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A Futbol Injustice posted:Good suggestion but he's seen it. I haven't seen it, but Ti West's Trigger Man was also well received.
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morestuff posted:House of the Devil? That movie's flaws are overwhelmingly obvious. What about REC? Maybe that's not little known anymore. Sauna?
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A Futbol Injustice posted:OK, here's an odd request. My buddy and I have been engaged in a Persona-lite battle of wills and I need to gain the upper hand. He loves horror, but he's also a film snob, and each recommendation I come up with ends up having one deep, unyielding flaw. Help me remember great, little-seen horror films from the past few years. I showed him All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (although its flaws are glaring to a budding filmmaker such as himself) and I will be showing him Martyrs and Antichrist, but beyond that, I'm stumped. Help, CineD! How about Gwai muk (Home Sweet Home, according to imdb) it's a kind of horror drama, not very known I'm guessing he already knows about The Children too.
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A Futbol Injustice posted:OK, here's an odd request. My buddy and I have been engaged in a Persona-lite battle of wills and I need to gain the upper hand. He loves horror, but he's also a film snob, and each recommendation I come up with ends up having one deep, unyielding flaw. Help me remember great, little-seen horror films from the past few years. I showed him All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (although its flaws are glaring to a budding filmmaker such as himself) and I will be showing him Martyrs and Antichrist, but beyond that, I'm stumped. Help, CineD! I Sell the Dead flew under most people's radar and I enjoyed the heck out of it. It's flawed sure, but the filmmakers' hearts were in the right place and that counts for a lot. In my opinion, Behind the Mask: The Rise of Leslie Vernon was the best thing to happen to the slasher genre in years. It didn't exactly win everyone over but every true horror fan I've met has loved it. Fido was fun and interesting and definitely not a waste of time. I wasn't as enthralled with it as some were, but it's a good film on it's own and puts a neat new twist on the rotting carcass that is the Zombie genre.
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A Futbol Injustice posted:OK, here's an odd request. My buddy and I have been engaged in a Persona-lite battle of wills and I need to gain the upper hand. He loves horror, but he's also a film snob, and each recommendation I come up with ends up having one deep, unyielding flaw. Help me remember great, little-seen horror films from the past few years. I showed him All the Boys Love Mandy Lane (although its flaws are glaring to a budding filmmaker such as himself) and I will be showing him Martyrs and Antichrist, but beyond that, I'm stumped. Help, CineD! It's not exactly "little-seen," but if he doesn't like The Descent, he's not worth the trouble. It seems like a horror movie film snobs should love. Edit: May and The Signal are a couple great ones I always recommend too, although they're not as flawless as The Descent. Uncle Boogeyman fucked around with this message at 03:18 on Sep 6, 2010 |
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After a Miracles marathon I am in the mood for some religious horror or trhiller movie in the same vein of the show; basically something in the vein The Exorcist or Mothman Prophecies.
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Sep 6, 2010 21:38
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Honest Thief posted:After a Miracles marathon I am in the mood for some religious horror or trhiller movie in the same vein of the show; basically something in the vein The Exorcist or Mothman Prophecies. I've never seen Miracles, but Jacob's Ladder is pretty comparable to Mothman Prophecies and has small but significant religious elements. It's also the best half a horror movie attached to something even stranger and more wonderful ever made. 
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csidle posted:I watched Lost in Translation and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind recently, the former having become one of my all-time favourite movies. Are there any movies of the same vein you'd recommend? Gondry's Science of Sleep is quite similar to Eternal Sunshine. It's not half as good in my opinion though it is full of charming cinematography.
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I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that?
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The Cosby Mysteries posted:I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that? The Wicker Man The Tenant Rosemary's Baby
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I've been on a huge British crime film kick recently. So far, I've seen: Get Carter The Italian Job (original) The Long Good Friday Sexy Beast Croupier Layer Cake Gangster No. 1 All the Guy Richie films What are some other good ones? I liked The Long Good Friday and Sexy Beast best.
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The Cosby Mysteries posted:I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that? Society for an.. interesting take on the concept.
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Oz Fox posted:I've been on a huge British crime film kick recently. So far, I've seen: I'll Sleep When I'm Dead was Mike Hodges' followup to Croupier. I liked it quite a bit. I was a big fan of Mona Lisa as well. Although it's not technically British, The Limey draws on a lot of those British crime thrillers and makes something really amazing out of them.
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The Cosby Mysteries posted:I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that? Eyes Wide Shut
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Oz Fox posted:I've been on a huge British crime film kick recently. So far, I've seen: Love, Honour and Obey fits the description. MUG.
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morestuff posted:I haven't seen it, but Ti West's Trigger Man was also well received. Saw it after loving House of the Devil. It's very minimalist. Not much in the way of music or even dialog for that matter. Simple plot. Slightly artsy at points with long sustained shots. I can see it being a very divisive movie overall though since it does leave you feeling a bit bored by the whole thing and the plot is so simple.
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The Cosby Mysteries posted:I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that? For a comedic take, Hot Fuzz. You should save it until after The Wicker Man, though, for maximum comedic effect.
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The Cosby Mysteries posted:I'm looking for films that focus on cults and secret societies. Mainly featuring a protagonist getting way too deep and wanting out at any cost. Films like The Game, The Da Vinci Code and Fight Club for example. Any other films like that? Carlito's Way kinda fits. You might dig that.
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Anyone got some recommendations for Prohibition-era films? I've always found the era fascinating and loved The Untouchables and Public Enemies. Plus I want some supplemental viewing for Boardwalk Empire, once that starts.
