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Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 05:48 AM

This thread is dedicated to all the good lesser known movies you've seen, that you're curious if anyone else has seen. Just post a movie that is not very well known, or one that was once popular, but has since been forgotten, and people can respond to whether they've seen it or not, and what they thought of it. I also think this thread is a good idea for movie recommendations that people probably wouldn't get the chance to ever see normally, except with it being posted here, it gives them the chance to see an unknown gem. I will start with a very unknown movie that is actually my favorite movie of the 2000's, and one of my five favorites of all time. It's a documentary called "My Flesh and Blood". It actually won the audience choice award at the Sundance film festival in 2003. For anyone who is into extremely touching movies, you've got to see it!!! Everyone who watched it that I recommended it to, loved it, and if you're into emotional movies, you will probably love it too. In short, It's about a California woman named Susan Tom, who adopted 12 special needs children. So has anyone here seen this amazing film? If so, what did you think of it?? And for those who haven't seen it, look it up and rent it. I don't think you'll regret it!!

Here's a link to Rottentomatoes.com which talks about the movie further. As you'll see, it got amazing reviews, and scored a 90% on the tomato meter. For those not familiar with the tomato meter, 90% means it's really good!!

http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/my_flesh_and_blood/

Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 08:59 AM

Here's a two minute trailer for My Flesh and Blood. I figured I'd post it, so that people could check it out, and see if it's something they'd be interested in seeing.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiXQm7aPWU

Torgo · 05-05-2009, 10:07 AM

I haven't heard of that one, Little Mel, but it looks interesting.
Here's some of my favorites-

The Reflecting Skin '90- A boy growing up in the 1950's begins to believe that the woman who his older brother(Viggo Mortensen) has become involved with is a vampire. Very David Lynchian.

Doin' Time on Planet Earth '88- Quirky comedy about a teen who believes he's an alien. Adam West, Roddy McDowall, Maureen Stapleton.

The Chocolate War '88- New student rebels against his Catholic High School.

Purple Haze '83- College dropout in the late 60's trying to figure out what he's going to do with his life gets drafted into the war.

Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I haven't heard of that one, Little Mel, but it looks interesting.
Here's some of my favorites-

The Reflecting Skin '90- A boy growing up in the 1950's begins to believe that the woman who his older brother(Viggo Mortensen) has become involved with is a vampire. Very David Lynchian.

Doin' Time on Planet Earth '88- Quirky comedy about a teen who believes he's an alien. Adam West, Roddy McDowall, Maureen Stapleton.

The Chocolate War '88- New student rebels against his Catholic High School.

Purple Haze '83- College dropout in the late 60's trying to figure out what he's going to do with his life gets drafted into the war.

It really is a great movie, and you might want to check it out sometime. I haven't heard of any of the movies you mentioned, but I will definitely look them up, and see if they'd be something I might be interested in. Thanks for posting them!!

Btw, it's awesome to see a fellow Oregonian on the boards. I'm from Portland. I don't think there's a single consistent poster here from Oregon, other than myself on these boards, (I may be wrong), so it's great to see someone else from my home State representing here at S.O. I hope to see you post alot more in the future!!!

Torgo · 05-05-2009, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Btw, it's awesome to see a fellow Oregonian on the boards. I'm from Portland. I don't think there's a single consistent poster here from Oregon, other than myself on these boards, (I may be wrong), so it's great to see someone else from my home State representing here at S.O. I hope to see you post alot more in the future!!!

Thanks, I've only been an Oregonian(located outside of Sandy) for 10 years, I'm originally a Washingtonian.

Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

Thanks, I've only been an Oregonian(outside of Sandy) for 10 years, I'm originally a Washingtonian.

Hey, so am I. I was born in Seattle!! Moved here when I was about 5 years old. Yet another thing we have in common.

Cactus Jack · 05-05-2009, 12:21 PM

Cactus Jack · 05-05-2009, 12:31 PM

A few more

UHF-A UHF station that only airs reruns is about to go down the toilet, until the station's manager's nephew (Weird Al) takes over and him and his wacky freinds create shows like "Wheel of Fish"

Johnny Dangerously-The Airplane for 30s gangster movies.

