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Into the WestInto the West
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This is NOT a children's story even if it is about a magical, mythological horse. Unless you want your kids to be swearing like teamsters.
Iron and SilkIron and Silk
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An American teacher's adventures in China. Yeah, the book is different and better. But don't let that put you off the movie.
Kagemusha - Criterion CollectionKagemusha - Criterion Collection
Buy new: $28.99 / Used from: $15.29
Kurosawa's first color film.
Thirteen Days (Infinifilm Edition)Thirteen Days (Infinifilm Edition)
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JFK and the Cuban missle crisis.
Men With GunsMen With Guns
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John Sayles' masterpiece about a dying doctor seeking out his legacy in the jungles of Guatamala.
The Whole Wide WorldThe Whole Wide World
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Vincent D'Onofrio is Robert E.Howard (creator of Conan, in case someone doesn't know) and Rene Zellweger plays Noyalyne Price the school teacher and would be writer who befriends him near the end of his life. Be sure to get the version that has the commentary track.
AsokaAsoka
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A legendary emperor's rise to power, his brutal conquest of other lands, and his ultimate rejection of all this to follow the teachings of the Buddha.
Strictly BallroomStrictly Ballroom
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Funny, imaginative, and its got a good beat. I give it a 90, Dick.
The Magnificent Seven (Special Edition)The Magnificent Seven (Special Edition)
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So many stars from one movie. Can you name all seven heroes and the one head villian?
Charade (1963) [Remastered Edition]Charade (1963) [Remastered Edition]
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The best Hitchcock film that Hitchcock never made!
Clean, Shaven - Criterion CollectionClean, Shaven - Criterion Collection
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This must be what is like to be schizo. Frightening, gut wrenching, painful.
The MachinistThe Machinist
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Frightening, gut wrenching, and painful. Christian Bale is very involving.
The Lion in WinterThe Lion in Winter
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What a cleverly written screenplay this is, every word is like a dagger.
Na Cha The GreatNa Cha The Great
Fu Sheng had to be in here somewhere, and what better film to represent him than the one it took me so long to find?
Nixon - Collector's EditionNixon - Collector's Edition
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Nixon is treated with surprising delicacy in Stone's film.
3:10 to Yuma (Widescreen Edition)3:10 to Yuma (Widescreen Edition)
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Its hard to pick a favorite when it comes to my favorite modern actor Russell Crowe, but this one is very much like a renegade samurai film so that helped a bit.
The Black StallionThe Black Stallion
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A beautifully filmed version of the Walter Farley story that every horse lover knows by heart.
Rashomon - Criterion CollectionRashomon - Criterion Collection
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Classic Kurosawa.
Lone StarLone Star
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More John Sayles is never enough.
Soldier in the Rain [VHS]Soldier in the Rain [VHS]
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Loved the book so much that I can overlook the miscasting of McQueen as Eustis Clay.
MTV Films Present: Better Luck TomorrowMTV Films Present: Better Luck Tomorrow
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Justin Lin's fantasic indie film starring Parry Shen.
The Brother From Another PlanetThe Brother From Another Planet
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John Sayles can take what appears to be a simple genre film and turn it into something else with no problem at all!
Pretty PoisonPretty Poison
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Make sure you get the original version with Perkins and Tuesday Weld or you will not be happy.
Gods and MonstersGods and Monsters
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More or less the story of James Whale, director of FRANKENSTEIN, and his death under suspicious curcumstances.
Tom JonesTom Jones
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Based on the Fielding novel, as interpreted by Richard Lester.
Good Night, and Good Luck (Widescreen Edition)Good Night, and Good Luck (Widescreen Edition)
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Gattaca (Special Edition)Gattaca (Special Edition)
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True science ficton.
Grizzly ManGrizzly Man
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Werner Herzog's documentary of obsession.
Tap (Widescreen Edition)Tap (Widescreen Edition)
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Gregory Hines.
Bruce Lee - The Master Collection SetBruce Lee - The Master Collection Set
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The Secret of Roan InishThe Secret of Roan Inish
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Writen and directed by John Sayles.
Heavenly CreaturesHeavenly Creatures
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Peter Jackson's film based on a famous true case.
An American in ParisAn American in Paris
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And Starring Pancho Villa as HimselfAnd Starring Pancho Villa as Himself
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The 13th WarriorThe 13th Warrior
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Ran - Criterion CollectionRan - Criterion Collection
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Kurosawa's take on KING LEAR.
OldboyOldboy
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Unflinching Korean horror film.
Such a Long JourneySuch a Long Journey
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Not to be missed.
Jackie Chan's Project AJackie Chan's Project A
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My favorite Jackie Chan film, produced at the time when his films were about half fighting and half stunt work--a perfect balance!
Lonely Are the Brave [VHS]Lonely Are the Brave [VHS]
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Tale of a cowboy unable and unwilling to cope with the modern world on any terms other than his own.