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blueindian
10-02-2003, 03:19 PM
so i'm trying to find more movies sort of like the following list, any suggestions? i know it's not exactly a homogenous list, but you get the idea (hopefully)

clockwork orange
planet of the apes (the orginal ones)
dr. strangelove
soylent green (just bought it today, never seen it)
reefer madness
1984


crap like that. any ideas?

also, anyone know where i can get those 1950ish drivers ed movies? i think one was called blood on the highway
kimchicowboy
10-02-2003, 03:23 PM
man, soylent green was awful. why are you purchasing these?
blueindian
10-02-2003, 03:30 PM
well, i'd read some stuff about soylent green and it sounded like i'd like it. i couldn't find it to rent, so i bought it. the only other one i've not seen is 1984. the rest are good movies (with the possible exception of the 2nd planet of the apes)
DaFunkyUnit
10-02-2003, 03:58 PM
theres that one modern version of Lord of the Flies. I dunno if it's on DVD though...

how about AI or Minority Report? (if you're a Spielberg fan)

you should get the Twilight Zone series. I think they're on DVD as well.
eSDee
10-02-2003, 04:33 PM
Brazil would be a good one.
Freelance Superhero
10-02-2003, 05:45 PM
oh yeah, Brazil, good call :thumbup: (i love that movie, btw).

hmm...

maybe Dark City?
City of Lost Children?

if you're into french new wave, maybe Godard's Alphaville?

i'm sure there's more, but i keep thinking of books and stories i have read, not films... but yeah, definitely Brazil. :D
Realrammstein
10-02-2003, 05:46 PM
I 2nd the Brazil. The Original La Femme Nikita (with subtitles)
Freelance Superhero
10-02-2003, 06:14 PM
i dunno if i'm getting way off base with these, but how bout The Hudsucker Proxy or Blade Runner? i'm just throwin these out as they come.
Ladogaboy
10-02-2003, 06:48 PM
Logan's Run is the most similar to the first movies you listed. It is also quite good.
cheapie
10-02-2003, 07:22 PM
was this spawned by the pumpkin thread?
blueindian
10-02-2003, 07:31 PM
Originally posted by cheapbast@rd
was this spawned by the pumpkin thread?

nah, but speaking of spawned, i got spawn 1, 2, and 3 (animated) the other day as best buy for $6 each. those are pretty good.
RoniMan
10-02-2003, 07:34 PM
Originally posted by blueindian


also, anyone know where i can get those 1950ish drivers ed movies? i think one was called blood on the highway

red asphalt?
http://www.pegasusdrivingschool.com/redasphalt.htm?OVRAW=red%20asphalt&OVKEY=asphalt%20red&OVMTC=standard
DaFunkyUnit
10-02-2003, 08:56 PM
Originally posted by Ladogaboy
Logan's Run is the most similar to the first movies you listed. It is also quite good.

theres a bunch of movies like that.

theres one that stars that Lambert guy (the Highlander), i think its called "Fortress" or something like that....

or maybe you should get the Highlander movies.... or Mad Max
Airencracken
10-02-2003, 09:16 PM
Full metal Jacket (another kubrick movie)
Hoser
10-02-2003, 10:07 PM
I think Full Metal Jacket is only available in full screen. I would rather have the movie in the wide screen format.
coleslaw
10-02-2003, 10:12 PM
Originally posted by Hoser
I think Full Metal Jacket is only available in full screen. I would rather have the movie in the wide screen format. Kubrick filmed most of his movies in the 1.33:1 ratio, as he preferred the height. "2001" & "Sparticus" are the only two films shot in a widescreen ratio. And, if my memory serves me correctly, "The Shinning", "Full Metal" Jacket" and "Eyes Wide Shut" are exactly 1.33:1.
Jeffbx
10-03-2003, 05:50 AM
Dang, all my suggestions were already made - Brazil, Blade Runner, Dark City.

Maybe also The Hitcher & Black Rain
speedracer120
10-03-2003, 09:05 PM
Definitely Dark City.
zippyjuan
10-04-2003, 12:14 AM
Another vote for Bladerunner and Brazil. Might also try RepoMan (if you can find it) and some Mad Max. Unfortunately you won't be able to find Max Headroom anywhere- great technological satire TV show from the 80s. The pilot was available on VHS. The original Terminator would probably fit in. Not as dark but lots of fun are Buckaroo Bonzai and the Fifth Element. Check out Farenheit 451 also.
eSDee
10-04-2003, 01:42 AM
Donnie Darko is another good one.
coleslaw
10-04-2003, 09:59 AM
Maybe check out the Twin Peaks pilot episode, the first season on DVD and the second season on VHS, along with "Fire Walk With Me" on DVD. I know it's not too similar to the other movies mentioned as far as genre goes, but Twin Peaks is definitely a mind-bending series.
ramazank2
10-04-2003, 09:31 PM
The adventures of Baron Munchausen???
RoniMan
10-05-2003, 02:03 AM
Originally posted by eSDeeLoco
Donnie Darko is another good one.
:stupid:

how about 12 monkeys?
Hoser
10-05-2003, 05:14 PM
How about Omega Man with Charleton Heston? Here's the link from Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0790742802/103-1714935-5723861?v=glance
Ladogaboy
10-05-2003, 05:22 PM
Originally posted by Hoser
How about Omega Man with Charleton Heston? Here's the link from Amazon.com - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0790742802/103-1714935-5723861?v=glance

Heh, or maybe even Omega Doom. :hihi:
blueindian
10-06-2003, 07:31 AM
Originally posted by kimchicowboy
man, soylent green was awful. why are you purchasing these?


my wife and i watched it last night and we both though it was pretty good.

maybe i will get omega man.