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12 Angry Men (1957)
5 recommendations
"You know it's the writing and the acting that are keeping your attention, because there's no action, no set to speak of, no special effects, and not even any color. Made in 1957 and still gripping, insightful, and relevant."
Local Hero (1983)
2 recommendations
"I didn't get this movie the first (or second) time I watched it. Somehow, though, I must have known deep down that there was something there, because I watched it again when it showed up on cable and I finally started to get it. Now, I've seen Local Hero probably a dozen times and expect to continue enjoying it, especially in my old age. Put aside any expectations, relax, and prepare to be ..."
Memento (2000)
14 recommendations
"Memento is that DVD that I am always willing to watch again whenever I encounter a friend who hasn't seen it yet. One of the reasons I can enjoy it over and over is that I seem to have some sort of memory loss problem so I can never remember what comes next and it's always new to me no matter how many times I've seen it before."
Avalon (1990)
1 recommendation
"This movie is long, slow, and has very little action, but if you're prepared for this you'll enjoy the many dramatic moments that are created in the lives of this extended imigrant family."
Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)
4 recommendations
"Either you love it or you hate it. I love it. Over and over."
Sex and Lucia (2001)
2 recommendations
"It's not just the Spanish with subtitles that is confusing you, this movie is complicated, and like many of my picks deserves to be watched again with the knowledge you learned from the first viewing. In case the title didn't clue you in, this is not for children."
Never Cry Wolf (1983)
1 recommendation
"Another slow, beautiful, relaxing movie with subtle humor and real-to-life characters and situations. Oh, yeah, there are a couple moments that will bring out the more primal emotions in you."
Run Lola Run (1998)
3 recommendations
"I hope you enjoy watching Lola run, because she does a good bit of that in this movie. Fantastic electronica techno dance music--worth buying the soundtrack. German with subtitles."
"Freaks and Geeks" (1999)
13 recommendations
"So it's not strictly a movie, but since you can buy it on DVD, who's to say different? If you went to high school in the 80's, every episode will be your favorite."
Blazing Saddles (1974)
3 recommendations
"Blazing Saddles remains one of the premier comedies of the 1970's setting the stage for the genre for years to come. Mel Brooks was a comedic mastermind (yes, he is still alive but his movies have not remained at this level). If you can't recite every line in this movie from memory or if you haven't seen it in years, get it."
“In the Mood for Love”
1 recommendation
"Any film by Wong Kar-Wai inspires me in every way imaginable, from the lush cinematography colors to the dreamy old-world music to the sexy wardrobe."
Babette’s Feast (1987), directed by Gabriel Axel
2 recommendations
"This film is based on a short story by Isak Dinesen, first published in 1958. Dinesen wanted to become more popular in America so a friend recommended she write about food. “Americans are obsessed about food,” he told her. If you can’t fight your obsessions, watch them!"
Pride & Prejudice
8 recommendations
"It's Jane Austen. It's beautiful language. It's imagery combined with subtle humor that makes you want to be in love. Why wouldn't you want it?"
The World's Fastest Indian (2005)
2 recommendations
"If you are an Anthony Hopkins fan like I am, this is a great movie. Anthony Hopkins portrays New Zealander Burt Munro, who spent years building a 1920 Indian motorcycle -- a bike which helped him set the land-speed world record at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats in 1967."
Moulin Rouge! (2001)
8 recommendations
"Baz Luhrmann has created a truly 'spectacular spectacular' film, with top-notch performances from each cast member. The soundtrack is great... especially 'Lady Marmalade' and the song by 'Valeria'... and Beck's cover of 'Diamond Dogs' is as interesting and funky as anything he's done in the past. McGregor and Kidman are fantastic... 'Elephant Love Medely' captures the spirit of the whole film, mix..."
The Motorcycle Diaries
4 recommendations
""The Motorcycle Diaries" is based on the journals of Che Guevara, leader of the Cuban Revolution. In his memoirs, Guevara recounts adventures he, and best friend Alberto Granado, had while crossing South America by motorcycle in the early 1950s. The film is understandably episodic in nature, using Guevara's journals and touching letters home to reflect his political awakening. But you don't need t..."
State and Main (2000)
1 recommendation
"Having left New Hampshire over excessive demands by the locals, the cast and crew of "The Old Mill" moves their movie shoot to a small town in Vermont. However, they soon discover that The Old Mill burned down in 1960, the star can't keep his pants zipped, the starlet won't take her top off, and the locals aren't quite as easily conned as they appear. Chaos ensues for a film production in a sma..."
Jackie Brown (1997)
1 recommendation
"What do a sexy stewardess (Pam Grier), a street-tough gun runner (Samuel L. Jackson), a lonely bail bondsman (Academy Award®-nominee Robert Forster), a shifty ex-con (Robert DeNiro), an earnest federal agent (Michael Keaton), and a stoned-out beach bunny (Bridget Fonda) have in common? They're six players on the trail of a half million dollars in cash! The only questions are ... who's getting play..."
Darling (1965)
1 recommendation
"Following the break-up of a teenage marriage, Diana Scott (Julie Christie) drifts into the world of modeling and acting, where she meets a television news reporter, Robert Gold (Dirk Bogarde), who leaves his family for her and introduces her to a more powerful and wealthy set. Soon Diana meets somebody more attractive: public relations mogul Miles Brand (Laurence Harvey). After briefly leaving and..."
Liberia: An Uncivil War (2004)
1 recommendation
"This movie is a fascinating look inside a third world country's civil war, Liberia. Filmmakers Jonathan Stack and James Brabazon provide a first hand view of the battle for control of the capital of Liberia (Monrovia) which is held by (elected) president Charles Taylor. The filmmakers show how much Liberia looks up to the United States (their flag looks strikingly similar) and how they view themse..."
Death to Smoochy
3 recommendations
"This movie was panned by the critics but I found it hysterical. It doesn't hurt that I'm a big fan of Catherine Keener and Ed Norton. Ed plays his characters with such sincerity that you have to believe that in real life he's a nice guy. If you're in a silly mood and ready for some campy humor give Smoochy a chance."
The Game
2 recommendations
"Smart movie that keeps you guessing. You can only watch it once though because the ending where it all comes together is the best part. Go Netflix!"
The Last King of Scotland (2006)
1 recommendation
"PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE - Forest Whitaker The buzz has been really great and I like Forest Whitaker. The story is about a newly graduated young doctor, Nicolas from Scotland, who goes to Uganda in 1970s hoping that he can offer his help to the Ugandan people. Instead of serving the poor, he mets the charismatic Uganda dictator Idi Amin and his life is forever changed. I ha..."
The Shawshank Redemption
10 recommendations
"One of my favorite movies of all time - this is the story of an innocent man's struggle to maintain dignity amid the brutality of a corrupt prison. You might be surprised that the story was written by Stephen King."
Slap Shot
2 recommendations
"Great comedy about a losing hockey team that gets better as they become more and more violent. Contains more swearing than just about any movie I've seen, and makes fun of Canadians too - what more could you want?"
The Queen (2006)
2 recommendations
"PERFORMANCE BY AN ACTRESS IN A LEADING ROLE - Helen Mirren I feel Oscar performance for Helen Mirren on her portrayal of the Queen as Princess Diana's distant mother-in-law. Following Diana's shocking death on August 30, 1997, the Queen seemed strikingly out of touch with her people and prime minister, Tony Blair. She retreated to Balmoral, Scotland, unwilling to shed a public tear over the dea..."
