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Old 08-17-2015, 02:40 PM
 
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Gee there are so many movies.
There's one called Flesh and Blood with Rutger Hauer in it.Its set in I think the 16th century and supposedly based on a true story.
I have a copy of The Blue Max,with George Peppard at home. Its about a german pilot during WW1.

There's The Devil Rides Out a 1960s or 70s horror film,plus Cry of the Banshee with Vincent Price. I also haven't seen his movieWitchfiner General about the british witch finder Matthew Hopkins back in the 17th century in years either.
Another horror film that's german is Creature with the Blue Hand.
Lionel Atwill in Murder in the Blue Room,1930s.
Also The Old Dark House with Boris Karloff and Ernest Theisger 1930s.
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Old 08-17-2015, 02:46 PM
 
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Hard Eight is a really good movie. I didn't think it was all that obscure, till I realized that no one I ever meet has ever heard of it.

Hard Eight*(1996) - Rotten Tomatoes
Agreed - Hard Eight is my favorite film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, and it's also his least known. The minimalist approach & storyline was quite compelling. The anonymous urban landscape of casinos, diners on the side of the highway, & motel rooms is used to great effect here. I also liked how the theme of redemption/making up for past sins was explored in the film.

Birdy is also a little known drama that is quite underrated.
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Old 08-18-2015, 07:36 AM
 
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Years ago I first saw The Fugitive Kind on the late late show. Now you never see it on tv--its very obscure. With Marlon Brando and Joanne Woodward, written by Tennessee Williams, I thought it would be better known! The Fugitive Kind (1960) - IMDb
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Old 08-19-2015, 08:53 PM
 
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Proof, from 1991

Proof (1991) - IMDb
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Old 08-19-2015, 09:24 PM
 
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Proof, from 1991

Proof (1991) - IMDb
Yes - excellent Australian film! It starred Hugo Weaving & Russell Crowe.

To add to the list:

Tin Man (2007): This is a cable mini-series which re-imagines the Wizard of Oz to the modern day. Interesting take on the OZ universe:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tin_Man_(miniseries)
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Old 08-21-2015, 07:36 AM
 
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Hard Eight is a really good movie. I didn't think it was all that obscure, till I realized that no one I ever meet has ever heard of it.

Hard Eight*(1996) - Rotten Tomatoes

That looks VERY good; it's on my list.


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I love this movie.

Apologies if someone has posted this one already:

The Field (1990) - IMDb

"Bull" McCabe's family has farmed a field for generations, sacrificing endlessly for the sake of the land. And when the widow who owns the field decides to sell the field in a public auction, McCabe knows that he must own it. But while no one in the village would dare bid against him, an American with deep pockets decides that he needs the field to build a highway. The Bull and his son decide to convince the American to give up bidding on the field, but things go horribly wrong.
Makes my list as well -- looks terrific, with formidable actors like John Hurt and Richard Harris. Thanks, guys!
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Old 08-22-2015, 02:22 PM
 
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That looks VERY good; it's on my list.




Makes my list as well -- looks terrific, with formidable actors like John Hurt and Richard Harris. Thanks, guys!
My pleasure - The Field looks good too and is now on my list!
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Old 08-22-2015, 02:26 PM
 
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"At Play in the Fields of the Lord" is a great movie that is very hard to find. Look at the stars in it!

Cast:

Tom Berenger
John Lithgow
Daryl Hannah
Aidan Quinn
Tom Waits
Kathy Bates

At Play in the Fields of the Lord (1991) - IMDb

If you like "The Mission," and/or "The Painted Veil," I think you will like this movie - if you can find it.
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Old 08-22-2015, 02:28 PM
 
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"There Be Dragons" isn't as obsolete as the others I've mentioned, but wow, it's fantastic. So is "House of the Spirits."

There Be Dragons (2011) - IMDb

The House of the Spirits (1993) - IMDb

These movies remind me of each other - both of them are tied to 20th century Civil Wars.
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Old 08-23-2015, 03:15 AM
 
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Just got done watching Messiah of Evil again:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtOseugU-ao

Two of the hottest babes ever (Marianna Hill and Anitra Ford), a Lovecraftian plot, surreal atmosphere and lighting, zombies, three of the best horror set-pieces I have ever seen, and a plot that makes ****-all sense. What is not to like?

Made by the people who wrote American Graffitti and Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
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