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Midnight Cowboy (Two Disc Collector's Edition)Midnight Cowboy (Two Disc Collector's Edition)
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Truly one of the sweetest, saddest, most original and overall beautiful films ever done. Tells the hetero-love story of Ratso Rizzo and Joe Buck, and their exploits in 60s New York City.
Natural Born Killers - Oliver Stone CollectionNatural Born Killers - Oliver Stone Collection
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An artistic masterpiece. Stone's style is unmatched, and his vision is extraordinary. I absolutely love the colors, the flashbacks, the use of music, and constantly changing types of cameras.
The Name of the RoseThe Name of the Rose
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A true masterpiece, horribly underrated in America. It starts off as a medieval murder mystery, but turns into a delightfully intelligent drama with acting at some of its best. Looks authentic.
The Devil's Rejects - Unrated Director's Cut WidescreenThe Devil's Rejects - Unrated Director's Cut Widescreen
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Look past the gore and language and you see the beginnings of a new director's brilliance as he sharpens his craft with the genre he loves. See also House of 1000 Corpses
Alexander (Two-Disc Special Edition)Alexander (Two-Disc Special Edition)
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I honestly don't understand why people hate this movie so; it seems the only movie that has polarized both intellectuals and idiots alike into love and hate camps. My favorite movie, ever.
Memento (Widescreen Two-Disc Limited Edition)Memento (Widescreen Two-Disc Limited Edition)
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One of those masterful mystery thrillers that isn't referenced enough. It unfolds in reverse, and the "beginning" is more shocking than the "end"!
American History XAmerican History X
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Edward Norton is Oscar-worthy here as a reformed white supremacist trying to save his family from white power movement. Tragic ending (not giving away spoilers)
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the ForumA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
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A comedy classic that stays funny, with memorable musical numbers. Unfortunately, not enough of the play's music numbers are used here, but it's great anyway.
Caligula (Unrated Version)Caligula (Unrated Version)
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Look beyond the extra porn and you'll see a gritty, and human, portrayal of the beast Caligula. I love McDowell's acting, and O'Toole's as well. Cannot be viewed with modern point of view intact.
The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition)The Big Lebowski (Widescreen Collector's Edition)
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Only comedy I've seen that gets funnier each time you watch. Classic. Instantly quotable. Walter, Donny, and Dude in the bowling alley are unforgettable.
Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)Fight Club (Two-Disc Collector's Edition)
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A bit anarchist in view, but the psychology and electrifying drama of it is breathtaking. Very gritty and slightly obscure.
12 Monkeys (Special Edition)12 Monkeys (Special Edition)
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A masterpiece. The plot gets thicker with each passing scene, leading up to the stupendous ending which leaves you thinking and talking for hours to come... Time travel!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition)The Manchurian Candidate (Special Edition)
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Both versions: The great political thriller. Acting is above average, but plot is where its at! 2004 version is almost totally different, but no more inferior or superior to the original.
Shaun of the DeadShaun of the Dead
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A romantic comedy... with zombies. Need I say more? I need, I need! The quick-witted quips and bawdy humor is accentuated by the bizarre setting; a zombie plague!
Glory (Special Edition)Glory (Special Edition)
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The most emotionally compelling Civil War story about the 54th Mass., the first all-black Union regiment. The final battle at Ft. Wagner is particularly climactic. Cinematic masterpiece! Acting!
Life Is BeautifulLife Is Beautiful
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Heart-wrenchingly moving tale about a devoted husband and father trying to shield his son from the horrors of a Nazi concentration camp, while reuniting with his wife and escaping with their lives.
12 Angry Men12 Angry Men
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A movie in which all the action takes place in a single room. This film was surprisingly good, telling the story of a jury ready to convict a man of murder, and the one juror who defied them.