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Films you can justify buying, even if you're a cultural snob
Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979]Apocalypse Now Redux [DVD] [1979]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.27
Now, I've never seen the original so I don't know if Redux is better - but Redux is the one I've got, and it's easily my favourite film. A masterpiece.
The Last Waltz [1978] [DVD]The Last Waltz [1978] [DVD]
Buy new: £3.98 / Used from: £2.65
The ultimate incarnation of a rock movie, featuring the paladins of 70s rock - The Band, and a stellar cast of performers including Dylan, Clapton, Van the Man, directed by Scorsese - superlative!
Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- Two-disc set [DVD] [1974]Monty Python and the Holy Grail -- Two-disc set [DVD] [1974]
Buy new: £19.59 / Used from: £1.69
I'm a real medieval history buff so this one appeals to me! I hope it would also appeal to other comedy fans, though - I think it's the funniest film I've ever seen.
2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD]2001: A Space Odyssey [1968] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £1.50
This is one of the best-told films I have ever come across. With surprisingly little dialogue it manages to excellently depict three Ages of Man and a mystic encounter with the infinite.
Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]Mulholland Drive [DVD] [2002]
Buy used from: £3.25
This is a great film, although if you're me you'll have to look it up on the internet to decipher the plot. Another very stylish flick though.
Blade Runner (Remastered Directors Cut)Blade Runner (Remastered Directors Cut)
Buy used from: £2.47
Long time since I've seen this one, but I clearly recall being enthralled by it. It has much to recommend it, and has deservedly gone down in history.
Schindler's List [DVD] [1993]Schindler's List [DVD] [1993]
Buy new: £6.98 / Used from: £5.87
A very classy offering from Spielberg, this deals with exquisitely heart-rending honesty with the Holocaust, depicting it in its early stages, and ending in the death camps. A very extreme experience.
Citizen Kane [DVD] [1942]Citizen Kane [DVD] [1942]
Buy new: £4.97 / Used from: £4.19
You may think not, but - because it's a classic, because it was made so very early on, because, after so long, it's so entertaining - yes, I think so.
The Matrix Reloaded (2 Disc Edition) [2003] [DVD]The Matrix Reloaded (2 Disc Edition) [2003] [DVD]
Buy new: £4.98 / Used from: £0.01
And why not? Listen, I like it, ok?! The first one was worthy but dull, the third one was abysmal, this one was pretty cool! Fine - it's not an all time great. But this is MY list, so nyah.