In other words: It might be underrated, or hard to find, etc.
2007-12-22 19:02:44 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Entertainment & Music ➔ Movies
Oooh, so many good answers. :]
Mine is "Le Huitieme jour (The Eighth Day)"
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116581/
2007-12-23 07:46:11 · update #1
Privilege~Paul Jones and Jean Shrimpton
American Pop~Ralph Bakshi traces a family through the changes in popular music, from Tin Pan Alley and vaudeville to the Eighties. It's an amazing film with a songtrack that is simply stunning! Most people know of his other works, including "Lord of the Rings" and "Fire & Ice", but this one tends to be overlooked for some reason.
The Station Agent~Peter Dinklage, Bobby Cannivale and Patricia Clarkson
The Asphyx~Robert Stephens and Robert Powell
When Wolves Cry~William Holden and Brook Fuller
Secret World~Jacqueline Bisset
The White Buffalo~Charles Bronson, Will Sampson, Jack Warden~~a myth of the Old West
The Nanny~William Dix, Bette Davis and Pamela Franklin~~I need to remember to list this among recommendations! It's a very subdued performance by Bette Davis.
Who Is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe?~George Segal and Jacqueline Bisset
Targets (1968)~Boris Karloff and Tim O'Kelly
Seconds~I consider this Rock Hudson's finest performance in this ultimately chilling sci fi film that doesn't look like one.
Deep End~John Moulder-Brown version
Zabriskie Point~Someone already lists this, but it's worth repeating since it's an intriguing film. Star Mark Frechette ended up in prison, where he was killed~or murdered.
The Looking Glass War~Christopher Jones and Anthony Hopkins
The Amazing Mr. Blunden~a ghostly sort of time travel story
The Last Wave~Richard Chamberlain in an Australia-based film having to do with aboriginal tales of the Dreamtime
Half Light~Demi Moore~an eerie, bittersweet ghost story
Triple Echo~Glenda Jackson, Brian Deacon and Oliver Reed
Straight On 'Til Morning~Shane Briant and Rita Tushingham
Journey Through Rosebud~Kristoffer Tabori
Road to Salina~Rita Hayworth and Robert Walker, Jr.
The Adventures of Prince Achmed~This is supposed to be the very first feature-length animated film, many years before Disney did it. This is all from paper cutouts, and we aren't talking the cheapo TV stuff!
The Blind Beast~Even Leonard Maltin's guide doesn't have this one! I taped it after watching it once but haven't had the courage to watch it a second time.
Dance of the Damned~Cyril O'Reilly and Starr Andreef~~a vampire and a willing victim who begins rethinking her decision~~I think this is one of the most fascinating vampire films I've ever seen.
Making It~Kristoffer Tabori and Bob Balaban
The Mermaid Chronicles 1: The She Creature~Unfortunately, they never did the sequel this richly deserves. Rya Kihlstedt is amazing as the mermaid who eventually transforms into something totally unexpected.
Half a Sixpence (musical)~Tommy Steele
A Matter of Innocence aka Pretty Polly~Hayley Mills and Shashi Kapoor
Tiger Bay~Hayley Mills and Horst Buchholz
The Mudlark~This is a very sweet movie about a street urchin who ends up meeting Queen Victoria.
Equinox~It was expanded from a student film and has some great stop-motion work. There are H.P. Lovecraftian influences.
The Possession of Joel Delaney~Shirley MacLaine and Perry King~~As sure as I include this, I'll hear from a dozen people saying, "That old thing!" But, I haven't seen it aired anywhere since it was first on the movie channels in the Seventies. I had read the novel many times and was quite pleased with the film version although they changed the ending.
Lady in a Cage~Olivia de Havilland and James Caan
Ladybug Ladybug (1963)~It's a quiet little film; but, images still come to mind, so it must have made quite an impression.
Drive-In~Glenn Morshower is still cropping up in movies! Starting out in this low-budget, oddball film wouldn't seem to be the path to success as a character actor, but it must have been. I'd love to see this one again to see if it's as funny as I remember, especially the fake movie being shown.
Shadow of the Hawk~Jan-Michael Vincent and Chief Dan George
A Night in Paradise~Turhan Bey and Merle Oberon in a fable about Aesop~~I remember this as being one of the most beautiful films (costumes, settings AND cast) that I've ever seen. I'd love to see it again, as it is a charming fantasy.
It's a Dog's Life~This is the story of a bull terrier as told by the dog! It's definitely not a kiddie film since it's about dogfighting, and some of the human behavior is quite violent.
Tourist Trap~This might be recognizable for true blue horror fans, but most people probably haven't caught it. What's scarier than a crazed serial killer? How about one with telekinetic abilities? This one is brutal and creepy.
The Flesh Eaters~I've only seen the trimmed AMC version, but I want to see the complete one. For a film with one star name (Martin Kosleck!) and miniscule budget, I have a feeling that it's influenced a number of filmmakers.
If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium~For me, this is the greatest tourist movie ever; a fantastic ensemble film with more cameos than you'll ever be able to spot, so they're pointed out during the lengthy end-credit sequence!
Kenny & Co.~cheeky kids' comedy from Don Coscarelli, who later gave us "Phantasm"~~This is great for Halloween!
Harry in Your Pocket~James Coburn, Michael Sarrazin, Trish Van Devere and Walter Pidgeon~~pickpockets!
Quest for Love~Joan Collins and Tom Bell in a story about a man accidentally traveling to an alternative dimension
The Wicked Lady~Faye Dunaway and Alan Bates as highwaymen
Up the Down Staircase~Sandy Dennis as a first-time teacher in a big-city school
That Cold Day in the Park~Sandy Dennis and Michael Burns in a very weird story but one I vividly recall after just one viewing
Fade to Black (1980)~Dennis Christopher and Tim Thomerson~~I still recall Christopher dressed and made up as various film characters, seeing his revenge against those who have wronged him.
