Find your diamond
Find your jewelry
shape
carat
color
clarity

What 3 movies would you recommend that most people haven’t seen?

dk168 said:
In no particular order:

1. Freaks (1932) - quite disturbing, and it was originally banned for this reason.
2. Yojimbo (1961) - a Kurosawa's masterpiece that was the inspiration for A Fistful of Dollars.
3. The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec (2010) - a French fantasy film directed by Luc Besson, fun to watch and I found it refreshing as it is not same old same old like Lord of the Ring Triology, Harry Potter films, and those involving vampires of recent years. I saw it on TV one late evening, and I was hooked, stayed up watching the whole thing instead of going to bed! Very usual especially it was subtitled.

DK :))
Click to expand...

I love Adele Blanc-Sec! I describe it to people as a feminist Indiana Jones. It was available on Netflix for a time, but sadly no longer. :(
 
I've been thinking about this thread, I'm not an intellectual, when I watch a movie I like to be taken away, not have to think too much.. so these are my picks:

1) World War Z - Brad Pitt - we win against the zombie virus - for now.

2) Lost Boys - because I just love all the actors and how funny, silly and cool that movie was and is.

3. No Country for Old Men - just a great movie has violence tho.
 
SandyinAnaheim said:
Some of you may have seen these, but these are some of my favorite, slightly obscure films.

1. What Dreams May Come - Robin Williams and Ababella Sciorra in a dark drama/fantasy film, but it has the the best depiction of what I hope heaven is, except I want more animals.

2. Sliding Doors - Gwyneth Paltrow in a drama hinging on missing a single subway ride and how all of life changes due to that one single moment.

3. Wind River - Jeremy Renner in a whodunit drama in a very dramatic setting, with a smidge of vigilantism thrown in for good measure.
Click to expand...

This was the first one I thought of when reflecting on the possibilities. It is so beautiful! Dark but amazingly touching. We watch it every few years. Pretty sure that is one I got on blu ray not too long ago. Stunning visuals and a story that covers every emotion.
 
I like historical fiction, so I enjoyed "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" and "A Little Chaos," both of which I have watched in the last few weeks.
 
What Dreams May Come
The Pianist
Sunshine
 
Dangerous Liaisons - Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer - and Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman in minor roles. Final scene with Glenn Close sitting in front of her dressing table mirror will stay with you forever.

Ordinary People - a tour de force by Mary Tyler Moore

Tootsie - with Dustin Hoffman's denouement being one of the all-time funniest scenes in cinema. A perfect movie for a boring lock-down scenario. It's hilarious from start to finish. And Teri Garr - oh man - that woman is the comedic actor's comedic actor.
 
mrs-b said:
Dangerous Liaisons - Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer - and Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman in minor roles. Final scene with Glenn Close sitting in front of her dressing table mirror will stay with you forever.

Ordinary People - a tour de force by Mary Tyler Moore

Tootsie - with Dustin Hoffman's denouement being one of the all-time funniest scenes in cinema. A perfect movie for a boring lock-down scenario. It's hilarious from start to finish. And Teri Garr - oh man - that woman is the comedic actor's comedic actor.
Click to expand...

Yes, love these. MTM blew my mind in that role.

Hope you are well.

cheers--Sharon
 
Rockdiamond said:
Interrrresting!!
It's so low budget I can understand your reaction....stilll
Have you since watched it straight on through?
Speaking of straight....
Rocky Horror Picture Show!!!
Bonus points if you've seen it at the Waverly!!


( I was also going to say Princess Bride...but thought it was too popular)
Click to expand...

I LOVED The Princess Bride.
 
Can I do more than 3? Some of these were popular, but they are old now so maybe people have forgotten them.

One of my all time favorite films and hands down the most beautiful film in my opinion is Days of Heaven, with Richard Gere and Sam Shephard. A pair of grifters pretend to be brother and sister so the woman can marry a rich dying farmer, Shepherd, in Texas in the early 1900s.

Remember Jill Clayburgh? Loved An Unmarried Woman and a sleeper comedy she did with Burt Reynolds and Candace Bergen called Starting Over. Now I have not seen these in years (decades?) so I don’t know if they will seem dated.

Christopher Guest comedies like Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman (speaking of Parker Posey).

