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[RetroJay]

I just saw Total Recall again. And damn I recalled it was better.

Total Recall.

I have just had total Recall of that film.

I was at a comp fair and paid £2.00 for it, before it was released.
At that point the fair was raided by police and we had to make a hasty retreat. (RUN AWAY!!)

Been years since I saw it. I liked it then. Maybe the adrenaline made it better.

[Domino]

You gotta love that chick with 3 breasts!! I need to get my ass to Mars, NOW!! 

[RetroJay]

Domino.

People always said to me "More than a handfull is a waste".
I always replied "Well...Just use two hands".

Edit- Also I just thought. The fun is putting your face between them or resting your head there.
        A woman with three would be difficult (fun) but difficult to do.

[Dualnames]

You gotta love that chick with 3 breasts!! I need to get my ass to Mars, NOW!! 

She used to give me a near erection on the sight of her boobs.
Damn, it sucks not to be 11 again. 

[GarageGothic]

Damn, it sucks not to be 11 again. 

Make your wish...

[Dualnames]

Don't know if it's been mentioned yet, but Synecdoche, New York (Charlie Kaufman, 2008) is one of the most strangely beautiful movies I've seen in recent years. It's the directing debut of screenwriter Charlie Kaufman, and I strongly recommend it to anyone who enjoyed other films he wrote like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Adaptation or Being John Malkovich.
It's quite slow-paced and at times hard to follow, but stick with it for half an hour or so, and you'll know if it's your kind of movie. Yes, the film does seem a tad too 'intellectual' and self-conscious at first, but don't overthink it - at least not until afterward - just enjoy the journey while it lasts. Also one of Philip Seymour Hoffman's finest performances - and that's saying a lot.

MAN, I CAN'T SAY HOW RIGHT YOU ARE. This movie is EPIC. Really. Thanks. At the point where the priest made that monologue, I just solved a mystery in my head. It all just made sense. Well, I know this sounds crazy talk. But thanks GG really. A great movie.

[GarageGothic]

I'm so happy you liked it, Dual - and overjoyed that you found it rewarding on a personal level. I too experienced a few existential epiphanies (can't think of a better word - but I don't really mind the religious connotations) while watching the film. Some of the themes hit surprisingly close to home, at times to an unpleasant degree. I found it to be quite the emotional rollercoaster, but in the end it was all for the better.

I don't even remember the exact moments that did it for me, which seems silly considering how powerful they were, but somehow by the time the credits rolled I felt a clarity of mind and a sense of direction that I hadn't experienced in a very, very long time. So, no worries about crazy talk - I can out-crazy you any day of the week

Edit: Rereading your post I'm unsure if you mean solving the mystery of the movie rather than an unrelated mystery of your own (as I had read it). In which case my ramblings may indeed sound crazy - nevertheless I stand by them, Synecdoche, New York was to me one of those rare and precious works of art that changes your perception of the world and yourself permanently.

Edit 2: And you posted while I was writing that edit - You shouldn't expect the same kind of experience from The Fountain, mainly because it's structured around more classical themes, but please do approach it with the same openness and I think you'll enjoy it a lot.

[Dualnames]

Exactly my thoughts. The movie was just going via weird situations trying to hit a spot, and yes, like you said it occasionally hit home. It just you know showed the path in some situations, that made me wonder why it was so god-darn obvious but I couldn't see it. I'll be watching the Fountain today for sure.

[R4L]

Requiem For A Dream is an amazing movie. It's a lot like Natural Born Killers in the way it uses weird camera shots and near-hallucinogenic imagery. It also has deeply moving themes, such as addiction, and it's conveyed really well.

Also, FSi recommended Cannibal Holocaust, which I agree, ONLY IF YOU GET THE CORRECT ONE. There are so many copies that exist now that have heavily censored the movie. It's really quite shocking seeing it without any cuts. However, it's also a great exploitation film, and kind of paved the way for the Blair Witch Project style of movies. Just ignore the fact that Robert Kerman plays in it and gets naked. :S

Other movies that I find to be pretty awesome or moving, in CATEGORY! 

