I haven't seen a topic like this yet, and as many of us seem to share similar tastes in movies and TV, I thought it may be a good idea to have a place to share movie tips.
Please be mindful to avoid spoilers. What seems obvious to you may spoil the experience for someone else.
I'll make as start with
Deja Vu
(can't say too much about why, without spoiling anything)
Amelie
We all seem to likes stories about 'Do-gooders', and it's amazing movie making. Warning: there are more sexual topics (in a funny way) than some audiences may be used to.
summary of what has been suggested
1) "Spider" (2002), written by Patrick McGrath (based on his novel) and directed by David Cronenberg. Rated R.
Most people, when they see the title, think that this film's about a giant tarantula or something, when it's actually about a very complex Freudian character. It may look like a simple story, but study the character (and each scene), and try to psychoanalyze him the best you can so you can understand it fully.
2) "Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer" (2006), screenplay by Andrew Birkin, Bernd Eichinger and Tom Tykwer (based on the novel by Patrick Süskind) and directed by Tom Tykwer. Rated R.
It's kinda artsy, and many people think that this is based on real life events, but that's not true. This is pure fantasy, so go with an open mind. In the end, it's more like a thriller/dark comedy, and it also has some romance elements (but they're the sad/destroyed kind). Great acting from Dustin Hoffman.
3) "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (2006), written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Rated R.
I think many of you have already seen this one, but it's still highly recommended. It's very dark fantasy, though, and it has some very explicit violent scenes/moments.
4) "No Country For Old Men" (2007), screenplay and directed by The Coen Brothers (based on the book by Cormac McCarthy). Rated R.
Again, it looks like a simple story, but you got to dig deeper. This is one of those films where you find more things if you watch them over and over and over. It may look like a western or like a crime, but it's best if you don't try to label it. It's pure Human Drama. Morality, Evil, Innocence, etc.
5) "One Hour Photo" (2002), written and directed by Mark Romanek. Rated R.
Robin Williams is unbeatable, especially when he plays bad guys.
6) "Bang Bang You're Dead" (2002), written by William Mastrosimone (also play) and directed by Guy Ferland. Rated R (but it's TV, so it's almost for everyone; no language, nothing over the top, but its subject matter is enough).
Probably a movie everyone should see, especially every teenager in school (and not only from America).
7) "Summer Of '42" (1971), written by Herman Raucher and directed by Robert Mulligan. Rated R.
If you're more into Romance, watch this classic! Warning, it deals with sexuality in teenagers.
8 "The Pursuit Of Happiness" (2006), written by Steve Conrad and directed by Gabriele Muccino. Rated PG-13.
Will Smith proves his versatility in this dramatic movie. There's even a nod to his old "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" character. Go find out which one it is.
9) "What Dreams May Come" (1998 ), screenplay by Ronald Bass (based on the novel by Richard Matheson, an old Twilight Zone screenwriter) and directed by Vincent Ward. Rated PG-13.
Pure Fantasy. You have to be very open-minded.
10) "Creepshow" (1982), written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Rated R.
All you have to know is that it's all like a comic book. It's based on the EC comics from the 50's, and it's all masterfully done. Acting, camera angles, camera work, characters, stories (they're 5 different stories, by the way), lines, lightning, everything resembles one of those comic horror magazines from the 50's. Black comedy and horror are the main elements, but mostly black comedy and fantasy. You kinda have to have a twisted sense of humor to enjoy it even more. It's gross at times, and it contains foul language, but it's no problem. One thing you have to know about the EC comics from the 50's is that their stories were always morality-driven.
11) "The Langoliers" (1995), teleplay and directed by Tom Holland (based on the short novel by Stephen King). Rated PG-13.
Dean Stockwell is in it, and it deals with time travel (with a Stephen King twist). Acting varies, and the special effects are bad, but don't pay attention to that. The story is worth the whole adventure.
12) "Needful Things" (1993), screenplay by W. D. Richter (based on the book by Stephen King) and directed by Fraser C. Heston. Rated R.
Kingdom Hospital
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Escape from New York
Porky's
The Warriors
Please be mindful to avoid spoilers. What seems obvious to you may spoil the experience for someone else.
