suggest a blind buy for me!
06-10-03 | 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by Rypro 525
That comes out in aug in america, but if you are not in the mood for a 8 min rape and a few graphic beatings, you may want to avoid this one.
That comes out in aug in america, but if you are not in the mood for a 8 min rape and a few graphic beatings, you may want to avoid this one.
06-10-03 | 11:31 PM
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I was going to recommend Cube as well, but I think for some people it drags at times.
Vidocq probably fits what you are looking for, but it might be difficult to find as a rental.
Jacob's Ladder didn't come to mind until I saw it in my own listing but I believe this fits everything you are looking for and should be easy to find.
Others that come to mind
Zero Effect
Proof of Life
Vidocq probably fits what you are looking for, but it might be difficult to find as a rental.
Jacob's Ladder didn't come to mind until I saw it in my own listing but I believe this fits everything you are looking for and should be easy to find.
Others that come to mind
Zero Effect
Proof of Life
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06-11-03 | 12:06 AM
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Well, if you haven't seen it already, I'd highly recommend the David Lynch masterpiece, Mulholland Dr.
http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0166924
http://uk.imdb.com/Title?0166924
06-11-03 | 12:21 AM
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Re: suggest a blind buy for me!
Originally posted by Caliking
OK...im craving a blind buy. its fun for me when people suggest a movie that i have never seen. here is what i am wanting:
1. nothing slow (not that i dont like them just not right now), ala boondock saints
2. good story line that makes you think, ala donnie darko
3. doesnt have to be american movie, ala the celebration
4. no crappy acting or cheesy scripts (unless its on purpose), ala orange county
(i do love jack black though)
the examples used were all blind buys that would fall into each catergory. take a look at my collection in the sign. below (guzzlefish) to see if i have your prescribed medicine.
thanks! i will comment on whatever i pick asap.
OK...im craving a blind buy. its fun for me when people suggest a movie that i have never seen. here is what i am wanting:
1. nothing slow (not that i dont like them just not right now), ala boondock saints
2. good story line that makes you think, ala donnie darko
3. doesnt have to be american movie, ala the celebration
4. no crappy acting or cheesy scripts (unless its on purpose), ala orange county
(i do love jack black though)the examples used were all blind buys that would fall into each catergory. take a look at my collection in the sign. below (guzzlefish) to see if i have your prescribed medicine.
thanks! i will comment on whatever i pick asap.
06-11-03 | 03:46 AM
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From: Bruce Campbell invented the internet...and pants.
Army of Darkness:Boomstick Edition (or the R3 if you can, better source material, or even the 2-disc LE. They are a bargain on fleabay nowadays).
Equilibrium (I personally REALLY enjoyed this).
Any of the Stargate:SG-1 box sets (fun, fun, and more fun)
And if you can swing it, the Nightmare on Elm St. box set (well done).
Best of luck.
Equilibrium (I personally REALLY enjoyed this).
Any of the Stargate:SG-1 box sets (fun, fun, and more fun)
And if you can swing it, the Nightmare on Elm St. box set (well done).
Best of luck.
06-11-03 | 09:01 AM
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i got a ton of suggestions that i have been reading about. thanks guys and girls. i have seen many suggested movies and almsot all are pretty good. i havenet seen about 20 so i narrowed it down to 10 that sounded good to me so far.
these have made the first cut
in no order: amores perros, all about my mother, rabbit proof fence, dressed to kill, mulholland drive, dog soldiers, dangerous lives of altar boys, igby goes down, flirting, and...
...zero effect or cube. this has not been decided yet.
thanks.
these have made the first cut
in no order: amores perros, all about my mother, rabbit proof fence, dressed to kill, mulholland drive, dog soldiers, dangerous lives of altar boys, igby goes down, flirting, and...
...zero effect or cube. this has not been decided yet.
thanks.
06-11-03 | 11:44 AM
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Originally posted by C Roberts
I'll second Brotherhood of the Wolf.
I'll second Brotherhood of the Wolf.
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06-11-03 | 11:51 AM
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Originally posted by Caliking
man...so many suggestions and so many that sound good. this one was on the bubble but now that you seconded it....oh, what to do!
man...so many suggestions and so many that sound good. this one was on the bubble but now that you seconded it....oh, what to do!
By far the best films on your shortlist are Amores Perros and Mulholland Drive, without a doubt.
06-11-03 | 12:03 PM
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Mulholland Dr. all the way 
Or if you're in the mood for some nice Lynch-istic TV: Twin Peaks Season 1. So good, and yet soooo cheap!
Or if you're in the mood for some nice Lynch-istic TV: Twin Peaks Season 1. So good, and yet soooo cheap!
06-11-03 | 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by billy9215
The Third Man.
Leon the Professional (uncut)
Midnight Run
The Limey
The Third Man.
Leon the Professional (uncut)
Midnight Run
The Limey
06-11-03 | 02:10 PM
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...and if this is your summary of the film then you have missed the point of the movie my friend. There is much more than that.....but then again it is a foreign film isn't it?
...and if this is your summary of the film then you have missed the point of the movie my friend. There is much more than that.....but then again it is a foreign film isn't it?
06-11-03 | 02:15 PM
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Okay....I have 4 movies I am going to get for sure...I need one more.
The four for sures are: The Third Man, Mulholland Dr., Amores Perros, and All About My Mother
Vote on one of the following or add another title
A) Rabbit Proof Fence
B) Dressed To Kill
C) The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
D) Zero Effect
E) Flirting
or vote for your other.
Thaks for your help
The four for sures are: The Third Man, Mulholland Dr., Amores Perros, and All About My Mother
Vote on one of the following or add another title
A) Rabbit Proof Fence
B) Dressed To Kill
C) The Dangerous Lives of Altar Boys
D) Zero Effect
E) Flirting
or vote for your other.
Thaks for your help
06-11-03 | 02:29 PM
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Some more Bling buy suggestions that might fit Cal's-liking;
The 4th Man
Assault on Precinct 13
Body Double
Rapid Fire
and i'll take B) Dressed to Kill out of that final cut pack.
The 4th Man
Assault on Precinct 13
Body Double
Rapid Fire
and i'll take B) Dressed to Kill out of that final cut pack.
06-11-03 | 02:33 PM
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The only two on the above list that I know about are "Dressed To Kill" & "Flirting" which was one of my earlier suggestions. "Dressed To Kill" is a very good De Palma film with some action, blood, & nudity & sex & humor. "Flirting" is a rather unknown film about coming of age set in Australia. (It is an Australian film) It has a special place in my heart because I can identify with the main characters a lot. It is about romance & loss.
06-11-03 | 03:01 PM
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Probably already seen, but suggest anyway: Office Space
Since you like Jack Black:
High Fidelity
Saving Silverman
Joe Dirt - Comedy
Leon, The Professional - Action
Rounders - Drama (?)
Since you like Jack Black:
High Fidelity
Saving Silverman
Joe Dirt - Comedy
Leon, The Professional - Action
Rounders - Drama (?)
06-11-03 | 03:37 PM
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Originally posted by breaux124
Probably already seen, but suggest anyway: Office Space
Since you like Jack Black:
High Fidelity
Saving Silverman
Joe Dirt - Comedy
Leon, The Professional - Action
Rounders - Drama (?)
Probably already seen, but suggest anyway: Office Space
Since you like Jack Black:
High Fidelity
Saving Silverman
Joe Dirt - Comedy
Leon, The Professional - Action
Rounders - Drama (?)