Guest Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Lately, I've noticed that only shit I find worth watching during this period of overhyped Hollywood movie flood (other than occasional good movie) are the classics, underated movies or simply old movies. I'm looking for something to watch that is both intelligent and fun to watch, one of those perils everyone should watch. I'll start with my, mostly SF: Dune (1984) - Corny as fuck. It's dune, either you love it or you hate it, but the aesthetics in this movies are breathtaking as more time was spent developing it rather than the actual implementation of the story, leaving the movie with some plot holes. Starship Troopers - They'll keep fighting! They'll win! Join up now! Do you wish to know more? Bladerunner - Considered the first true noir movie by some. Implamented the dark and poluted future of humanity idea first (from what I've heard). Nicelly done and quite intelligent. Deals with AI ethics. District 9 - Not that old, a must watch. It's designed as a social criticism of threatment of illegal immigrants, but instead, the immigrants are actual aliens. A Man from Earth - When my friend said I watch this, I was very sceptical as it is a low budget movie. I was wrong. The plot few marks short of genius. It keeps you wanting more. Post your suggestions. Quote Link to comment
enkas Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 I honestly don't watch too many movies for some reason (AKA videogames), and I am very bad at describing them without revealing too much, but some of my favorites that I watched were: Fight club - a movie from 1999, starring Edward Norton and Brad Pitt... I really won't tell anything else, because I don't want to spoil anything. Snatch - A Brittish crime-comedy by Guy Richie, that mostly revolve about a theft of a diamond... Also has Brad Pitt with a ridiculous Irish accent Lock, stock and two smoking barrels - Another Guy Richie film of the same genre. Gran Torino - A nice drama film, by and with Clint Eastwood, where he plays a depressed, racist war veteran, who befriends a Korean family that arrives to his neighbourhood Quote Link to comment
Rechkalov Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Bladerunner - Considered the first true noir movie by some. Implamented the dark and poluted future of humanity idea first (from what I've heard). Nicelly done and quite intelligent. Deals with AI ethics. Bladerunner is an insult to Philip K. Dick's literary genius! However, I'll throw my bunch in. Dr. Strangelove - strangely overlooked movie, while at the same time some of its scenes remain known to this day in popular culture. Eh. Stanley Kubrick toys with the topic of nuclear war. Brilliant setting and execution - I mean, hell, it's Kubrick. What's especially noteworthy, all the characters are more of their stereotypes than real people and yet it isn't a comedy. You will fear the bomb. Finally, it's got Sellers in multiple roles. Waltz With Bashir - Ari Folman is a brilliant movie maker. In his younger years, he fought in Lebanon, and later on realized that he had lost all his memories of this time period. Being a filmmaker, he recorded his journey to gain them back - the result is highly awarded and like-nothing-other-I've-ever-seen animated document, dealing with horrors and absurdity of the war while exploring the dynamics of human memory. It's got this... Catch 22 feel. Day of the Wacko - Polish film. Especially for those who are tired of hollywoodian movies, I would highly recommend Polish and Russian production. Everything is different, from the intended impact on the viewer to camera angles and pacing and plot structure... ah, see it for yourself! The movie is basically one random day from the countless, stereotypical days of an older literature teacher. You know. The ordinary guy. His students are dumbshits, he's paid close to nothing, his ex-wife is a bitch, his son an imbecile disgrace - the man doesn't know what to do with his life. Why he ought to do anything at all, really. At this age, one doesn't have nothing but the regrets and ever-growing bitternes and self-pity. Anything by Martin McDonagh, ever Quote Link to comment
Chaznoodles Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The Prestige - A film about two stage magicians, set in Victorian London (I believe), starring Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman. It's about one magician's attempt to steal a trick off the other, and leaves a lot to be thought about, as well as being entertaining from start to finish. A Christopher Nolan film. Trainspotting - A film about a group of friends immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene. A Scottish film, does a great job of keeping your attention. I also basically live in the pub that scenes were filmed in, so yeah. Sunshine on Leith - Another Scottish film, about two soldiers returning home to their families. Fun fact: I'm in this film. Quote Link to comment
hivefleetchicken Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 Yew keeding me m8? Bladerunner was the shiznizzle. Just saw it for the first time, like, a week ago. Totally badass. Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 ...Philip K. Dick... ...Stanley Kubrick... ...Ari Folman... ...Martin McDonagh... Am I the only one who doesn't doesn't know and doesn't give about who and what these people are? I mean, I've heard of them, but meh, I don't care, it's the movies I remember, their work, not their names. Quote Link to comment
SpiffyFishface Posted February 6, 2015 Share Posted February 6, 2015 The Thing: It's a 1982 horror flick with one of the most interesting and truly terrifying stories based not only around the horror itself, but around sheer paranoia. the effects are practical but amazing, and the thing itself is an interesting concept. Oh right, and it stars Kurt God Damn Russel with a flamethrower. What more do you want? Quote Link to comment
Frances Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 Waltz With Bashir - Ari Folman is a brilliant movie maker.In his younger years, he fought in Lebanon, and later on realized that he had lost all his memories of this time period. Being a filmmaker, he recorded his journey to gain them back - the result is highly awarded and like-nothing-other-I've-ever-seen animated document, dealing with horrors and absurdity of the war while exploring the dynamics of human memory. It's got this... Catch 22 feel. Frankly surprised to see this here, maybe it's actually more well-known that I thought. Anyway, it's an absolutely lovely film. So is Blade Runner, cyberpunk is great. Quote Link to comment
