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dlemond · 01-16-2003, 01:24 PM

Name some movies you like that you think a lot of people haven't seen or haven't noted.

I'll give one to start:

Three O'Clock High

Janice · 01-16-2003, 02:02 PM

I loved the 1996 movie, Trees Lounge. It was written and directed by Steve Buscemi who also stars in the movie. I love his work. This indepedent film fell into obscurity.

I also don't think that, Election, with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon got the attention it deserved. The critics loved it, but it seems that not many people saw it.

Another critically acclaimed movie was, You Can Count On Me, with Matthew Broderick, Laura Linney, and Mark Ruffalo. Great movie, but I've yet to find someone who has seen it.

One of my all time favorites is, The Days of Wine and Roses, a 60s movie with Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick. The movie, huge in its day winning Oscars, etc, isn't well known today. It's the heartbreaking story of a couple's descent into alcoholism.

Pitooey · 01-16-2003, 02:17 PM

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Originally posted by Janice

One of my all time favorites is, The Days of Wine and Roses, a 60s movie with Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick. The movie, huge in its day winning Oscars, etc, isn't well known today. It's the heartbreaking story of a couple's descent into alcoholism.

That movie was really good......

A movie that I really like is " Vig" it's also known as "The Money Kings". It stars Peter Falk and Freddie Prinze Jr. I really enjoyed this movie. There are also alot of famous people in this movie. When you see it you get surprised at the actors & actresses in it.

dlemond · 01-16-2003, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I also don't think that, Election, with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon got the attention it deserved. The critics loved it, but it seems that not many people saw it.

Another critically acclaimed movie was, You Can Count On Me, with Matthew Broderick, Laura Linney, and Mark Ruffalo. Great movie, but I've yet to find someone who has seen it.

I liked Election. I had read the book before the movie was made so I knew what it was all about. I think they are equally good.

I have also seen You Can Count on Me.
In fact that was on my list of movies to remark on here and/or the underrated thread.

Mark Ruffalo was great in that and Laura Linney was nominated for an Academy Award.

Here are a couple more smaller films I liked:

The Daytrippers
The Opposite of Sex
The House of Yes

(and Janice, sorry I missed wishing you a Happy Birthday. Hope it was great)

~LadyJess~ · 01-16-2003, 04:17 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I also don't think that, Election, with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon got the attention it deserved. The critics loved it, but it seems that not many people saw it.

Election was a good movie.

Another movie I like that I don't think people have even heard of is "Quills" with Geoffery Rush, Joaquin Phoenix, and Kate Winslet.

TJL · 01-16-2003, 05:52 PM

One of my favorite comedies of recent years was "Office Space," written and directed by Mike Judge.

Also, any of Christopher Guest's films, most recently "Best In Show. Another one of his films which I love was "The Big Picture" with Kevin Bacon. One of the best sendups of the movie business
ever made.

Brian Damage · 01-16-2003, 07:02 PM

Things to do in Denver when you're already dead was very good.

As I said in another post, Killing Zoe I think is a must see.

Resevoir Dogs is excellent.

The Bad Lieutenant is a pretty good film as well.

Check out Assault on the 13th Precinct too. It's one of John Carpenters earlier films. Very good.

TJL · 01-16-2003, 08:29 PM

Here's another one I thought of.

While I'm not a fan of all of Jim Jarmush's films, I really enjoyed this one from a few years back - "Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai" starring Forrest Whittaker.

Very cool.

Brian Damage · 01-16-2003, 08:36 PM

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Originally posted by TJL
Here's another one I thought of.

While I'm not a fan of all of Jim Jarmush's films, I really enjoyed this one from a few years back - "Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai" starring Forrest Whittaker.

Very cool.

That was on the other night, but my wife refused to see it.

SBTB Geek · 01-17-2003, 12:19 AM

"Election" was VERY good. But, I don't think that many people have seen a great movie called, "Blood In, Blood Out."

