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Films That Leave You Shaken
Aguirre, Wrath Of God [DVD] [1972]Aguirre, Wrath Of God [DVD] [1972]
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A trip that highlights, not just the fallibility of colonialism, but also of the individual.
Chinatown [DVD] [1974]Chinatown [DVD] [1974]
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Slick, taut with wonderful atmosphere and terrific performances. What more could you want?
The Elephant Man [DVD] [1980]The Elephant Man [DVD] [1980]
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Cynical? Maybe, but not much beats "a true story of courage and dignity
Werckmeister Harmonies/Damnation [DVD] [2001]Werckmeister Harmonies/Damnation [DVD] [2001]
Werkmeister: powerful depiction of emptiness, confusion and revolution plus an incredible score from Mihaly Vig
The Christopher Guest Collection (Waiting For Guffman / Best In Show / A Mighty Wind) [DVD] [1996]The Christopher Guest Collection (Waiting For Guffman / Best In Show / A Mighty Wind) [DVD] [1996]
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All of these need to be watched. Embarrassing, touching and down right funny
Fitzcarraldo [1982] [DVD]Fitzcarraldo [1982] [DVD]
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One man's search for perfection...and Caruso.
Steele's Law [DVD] [1991]Steele's Law [DVD] [1991]
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Hilariously 'straight' cop drama featuring everything you could want: a cop who doesn't follow rules, a deranged psycho, and terrible dialogue. A real treat!
Hidden (cache) [DVD] [2005]Hidden (cache) [DVD] [2005]
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Perhaps the best films of the last five years. See it. Now.
Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]
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A tour-de-force in confusion, reality and dreams
Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter And Spring [2004] [DVD]Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter And Spring [2004] [DVD]
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Wonderful, amazing cinematography and deeply hypnotic.
The King Of Comedy [1982] [DVD]The King Of Comedy [1982] [DVD]
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De Niro, Scorsese - no gangsters just great characters.
The Passenger [DVD] [1975]The Passenger [DVD] [1975]
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Nicholson - the finest actor of his generation. Wonderful meditation on identity - dreamlike.
The Wind That Shakes The Barley [DVD] [2006]The Wind That Shakes The Barley [DVD] [2006]
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Loach - an absolute master. Superb exploration of the politics and movements of the Irish freedom fighters
Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling [DVD] [2005] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]Pucker Up: The Fine Art of Whistling [DVD] [2005] [Region 1] [US Import] [NTSC]
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Like a real life Guest movie. Superb characters and great whistling!
Pusher Trilogy - Pusher / Pusher II / Pusher III [DVD]Pusher Trilogy - Pusher / Pusher II / Pusher III [DVD]
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Frenetic, violent and raw. True independent film making.