I think of "Chinatown" - that was directed by Roman Polanski. And, as many times as I have watched that film - I cannot change the channel when it is on.
"L.A. Confidential" does the same thing to me ... can't turn the channel.
Breaker Morant is my top choice though. Superb acting, powerful true story.
"Breaker Morant" ... is that an Australian film? I forgot the actor's name but he was married to the woman who was in the film with Jeff Bridges (I think) - that Phil Collins sang the theme song for. I am pretty sure her first name was Rachel?
Is that the film?
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Seriously - I am going to have to check it out. Thanks.
Layer Cake and Road to Perdition - by sheer coincidence two movies with Daniel Craig.
Amazing that a movie with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman goes under the radar, but it does.
Love "Road to Perdition" ... great acting (even the little kid). And, the editing ... (I guess - it must have been the editing. Some of those scenes were intense and suspenseful).
Great film and you are right ... I can't believe that movie did not get more attention than it did.
is the most recent "Planet of the Apes" trilogy (not the Mark Wahlberg one). I thought each movie was excellent and even with new cast members in each movie they made a coherent storyline through all the films. And the ape CGI was terrific imo.
The Silent Partner obscure Canadian movie starring Elliot Gould
After Hours - Scorcesse overlooked film from early 80s
Tucker Man and his dreams - Copolla overlooked film from 80s
The Good Guys - recent movie very funny
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
Sure, you're not confusing this with Enemy of the State with Hackman, Will Smith, Jon Voight? Sounds like what you're describing, but it wasn't obscure and it was in the late 90's.
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
The movie you're talking about is the Conversation. It's early Coppola.
Every day quality to the private eyes, it's just a trade show in the early going, and the typical banter and shop talk, then the typical drinking if the day, showing off the nerdy equipment...as opposed to jumping right into James bond adventure.
Plus, the whole paranoid aspect and surveillance issues resonate in this digital age.
The bad title makes it sound like a Porky’s clone, and it is basically a college kid looking to get laid as the McGuffin, but it’s a road trip movie mostly. But Rob Reiner directs it, it’s one of Jon Cusack’s first movies, Daphne Zuniga is the uptight love interest, Tim Robbins has a good short part as does Anthony Edwards. Some really funny stuff in it. One of my favorite and most quoted comedies from the 80s.
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
The Conversation. Great film, spooky ending, not sure it qualifies as "under-rated."
Gritty, action-packed story of an elite (and unconventional) squad of New York City cops, set in a city at its grimiest, most depressed, and pretty depressing, where it was often difficult to tell the cops from the crooks. Starring Roy Scheider, Victor Arnold, and Tony LoBianco, and featuring an actor named Richard Lynch. You may not recognized the name, but you'll no doubt recognize his face if you're old enough, since he played a psycho/bad guy in damn near every TV show and B-movie in the 70's and 80's. Look quick or you might miss an early role by the late, great Joe Spinell (Willie Cicci in the Godfather movies).
When lists of the best Film Noir movies are compiled, you can be sure to find classics like Double Indemnity, Laura, The Big Heat, Touch of Evil, and The Third Man (to name five) on those lists. Rarely, though will you find this gem of a flick listed, which is a real shame.
Starring Lucille Ball (yes, that Lucille Ball), Clifton Webb, Williiam Bendix, and Mark Stevens, it's the story of a private detective with a checkered past who's framed for a murder he didn't commit, and the lengths his new secretary will go to to clear his name.
Look quick for an early, uncredited role by square-jawed John Russell (Lawman, Rio Bravo) as a policeman.
It might have been Kevin Costner's first film? Judd Nelson is also in it.
Basically a last hurrah road trip for some guys in their EARLY twenties. 1 is going to get married, 1 is about to go in the service (Vietnam) ....
Funny (also a little melancholy at times) without being corny/obvious .... and the soundtrack is amazing.
I think of "Chinatown" - that was directed by Roman Polanski. And, as many times as I have watched that film - I cannot change the channel when it is on.
"L.A. Confidential" does the same thing to me ... can't turn the channel.
Amazing that a movie with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman goes under the radar, but it does.
"Breaker Morant" ... is that an Australian film? I forgot the actor's name but he was married to the woman who was in the film with Jeff Bridges (I think) - that Phil Collins sang the theme song for. I am pretty sure her first name was Rachel?
Is that the film?
: )
Seriously - I am going to have to check it out. Thanks.
Amazing that a movie with Tom Hanks and Paul Newman goes under the radar, but it does.
Love "Road to Perdition" ... great acting (even the little kid). And, the editing ... (I guess - it must have been the editing. Some of those scenes were intense and suspenseful).
Great film and you are right ... I can't believe that movie did not get more attention than it did.
After Hours - Scorcesse overlooked film from early 80s
Tucker Man and his dreams - Copolla overlooked film from 80s
The Good Guys - recent movie very funny
Turk-182
Kidco
My Blue Heaven
Breaker Morant is a great movie. Probably my favorite "courtroom" movie of all time.
I also can't switch off Ronin when it's on or Nobody's Fool with Paul Newman, great movie
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
Andy Garcia
Chriatopher Walken
Steve Buscemi
Treat Williams
Chrstopher Lloyd
Gabrielle Anwar
Jack Warden
Bill Nunn
very underrated IMO.
Sure, you're not confusing this with Enemy of the State with Hackman, Will Smith, Jon Voight? Sounds like what you're describing, but it wasn't obscure and it was in the late 90's.
"The Conversation"
Imbd says:
- 'a paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on, will be killed'
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
The movie you're talking about is the Conversation. It's early Coppola.
Plus, the whole paranoid aspect and surveillance issues resonate in this digital age.
Death Rides A Horse
State of Grace(1990)
Hoodlum(1997)
Marked Women(1937)
Fully agree on this one lol
But, I forget the name, Hackman starred in a nifty technical movie about a spooky/spy/private eye who specialised in technical surveillance pre digital age.
There is this scene where, after the surveillance trade show, drinking party in Hackman's loft/industrial/spooky shop, and the plot ensues
Forget the name. Really interesting obscure flick.
The Conversation. Great film, spooky ending, not sure it qualifies as "under-rated."
Once we were warriors
Starring Lucille Ball (yes, that Lucille Ball), Clifton Webb, Williiam Bendix, and Mark Stevens, it's the story of a private detective with a checkered past who's framed for a murder he didn't commit, and the lengths his new secretary will go to to clear his name.
Look quick for an early, uncredited role by square-jawed John Russell (Lawman, Rio Bravo) as a policeman.
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