Documentary/Mockumentary:
The King of Kong (Pretty entertaining and emotional somewhat)
The Decline of Western Civilization Part 2: The Metal Years (Exposed the disgusting L.A. Glam Metal scene)
Super Size Me (Hilarious. McDonald's is bad for you? Noooooooooo... no way man.)
Bowling For Columbine (Not a fan really of Michael Moore, but the topic is too controversial to not pay attention to)
Anvil: The Story of Anvil (Being in a band, I kinda feel their pain. Great story about true friends and trying to make it in music, even in their 50s heh.)

Action/Adventure:
Fight Club (Just watch it. It's fun.)
Hard Boiled (Just amazing. Has some crazy scenes that are filmed in one go that last a long, long time, and not one mistake)
Natural Born Killers (Amazing movie. I can't even describe it. The imagery is just wicked.)
The Warriors (Cult classic. Full of style and kick-ass-ness. Yes, I made that word up. )
Indiana Jones 4 Set (Can't call it a trilogy anymore. The 4th we can do without though right? )
From Russia With Love (Awesome Sean Connery film and the best 007 movie IMO. KLEBB!)

Horror:
The Evil Dead & Within The Woods (ED is legendary obviously. If you can find Within The Woods, it's great from what you can make out of it)
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (Something about the original.... the whole film gives off a really disturbing presence)
Suspiria (Only saw it once, but it gave me nightmares)
The Shining (This is an obvious one. )

Drama/Comedy:
All Dogs Go To Heaven (Damn dog movies... :'()
Marley and Me (DEM DOG MOOVIES MAEK ME BAWWWWWWW, but it's also pretty funny too)
The Lords of Dogtown (Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, plus Catherine Hardwicke directed. Lots of great extras too)
The Hangover (Too many memorable quotes, too many moments that leave you in tears from laughing so hard)

That's just a portion. Didn't want to post a giant list. Would love to hear more.

[theo]

on the waterfront
taxi driver
cool hand luke

[Chicky]

This is pretty ace:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJvl071eAvI

[Bulbapuck]

Saw In Bruges yesterday since many had recommended it.

Brilliant movie, thanks guys

[Le Woltaire]

I would like to suggest these funny comedies here:

HÃ,,XAN (1922)
Night of the Living Dead (1968)
Irreversibel (2002)
Das Testament des Dr. Mabuse (1933)
Salò, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)
Django (1966)
The Evil Dead II (1987)
Satyricon (1969)
MAD MAX (1979)
Night of the Hunter (1955)

[Buckethead]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it, but I would like to suggest:

The room

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368226/

It's just such a parade of laughter...

And it's not even a comedy! 

[Stupot]

I'm generally not a massive fan of British films, but whenever list like this come up I always have to mention Shallow Grave.  It's one of my favourite films.

Also Severance was pretty awesome.  Check it out if you haven't already seen it.

[Pinback]

Movies I would recommend;

Short Circuit 1+2

Silent Running

Runaway

Batteries Not Included

Hardware

Especially Silent Running and Runaway (Tom Selleck goes toe to toe with Asimo in Runaway)
And if you haven't seen Short Circuit shame on you:)

[BatWitch]

My favorite movie in English is:
Pleasantville (really interesting use of colors)

In french: Amelie (It's probably everyone's favorite french movie)

In Mandarin: Hero (again... fantastic colors, surreal scenes...)

[Dualnames]

Battle Royale

It's a really stupid concept one may say. But the movie even though predictable, is really fun. And sad. God, I'm acting like a 12yr old, sometimes.
Anyhow, its fun for what it is.

[cianty]

Has anyone of you seen "Running Scared"? I happened to see it on the tv and loved it. Had to get it on DVD later.

[Pinback]

Battle Royale

It's a really stupid concept one may say. But the movie even though predictable, is really fun. And sad. God, I'm acting like a 12yr old, sometimes.
Anyhow, its fun for what it is.

Battle Royale is awesome! The sequel is kinda lame in comparison though.