hivefleetchicken Posted February 7, 2015 Share Posted February 7, 2015 The Big Lebowski was a fun time, check that out. Quote Link to comment
canon35 Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Taxi Driver= Robert De Nero as a Vietnam war Vet who's slowly losing it. RoboCop= A classic that foretold the future of Detroit (Not the shit remake.) Quote Link to comment
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 I liked the movie Persepolis. And Enemy at the Gates. And Welcome to Sarajevo. And The Infidel. Quote Link to comment
Rechkalov Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Frankly surprised to see this here, maybe it's actually more well-known that I thought. And I'm surprised you know it! Have you seen his newest one, The Congress? I mean, DAMN! It's part animated, part 'conventional' movie, and somehow it doesn't lose it's gravity and atmosphere for a single moment! Anyway, it's an absolutely lovely film. So is Blade Runner, cyberpunk is great. Well like, yeah, the movie is good. Very good, by nowadays standards. But boy, it has like nothing to do with the book. :I Quote Link to comment
Valkrae Posted February 9, 2015 Share Posted February 9, 2015 Here is my top 10 movies. 10. Full Metal Jacket- This was one of the first movies by Stanley Kubrick I had ever seen. This movie left an odd taste in my mouth, yet I wanted more. 9. Pulp Fiction- I love this movie. Probably not the best movie of all time by standards on this list, but one of my favorites. 8. Starship Troopers- This movie.. I shouldn't have to say anything about it. It's a movie about spehsss mehreens shooting giant space bugs. Yes. 7. Lord of the Rings Trilogy- I included all three of these movies in one because that'd take up three slots on the top 10 list. These movies are great. They are what actually introduced me to Forgotten Realms, and by extensions, roleplaying in general. 6. Blade Runner- This movie made me interested in Cyberpunk. I love it. A lot. I don't care about the short story, or Philip K. Dick, or anything. I love the movie in and of itself. 5. The Fifth Element- It was purely a coincidence that I slot this at fifth. I like this movie. I find it interesting that the protagonist and antagonist never directly interact with one another. 4. Alien- The only horror movie I'll ever watch. This movie made me sleep with the lights on for a few days after watching. Will put the next three when I have more time. Quote Link to comment
Rechkalov Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Cough. Just to further the stereotype - Starship Troopers also come as a great book by Heinlein. Cough. Oddly enough, never heard of Full Metal Jacket, and now upon googling it turns out it's like a known thing and all that. Gonna check it out. Quote Link to comment
hivefleetchicken Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Any movie by Quentin Tarantino. The characters are always spectacular and strangely ironic - a mechanic I have always used in making interesting characters here - as well as badass soundtracks and epic action sequences. I can never watch a movie by Quentin Tarantino enough times. Quote Link to comment
Chaznoodles Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Also, Evil Dead. Not the godawful remake. I'm talking Evil Dead 3: Army of the Dead. You will never, ever find a cheesier movie anywhere else. Quote Link to comment
Rusty Shackleford Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Also, Evil Dead. Not the godawful remake. I'm talking Evil Dead 3: Army of the Dead. You will never, ever find a cheesier movie anywhere else. "This is my BOOMSTICK!" Also, 2001: A Space Odyssey is gud. Also also, I wonder if anyone else has heard of Moon, one of my favorite movies about spess. Quote Link to comment
Valkrae Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Oh, I know Rech. I just haven't gotten the chance to read it yet. I've been really looking forward to reading it. Quote Link to comment
Rechkalov Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Also also, I wonder if anyone else has heard of Moon, one of my favorite movies about spess. The Moon is bloody fantastic! I spent hours desperatedly googling for similar movies Quote Link to comment
BadLemonsXI Posted February 23, 2015 Share Posted February 23, 2015 Also, Evil Dead. Not the godawful remake. I'm talking Evil Dead 3: Army of the Dead. You will never, ever find a cheesier movie anywhere else. Haha I was thinking of posting that. So I'm going to say the first alien movies. Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted March 19, 2015 Share Posted March 19, 2015 Somehow, I forgot to mention Monty Python. Life of Brian, nuff said. "Life's a piece of shit, when you look at it Life's a laugh and death's a joke, it's true You'll see its all a show, keep 'em laughin as you go Just remember that the last laugh is on you." Quote Link to comment
Rusty Shackleford Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 In Bruges. "It's an inanimate fucking object!" "YOU'RE AN INANIMATE FUCKING OBJECT!" Quote Link to comment
Frances Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 In Bruges. "It's an inanimate fucking object!" "YOU'RE AN INANIMATE FUCKING OBJECT!" In Bruges was a great film because it was a perfect combination of dark comedy and drama. I think I like British/international humor better than American one because there's almost always a sense of blatantly honest humanity behind it. Hollywood scripts tend to get stuck with contrived romantic or teary scenes tacked onto slapstick in comparison, which is frankly disappointing. It makes entire movies feel stiff. A few recent recommendations, for anyone who's curious about what kind of movies I've been watching (and yep, they're action films): Drive, amazing cinematography, amazing atmosphere, and perfectly capture that 80s ambience John Wick, probably Keanu Reeves' best action film since Constantine (I'm biased), and while it doesn't hold up to drive, the cinematography is still great and it's overall a fun watch That's all I've seen lately, anyway. Quote Link to comment
Guest Posted March 27, 2015 Share Posted March 27, 2015 ONE. ONE. ONE. Still, I can back up the recommendation for John Wick. It'sh sho gud. Quote Link to comment
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