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Originally posted by Maveric
There was a thread similar to this in the last incarnation of TFP but I never got around to printing out that thread. I remember there were alot of good recommendations that I was looking forward to seeing but can only remember a handful...
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I started that thread last time, and I was thrilled to get so many responses -- more than I could probably ever watch! Thanks to everyone who contributed, and
PLEASE feel free to repost any of your earlier recommendations here!
Sadly I wasn't able to save it before the last board died, so if *anyone* happened to save all or part of it and could send it to me i'd be really grateful!
Please PM me if so.
Here are some cool ones:
The Fearless Hyena -- oldschool Jackie Chan flick, and yup that's where I got my name. The kung fu is AMAZING and the comedy is utterly ridiculous!! It's a damn laugh riot! One of the greatest martial arts sleeper films.
The Harder They Come -- My favorite movie of all time. It's cool on so many different levels. The music is incredible -- it was made during the time that reggae was still evolving. It's THE definitive movie on reggae music.
But to me, the story behind it is even more powerful, it's about a guy who moves from the country to the city in search of a new life with the promise of opportunity and prosperity. He tries to make a record but is only confronted by countless forces working against him, people looking to take advantage of him. The only way he's able to gain fame and fortune is by turning gangster. It speaks volumes...check it out, they should have it at Blockbuster.
Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels -- Brilliant film! Already mentioned above. If you liked Reservoir Dogs, you gotta check this out. These guys try to settle a gambling debt by stealing a shitload of weed and trying to sell it back to the guys they bought it from. One of the few DVDs I own.
What Do You Say To a Naked Lady? -- 1969 movie by Allen Funt from Candid Camera...incredible film!! I can't recommend this one enough. If you're not doing anything tonite, go to the video store and rent it NOW!!
Even with youre girlfriend/boyfriend, they won't find it offensive...It explores peoples perceptions of sexuality by filming their reactions to nudity in public and that sort of thing. Like a nude woman will roll up to someone and ask for directions...I don't know how to describe it really, but I'd recommend it to everyone!
Double Indemnity -- Classic Billy Wilder film. It's OLD, but one of the best! Another one of the few movies I've actually ever bought.