How I Got Into College-Two high school students try to get into a small Pennsylvania college

Johnny Be Good-Anthony Michael Hall as a quarterback that gets accepted into a bunch of colleges, and checks all of them out

Cactus Jack · 05-05-2009, 12:33 PM

Better Off Dead-80s comedy about a high school teen who's girlfriend breaks up with him

Torgo · 05-05-2009, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Hey, so am I. I was born in Seattle!! Moved here when I was about 5 years old. Yet another thing we have in common.

I was born in Auburn, WA. We moved down to Vancouver, WA when I was 6, lived their most of my life.
Currently live outside of Sandy, OR- near Mt Hood.

Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Torgo

I was born in Auburn, WA. We moved down to Vancouver, WA when I was 6, lived their most of my life.
Currently live outside of Sandy, OR- near Mt Hood.

Cool, I love it down there. Definitely a beautiful area!! I use to go down there every Summer, and stay in my friends log cabin. I love that area, definitely brings back some fond memories for me.

Brad Russ · 05-05-2009, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Cactus Jack

I saw UHF when I was about 10 years old, and got a kick out of it. Mainly because I was a fan of Weird Al's music back then. Can't remember the movie all that well, but I do remember it making my laugh my ass off!! I think UHF goes under the category of a cult classic, which definitely fits this thread, as cult classic are usually followed by a small number of total fanatics.

Cactus Jack · 05-05-2009, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

I saw UHF when I was about 10 years old, and got a kick out of it. Mainly because I was a fan of Weird Al's music back then. Can't remember the movie all that well, but I do remember it making my laugh my ass off!! I think UHF goes under the category of a cult classic, which definitely fits this thread, as cult classic are usually followed by a small number of total fanatics.

LOL awesome, yeah I saw it a few years ago and have the DVd,I LOVE that movie!!!!

browneyes106 · 05-05-2009, 04:36 PM

Eulogy-Starring Zoeey Deschanel, Ray Romano, Debra Winger, Kelly Preston, Piper Laurie, Hank Azaria

It's about a dysfunctional family getting together after the patriarch dies.

Torgo · 05-05-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Little Mel

Cool, I love it down there. Definitely a beautiful area!! I use to go down there every Summer, and stay in my friends log cabin. I love that area, definitely brings back some fond memories for me.

It's a great area.

05-05-2009, 05:48 AM	#1
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05-05-2009, 08:59 AM	#2
Brad Russ Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 17, 2002 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 10,085	Here's a two minute trailer for My Flesh and Blood. I figured I'd post it, so that people could check it out, and see if it's something they'd be interested in seeing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiiXQm7aPWU

05-05-2009, 10:07 AM	#3
Torgo Omaha & Fritz Forum Star Join Date: Mar 06, 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 19,036	I haven't heard of that one, Little Mel, but it looks interesting. Here's some of my favorites- The Reflecting Skin '90- A boy growing up in the 1950's begins to believe that the woman who his older brother(Viggo Mortensen) has become involved with is a vampire. Very David Lynchian. Doin' Time on Planet Earth '88- Quirky comedy about a teen who believes he's an alien. Adam West, Roddy McDowall, Maureen Stapleton. The Chocolate War '88- New student rebels against his Catholic High School. Purple Haze '83- College dropout in the late 60's trying to figure out what he's going to do with his life gets drafted into the war.

05-05-2009, 12:31 PM	#8
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	A few more UHF-A UHF station that only airs reruns is about to go down the toilet, until the station's manager's nephew (Weird Al) takes over and him and his wacky freinds create shows like "Wheel of Fish" Johnny Dangerously-The Airplane for 30s gangster movies. How I Got Into College-Two high school students try to get into a small Pennsylvania college Johnny Be Good-Anthony Michael Hall as a quarterback that gets accepted into a bunch of colleges, and checks all of them out

05-05-2009, 12:33 PM	#9
Cactus Jack RonFingSwanson Forum Idol Join Date: Dec 09, 2001 Location: Santa Rosa Beach,FL Posts: 103,099	Better Off Dead-80s comedy about a high school teen who's girlfriend breaks up with him

05-05-2009, 04:36 PM	#14
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	Eulogy-Starring Zoeey Deschanel, Ray Romano, Debra Winger, Kelly Preston, Piper Laurie, Hank Azaria It's about a dysfunctional family getting together after the patriarch dies.