Best movie that only a few people know about
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UPDATED: Monday, December 15, 2025 09:58
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The Man Who Knew Too Little.
Hilarious. Likely my favorite Bill Murray film. Amazed at now few have seen it.
Regarding Ponette, from th same year as The Little Princess, I thought it amazing to have 2 such performances from 2 actresses so young. I don't think many have seen Ponette, but I thought the story lacking to achieve "best" acclaim, but it was well suited for the age of Ponette - was she 4 at the time?
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I heard some good things about in Bruges, count me in on the list of people who will rent this film soon.
I really enjoy the Brit sense of humor, eh wot!
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I'm adding a couple of unknowns:
Oscar (with Sly Stallone and Chazz Palmenteri)
from 1991. Stallone's first attempt at straight comedy role. Funny stuff that didn't quite catch on for some strange reason. It's not a blockbuster, but it grows on you with great comic timing and a solid supporting cast including a young Marisa Tomei. Any movie that has a character called Johnny Elbows can't be all bad.
"The word for today is atrium"
The History of Violence, The Cooler, Spy Game.
Tawabawho?
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Fido; a charming horror film that is wrong on so many levels.
Cashback; a great film but not for everyone.
Wristcutters: A Love Story; also not for everyone.
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang; funny as hell.
Little Children
"Well, my days of not taking you seriously are certainly coming to a middle."
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Kiss Kiss Bang Bang; funny as hell.
Ooh - you're right. Forgot that one.
It brings to mind a few others...
The Ice Harvest - John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Connie Nielson.
"As Wichita falls, so falls Wichita Falls..."
Lucky Number Slevin - Josh Hartnett, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, Lucy Liu, Ben Kingsley, Stanley Tucci
Payback - Mel Gibson, Gregg Henry, Lucy Liu, Kris Kristoferson, James Coburn
Heist - Gene Hackman, Danny Devito, Sam Rockwell.
"He wouldn't tie his shoes without a backup plan."
What can I say? I love a good caper!
And if you can track it down, there was a 6-hour miniseries on FX called "Thief", with Andre Braugher, that was fantastic (and in no way related to the James Caan movie of the same name).
Mike
"It is complete now; the hands of time are neatly tied."
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I got 3 on the list of films many haven't seen before. Let's start:
1. Southie. This was an indie flick that was released in the mid-late 90's. It featured Donnie Wahlberg, Rose McGowan and Amanda Peet in one of Amanda's very 1st roles if not her first. The story was about a man who returned home to South Boston when he discovered many of his family were in trouble with various issues, only to find the trouble was worse than he thought. It is extremely hard to find these days as it was a limited DVD release. Also has a great music soundtrack as well but that was also a limited release as well. Best chance: EBay.
2. If Only. A little known Jennifer Love Hewitt film that contains her greatest acting performance to date period. Its little known because when it was filmed American movie studios did not believe a Jennifer Love Hewitt led project (she and her own production company produced the film and she starred in it) would make any money or profit in the US. Therefore it did not get a US movie theater distribution deal. However all other foreign country movie theaters did show it in 2004.
Hewitt stars as a foreign exchange music student that has a serious quarrel with her man and dies in an auto accident, leaving the man so crestfallen he wakes up the next morning and discovers he has a 2nd chance to save her. But is it more than it seems? This one is easy to find. Just $8 at Amazon.com.
3. Poolhall Junkies. A Mars Callahan vehicle that starred and was directed by and written by Callahan. It is the greatest billiards movie ever made. This makes both The Hustler and The Color of Money look like garbage. It features Chazz Palminteri, Christopher Walken, Alison Eastwood, Anson Mount, Ernie Reyes, Jr., pool legend Mike Massey, Rick Schroeder and was the great Rod Steiger's last role before he passed on. Just a great overall classic. Again an easy one to find. Amazon.com has it again for $8. There you have it. Out!
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Thanks Kwicko, forgot about some of those.
Here's one:
Once Around: is a 1991 romantic comedy/drama film about a young woman who falls for and eventually marries an overbearing older man who proceeds to rub her close-knit family the wrong way. It doesn't sound like much but it grows on you. If you guys like the character development in FF then you'll like this.
Here's another reason you may want to see it, the cast. Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, The great Danny Aiello, Gena Rowlands, Laura San Giacomo and Griffin Dunne to name a few. Directed by Lasse Hallstrom (Cider House Rules, Chocolat and the Shipping News).
SGG
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Yep, Lucky Number Slevin, I keep forgetting how many don't know about that one. Loved the Bruce Willis scene.
Have many really not known about Payback, the remake with Mel Gibson?
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Payback, great film. I still haven't seen Lucky Number Slevin though. What's wrong with me?
SGG
Not enough timeisall!
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I should add The Name of the Rose with Sean Connery, and Arthur with Clive Owen, Keira Knightly, and The Tenth Legion, for those interested in that type of flik. Liked Arthur Better than Xth Legion, but enjoyed both.
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Also need to add UHF. Early Fran Drescher, and Michael Richards before Kramer. My gut hurt for days. Fell out of the cinema seat several times, also noticed others had done the same. Stanley Spudowski FTW.
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