Movie recommendations?

[newtrix1]

To rent, that is. I'm not a big movie watcher, but I think this is going to be a good weekend for it (rainy). I really like movies that are a bit off the beaten path. For example I thought Run Lola Run and Memento were both great. It can be any kind of movie (drama, comedy, action, etc.).

So, what's good?

TIA

In case you missed 'em:

Office Space: a good quirky comedy
Fight Club: I did not expect to like this one, but afterward thought it was excellent

P.S. put the kid to bed before either of these

[Troy]

The anime Metropolis is really good. I love the use of big band jazz in it. The color pallet is remarkable.

I don't have any qualms about watching it without kids.

Slightly violent (a fairly graphic assassination), but not much worse than other kid flicks.

Personally, I don't see it at as a little kids movie tho. Maybe smart 8 or 9 year olds.

Office Space= 5 stars. Should be in the documentary section. I LIVED that job. It's why I work for myself now.

The Party is probably Sellars best work. He's SO damn funny in this thing and it has a great swingin' 60s vibe that's REAL, unlike the forced 60s feel of the Austin Powers movies or "Catch me if you can". Claudine Longet is nauseating with her French babydoll manner, but the rest of it is a slapstick riot.

[RGA]

Some very good films of recent years that many people missed

The War Zone
Margaret's Museum
Felicia's Journey
waydowntown
Spider
Emporte Moi(Set Me Free)
Maelstrom
Blue, Blanc, Rouge(Three Colours)
Run Lola Run
The Nasty Girl

Some extremely enjoyable films that many have missed
High Fidelity
Talk to Her
Swingers
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles
The Producers
Slap Shot
Young Frankenstein

Some great films:

Schindler's List
Clockwork Orange
2001: A Space Oddysey
Pulp Fiction
Goodfellas
JFK
Leaving Las Vegas
American Beauty
The Shawshank Redemption
Quiz Show
The Third Man
The Seven Samurai
Le Grande Illusion
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Jaws
E.T.
The Last Seduction
Monster's Ball
Monster
Sling Blade
Dawn of the Dead(1979)
Strange Days
The English Patient
Laurence of Arabia
Dr. Strangelove
Walkabout
Rabbit Proof Fence
Gods and Monsters
Shakespeare in Love
Saving Private Ryan
Wall Street
Platoon
Born on the Fourth of July
Amadeus
Death of a Salesman(Malkovich/Hoffman version)

And heck why not try Ebert's greatest list - I still don't get the love for 81/2 but whatever. http://www.suntimes.com/ebert/greatmovies/

Ohh and if you have the time:

I, Claudius (Mini series ~13 hours)

[dld]

Some very good films of recent years that many people missed


I, Claudius (Mini series ~13 hours)

Wow, you dont often hear I Claudius recommendations. Damn, that was in the pre cable days and was prolly the only reasoin we watched it, nothing else on. And that was a good thing. Absolutely tremendous, riveting series. I think I'd put it down, along with Lonesome Dove and Shogun, as the best mini series ever and also give it a hearty recommendation.

****, Joe Bob say check it out!! .