Great Movies You've Seen Recently That Are NOT New Releases..

little maggie · Jan 29, 2019

Kind of an odd experience watching this. It's supposedly one of the top comedies of all time- made during time of legal restrictions.

TiSteamo · Feb 1, 2019

I recommend two movies: El topo and The Sacred Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Maybe while you steaming a bubble.

DirtyD · Feb 1, 2019

Jodorowski 's holy mountain - amazing strange strange movie. Saw an interview with him and when asked about the inspiration for the film he said incredible amounts of LSD. You will understand when you see the film. :nod:

TiSteamo · Feb 1, 2019

Jodorowsky is a great artist and a great man. A very interesting character to discover and study thoroughly. He is one of the great fathers of psychedelia. I was lucky enough to meet his son Cristobal a couple of years ago, during a psycho-theater show. A man full of empathy and humanity.
Another of his films that I really liked is one of the last, The Dance of Reality.

DirtyD · Feb 1, 2019

Thanks I'll definitely check it out! Cheers! D.

DirtyD · Feb 7, 2019

Rosemary's Baby is the best movie ever made . A masterpiece of cinema, every single camera shot is pure artistry, not to mention all star cast, incredible acting, etc. My favorite film by far. I Own a first edition of the book, pretty much word for word same as script of the film. If you have not seen this film, treat yourself, it's up there with the greatest cinema of all time. IMHO of course. Oh and "Lara Louise"and Ruth Gordon steal the show. Every movie buff needs to see this film. Hail Satan! Cheers, D. :evil:

macbill · Feb 20, 2019

Absence of Malice (1981) Paul Newman, Sally Field. On IMDB's Freedive. Such a good film.

macbill · Feb 27, 2019

It's great to be retired. The Dirty Dozen is a 1967 American war film starring Lee Marvin. The picture features an ensemble supporting cast including Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson, Jim Brown, John Cassavetes, Robert Ryan, Telly Savalas, Robert Webber and Donald Sutherland. In 2001, the American Film Institute placed the film at number 65 on their 100 Years... 100 Thrills list. On Netflix right now.

Buildozer · Nov 30, 2019

Recently, I finally got around to seeing "8 1/2" (1963) and "Last Year At Marienbad" (1961)... I love so much about these films.. They're definitely not for everybody, but if you like surreal and abstract masterpieces, and don't mind subtitles, these are pretty damn special.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, I recently got around to watching "Motel Hell" (1980) and "Blood Rage" (1987), and "The Editor" (2014).. Fun times! :spliff:

^^^I saw Jodorowsky mentioned above.. Holy Mountain is definitely not one for everyone IMO.. I own it, but don't know many people who can appreciate it.. It by far isn't one of my favorites, but I can definitely appreciate it; it's just sooooo extremely over the top and self indulgent, but looking past a lot of that, I really do like it.. Jodorowsky clearly poured his heart and soul into it.. El Topo has been on my list a good while too; and Santa Sangre.. I'll have to add The Dance of reality to the list too. :cheers:

Random: I recently read that the guy who made Tourist Trap, who is from Texas, was in film school w/ Jodorowsky in Mexico City.. I thought that was kinda interesting, and random thing to come across.

^^^I really like Rosemary's Baby too.. and Chinatown too..

Anyone see "Hereditary"(2018)? Toni Collette killed it!

vapognak · Nov 30, 2019

Seen recently: the Edge by David Mamet.

Not the best bear movie, but a definitely excellent Anthony Hopkins one.

nonamekevin · Dec 5, 2019

Buildozer said:
Anyone see "Hereditary"(2018)? Toni Collette killed it!

Really enjoyed this film. Did you see midsommar? My wife thought it was too scary, I thought it was hilarious.

Buildozer · Dec 5, 2019

nonamekevin said:
Really enjoyed this film. Did you see midsommar? My wife thought it was too scary, I thought it was hilarious.

No, but it's been on my list for a bit.. I plan to stream it sometime soon though. :cheers:

I was really impressed by Hereditary, especially as the director's first film, it seemed really polished.. haven't seen anything quite like it.
Toni Collette's range was on full display, she's was great.. I thought everyone was really.

nonamekevin · Dec 5, 2019

Buildozer said:
No, but it's been on my list for a bit.. I plan to stream it sometime soon though.
I was really impressed by Hereditary, especially as the director's first film, it seemed really polished.. haven't seen anything quite like it.
Toni Collette's range was on full display, she's was great.. I thought everyone was really.

For sure. If you haven't checked out the "heredity explained" video on YouTube, it's got some good background story information which usually doesn't interest me. It almost made me want to watch it again. :rockon:

Vicki · Dec 5, 2019

Less Than Zero (80’s flick)

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093407/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0

I really believe it is a biography of Robert Downey Junior’s life at the time. Glad he was able to turn himself around. Team Ironman!

rnartian · Dec 9, 2019

I saw Rear Window with my mom. I know, I know, it's beyond old and I should have watched it before my twenties, but man... I was on the edge of my seat the entire time.

ChooChooCharlie · Dec 12, 2019

approaching holidays evoke fav film memories

you're OK, hang in there

DDave · Apr 19, 2020

This movie was a blast to watch blazed. Helps if you like first person shooters! I've never seen a zombie movie from a first person perspective.

Like Doom eternal live.

Ramahs · Apr 19, 2020

DDave said:
This movie was a blast to watch blazed. Helps if you like first person shooters! I've never seen a zombie movie from a first person perspective.

Like Doom eternal live.

So, Hardcore Henry, Zombie Apocalypse version?

Hardcore Henry, in case you don't know what the fuck I am referring to:

Morty · Dec 23, 2020

CANtalk · Jan 29, 2021

Drive f'n blew me away again just recently after near a decade from watching it last :bowdown:

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Drive (2011 film) - Wikipedia

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I'm even more impressed now than when I first watched it. There's so much art house going on.

I found lots of Google search results around that to deep dive. The director & movie pay homage to many other earlier legendary movies. Lots to see and digest.; even a distinct 80's nod in the lead song and scenes; here's the song on YouTube with >215M views... what a vibe :luv:

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92% on Rotten tomatoes.

Drive

Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a...

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Look at the quadrant system nod to Drive.

This quadrant explains why Drive is such a stylish film

The Verge is about technology and how it makes us feel. Founded in 2011, we offer our audience everything from breaking news to reviews to award-winning features and investigations, on our site, in video, and in podcasts.

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And content warning, it's way more graphically & physically violent than I remember... very intense :science:

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Serious wow recommended.

:peace:

CANtalk · Jan 31, 2021

Sharing this deep dive for anyone who watches Drive and then wants to read some more good discussion & analysis. Lots going on; enjoy

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Thanks for all your support.

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Drive reviewed: Ryan Gosling's minimalist car-chase movie is painfully suspenseful.

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