Films you like that most people haven't heard of! - Page 4

Kitten · 20-07-2009, 11:52

^^ that reminds me. Amazon Women on the Moon.

One of the best, yet worst movies of all time.

Wossi · 20-07-2009, 13:44

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Amelie, Angel-A (don't know anyone else who's seen it!), The Life of David Gale and an old fave Licence to Drive

Licence to Drive, was one of the characters called Mercedes? If so, I know the film, loved it

They Live.

It stars "Rowdy" Roddy Piper and is about a secret alien invasion where the aliens look like humans, unless, you happen to wear a pair of "Special Sunglasses". Never laughed so much in my entire life.

Davey_Pitch · 20-07-2009, 15:34

Irreversible - French film starring Monica Belluci, shown backwards. It's very dark, very disturbing, and features a long and graphic rape scene. Not to be watched if you're easily offended, but gripping at the same time.

_dogma_ · 20-07-2009, 18:16

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K-Pax, one of my favourite films with possibly the second best score. Kevin Spacey and Jeff Bridges star in it, but few people in real life have heard of it.

It's great. I've got the books too, must've read them about 10 times!

Kitten · 20-07-2009, 19:45

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Licence to Drive, was one of the characters called Mercedes? If so, I know the film, loved it

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Yes!! \o/ I think it was Mercedes Lane? It was a very young Heather Graham anyhow.

Jhadur · 20-07-2009, 20:39

They Live - very funny film much lollage was had
License to Drive - I have a vague recollection of but can't remember much bout it.
K-Pax - strange film where you're not too sure if he's alien or just weird and gifted

I watch too many films

Pumpkinstew · 20-07-2009, 21:18

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EDIT: My film would probably be Yojimbo. I only know a couple of people that have seen it. Although I suspect a few on here have.
It's another Kurosawa movie that "inspired" a western.

(bonus points if you know which one without using IMDB

)

Damnit, I know Seven Samurai became the Magnificent Seven which then became Battle Beyond the Stars.

I think its A Fistful of Dollars (but it might be Once Upon a Time in the West)

There's loads of Hong Kong films that I like and few people have seen:
Mr Vampire
Tokyo Raiders
2002
Stormriders
Project A

I also like to pimp The Dish to anyone who will listen.

Roberta · 20-07-2009, 21:29

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There's loads of Hong Kong films that I like and few people have seen:
Mr Vampire

I'm aware of Mr Vampire 1,2 and 3 thanks to a film buff boyfriend. Made sure I didn't watch them though after seeing some of the first one! Silly silly film!

Jhadur · 20-07-2009, 23:03

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Damnit, I know Seven Samurai became the Magnificent Seven which then became Battle Beyond the Stars.

I think its A Fistful of Dollars (but it might be Once Upon a Time in the West)

There's loads of Hong Kong films that I like and few people have seen:
Mr Vampire
Tokyo Raiders
2002
Stormriders
Project A

I also like to pimp The Dish to anyone who will listen.

Yep it was a Fistful of Dollars which was followed by Last Man Standing with Bruce "The Vest" Willis.
Yojimbo was also the film that Kevin Costners character took Whitney Houston to in The Bodyguard.
Yojimbo translates as Bodyguard

Mr Vampire - not seen
Tokyo Raiders - not seen
2002 - not seen
Stormriders - seen 2 different version the subtitled one being much better
Project A - Jackie Chan movie of course I've seen it

Pumpkinstew · 20-07-2009, 23:45

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Silly silly film!

It is.

I think it's because when I was growing up I spent a lot of school holidays at my grandmas and she had piles of VHS cassettes with silent comedies on them which I watched over and over. Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, Laurel and Hardy.
Hong Kong cinema has the same tendancy to simplify and overplay the emotions on screen and there's obviously a similarity in the physical performances.

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Stormriders - seen 2 different version the subtitled one being much better
Project A - Jackie Chan movie of course I've seen it

Some of the comedy films play better with ridiculous dubbing tracks on, but generally it's too distracting having the lips moving out of sync.
Project A is one of Jackie's best I reckon and a good example of where Hong Kong cinema can be quite similar to the old silent comedies.

20-07-2009, 11:52	#31
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	^^ that reminds me. Amazon Women on the Moon. One of the best, yet worst movies of all time. __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

20-07-2009, 15:34	#33
Davey_Pitch I iz speshul Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 6,296	Irreversible - French film starring Monica Belluci, shown backwards. It's very dark, very disturbing, and features a long and graphic rape scene. Not to be watched if you're easily offended, but gripping at the same time. __________________ Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine as children do. It's not just in some of us; it is in everyone. And as we let our own lights shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.

20-07-2009, 20:39	#36
Jhadur Peter Pan Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lost Inside My Head Posts: 1,068	They Live - very funny film much lollage was had License to Drive - I have a vague recollection of but can't remember much bout it. K-Pax - strange film where you're not too sure if he's alien or just weird and gifted I watch too many films __________________ "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in awhile, you could miss it."

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