DVD Rental Suggestions

[Coelah]

Originally posted by Flame On@Jan 9 2005, 04:37 PM

Evil Dead Series (last one is the least good though but still enjoyable.)

I was going to say Evil Dead series when I saw MMF had Bubba Ho-Tep on his list. Great movies. If you haven't seen Bubba and like Evil Dead, pick it up and vice versa.

Have to also mention Blade Runner. The VHS release not the DVD director's release.

[Flame On]

Originally posted by Displaced Flames fan+Jan 9 2005, 05:31 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Displaced Flames fan @ Jan 9 2005, 05:31 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Flame On@Jan 9 2005, 11:37 PM

Grosse Point Blank
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Great call. All that is brilliant about John Cusack wrapped up into one very funny movie. And a great little role for Dan Aykroyd who has suddenly become the man who plays great little roles.

"Bing, bang, boom popcorn!"

And nice call by Kermitology on "The Big Lebowski". One of the few movies I own on DVD. [/b][/quote]
I was chatting about the Dude with a mate tonight and thought I'd come home and suggest it. The Big Lobowski, if you're going to own only a few dvd's is a good one to have.
The Dude abides.
Blade runner too, nice call.

[peter12]

I am probably one of the few living males that hates Scarface with a passion. Except for the cool gunfight at the end it was just blagh.

Same with Blade Runner except there was no cool gunfight.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally posted by Flame On@Jan 10 2005, 04:06 AM

The Dude abides.

I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that.

[Flame Of Liberty]

Originally posted by Ro@Jan 8 2005, 12:29 PM
Y Tu Mama Tambien

Bold, sexy, coming of age type picture by Mexican director Alfonso Cuaron, about two young guys who take a road trip with a thirtysomething woman and learn lessons about life, love, friendship, etc, etc. I liked this one a lot, one of my favorite foreign flicks ever.

Y tu mama tambien? Really? I thought it was horrible.

If you want to see a great mexican underground movie, try Amore Perros. Its about love, hate, friendship, betrayal...and dog fights.

Amazing movie IMO.

[Dynamic]

Here's a couple i really liked........prolly not undergound or underated though

Matchstick Men........if you don't figure it out by the end its really good

Thirteen.........really a cool movie, about 13 year old girl radically changes after meeting a new "friend". Really a good movie

The Virgin Suicides........A really dark movie with a a real message for all you parents out there, immensly enjoyed it

Almost Famous.........prolly seen it by now but if you haven't watch it, it follows the 70's rock scene, nuff said

[JBR]

Quick Change.. Bill Murray at his sarcastic best..

[RougeUnderoos]

"The Ice Storm" is a really good movie. Directed by Ang Lee.

[Looger]

Originally posted by JBR@Jan 10 2005, 08:22 PM
Quick Change.. Bill Murray at his sarcastic best..

man, that was a great flick.

the base premise, lost and getting loster, never got old.

i loved the jousting match!

and the trick to get out of the bank, damn me, that's a good idea...

[rockstar]

A couple I'd recommend:

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind - fascinating movie, I thought. Well shot, and one of Jim Carrey's best.

Vanilla Sky - some people said it's overrated but I love this movie.

The Usual Suspects - if you haven't already seen it

I also agree with Boondock Saints - Awesome movie!!
And I've wanted to see Clay Pigeons for a while
On that note - Swingers is good too

[Ro]

Originally posted by Flame Of Liberty@Jan 10 2005, 07:24 AM
Y tu mama tambien? Really? I thought it was horrible.

If you want to see a great mexican underground movie, try Amore Perros. Its about love, hate, friendship, betrayal...and dog fights.

Amazing movie IMO.

Yeah, Amores Perros was good.

And I'm surprised you thought Y Tu Mama Tambien was horrible. Maybe we have different tastes, but I haven't seen a movie that depicted sex/lust, and the process of discovering it, in a more frank and honest way. I thought it was a wonderful little movie.

You should check out City of God if you haven't already, especially since you mentioned Amores Perros.

Great picks everybody, rented "Man Bites Dog" tonight, and will probably watch it tomorrow night. I had heard about it for a while, and with the new Criterion DVD version out, I figured I had better see it. Ready for some ultra violence.

Here's a few more I scrounged up from my list at imdb.com:

Dr. Strangelove - A sorta obvious one, but the new special edition is AWESOME, and it is still timeless as ever. Brilliant film.

Owning Mahowney - Based on a true story about a Canadian banker and his million dollar embezzlement scheme, Philip Seymour Haffman is fascinating as the lead character.

The Man Who Wasn't There - Underrated film noir-type thriller by the Coen brothers. Dazzling b & w cinematography- probably (and sadly) the reason why this film kind of slipped through the mainstream. Some of you old fogeys out there would probably appreciate and enjoy this one.

Wonder Boys - Quirky comedy/drama about an aging college professor and a couple of his students, among other things. Good cast, and well done.

Young Frankenstein - Many think Blazing Saddles is Mel Brooks' best comedy, but I like YF. The first time I saw it, I remember thinking, why aren't any new comedies this funny?

[Flame On]

I also really liked Life as a Boat, with Hayden Christenson and Kevin Kline.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally posted by Flame On@Jan 11 2005, 05:30 AM
I also really liked Life as a Boat, with Hayden Christenson and Kevin Kline.

Life as a House

[Flame Of Liberty]

Originally posted by Ro@Jan 11 2005, 06:17 AM
Yeah, Amores Perros was good.

And I'm surprised you thought Y Tu Mama Tambien was horrible. Maybe we have different tastes, but I haven't seen a movie that depicted sex/lust, and the process of discovering it, in a more frank and honest way. I thought it was a wonderful little movie.

You should check out City of God if you haven't already, especially since you mentioned Amores Perros.

Yes, I have seen City of God and liked it too.

As for Y tu mama tambien, you are probably right. I dont particularly like little wonderful movies. But it is just my taste, thats why I said I thought the movie was horrible, not that the movie was horrible. Who likes that particular genre might have enjoyed it. Same with Life as a house.

[Flame On]

Originally posted by Displaced Flames fan+Jan 11 2005, 05:54 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Displaced Flames fan @ Jan 11 2005, 05:54 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Flame On@Jan 11 2005, 05:30 AM
I also really liked Life as a Boat, with Hayden Christenson and Kevin Kline.

Life as a House [/b][/quote]
Uuummm, actually Life as a Boat was the working title for that film when they were going to set it on a house boat.....
Thanks for the pick up Dis, quite embarassing!
(I guess that's what you get when you wake at 5.00am)

[peter12]

I really liked Man on Fire.

[arsenal]

The Believer -- Movie about a Jewish Nazi. I thought it was pretty good.

Rounders is another good one. Matt damon, John Malkovich, Edward Norton.

Didn't notice this one mentioned as well, but Snatch is pretty funny as well.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally posted by Flame On@Jan 11 2005, 02:36 PM

Uuummm, actually Life as a Boat was the working title for that film when they were going to set it on a house boat.....
Thanks for the pick up Dis, quite embarassing!
(I guess that's what you get when you wake at 5.00am)

Anybody who gets up at 5AM can't be expected to have complete control of all their faculties!