Nathan Lane and Robin Williams in the Birdcage.

Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. It is CRAZY how many famous and then-young actors are in this.. “You can’t handle the truth!”

One of my other favorites, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? With Johnny Depp and a young Leo DiCaprio. Gets me every time.

And speaking of Leo, Catch Me if You Can is wildly entertaining.

Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline in Sweet Dreams.

Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham. “Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains. Think about it.”
 
The Intouchables (note: this is a totally different movie than The Untouchables) This is a French movie and is quirky and romantic. Also love the theme song is Earth Wind & Fire's "September."

Jiro Dreams of Sushi

Impromptu. Fun costume drama. This is the story of George Sands and Chopin.

The Cave of Forgotten Dreams. This is a really cool documentary about the oldest cave paintings, produced and narrated by Werner Herzog.

(Oops, that's four!)
 
And here's a really old one, but a good one: The Third Man
 
The Last Hurrah ( Spencer Tracy)
Rollerball (James Cann)
The Harder They Fall
 
A real oldie from the 1930s - Lost Horizon.

Village of the Damned (1960).

This is one movie that I liked even more than the book. The suspense and tension of the last scene were incredible. I still remember it to this day, though I saw the movie over 50 years ago.
 
I’m loving all the older movie suggestions!
 
alittlelight said:
Can I do more than 3? Some of these were popular, but they are old now so maybe people have forgotten them.

One of my all time favorite films and hands down the most beautiful film in my opinion is Days of Heaven, with Richard Gere and Sam Shephard. A pair of grifters pretend to be brother and sister so the woman can marry a rich dying farmer, Shepherd, in Texas in the early 1900s.

Remember Jill Clayburgh? Loved An Unmarried Woman and a sleeper comedy she did with Burt Reynolds and Candace Bergen called Starting Over. Now I have not seen these in years (decades?) so I don’t know if they will seem dated.

Christopher Guest comedies like Best in Show and Waiting for Guffman (speaking of Parker Posey).

Nathan Lane and Robin Williams in the Birdcage.

Tom Cruise and Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men. It is CRAZY how many famous and then-young actors are in this.. “You can’t handle the truth!”

One of my other favorites, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape? With Johnny Depp and a young Leo DiCaprio. Gets me every time.

And speaking of Leo, Catch Me if You Can is wildly entertaining.

Jessica Lange as Patsy Cline in Sweet Dreams.

Kevin Costner and Susan Sarandon in Bull Durham. “Sometimes you win. Sometimes you lose. Sometimes it rains. Think about it.”
Click to expand...

I love all your recommendations. The Jill Clayburgh "An Unmarried Woman" is a great movie and though dated still resonates. I have watched it a few times but it's been a decade since I last watched it so back on the list. Though I am sure my DH is tired of that movie as we have seen it three times lol.

Love "A Few Good Men" and yeah "you can't handle the truth" and we know who that applies to these days ;)

"What's Eating Gilbert Grape" LOVE and "Catch me if you Can" Love that too and "Bull Durham" and "Sweet Dreams". I think our taste in movies is similar. Cause I love all your recs.
 
mrs-b said:
Dangerous Liaisons - Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Michelle Pfeiffer - and Keanu Reeves and Uma Thurman in minor roles. Final scene with Glenn Close sitting in front of her dressing table mirror will stay with you forever.

Ordinary People - a tour de force by Mary Tyler Moore

Tootsie - with Dustin Hoffman's denouement being one of the all-time funniest scenes in cinema. A perfect movie for a boring lock-down scenario. It's hilarious from start to finish. And Teri Garr - oh man - that woman is the comedic actor's comedic actor.
Click to expand...

"Ordinary People" that movie gets me every time. So tragically devastating. I loved it. And Ms Mary Tyler Moore was stunning in that role. But I loved her in everything she played. Also loved "Tootsie" (so funny) and "Dangerous Liaisons"...seems as if PSers have great taste not in just bling but in film too!
 
Garnetgirl said:
A real oldie from the 1930s - Lost Horizon.

Village of the Damned (1960).

This is one movie that I liked even more than the book. The suspense and tension of the last scene were incredible. I still remember it to this day, though I saw the movie over 50 years ago.
Click to expand...

