thier logistcal set up is amazing, but thier quality assurance is HORRIBLE...

Oh well...ill check it out!

[Voice Of A Riot]

Howl's Moving Castle blew me away. I really loved this film, Hayao Miyazaki is a legend in his own right. I knew what to expect when it comes to Studio Ghibli films, but they never cease to astonish me at how creative the world/characters/script are. The fire demon Calcifer stole the show for me, he was one of my favourite characters. A definate 9/10 for HMC, always room for improvement!

[Uncool]

Howl's Moving Castle blew me away. I really loved this film, Hayao Miyazaki is a legend in his own right. I knew what to expect when it comes to Studio Ghibli films, but they never cease to astonish me at how creative the world/characters/script are. The fire demon Calcifer stole the show for me, he was one of my favourite characters. A definate 9/10 for HMC, always room for improvement!Wow I'm surprised that someone actually know's a couple of his films. He is considered a gem in Japan for his works past and present. Here is a short list of the movies he has done:

Future Boy Conan (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_Boy_Conan) - (未来少年コナン Mirai Shounen Conan), 1978
The Castle of Cagliostro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Castle_of_Cagliostro) (Lupin III) - (ルパン三世カリオストロの城 Rupan Sansei: Kariosutoro no Shiro), 1979
Sherlock Hound (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sherlock_Hound) - (名探偵ホームズ Meitantei Holmes), 1982
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nausica%C3%A4_of_the_Valley_of_the_Wind) - (風の谷のナウシカ Kaze no Tani no Naushika), 1984
Castle in the Sky (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Castle_in_the_Sky) (天空の城ラピュタ Tenkuu no Shiro Rapyuta), 1986
My Neighbor Totoro (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Neighbor_Totoro) - (となりのトトロ Tonari no Totoro), 1988
Kiki's Delivery Service (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiki%27s_Delivery_Service) - (魔女の宅急便 Majo no Takkyuubin), 1989
Porco Rosso (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porco_Rosso) - (紅の豚 Kurenai no Buta), 1992
On Your Mark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Your_Mark), 1995 (Short animated music video featuring music by Chage and Aska (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chage_and_Aska))
Princess Mononoke (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princess_Mononoke) - (もののけ姫 Mononoke Hime), 1997
Spirited Away (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirited_Away) - (千と千尋の神隠し Sen to Chihiro no Kamikakushi), 2001 (Best Animated Feature (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Best_Animated_Feature), winner 2002)
Howl's Moving Castle (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howl%27s_Moving_Castle_%28film%29) - (ハウルの動く城 Hauru no Ugoku Shiro), 2004 (Best Animated Feature, nominee 2005)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayao_Miyazaki

I haven't seen them all myself but they always have a theme in each one.

[Behemoko]

Howl's Moving Castle blew me away. I really loved this film, Hayao Miyazaki is a legend in his own right. I knew what to expect when it comes to Studio Ghibli films, but they never cease to astonish me at how creative the world/characters/script are. The fire demon Calcifer stole the show for me, he was one of my favourite characters. A definate 9/10 for HMC, always room for improvement!

Are you sure..? I myself consider him very well known, lol. I've seen 5 of his movies, lol.

Edit Well, I guess Uncool listed them, eh? I've been meaning to see Castle in the Sky and finish Nausicaa of the vally of the wind, lol.

[DINAMO788]

VOAR i assume u saw spirited away. how does it compare? i've heard mixed opinions

[Behemoko]

VOAR i assume u saw spirited away. how does it compare? i've heard mixed opinions

Well, I'm not who you're asking, but Spirited Away is in my top 5 of all time, and I personally like it better than Howl's Moving Castle. :-)

[Voice Of A Riot]

I've seen a few of those listed, namely My Neighbour Totoro, Princess Mononoke and he critically acclaimed Spirited Away (which is one of my favourite films). I've also seen Pom Poko which is part of the Studio Ghibli collection, directed by Isao Takahata. I think Spirited Away really put Hayao Miyazaki's work on the map over in Europe, I don't know about the rest of the world. But they've become quite popular now.

It's certainly worth seeing Howl's Moving Castle, I really enjoyed it. Nearly on par with Spirited Away, the story certainly has more depth but visually Spirited Away is an eye melter and superior to HMC.

[DINAMO788]

thanks for the input. i saw it 2 times and it was only ok imo. i guess thats not my favorite style.

[DOGG]

Dogg is there in scene in there where norton is i think standing inf ront of a mirror and just rants about every race for a few minutes?

Gah, I'm a little late, but hey.

Yes, I love that scene. Hilarious IMO.

