Undiscovered Gems

Rowsbette · 17th August 2005, 8:42pm

What it says on the tin, movies you think are cracking but seem relatively unheard of. Mine'll probably be less obscure than I think, considering I've only started paying attention to new movies over these past few months.

Intermission's a lovely wee Irish flick with plenty of Brit stars (Colin Farrell as an arrogant yob? Oh aye) and yet I only heard of it when my sis brought it back from the video shop. Loads of Pulp Fiction-esque wee links and a cheeky wee streak let this transcend it's rom-com listing.

Spun. Kinda like Go, only far more "druggy" Brittany Murphy is trailer trash you could eat with a spoon.

I'll post more later. Now YOU go.

Seph · 17th August 2005, 8:49pm

Would Amelie be considered as an overlooked beauty?

If so, Amelie.

**Shannow** · 17th August 2005, 8:52pm

Not enough people seem to know of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, which is to me, one of the finest films ever made.

**PapaZeb** · 17th August 2005, 8:53pm

Run Ronnie Run....with a cracking run-in from Jack Black (dancing with the penguins and chimney sweeps of Mary Poppins)

Will · 17th August 2005, 8:54pm

Stroszek
Tilsammen
Betty Blue
Tetsuo - Iron man
Suspiria
Man Bites Dog

supernothing · 17th August 2005, 8:55pm

La Haine - dunno how unknown this is for a foreign film, but it is amazing - probably one of my favourite films. A day in the life of Paris' dark underbelly.

Down By Law - This is only good depending on what mood your in, Tom Waits is in it and it's quite slow but the character studies in it are cool as fuck

Seph · 17th August 2005, 8:57pm

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Originally Posted by Sarah

What it says on the tin

Ronsil?

blackcherry · 17th August 2005, 8:59pm

Amelie is an amazing! film my two would be party monster and mulholland drive

.... even though u dunno what just happened after u've watched it. i mean seriously all these ppl are all 'oh donny darko was soooo amazing', and i loved it the first time i saw it but iv got it on dvd and i find it over rated now .... if u want ur head fucked good and proper watch mulholland drive mofos

TheCastrator · 17th August 2005, 9:09pm

No, if you want to spend two hours wishing Lynch, yourself, everyone involved in the film and every art fag everywhere who likes it and thinks it's 'deep' and 'meaningful', then watch Mulholland Drive.

mischief · 17th August 2005, 9:13pm

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Originally Posted by Rowsbette

What it says on the tin, movies you think are cracking but seem relatively unheard of. Mine'll probably be less obscure than I think, considering I've only started paying attention to new movies over these past few months.

Intermission's a lovely wee Irish flick with plenty of Brit stars (Colin Farrell as an arrogant yob? Oh aye) and yet I only heard of it when my sis brought it back from the video shop. Loads of Pulp Fiction-esque wee links and a cheeky wee streak let this transcend it's rom-com listing.

Spun. Kinda like Go, only far more "druggy" Brittany Murphy is trailer trash you could eat with a spoon.

I'll post more later. Now YOU go.

Good call on both films.

On a similar note to Spun, I really liked Rules of attraction (despite the fact it had Dawson from the "Creek" i it.

Inside I'm dancing - I put off going to see this at the cinema as I thought it would be a big pile of overly sentimental poo, where it is actually one of the most touching (without being too soppy) and witty films I've seen in a long while.

Again, these aren't that unheard of, but I'll have a think and no doubt post some more.

Seph · 17th August 2005, 9:15pm

Oh Andrew, you're such a comedian.

I still worry you are right, though. I'll watch it at some point and voice my opinion.

Foxglove · 17th August 2005, 9:15pm

Benny & Joon

Cat · 17th August 2005, 9:17pm

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Originally Posted by mischief

Good call on both films.

On a similar note to Spun, I really liked Rules of attraction (despite the fact it had Dawson from the "Creek" i it.

That was a terrible, terrible film. What on earth possesses you to express any kind of liking of it whatsoever?

mischief · 17th August 2005, 9:17pm

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Originally Posted by Foxglove

Benny & Joon

I

that film!

But I see your Benny & Joon and raise you a Gilbert Grape!

TheCastrator · 17th August 2005, 9:18pm

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Originally Posted by Shannow

Not enough people seem to know of Terry Gilliam's Brazil, which is to me, one of the finest films ever made.

It's fucking brilliant. I watched it again a few months ago and I was left in more awe than the previous time. A damn brilliant film.

As for other films...
Delicatessen: Funny and French. Excellent. And there's a bit with a monkey and a clown and some weird twisty camera bits. Hurrah.

La Cité des Enfants Perdus: Can't find the fucker anywhere. I've seen it dubbed and it's pretty good, but I want to see it subtitled. From the same people who made the above. Utterly mad, French and has Ron Perlman.

Das Cabinet Des Dr. Caligari: Just damn good. And odd.

Human Traffic: I don't know if this is considered unheard of. I think it depends who you ask, really. I believe it's a must-have if you're into the club scene but not really known outside of it. I have no clue. Will lead to shouting "NICE ONE, BRUV!" at anyone who says they've seen it. It's the cure to the nihilism of Trainspotting. Oh yes.