This I think would be a much more fascinating and intriguing look at the movies. These would be films that are not necessarily American, not box office hits(Star Wars is too mainstream for a list like this)
These flicks must go against the grain. Stuff like Cast Away and Forrest Gump are out. It's practically a requirement if the film is not popular amongst the general public.
Although the AFI list has greeat selections, I don't think flicks like "Tootsie" are really deserving of such honors.
Tom Hanks is not, in my opinion on par with someone like Orson Welles... hmmm?
Here is a selection of films that have cult status for one reason or another.
This list is in no particular order. I have not seen some of these films, but my brother has.
1. Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark
2. The Wicker Man
3. The Fall Of The House Of Usher
4. Evil Dead
5. Night Of the Living Dead
6. The Bounty
7. Dawn Of The Dead
8. Evil Dead 2
9. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
10. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
11. Mad Max
12. Fitzcarraldo
13. Plan Nine From Outer Space
14. The terminator
15. A Nightmare On Elm Street
16. A Christmas Carol(1951 with Alistair Sim as Scrooge)
17. The Iron Giant
18. The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane
This is not a complete list basically because I'm making it up as I go along.
My real problem with movies these days is the Hollywood Dream Machine. They continue to churn out pointless garbage(for the most part) year after year. A recent exception is the wonderful and unique "Iron gian". My wife just picked that up and it is an exception to the rule these days of amking animated flicks where Cats or Animals sing.
I personally see this ome as a sleeper that is going to take on greater and greater significance as time goes on. Don't let anyone tell you the CGI of the Giant isn't any good. Mixed in superbly with the traditional animation. A truly amazing film
My movie list will include unique, underrated, campy, horror, comedy, sci-fi, etc. A list of highly unique and rarely seen footage. Any contributions welcome. This is all for fun after all.
Shaw
Moncton, NB Canada
These flicks must go against the grain. Stuff like Cast Away and Forrest Gump are out. It's practically a requirement if the film is not popular amongst the general public.
Although the AFI list has greeat selections, I don't think flicks like "Tootsie" are really deserving of such honors.
Tom Hanks is not, in my opinion on par with someone like Orson Welles... hmmm?
Here is a selection of films that have cult status for one reason or another.
This list is in no particular order. I have not seen some of these films, but my brother has.
1. Elvira, Mistress Of The Dark
2. The Wicker Man
3. The Fall Of The House Of Usher
4. Evil Dead
5. Night Of the Living Dead
6. The Bounty
7. Dawn Of The Dead
8. Evil Dead 2
9. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
10. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
11. Mad Max
12. Fitzcarraldo
13. Plan Nine From Outer Space
14. The terminator
15. A Nightmare On Elm Street
16. A Christmas Carol(1951 with Alistair Sim as Scrooge)
17. The Iron Giant
18. The Little Girl Who Lives Down The Lane
This is not a complete list basically because I'm making it up as I go along.
My real problem with movies these days is the Hollywood Dream Machine. They continue to churn out pointless garbage(for the most part) year after year. A recent exception is the wonderful and unique "Iron gian". My wife just picked that up and it is an exception to the rule these days of amking animated flicks where Cats or Animals sing.
I personally see this ome as a sleeper that is going to take on greater and greater significance as time goes on. Don't let anyone tell you the CGI of the Giant isn't any good. Mixed in superbly with the traditional animation. A truly amazing film
My movie list will include unique, underrated, campy, horror, comedy, sci-fi, etc. A list of highly unique and rarely seen footage. Any contributions welcome. This is all for fun after all.
Shaw
Moncton, NB Canada