I'll make as start with
Deja Vu
(can't say too much about why, without spoiling anything)
Amelie
We all seem to likes stories about 'Do-gooders', and it's amazing movie making. Warning: there are more sexual topics (in a funny way) than some audiences may be used to.
summary of what has been suggested
1) "Spider" (2002), written by Patrick McGrath (based on his novel) and directed by David Cronenberg. Rated R.
Most people, when they see the title, think that this film's about a giant tarantula or something, when it's actually about a very complex Freudian character. It may look like a simple story, but study the character (and each scene), and try to psychoanalyze him the best you can so you can understand it fully.
2) "Perfume: The Story Of A Murderer" (2006), screenplay by Andrew Birkin, Bernd Eichinger and Tom Tykwer (based on the novel by Patrick Süskind) and directed by Tom Tykwer. Rated R.
It's kinda artsy, and many people think that this is based on real life events, but that's not true. This is pure fantasy, so go with an open mind. In the end, it's more like a thriller/dark comedy, and it also has some romance elements (but they're the sad/destroyed kind). Great acting from Dustin Hoffman.
3) "El Laberinto Del Fauno" (2006), written and directed by Guillermo del Toro. Rated R.
I think many of you have already seen this one, but it's still highly recommended. It's very dark fantasy, though, and it has some very explicit violent scenes/moments.
4) "No Country For Old Men" (2007), screenplay and directed by The Coen Brothers (based on the book by Cormac McCarthy). Rated R.
Again, it looks like a simple story, but you got to dig deeper. This is one of those films where you find more things if you watch them over and over and over. It may look like a western or like a crime, but it's best if you don't try to label it. It's pure Human Drama. Morality, Evil, Innocence, etc.
5) "One Hour Photo" (2002), written and directed by Mark Romanek. Rated R.
Robin Williams is unbeatable, especially when he plays bad guys.
6) "Bang Bang You're Dead" (2002), written by William Mastrosimone (also play) and directed by Guy Ferland. Rated R (but it's TV, so it's almost for everyone; no language, nothing over the top, but its subject matter is enough).
Probably a movie everyone should see, especially every teenager in school (and not only from America).
7) "Summer Of '42" (1971), written by Herman Raucher and directed by Robert Mulligan. Rated R.
If you're more into Romance, watch this classic! Warning, it deals with sexuality in teenagers.
8 "The Pursuit Of Happiness" (2006), written by Steve Conrad and directed by Gabriele Muccino. Rated PG-13.
Will Smith proves his versatility in this dramatic movie. There's even a nod to his old "Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air" character. Go find out which one it is.
9) "What Dreams May Come" (1998 ), screenplay by Ronald Bass (based on the novel by Richard Matheson, an old Twilight Zone screenwriter) and directed by Vincent Ward. Rated PG-13.
Pure Fantasy. You have to be very open-minded.
10) "Creepshow" (1982), written by Stephen King and directed by George A. Romero. Rated R.
All you have to know is that it's all like a comic book. It's based on the EC comics from the 50's, and it's all masterfully done. Acting, camera angles, camera work, characters, stories (they're 5 different stories, by the way), lines, lightning, everything resembles one of those comic horror magazines from the 50's. Black comedy and horror are the main elements, but mostly black comedy and fantasy. You kinda have to have a twisted sense of humor to enjoy it even more. It's gross at times, and it contains foul language, but it's no problem. One thing you have to know about the EC comics from the 50's is that their stories were always morality-driven.
11) "The Langoliers" (1995), teleplay and directed by Tom Holland (based on the short novel by Stephen King). Rated PG-13.
Dean Stockwell is in it, and it deals with time travel (with a Stephen King twist). Acting varies, and the special effects are bad, but don't pay attention to that. The story is worth the whole adventure.
12) "Needful Things" (1993), screenplay by W. D. Richter (based on the book by Stephen King) and directed by Fraser C. Heston. Rated R.
Kingdom Hospital
Nightmares & Dreamscapes
Escape from New York
Porky's
The Warriors
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