King in Shadow~Horst Buchholz and O.W. Fischer
Happy Hell Night~I just now tracked down the title of this one, which has been haunting me for more than a decade. I would have to see it again to see if it still affects me as much, but for many years, I have had the image of that pale face emerging from the dark, an insane killer who has been imprisoned for a quarter of a century before being inadvertently released. That name doesn't really suit it.
I'm lucky to have videotaped some of these. Others I have seen only once or twice but keep hoping that they will show up someday. Some might have me completely changing my mind if I saw them again. So, if I've made some foolish choices, it could be because I haven't had a second look; all I know is that the images from these remain in my mind long, long after I have seen them.
I really like some of the films that are being listed! There are some good choices for more-obscure selections.
I think xy needs to realize that nearly every film on that list is well-known by film buffs and probably by many others. Most are quite mainstream. But, they do deserve attention. I tried listing movies that haven't been aired on movie channels for as much as 30 years; I haven't seen most of these listed anywhere, which really is unfortunate.
2007-12-22 19:31:04 · answer #1 · answered by MystMoonstruck 7 · 6⤊ 3⤋
Martin Scorsese The Rolling Stones by far Raging Bull Forrest Gump, I haven't seen Pulp Fiction okay don't make fun of me Both, that's cruel :( Robert De Niro Haven't seen either Haven't seen either Christopher Nolan Hmm, probably Kubrick BQ: Michael Haneke BQ2: I have a Cavalier x Maltese, Australian Silky Terrier and a tuxedo cat. I can't even think of any movies with these animals except I think there's a dog similar to mine in Lady and the Tramp. BQ3: Beagle BQ4: Directors: 1. Alfred Hitchcock 2. Fritz Lang 3. Buster Keaton 4. Ingmar Bergman 5. Hayao Miyazaki Actors: 1. Montgomery Clift 2. Laurence Olivier 3. Paul Newman 4. Humphrey Bogart 5. Dustin Hoffman Actresses: 1. Greta Garbo 2. Bette Davis 3. Elizabeth Taylor 4. Gena Rowlands 5. Christina Ricci Movies: 1. Spirited Away 2. Vertigo 3. Scarlet Street 4. Paris, Texas 5. Some Like It Hot TV shows: 1. Twin Peaks 2. Peep Show 3. Arrested Development 4. Parks and Recreation 5. The Thick of It Episodes (Twin Peaks): 1. Lonely Souls 2. Northwest Passage 3. Realization Time 4. Miss Twin Peaks 5. The Last Evening Most anticipated films for the rest of 2012: 1. Love 2. The Master 3. Passion 4. Frankenweenie 5. To the Wonder Most anticipated films for 2013 and beyond: 1. The Irishman 2. Only God Forgives 3. The Counselor 4. Sinatra 5. The Grand Budapest Hotel
2016-05-26 00:25:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
La passion de Jeanne d'Arc (France, 1928).
The brilliant Danish director Carl Dreyer, like Orson Welles, spent much of his time trying to raise money for his productions, and made them where he could, this one in France.
Renee Falconetti (her first name is in dispute, Dreyer forbade her to wear makeup, and this was her only film!) delivers perhaps the greatest performance in cinema history. There is no comparison with any other Joan of Arc movie, some of them with extravagant budgets.
The sole existing copy was found in the attic of a Polish insane asylum -- the intertitles had to be retranslated into French -- in good enough condition to be beautifully restored. That restoration is now available on Criterion, pricey but well worth the cost.
2007-12-23 08:53:55 · answer #3 · answered by obelix 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
~Zabriskie Point (1970)
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. With Mark Frechette, Daria Halprin, Paul Fix
Z (1969)
Directed by Costa-Gavras. With Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant
Joe (1970)
Directed by John G. Avildsen. With Peter Boyle, Dennis Patrick, Audrey Caire.
Blowup (1966)
Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni. With Vanessa Redgrave, Sarah Miles, David Hemmings.
Ulysses (1967)
Directed by Joseph Strick. With Barbara Jefford, Milo O'Shea, Maurice Roëves
Straw Dogs (1971)
Directed by Sam Peckinpah. With Dustin Hoffman, Susan George, Peter Vaughan
2007-12-22 19:16:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
The Ugly. It's a great horror movie that I could only find at one video store that I always rented from. I have never seen it anywhere to buy. It's like intelligent horror with GASP! an actual plotline.
2007-12-23 00:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Emily S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dinner Rush. It's about a restaurant owned buy this Italian guy who's son is the head chef. It's an awesome movie. Original story and great dialog.
2007-12-22 19:33:46 · answer #6 · answered by Sassy Shih Tzu 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Black Book starring Carice Van Houten and Sebastian Koch
it's a beautiful movie.
2007-12-23 19:07:08 · answer #7 · answered by lemonlimeemt 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Beautiful Girls
Manic
Brick
2007-12-22 21:15:45 · answer #8 · answered by Jackal Antern 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Escanaba in da Moonlight" It's a Jeff Daniels film but I have heard in places other than Michigan it is impossible to find. It is about deer hunting in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and the U.P. way of life. It is hysterical.
2007-12-22 22:23:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Smoke Signals
The Gods Must Be Crazy
SLC Punk
2007-12-22 19:13:30 · answer #10 · answered by Jojos Mom 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
The True Story of Charlie Wilson. Just aired today on the History Channel.
2007-12-22 19:05:58 · answer #11 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