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In other words: What’s a hidden gem I probably haven’t seen but totally should? And why is it a must-watch?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Didn't see Big Man Japan (2007) listed here.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Detective Heart of America: The Final Freedom is a comedy film that will either be the funniest thing ever or an absolute cringefest, depending on your opinion of Jason Steele's brand of humor. There is no in-between. It's available to watch for free on YouTube, or whatever alternative frontend you use.

Jason Steele, AKA FilmCow, you may recognize from YouTube series such as Charlie the Unicorn or Llamas with Hats. Yeah. That guy. Imagine 70 minutes of that.

The film is a sequel to a pair of 4 minute long shorts (here and here). The film contains characters from these shorts and references events from them. So watching the film without watching the shorts first leads to some characters showing up out of nowhere with unexplained details. But that's how every other character in the movie is, so... whatever, lmao.

I still recommend watching the shorts first. If nothing else they can serve as an appetizer for you, to decide whether or not it's your cup of tea. The film is the same vibe as the shorts, just longer. If you hate the shorts you will despise the film.

It's unironically my favorite film, so, I hope you get some amusement out of it. But if you bounce right off, I won't be surprised. If you like it, enjoy quoting every line of it for the next month. If you hate it, sorry for wasting your time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The three tensest films I've seen -

Flight of the Phoenix (original B&W one)

Duel (Spielberg's first film)

And one with David Wotsisname that plays Poirot but he's a terrorist on a plane

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Executive Decision?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

@original_reader I feel like no one talks about Deerskin, which was an excellent low-key comedy/horror/satire/weird-ass film from a few years back.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Do you have a favorite genre?

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

It depends on what "lesser-known" is to you, as we don't know how avid a movie watcher you are. But assuming you mean films that aren't necessarily obscure but aren't too mainstream, I'd suggest:

  • Wind River

  • The Handmaiden (Korean)

  • Incendies

  • Blue Ruin

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Rustlers Rhapsody. A comedy western that mixes eras and has a genre savvy protagonist.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cIE1fT395HM

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Oh goodness, too many to count: Boy Kills World, I Saw The TV Glow, American Fiction, Kalki 2898-AD, Leave The World Behind, Dirty Girls, and I didn't love it but I think The Beast/La Bete is worth watching as well for its stunningly accurate depiction of what it's like to be lonely while in love and how that affects both men and women over time.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Recently saw I Saw the TV Glow and it's such a wild ride! Can definitely recommend if you're looking for something a bit different.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Thunderpants.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Mishima: A Life in Four Chapters

https://youtu.be/ytA4_dI2mjc?si=9ds_I5_w39-Yphoz

I enjoyed it, it's an artsy Japanese film directed by Paul Schrader who wrote Taxi Driver. Unique and engaging film that touches on gender roles and fighting for "valiant causes."

I liked the cinematography and how they wove the chapters together.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Ruben and Ed. It stars Crispin Glover and Howard Hesseman.

As a side note, it was filmed entirely in Utah and, at the time, I actually lived in the apartment building (not the unit) they used when filming.

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Dororo Based on a Manga from the '60s, the story is about a boy that has to slay a bunch of different demons to reclaim pieces of his body that were stolen from him at birth. It's a rather silly movie, and I found it to be a fun journey.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

High Fidelity

It's just a very weird romantic comedy that works for people who don't like romantic comedies.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Volcano (1997) - It is a brilliant 90's version of a classic 50's disaster flick. One thing after another, never letting up, and all of so catastrophic as to defy belief; and yet suspension of disbelief is maintained. It is quite possibly the most 90's movie ever made. The writing is solid, there's very little cringe, and the practical effects are amazing. This movie would look completely different if made today, and would probably suck.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Swept Away and really anything else those two co-stared in.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

The Kings Of Summer

Coming-of-age comedy about three teenage friends -- Joe (Nick Robinson), Patrick (Gabriel Basso) and the eccentric and unpredictable Biaggio (Moises Arias) - who, in the ultimate act of independence, decide to spend their summer building a house in the woods and living off the land. Free from their parents' rules, their idyllic summer quickly becomes a test of friendship as each boy learns to appreciate the fact that family - whether it is the one you're born into or the one you create -- is something you can't run away from.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

A Man for All Seasons. Excellent legal drama and look into the birth of the Anglican church.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Late to the party but didn't see it listed yet.

Chumscrubber

"But, it's for school..."
Shows how wrapped up people become in their own stories they become totally disconnected from what's happening around them. Sheriff doesn't realize his son is kidnapped Bunch of teens run around with a kid they've kidnapped, even tell one of their moms, who gets too wrapped up in who his mom knows to take it seriously.

Jamie Bell, Camilla Belle, Justin Chatwin, William Fichtner, Allison Janney, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Carrie-Anne Moss, Rita Wilson, Rory Culkin

We saw it back when it was "new to dvd" desperate to see something new at the time, and have gone through a couple copies now because it doesn't come back when we lend it out. Happy to spread it though!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

If you like animation you have to see Son of the White Mare. It's a gorgeous and elegant retelling of traditional Hungarian fairy tales with clever nods to a modern psychedelic sensibility.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

I give you lesser known movies that also have popular actors! (And I think they're very good)

"With Honors"

"Renaissance Man"

"Regarding Henry"

[–] [email protected] 0 points 2 months ago

If you liked Napoleon Dynamite, you will probably enjoy rainbow time.

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