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Author:  drano [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:03 pm ]
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I've recently been on a dvd-renting binge and have found some fantastic movies that I'd never heard of before (or at least, hadn't known how good they were). Of course, I have been renting quite a few duds but it's always cool when an impulse rent turns out a gem! :-)

Two standouts for me were, "Elling" (Norwegian comedy) and "Songs from the Second Floor" (Swedish Absurdism... (?))

Also, got hooked on Chris Lilley's "Summer Height High" series. (I'm now officially a fan of Mr. Lilley)

Anyone else want to add their own recommendations?
Author:  pickleloaf [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:13 pm ]
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not sure how unknown they are, but they didnt get a major US release

kitchen stories
JSA
Memories of Murder
Author:  backtrack [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 3:45 pm ]
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Memories of Murder is AMAZING!

Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.
Author:  lummage [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 6:47 pm ]
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backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.

One of my top movies for sure.
If anybody is into mockumentaries, I recommend Dill Scallion.
Author:  stealthtank [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:02 pm ]
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"Comrades: Almost a Love Story" is a little known masterpiece.

http://www.dvdbeaver.com/film/Reviews/caal.htm#c
Author:  symbebekos [ Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:09 pm ]
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Everybody should go see Shotgun Stories. A quiet, unbeatable indie.
Author:  stevesleazee [ Wed Nov 25, 2009 8:55 pm ]
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Blood Car! I saw it at last years Boston independent film fest. It's a great movie about a vegan elementary school teacher who accidentally invents a car that runs on blood....
Author:  BenNormanton [ Thu Nov 26, 2009 3:52 pm ]
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backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.


I 2nd that, such an under-rated film.
Author:  backtrack [ Thu Nov 26, 2009 4:02 pm ]
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http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0386064/
Brotherhood/Brotherhood of War is absolutely fuckin amazing! Best war film ever!!! And just a generally brilliant touching film.

And Dogville.

I think both of these are in my top twenty
Author:  gforce [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:47 am ]
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Les Amants du Pont Neuf - in my Top 10 films list since the day I saw it.

Johnny Got His Gun - my favourite 'war' film

Dead Mans Shoes - you do not fuck with Paddy Considine :mrgreen:
Author:  olivemartini007 [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:40 am ]
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Pretty Persuasion ----
Author:  Darky [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:53 am ]
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gforce wrote:
Dead Mans Shoes - you do not fuck with Paddy Considine :mrgreen:


Great film
Author:  toybotstudios [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 2:21 pm ]
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lummage wrote:
backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.

One of my top movies for sure.
If anybody is into mockumentaries, I recommend Dill Scallion.


is this the Korean film?
Author:  backtrack [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 4:59 pm ]
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toybotstudios wrote:
lummage wrote:
backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.

One of my top movies for sure.
If anybody is into mockumentaries, I recommend Dill Scallion.


is this the Korean film?

Which on?
In Bruges is Irish, about 2 Irish hitmen hiding out in Belgium with hilarious consequences.
Author:  toybotstudios [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 6:41 pm ]
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backtrack wrote:
toybotstudios wrote:
lummage wrote:
backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.

One of my top movies for sure.
If anybody is into mockumentaries, I recommend Dill Scallion.


is this the Korean film?

Which on?
In Bruges is Irish, about 2 Irish hitmen hiding out in Belgium with hilarious consequences.


oh... thanks! I was referring to Memories of Murder. Will look up "In Bruges"
Author:  pickleloaf [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 7:31 pm ]
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yes, memories of murder is korean
http://pickleloaf.blogspot.com/2009/11/ ... urder.html
Author:  Collin Shots [ Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:11 pm ]
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Wristcutters
Author:  backtrack [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 12:41 am ]
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toybotstudios wrote:
backtrack wrote:
toybotstudios wrote:
lummage wrote:
backtrack wrote:
Not sure how big it was in the states, but In Bruges is really, really funny.

One of my top movies for sure.
If anybody is into mockumentaries, I recommend Dill Scallion.


is this the Korean film?

Which on?
In Bruges is Irish, about 2 Irish hitmen hiding out in Belgium with hilarious consequences.


oh... thanks! I was referring to Memories of Murder. Will look up "In Bruges"

So quoting those other posts actually had nothing to do with your question ;)

Memories of Murder is by the same guy who did Host and most recently Mother.
Author:  Lixx [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 3:53 am ]
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I've recently watched Fandango and the Chocolate War.
Author:  bunnyboy [ Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:51 pm ]
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Songs from the Second Floor is brilliant, discovered Andersson myself just recently - can't wait to see his latest! Also, "+1"s on In Bruges and MoM...

I would like to add Albert Dupontel's hilarious, absurd and tragic Bernie to the list, which seems to be so unknown that I can't even seem to find the trailer on youtube. Beat that, guys!
Author:  Dean [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 5:02 pm ]
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I finally got around to seeing the notorious Brazilian film "Como Era Gostoso o Meu Francês" aka "How Tasty Was My Little Frenchman" :lol:

Muhahahaha! :twisted:

Gotta love those old weirdo/auteur/semi-forgotten films.
Author:  olivemartini007 [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:59 am ]
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Head-On
Cat Soup
The Page Turner
Author:  stealthtank [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 4:21 pm ]
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I also really liked the Hungarian thriller, Kontroll.
Author:  J.B. [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:22 pm ]
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stealthtank wrote:
I also really liked the Hungarian thriller, Kontroll.


The Hall Monitors of the Subway. 8) Cool flick.

Not sure if this qualifies as an unknown movie, but Vincent Gallo's Buffalo '66 is one of my all time favorites. Mickey Rourke has a small but very funny scene.

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Author:  pickleloaf [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 9:26 pm ]
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nq9Hck4sdis
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