Faerl'Elghinn
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Hi, my name is Faerl'Elghinn, and I'm addicted to cult movies.
Response: Hi, Faerl'Elghinn
*sits back down*
My wife first got me into the cult section of my local video store about 7 years ago, and I've pretty much watched all of the films in the category. I just love the feeling of a good mindscrew. Here are some of my favorites, with a few added from other sections for similarity of subject matter:
Brazil: This one was extremely vivid and well done, leaving me with an overall sense of well-being, as well as the question, "What in the hell was that about?"
Naked Lunch: In my opinion, the greatest film ever made. Based on an autobiography by William S. Burroughs, it tells a twisted tale of the dream-like life of a heroin-addicted, sexually ambiguous author. Directed by David Cronenberg.
Eraserhead: This one I didn't like so much as appreciate. It was brilliant, but even I was very disturbed by some of the subject matter. A film school project directed by David Lynch.
Lost Highway: Wierd. Very, very bizarre and hard to follow. Also directed by David Lynch. "I've been to your house. As a matter of fact, I'm there right now... Call me."
Blue Velvet: Another one directed by David Lynch. It seems like this was kind of an early attempt at the dazed stupor left by Lost Highway, and is brilliant in its own right.
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: David Lynch retelling his successful Twin Peaks story from a different perspective. Absolutely loved it.
Vampire's Kiss: A very bizarre, very funny dark comedy starring Nicholas Cage. This movie tells the story of an executive who either thinks he's becoming a vampire or actually is becoming a vampire. The movie doesn't exactly differentiate.
Brain Dead: Probably my second favorite movie of all time, this movie tells the extremely strange tale of a neurosurgeon (Bill Pullman) who is either losing his mind or has been framed, and has someone seriously interested in damaging his psyche. Again, it's hard to tell what's really going on, but either scenario is equally disturbing. A very, very paranoid film.
Fight Club: I love Brad Pitt. In my opinion, he can act circles around virtually all of the big names in Hollywood, although he has never really received the sort of mainstream recognition he deserves for his acting ability. I feel that his looks get in the way of his earning of respect from his peers. Examples of his versatility include Twelve Monkeys and Snatch (directed by Guy Ritche- Madonna's husband), both of which yield extremely impressive performances by Mr. Pitt. That Best Actor has just got to be somewhere in his future, and I can't wait to see the movie with which he earns it (although the Academy Awards don't necessarily carry much weight in my book). Anyway, this film fits neatly into the Cult Classics category, although many might classify it as a drama.
Trainspotting: The start of Ewan McGregor's career, this is a very vivid and enthralling tale of a group of heroin-addicted friends in Scotland.
Cube: A very intense story about a group of people who mysteriously wake up inside a giant mathematical maze. The character development and personality conflicts among the characters is nothing short of superb. The acting was great, especially considering that the movie cast a total of zero big names. A very intriguing film, similar in flavor to The Usual Suspects (one of my favorites).
Anyway, now that I've described my tastes, does anyone have any suggestions for me? It's hard to keep up with all the Indy films out there, among which I have found some of my favorite movies. I also like more normal movies, so feel free to suggest any Indy films which you've happened to discover as exceptional. Please include brief synopses if possible. Also, if you have a taste for the bizarre, please take my advice and check these movies out. You're in for the ride of your life.
Response: Hi, Faerl'Elghinn
*sits back down*
My wife first got me into the cult section of my local video store about 7 years ago, and I've pretty much watched all of the films in the category. I just love the feeling of a good mindscrew. Here are some of my favorites, with a few added from other sections for similarity of subject matter:
Brazil: This one was extremely vivid and well done, leaving me with an overall sense of well-being, as well as the question, "What in the hell was that about?"
Naked Lunch: In my opinion, the greatest film ever made. Based on an autobiography by William S. Burroughs, it tells a twisted tale of the dream-like life of a heroin-addicted, sexually ambiguous author. Directed by David Cronenberg.
Eraserhead: This one I didn't like so much as appreciate. It was brilliant, but even I was very disturbed by some of the subject matter. A film school project directed by David Lynch.
Lost Highway: Wierd. Very, very bizarre and hard to follow. Also directed by David Lynch. "I've been to your house. As a matter of fact, I'm there right now... Call me."
Blue Velvet: Another one directed by David Lynch. It seems like this was kind of an early attempt at the dazed stupor left by Lost Highway, and is brilliant in its own right.
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me: David Lynch retelling his successful Twin Peaks story from a different perspective. Absolutely loved it.
Vampire's Kiss: A very bizarre, very funny dark comedy starring Nicholas Cage. This movie tells the story of an executive who either thinks he's becoming a vampire or actually is becoming a vampire. The movie doesn't exactly differentiate.
Brain Dead: Probably my second favorite movie of all time, this movie tells the extremely strange tale of a neurosurgeon (Bill Pullman) who is either losing his mind or has been framed, and has someone seriously interested in damaging his psyche. Again, it's hard to tell what's really going on, but either scenario is equally disturbing. A very, very paranoid film.
Fight Club: I love Brad Pitt. In my opinion, he can act circles around virtually all of the big names in Hollywood, although he has never really received the sort of mainstream recognition he deserves for his acting ability. I feel that his looks get in the way of his earning of respect from his peers. Examples of his versatility include Twelve Monkeys and Snatch (directed by Guy Ritche- Madonna's husband), both of which yield extremely impressive performances by Mr. Pitt. That Best Actor has just got to be somewhere in his future, and I can't wait to see the movie with which he earns it (although the Academy Awards don't necessarily carry much weight in my book). Anyway, this film fits neatly into the Cult Classics category, although many might classify it as a drama.
Trainspotting: The start of Ewan McGregor's career, this is a very vivid and enthralling tale of a group of heroin-addicted friends in Scotland.
Cube: A very intense story about a group of people who mysteriously wake up inside a giant mathematical maze. The character development and personality conflicts among the characters is nothing short of superb. The acting was great, especially considering that the movie cast a total of zero big names. A very intriguing film, similar in flavor to The Usual Suspects (one of my favorites).
Anyway, now that I've described my tastes, does anyone have any suggestions for me? It's hard to keep up with all the Indy films out there, among which I have found some of my favorite movies. I also like more normal movies, so feel free to suggest any Indy films which you've happened to discover as exceptional. Please include brief synopses if possible. Also, if you have a taste for the bizarre, please take my advice and check these movies out. You're in for the ride of your life.
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