Janice · 01-17-2003, 02:51 AM

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Originally posted by dlemond
Here are a couple more smaller films I liked:
The Daytrippers
The Opposite of Sex
The House of Yes
(and Janice, sorry I missed wishing you a Happy Birthday. Hope it was great)

Thanks for the birthday wishes dlemond. Another year wiser.

I've seen Daytrippers and The Opposite of Sex. Both very good movies.
Here are a few other movies that I wish were more popular. These are movies that I think should be household names but are not:

Stir of Echoes, with Kevin Bacon in a Jack Torrance-ish role. Those who saw it know what I mean...with him in his basement.
Return to Paradise, with Vince Vaughn, Joaquin Phoenix and Anne Heche. Did anyone see this movie?? It was great!

No Way Home, with James Russo and Tim Roth. Bloody, wild ride of a movie if I ever saw one. (Note to Brian D--you'd love this movie)

Frailty, with Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey. This is one of the best movies going. Critics have theorized that the intense religious theme turned viewers off.

The Man Who Wasn't There, with Billy Bob Thornton, James Gandolfini and Frances McDormand. It deserves an Oscar, but I can't find anyone who has seen it.

A Simple Plan, with Billy Bob Thornton and Bill Paxton. Terrific movie that never got the recognition it deserved.

The Suicide Kings, with Christopher Walken. Loved it.

dlemond · 01-17-2003, 11:55 AM

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Originally posted by Janice

Frailty, with Bill Paxton and Matthew McConaughey. This is one of the best movies going. Critics have theorized that the intense religious theme turned viewers off.

The Man Who Wasn't There, with Billy Bob Thornton, James Gandolfini and Frances McDormand. It deserves an Oscar, but I can't find anyone who has seen it.

A Simple Plan, with Billy Bob Thornton and Bill Paxton. Terrific movie that never got the recognition it deserved.

I liked Frailty. It defintely throws your perspective and sympathies off by the end and leaves you to re-evaluate the whole narrative and your emotions.

The Man Who Wasn't There was well made, but kindof left me a little cold. Perhaps the point, a noir throwback in most senses.

A Simple Plan was a great book, the movie was very good as well (but eliminated part of the ending of the book, adapted by the author himself). I think it was worthy of a Best Picture nomination, although it didn't get it.
I recommend both.

Faith · 01-17-2003, 09:57 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond

The Opposite of Sex
The House of Yes

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I have seen both those movies. I liked both of them.

01-16-2003, 01:24 PM	#1
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01-16-2003, 05:52 PM	#6
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I loved the 1996 movie, Trees Lounge. It was written and directed by Steve Buscemi who also stars in the movie. I love his work. This indepedent film fell into obscurity. I also don't think that, Election, with Matthew Broderick and Reese Witherspoon got the attention it deserved. The critics loved it, but it seems that not many people saw it. Another critically acclaimed movie was, You Can Count On Me, with Matthew Broderick, Laura Linney, and Mark Ruffalo. Great movie, but I've yet to find someone who has seen it. One of my all time favorites is, The Days of Wine and Roses, a 60s movie with Jack Lemmon and Lee Remick. The movie, huge in its day winning Oscars, etc, isn't well known today. It's the heartbreaking story of a couple's descent into alcoholism.

01-16-2003, 07:02 PM	#7
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Things to do in Denver when you're already dead was very good. As I said in another post, Killing Zoe I think is a must see. Resevoir Dogs is excellent. The Bad Lieutenant is a pretty good film as well. Check out Assault on the 13th Precinct too. It's one of John Carpenters earlier films. Very good.

01-16-2003, 08:29 PM	#8
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	Here's another one I thought of. While I'm not a fan of all of Jim Jarmush's films, I really enjoyed this one from a few years back - "Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai" starring Forrest Whittaker. Very cool.

01-17-2003, 12:19 AM	#10
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	"Election" was VERY good. But, I don't think that many people have seen a great movie called, "Blood In, Blood Out."