[Stevie Carnage]

Evil Dead:

http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00005R24K.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

Evil Dead II: Dead By Dawn *(Personal Favorite):

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/6305841861.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/4b/df/db1192c008a0da93b5ea9010.L.jpg

Army Of Darkness (Evil Dead 3)
http://ec2.images-amazon.com/images/P/0783227434.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/ed/22/cc99923f8da0b4263b539010.L.jpg
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/87/11/f57d923f8da0a4263b539010.L.jpg
http://g-ec2.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/7b/9b/cb61b340dca081ee6b539010.L.jpg

Susperia

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/4f/0c/1b4f7220eca0988dc144a010.L.jpg
http://www.objectif-cinema.com/analyses/images/066/suspiria_05.jpg
http://www.horrortalk.com/reviews/Suspiria/SUSPIRIA%2014.jpg
http://www.horrortalk.com/reviews/Suspiria/SUSPIRIA%208.jpg

Bubba Ho-Tep

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B0001LQJMQ.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

The Screaming Dead:

http://ec1.images-amazon.com/images/P/B00019JR4A.01._SS500_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

To name a few....

[REFLEX]

Haha awesome, someone listed Suspira and evil dead 1 and 2, great choices.

Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci are great movie makers.

[Voice Of A Riot]

Yeah Evil Dead 1 & 2 are classics, I haven't seen the third.

The evil hand scene cracks me up every time. :lol:

[Cyrann]

Yeah Evil Dead 1 & 2 are classics, I haven't seen the third.

The evil hand scene cracks me up every time. :lol:

Wait, you havn't seen Army of Darkness? Wow...

Anywat, new devil's backbone is at the house w/ no crack...

I'll let you know tomorrow!

[noble]

Army of Darkness is the greatest achievement in cinematic history.

What other movie has a three stooges sequence using Bruce campbell and an army of skeletons?

Pure comedy gold.

[Cyrann]

Army of Darkness is the greatest achievement in cinematic history.

What other movie has a three stooges sequence using Bruce campbell and an army of skeletons?

Pure comedy gold.

Its an insta-classic and insta-favorite...

Just though he would have seen it judging by his background in cinema...

[REFLEX]

Army of Darkness on HD DVD actually looks pretty decent, some scenes really have a lot of "pop" to them

[Cyrann]

Army of Darkness on HD DVD actually looks pretty decent, some scenes really have a lot of "pop" to them

I wish I had both formats, what tier is it in?

[REFLEX]

I wish I had both formats, what tier is it in?



It has its advantages! ;)

I believe it is in Tier 1 or 2, Im sure its in 1 though. For how old it is, and what type of movie it is (not an A list type hollywood film) it looks pretty good in some scenes.

[ATL]

Army of Darkness is the greatest achievement in cinematic history.

What other movie has a three stooges sequence using Bruce campbell and an army of skeletons?

Pure comedy gold.


5 word minimum...huh;


"Give me some sugar, baby!"

[Stevie Carnage]

The entire Evil Dead Trilogy may possibly be the best group of films ever created. Not only because of comedy, horror, and gore (the three essentials for a good horror film), but from a filmmaker's standpoint, they are VERY interesting to watch.

Some of those montogue scenes where Bruce/Ash is going crazy because of the Spirits Of The Book are pure gold. If anyone can find the Book Of The Dead editions, get them. They look very cool.

http://www.amazon.com/Evil-Dead-Book-Collection/dp/B000AQKU6I/sr=8-1/qid=1171324951/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/104-6297661-5717531?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

I got mine for only $55 at Best Buy. The bonus features on the first film are especially good. The commentary on Evil Dead II is possibly my favorite of all time.

[snooper71]

I really enjoyed
True romance
3000 miles to graceland
Employee of the month (Matt Dilon and Steve Zahn) NOT the one with Jessica Simpson
The howling
re-animator
Sleepaway camp
Toxic avenger

And of course....


.... Evil dead trilogy

[kingsam]

Toxic avenger
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSss

[Cyrann]

VofAR I finnaly saw "Devil's Backbone" and I have to say it was awesome. The more I get to see his films the more I see the deep seeded plots that weave through the dialouge and plot.

I highly recommend anyone who likes dead/pseudo-sci-fi ghost movies to watch this flick. It has everything you need and I would give it a 7.5/10, and my seal of approval!

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9048/devilsbackbonett1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[REFLEX]

Re-animator is a classic, I have it on special DVD... very very awesome movie.

[Cyrann]

Re-animator is a classic, I have it on special DVD... very very awesome movie.

I have aftermath coming from NEtflix.. woot!

[REFLEX]

I have aftermath coming from NEtflix.. woot!


!? Really?! Crazy man. if it the right one?