the recommendation thread

Miss Yvonne · Post by **Miss Yvonne** » 27 Oct 2006, 09:18

we haven't had one of these yet, have we?

I'd like some film recommendations. Please list a few films that you think are important/good/whatever. Things you think that more people should see.

cool. thanks!

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 27 Oct 2006, 10:43

12 Angry Men... One of my alltime favourites!

You like Hitchcock, so Iam guessing youll like this one too...

The Rambam · Post by **The Rambam** » 27 Oct 2006, 11:06

Thunder Bear";p="818028 wrote:12 Angry Men... One of my alltime favourites!

Great film, I also liked the Showtime remake with Jack Lemmon and George C. Scott. I dunno when they're finally gonna release that on DVD though (it's only available on video at the moment

).

Miss Yvonne · Post by **Miss Yvonne** » 27 Oct 2006, 11:33

I've seen 12 Angry Men.

It was very good.

There are lots of films I haven't seen though.

Rick Cave · Post by **Rick Cave** » 27 Oct 2006, 11:48

Ever seen Stalag 17?

Miss Yvonne · Post by **Miss Yvonne** » 27 Oct 2006, 12:03

no. should I?

Rick Cave · Post by **Rick Cave** » 27 Oct 2006, 12:38

Yes.
It's very good.

Miss Yvonne · Post by **Miss Yvonne** » 27 Oct 2006, 16:47

ok. It's on my list. Along with 12 Angry Men (it's been a few years)

I might put anything anyone recommends in the queue.

Let's get crackin' people!

The Rambam · Post by **The Rambam** » 27 Oct 2006, 23:37

Gattaca. I'm not a huge fan of Ethan Hawke, or of Uma Thurman, but I really dug this film.

Mobiesque · Post by **Mobiesque** » 27 Oct 2006, 23:59

Ghosts of the Civil Dead

Rick Cave · Post by **Rick Cave** » 28 Oct 2006, 01:03

Mobiesque";p="818317 wrote:Ghosts of the Civil Dead

You're the man, man.
Man.

I don't think she can find it readily in the States though.
I had to watch some bootleg shite.

Eviltoastman · Post by **Eviltoastman** » 28 Oct 2006, 02:36

Cosy Cool. If you have not seen this, you're a pleb of mediocre standing and no mistake. If you liked Easy Rider, you'll hate this.

Miss Yvonne · Post by **Miss Yvonne** » 28 Oct 2006, 21:59

While looking through the Netflix site (this is what this is all about. I've decided to spend $10 a month on something) I found a movie that I really enjoyed and I'd like to recommend it-

It's a silent movie from 1927 directed by Tod Browning called "The Unknown" starring Lon Chaney. (Looking it up on imdb will spoil it.) If you like the movie Freaks you'll like this one.

yes, I said "movie" 3, no, 4 times.

judasmuppet · Post by **judasmuppet** » 29 Oct 2006, 04:49

The Brother From Another Planet

'ken good.

Roark · Post by **Roark** » 29 Oct 2006, 19:41

City of Lost Children
Samsara
The Sentinel
Man on Fire
Glengarry Glen Ross (duh...)

judasmuppet · Post by **judasmuppet** » 29 Oct 2006, 21:14

Stop/Out

Liingus · Post by **Liingus** » 29 Oct 2006, 21:37

juliet of the spirits
the holy mountain
fury of the silver fox
adaptation
the girl on the bridge
the discreet charm of the bourgeoisie
cadyshack

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 29 Oct 2006, 22:19

oh! Delicatessen
Triplets of Bellville

Rick Cave · Post by **Rick Cave** » 29 Oct 2006, 23:20

All the Asian movies I talked about in my thread.

Stay away from Irreversible.
Unless you want to vomit.
The director fucked that movie up.
It could have been great.

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 30 Oct 2006, 15:11

Also check out Shortbus... Its in cinema these days.

ReverseEngineer · Post by **ReverseEngineer** » 30 Oct 2006, 16:34

I'm hesitant toward Shortbus
despite the rave reviews

however, I wouldn't mind seeing The Bridge.

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 31 Oct 2006, 11:20

I saw it last friday, and it was fucked up, disturbing and beautiful at the same time (beautiful because of the photos of San Fran)... I really want to visit that place someday..
Many suicides there, but the filmcrew also saved some lives...

Last week I saw loads of weird movies, since there was a film festival in town, and the Bridge was on of them...
Also check out "Getting Gilliam", "Shooting Dogs" and "We Fuck Alone" (or Destricted as imdb has named it). The last one is a short by Gaspar Noe (The guy behind Irreversible), and it contains some violent masturbation and a brutal climax. If you are cool with Irreversible violence, this short just might be your thing...

Thunder Beer · Post by **Thunder Beer** » 13 Nov 2006, 06:51

I just saw this great documentary called DiG. Its about the two bands, The Dandi Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Iam not a fan of any of those... In fact Ive hardly heard any of them, but a common quote about the film is that its worth it regardless if youre a fan of the bands...

Fighting, drug abuse, success, jealousy, schizo and failing... Its all there!

Click here and watch the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388888/trailers

Eviltoastman · Post by **Eviltoastman** » 13 Nov 2006, 08:07

Any of you Australians catch Cosy Cool yet?

Mobiesque · Post by **Mobiesque** » 13 Nov 2006, 08:44

Thunder Bear";p="824832 wrote:I just saw this great documentary called DiG. Its about the two bands, The Dandi Warhols and The Brian Jonestown Massacre. Iam not a fan of any of those... In fact Ive hardly heard any of them, but a common quote about the film is that its worth it regardless if youre a fan of the bands...

Fighting, drug abuse, success, jealousy, schizo and failing... Its all there!

Click here and watch the trailer: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0388888/trailers

DiG was very cool. Hated both bands and everyone involved with them, but the Docco was pretty darned enthralling.

As I think I've mentioned, watch Overnight. The documentary about the director of 'Boondock Saints'. Its very similar in shooting style and the fact that one loathes all the main subjects and wishes them nothing but despair and downfall, which luckily, you get.