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Crumb (1994)
Cult classic.
This film was a remarkable look into the life of an artist known as Crumb. This film shows us that perversion, loneliness, desperation, drug abuse, suicide and genus can all survive in one "unique" family. I loved this film because it shows life on the other end of the spectrum. Many movies are glamorous and exciting, where this movie is real, honest, dysfunctional and bizarre. The film is a display of Crumb's art work as well as him home town and family. This documentary shows that dark dismal conditions (completly contrary to the normal and healthy conditions of a "good person")of Robert Crumb lead him to alternate and original ideas. His unique world view is enlightening and explanatory. I loved this film because it was a vacation into darkness and creativity, and a vacation from the average film experience.
A Clockwork Orange (1971)
wow
A Clockwork Orange, the most original film i have ever seen. The film is told through the eyes of an uncommon criminal in place of the lovable hero. Our main character usually has an important job, perhaps a family, an obstacle to overcome through hard work and dedication, a woman or a dream. However, in this futuristic cult classic our main character is a young boy with problems, hideous friends, and violent tendencies. When the eyes of this narrator become humbled by prison and society attempts to leash this brute, we see the contradictory lifestyle completely. He becomes institutionalized, and the system of control and social protection takes him apart piece by piece. This film shows the contrast between complete freedom and lack there of. It shows us the tale of a criminals punishment and the life of a person when littered with problems and boundaries. I love this film for it's originality and spunk. It is visually stunning, and in my opinion, Stanly Kubric's best production.
Repo Man (1984)
Serious plots? Try serious punk.
Repo Man is a good film for anyone who likes punk, drugs, stealing cars or humor. Watching this movie made me laugh and glow with happiness.As I was watching the terrible plot unfold i realized that the movie was not really about the plot to me ; No, this movie far exceeds serious focus on plots. This move instead focused on Emelio stealing cars, railing speed and drinking warm beer. The dialog is quite funny and entertaining, and the plot is unbelievably ridiculous. This soundtrack is punk. The circle jerks, Black flag...I rest my case. This movie is Punk. Emilio is punk. You and your friends should watch this movie and have a TV party, aha. But remember, real punks are way too punk for friends. I've had it.
Eat to the Beat (1979)
Rare Experience
Eat to the Beat is a visual and musical masterpiece. The early hip hop experimental music in this video was extremely entertaining and the visual art in the city is very new and beautiful. Basquiat is shown in his early form of graffiti art in this movie and his originality flows. Keith Jackson has seen this film thirty-seven times and has decided to stop talking to humans unless the topic of conversation is that of this movie. The raw street scenes in this film coupled with the creativity is breathtaking and unparalleled. Jean Michel Basquiat's tremendous love of personal creativity and exploration is shown in this film and his ability to create something out of nothing is remarkable. True art is shown in this movie and the music in the movie is also extremely artistic. If you have the chance to see this film, I strongly suggest that you do. Pocket curt dogs.
Buffalo '66 (1998)
Don't settle for average
Buffalo '66 is indisputably a genuine display of fraught uncertainty and possibility. The film presents the raw energy of frustrated antagonist Billy Brown (Vincent Gallo) as he feebly attempts to mend his troubled past. With the new freedom of his release from a wrongful imprisonment, Billy's plan is simple: Visit his parents (who are ignorant of his prison life, instead blindly believing Billy joined the CIA) and kill the Buffalo Bills kicker whose missed field goal is responsible for his ruined life. In order to pursue his agenda as a free man, he decides a trophy wife to represent his wonderful CIA accomplishments is needed. In order to impress his parents, he kidnaps Layla (Christina Ricci) and teaches her to portray his soul mate in front of his family. An unexpected romance develops between the inexperienced and tormented dreamer Billy and the nonchalant captive Layla. The strange desperate chemistry between Billy and Layla coupled with the exaggerated actions of his nostalgic father (retired lounge singer) and his obsessive mother (extreme Buffalo Bills fan) creates the trip that has become Billy's life.
Buffalo '66 is among the most original movies I have ever experienced. The film sets a new standard for expression and diversity in film-making today. I enjoyed the film for the innovative nature of this thoughtful and comedic feature, and found it very refreshing. A dysfunctional romance, prison, and the Buffalo Bills; Buffalo '66 is a triumph.