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Doctor Claw posted:I'm looking for more films in a genre I can only think to call "very depressing things happen to very normal people." Deep character dramas with a lot of cynicism. Movies in the vein of: 'A Serious Man' is probably the most depressing movie I've ever sat through. Also from the Coen brothers: 'No Country for Old Men' is also good, although a bit more of an action movie. Less very depressing things happening to very normal people, and more 'very depressing things happening to very normal people, cops, and criminals'.
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Having liked Alien Trespass a lot, what are the best examples of old cheesy scifi horror flicks?Tuxedo Catfish posted:I've never seen Miracles, but Jacob's Ladder is pretty comparable to Mothman Prophecies and has small but significant religious elements. It's also the best half a horror movie attached to something even stranger and more wonderful ever made. Yeah its a cool flick but I seen it already, thanks either way.
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Adrianics posted:Anyone got some recommendations for Prohibition-era films? I've always found the era fascinating and loved The Untouchables and Public Enemies. Miller's Crossing
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What are some of the "must-see" asian movies of recent years (2007 and up)? Any genres.
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Secx posted:What are some of the "must-see" asian movies of recent years (2007 and up)? Any genres. Visage The Sun Also Rises Things We Do When We Fall in Love
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I just signed up for Netflix today. After rating some movies it suggested Drunken Master starring a young Jackie Chan. I really liked it and want to watch some similar old school kung fu films. Anything like Drunken Master or the much more recent Kung Fu Hustle is the type of film I'm looking for. Also, Netflix has World of Drunken Master (a sequel starring the old man instead of Jackie I think), Drunken Master 3 (no Jackie or old man), and Legend of Drunken Master (a more recent sequel to the first movie made in the 90s starring Jackie himself in the same role). Are any of them worth watching?
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Xinlum posted:I just signed up for Netflix today. After rating some movies it suggested Drunken Master starring a young Jackie Chan. I really liked it and want to watch some similar old school kung fu films. Anything like Drunken Master or the much more recent Kung Fu Hustle is the type of film I'm looking for. Legend of Drunken Master (originally known as Drunken Master 2) is one of the most outstanding and entertaining martial arts films I've ever seen. It really captures Jackie Chan at his best, I think.
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Secx posted:What are some of the "must-see" asian movies of recent years (2007 and up)? Any genres. 2046 (might miss your cut-off date by a year or so)
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Secx posted:What are some of the "must-see" asian movies of recent years (2007 and up)? Any genres. Love Exposure. I'm still trying to find a movie that can match the indescribable experience that was.
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Oz Fox posted:I've been on a huge British crime film kick recently. So far, I've seen: The Bank Job is absolutely essential.
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Are there any decent big screen translations of Greek works? What I specifically had in mind was the Oedipus cycle from Sophocles, but really anything? I saw a 1967 movie on wikipedia but I dunno. Really though, I'm open-minded here.
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The one you saw was probably Pasolini's Oedipus Rex. It's worth checking out.
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Butthole Prince posted:The one you saw was probably Pasolini's Oedipus Rex. It's worth checking out. Pasolini's Medea is also worth checking out. I prefer it to his Oedipus Rex (I think), but it is a less strict translation if you really just want the original greek story (it is also a more difficult film on its own right - for instance, it stars Maria Callas, but she doesn't sing in it). I'd recommend both to anyone who likes the plays and is more than just a casual film fan, as it can be hard to recommend Pasolini blind. If you are unsure, start with Oedipus Rex.
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Synnr posted:Are there any decent big screen translations of Greek works? What I specifically had in mind was the Oedipus cycle from Sophocles, but really anything? I saw a 1967 movie on wikipedia but I dunno. Really though, I'm open-minded here. Black Orpheus is great. It's not a strict retelling; it does its own thing, and very creatively.
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codyclarke posted:Black Orpheus is great. It's not a strict retelling; it does its own thing, and very creatively. Seconding this, it's a remarkable film. Also if I'm not mistaken most of it was filmed on location in Rio, during Carnivale, which is a nice added touch.
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Thanks guys, I'll see what I can do to get a hold of them! Edit: Black Orpheus and Oedipus Rex are on Netflix Instant but Medea doesn't even have a disk. Uuugh Synnr fucked around with this message at 15:50 on Sep 15, 2010 |
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I really digg the setting/atmosphere in movies like Ballast, All the real girls and Winter Passing i.e. it's fall/early winter, cold, set in some small american town. This might be a strange request but if someone knows a few more movies with such a setting I would appreciate it. Would be even better if they do not suck
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Popelmon posted:I really digg the setting/atmosphere in movies like Ballast, All the real girls and Winter Passing i.e. it's fall/early winter, cold, set in some small american town. This might be a strange request but if someone knows a few more movies with such a setting I would appreciate it. Would be even better if they do not suck If you haven't seen it already, watch Snow Angels. Same director as All The Real Girls. Also, Buffalo '66 is a good choice.
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Oh yes, saw Snow Angels already and loved it. Will check out Buffalo 66, sounds really interesting.
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Popelmon posted:I really digg the setting/atmosphere in movies like Ballast, All the real girls and Winter Passing i.e. it's fall/early winter, cold, set in some small american town. This might be a strange request but if someone knows a few more movies with such a setting I would appreciate it. Would be even better if they do not suck In a strange way, both McCabe and Mrs. Miller, and Days of Heaven, might fit your bill.
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