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The Holy Mountain [1973]The Holy Mountain [1973]
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Jodorowsky once said that he asked of film what most people ask of hallucinogenic drugs. This is his masterpiece.
Apocalypse Now Redux [1979]Apocalypse Now Redux [1979]
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An unparalleled journey into man's darkest regions.
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968]
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Kubrick shot this before man had been to the moon. The best sci-fi film ever made.
Save The Green Planet [2003]Save The Green Planet [2003]
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One of the best examples of the Korean Film Renaissance taking place right now. Incredible.
Oldboy [2003]Oldboy [2003]
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Another Korean Renaissance movie. Do not watch on a full stomach.
Public Enemy [2002]Public Enemy [2002]
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The final film in what I consider to be the holy trinity of Korean Renaissance Film. Better than any Hollywood cop flick by a mile.
La Comunidad [2000] (REGION 1) (NTSC)La Comunidad [2000] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Inexplicably difficult to get a hold of, this is a fantastic black comedy.
The Exorcist [1974]The Exorcist [1974]
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So dark that Satan is said to have plagued the set with disasters. Unparalleled in the horror genre.
Kontroll [2003]Kontroll [2003]
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Set in the Budapest Metro, this film is a wild ride. Required viewing for those with a sense of humour.
Conan The Barbarian (2 Disc Special Edition) [1981]Conan The Barbarian (2 Disc Special Edition) [1981]
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Depending on your state of mind, this is either an incredible story about man's spiritual evolution or Arnie in a loincloth kicking ass. Either way it rocks.
Punishment Park - Masters of Cinema seriesPunishment Park - Masters of Cinema series
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Effectively banned for about thirty years, this is the best of the 60s/70s spate of dystopia films.
19841984
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Orwell's disturbingly prescient book comes to life with John Hurt as Winston. Astonishing to think that it was directed by the same guy that made Il Postino.
The Producers Special Edition [1968]The Producers Special Edition [1968]
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Mel Brooks. Zero Mostel. Gene Wilder. A musical about Hitler. Comedy gold.
Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [1963]Doctor Strangelove (Collectors Edition) [1963]
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This is Robin Williams' favourite movie. It is also the best damn black comedy going.
Withnail and I [1986]Withnail and I [1986]
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Features the most perfect casting in the history of film (Richard Griffiths as Uncle Monty)
Gummo [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Gummo [1997] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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There are no words. Just watch it and you'll understand.
Suture [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Suture [1995] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Depending on how you take it, this is either ingenious film noir or mind-bending arthouse.
Vanishing Point [1971]Vanishing Point [1971]
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The best road movie ever. Ever.
Audition (Collector's Edition) [2001]Audition (Collector's Edition) [2001]
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An incredibly surprising journey of one man looking for love in modern Japan. Either funny or sick or both depending on your sense of humour.
Zero Effect [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)Zero Effect [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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The only film I have ever recommended that EVERYONE likes. Great detective story.
Mulholland Drive / Eraserhead / Lost Highway [1997]Mulholland Drive / Eraserhead / Lost Highway [1997]
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Eraserhead = Absolute genius. Mulholland Drive = Twisted Erotica. Lost Highway = Makes less sense than the US Government's case for war. A triple bill that will rewire your brain for good.
Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition [1984]Dune -- Two-disc Special Edition [1984]
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My favourite sci-fi film after 2001. Some people disagree. Those people are fools.
The Doom Generation [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)The Doom Generation [1998] (REGION 1) (NTSC)
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Filthy, violent, over the top, surreal and an absolute gem. Gregg Araki's best film.
Natural Born Killers - Director's Cut [1995]Natural Born Killers - Director's Cut [1995]
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This frenzied film orgy is the culmination of all the techniques used in Oliver Stone's other films.
Fight Club - 2-disc Special Edition [1999]Fight Club - 2-disc Special Edition [1999]
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Because it rules. Simple.