10 Random Movies Worth Revisiting

[PeruvianSkies]

I just recently re-watched COP LAND and realized that it's a better film than I originally remember. Certainly not a terrific film, but great performances by Ray Liotta, Robert DeNiro, Stallone, and Harvey Keitel. If nothing else the film takes an interesting look at crime and internal crime, which in turn reminded me of a more recent film that I thoroughly enjoyed DARK BLUE, which has since been under the radar of many folks.

[Troy]

10 more generally overlooked movies that I keep coming back to:

Zero Effect- 21st century spin on Sherlock Holmes. Bill Pullman as Holmes, Ben Stiller as Watson.

High Sierra- Bogart. "We done need no skeekin' badges."

Living in Oblivion- Behind the scenes comedy on how to make a bad indie film. Steve Buscemi.

The Big Picture- Utterly forgotten Christopher Guest comedy about a young director dealing with the Hollywood industry. Kevin Bacon. The perfect Martin Short role.

Kellys Heroes- early 70s WWII farce about stealing hidden Nazi gold with amazing cast: Telly Savalas, Clint Eastwood, Donald Sutherland, Don Rickles, Carrol O'Connor and a bunch of other guys you'll recognize.

The Man Who Wasn't There- The Coen Brothers forgotten film. Film noir tribute, loveletter. A very young Scarlette Johansen lolita character. Great movie.

Band of Brothers- HBO WWII miniseries about a squad in the 101st Airborne from D-Day to VE day. The most compelling and moving war film ever made. Similar in tone to Saving Private Ryan, but without the cliched sentimentality.

To Have and Have Not- Lauren Bacall's first role. The interplay with her and Bogart is real, much of it ad libbed. They were married right after it was made. Walter Brennan as the drunk buddy. Kicks the over-rated "Casablanca"s ass for panache and fun.

Best in Show- Or as we call it at my house; "The dogshow movie." I think I've seen it 20 times and it still makes me laugh out loud.

A Fish Called Wanda- Again, seen it a zillion times and it makes me laugh every time. Cleese is brilliant. Best thing Kevin Klein ever did.

10 already?