Before the matrix, superhero movies, inception, or any other mind bending reality there was "Dark City." It was brilliant in 1998 and everytime I watch it (probably a total of 30 times) i still enjoy it. These days the images are a little grainy and the visual effects almost campy in their effort but it doesn't take away from the sheer creepiness of what you are watching. It's fantastic sci-fi and it set the bar all by itself for the next 10 years of the genre in film. ....sleeeep.....
2. The Hunt for Red October
I still think this is the best put together film ever. The sound editing, direction, the music, the fact that a lot of it takes place in the way the actors look each other in the eyes...it's true! Just watch it. Trust me. Also it was the good old days of spies being just normal human beings with standard issue homo sapien muscles, strength, and a dandy does of courage. Now it's like you need to be a mutant to even think of the CIA.
3. Kalifornia
Anyone who was surprised Brad Pitt could actually act in Fight Club obviously never saw Kalifornia. White trash, serial killer hotspots, and a killing spree right up there with natural born killerz. Good stuff. Every single line of dialogue is a gem in this movie and I am only slightly embarrassed to admit that i could probably do it on verbatim - IF - the movie was playing in the background.
4. Drop Dead Gorgeous
Why haven't more people seen this film? It's epic. The scene on stage with the wooden dummy... I can't even speak about it, you have to see it for yourself. Granted I have a soft spot for high school movies but if you liked election you will enjoy this one.
5. The Thomas Crowne Affair
Renee Russo singlehandedly brought the sexy back to older women. Pierce Bronson made art nerds cool. And the movie reminded us all how damn good Nina Simone was as a singer. This film is smart, fun, enticing, romantic, action packed, tasteful, and just one of the best snapshots of hollywood.
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