Amazing movies!
 
Tekate said:
I've been thinking about this thread, I'm not an intellectual, when I watch a movie I like to be taken away, not have to think too much.. so these are my picks:

1) World War Z - Brad Pitt - we win against the zombie virus - for now.

2) Lost Boys - because I just love all the actors and how funny, silly and cool that movie was and is.

3. No Country for Old Men - just a great movie has violence tho.
Click to expand...

"No Country for Old Men" was great despite the violence. I loved that movie. I didn't see the first 2 so on my list it goes. Thanks Kate!
 
1. Waking Ned Devine, super funny little Irish indie film

2. Melancholia, a visually stunning movie about the end of the world

3. Apocalypto
 
OreoRosies86 said:
1. Waking Ned Devine, super funny little Irish indie film

2. Melancholia, a visually stunning movie about the end of the world

3. Apocalypto
Click to expand...

I loved Melancholia. It haunted me for a long time. Impending death focuses one's mind quite clearly doesn't it? Warning: some mind find it a downer. But it is a beautiful movie and if you don't mind the dark topic it is worth watching IMO.

Thank you @OreoRosies86 for reminding me of this stunning movie. Worth rewatching as we last saw it 9 years ago when it opened.

Also enjoyed Waking Ned Devine! Will check out Apocalypto.
 
@missy yes and agreed on the warning! If you’re already prone to depression it is NOT an uplifting, feel good film. It definitely took me a while to shake the feelings I experienced while watching it.
 
OreoRosies86 said:
@missy yes and agreed on the warning! If you’re already prone to depression it is NOT an uplifting, feel good film. It definitely took me a while to shake the feelings I experienced while watching it.
Click to expand...

These are the films I enjoy most. The ones that make me feel strong emotions that stay with me. And that make me ponder the issues long after the film is over. Of course happy films can evoke strong emotions as well that stay with me but for some reason the dark depressing films resonate even more.
 
"The Lion in Winter"
"Burn"
"The Fugitive Kind"

...and on another note:

"Arsenic and Old Lace"
"Bringing Up Baby"
"My Favorite Wife"
"The Awful Truth"
"The More The Merrier"
"I Was A Male War Bride"
 
Looking at missy's list reminded me that I really should have included:

"La Strada"

and

"Nights of Cabiria"

on my list. Both of them are wonderful.
 
Three wonderful movies about food:

Big Night with Tony Shaloub
Babette’s Feast
Chef with Jon Favreau
 
AprilBaby said:
The Mission
The Princess Bride ( I’m surprised how many people have not seen it)
Brave (Disney)
Click to expand...

LOVE the Princess Bride!

I practice tae kwon do, and am training hard for my third degree black belt at the moment. One of the things I am working on is escrima (Philippine stick fighting). My teacher wants me to be able to use either my left hand or my right. Every single time I work with my left hand, I make sure to do it first, pretty much for the sole purpose of being able to dramatically fling my stick from my left hand to my right and declare, “I am not left handed, either!” :lol:
 
I’ve thought of a few other somewhat unknown films that I enjoyed. Canada only has a small film industry, but here are two that I feel deserve to be seen by a wider audience.

The Red Violin
An Academy Award Winner
It’s a Canadian, British and Italian coproduction, starring Samuel L. Jackson, and which follows the history of a Stradivarius violin over 4 centuries, and through 5 countries. A wonderful movie for anyone who enjoys music and musical instruments.
The violin ends up in Montreal, which is where I grew up, so that was fun for me as well.

La Grande Séduction (in original French)
Seducing Doctor Lewis (English Version)
A movie made in Quebec, about a small isolated village in the north of Quebec, and their scheme to attract a new doctor to their town. The film won an award at the Sundance Film Festival.
 
Last edited:
marymm said:
I don't know that these would qualify in terms of "most people haven't seen them" but the majority of my own family and friends hadn't seen one or more so ...

1. The King's Speech
2. This Beautiful Fantastic
3. The Peanut Butter Falcon
Click to expand...

I really loved The King’s Speech.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
GET 3 FREE HCA RESULTS JOIN THE FORUM. ASK FOR HELP
Jewelry Blog
PriceScope-Concierge-Ad
Find prime cuts.
Top