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Remarkable. “Thief” and “To Live & Die in LA” are easily in my personal, all time top 20. The common denominator is that both movies are driven by strong musical scores, composed specifically for the respective film. Friedkin said Wang Chung’s score stood stood alone as a musical work of art, in its own right. Couldn't agree more.
You'd also like Sorcerer, Tangerine Dream did a good soundtrack to that and the movie is a masterpiece. Some of the most tense scenes in cinema history.
To Live and Die in LA is stylish beauty. The intensity of the story and the characters is quite amazing. Willem Defoe is absolutely brilliant and William Peterson is a brilliant protagonist- flawed but righteous. The chase scenes are nail biting. I would add Blue Thunder to the list
The last shot of Ruth, (the late actress Darlanne Fluegel) with the odd lighting and the snaking bridge in the background was a game changer, to me, not to mention The Wang Chung sound track.
Great list. With the exception of the Fall, these are some of my faves. To Live and Die’s car chases are amongst the very best ever, and Robby Miller’s cinematography is outstanding.
Thank you Vintage Verse! you have shown me many great hidden gems so now let me show you a few! I will put the country next to the movie if it's not American. I rated every movie on this 4/5 or higher. Brotherhood of the Wolf - 2001, France Dave - 1993 (comedic political movie that shows an actually great President) Ghost Watch - 1992, UK Rebels of the Neon God - 1992, Taiwan Vampires Kiss - 1988 Purple Rose of Cairo - 1985 (Woody Allen movie) Re-Animator - 1985 Night of the Comet - 1984 Repo Man - 1984 The Man Who Stole the Sun - 1979, Japanese (written by an American screenwriter, amazing 11/10 movie) The Boys From Brazil - 1978 Le Samourai - 1967, French (from the same director as Le Cercle Rouge, but even better IMO) Alphaville - 1965, French The Mouse Who Roared - 1959 Apache Drums - 1951 (by Val Lewton, famous producer auteur who made Cat People) The Ghost Ship - 1943 (another by Val Lewton) Ok thats all the hidden gem movies I know. I made sure not to include anything too popular.
‘Thief’ and ‘To Live and Die in LA’ are two of my all time favorite films. ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ is pretty good as well although not Bridges or Eastwood’s best work. Enjoying the videos here on this channel, have added a few older 70s films to my collection via your recommendations in previous videos.
Thief was Michael Mann's debut as a director. The visual style of the film reflected in his other films such as Heat. In the film, Frank (James Caan) was a man who refused to be controlled by anybody so he made a mistake in agreeing to work for Leo (Robert Prosky). And Leo made an even bigger mistake in trying to rip Frank off with payment after the heist.
I saved one of my favorites until the end. I forgot to mention that they hired real-life thieves to serve as technical advisers. If you haven't seen it, add it to your watch list! Which movie will you watch next?
Could I suggest some Australian movies as they have superb atmosphere: Picnic at hanging rock, Romper Stomper with Russel Crowe (and in my opinion his best performance) and The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith. Kindest regards
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Those wide shots are a thing of beauty. Incidentally, The Pope of Greenwich village was going to be directed by Cimino. That would have been interesting. Great list!! I might add Palookaville.
Such a good list. I've seen nine of these hidden gems. May I suggest another film by Peter Weir? It's a movie that's similar in tone to Witness, another film gem by Weir. It's called Fearless starring Jeff Bridges. It's an existential study on human frailty and is a masterpiece of filmed storytelling. It's maddeningly under appropriated.
Great selections. The only one I haven't seen is "The Fall". For someone looking for something neglected not on the list, try "Barbarossa". It has an outstanding performance by Gilbert Roland, as well as Gary Busey and Willie Nelson. A lot of unexpected twists and turns. Revenge and the tragic results of seeking it, and myth building.
YO Verse!! Haven't seen all your videos but a absolutely overlooked Gem 💎 is STRANGER THAN FICTION from 2006 with Will Ferrell,,, Emma Thompson,,, Dustin Hoffman and several others!!?? Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
I may check out Thief, being a James Caan fan. The others don't and haven't ever interested me with the exception of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot which is outstanding! Great story, acting and Jeff Bridges has never been better. Being from the Midwest, I love Montana and Idaho and love the Snake River scene. However, not that it matters, there is no Warsaw, MT, I looked it up!
As these guys have said Thief is a great movie, I didn't see it in the theater but as soon as it was on HBO I saw it and have been a fan ever since, early Michael Mann movie before anyone knew who he was and Jim Belushi's first movie also, Willie Nelson is even in it. Lucky for me they've been showing it on that MGM channel recently so I've been able to revisit it after years of not seeing it, 1981 was a great year for movies with this being one of the good ones.
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Remarkable. “Thief” and “To Live & Die in LA” are easily in my personal, all time top 20. The common denominator is that both movies are driven by strong musical scores, composed specifically for the respective film.
Friedkin said Wang Chung’s score stood stood alone as a musical work of art, in its own right.
Couldn't agree more.
You'd also like Sorcerer, Tangerine Dream did a good soundtrack to that and the movie is a masterpiece. Some of the most tense scenes in cinema history.
Thanks for the recommendation 🖖
To Live and Die in LA is stylish beauty. The intensity of the story and the characters is quite amazing. Willem Defoe is absolutely brilliant and William Peterson is a brilliant protagonist- flawed but righteous. The chase scenes are nail biting. I would add Blue Thunder to the list
The last shot of Ruth, (the late actress Darlanne Fluegel) with the odd lighting and the snaking bridge in the background was a game changer, to me, not to mention The Wang Chung sound track.
I just watched To Live and Die in LA for the first time yesterday. William Friedkin, one of my favorite directors. Soaked in 80’s nostalgia.
That last scene of Ruth (Darlanne Fluegel) with the bridge in the background still haunts me.
One of the best car chases ever filmed…right up there with The French Connection, and Friedkin did ‘em both.
The best! Turned my teen son onto it.
Good call on ‘Frailty’. Don’t forget ‘Take Shelter’ and ‘Primer’
Great list. With the exception of the Fall, these are some of my faves. To Live and Die’s car chases are amongst the very best ever, and Robby Miller’s cinematography is outstanding.
Thank you Vintage Verse! you have shown me many great hidden gems so now let me show you a few! I will put the country next to the movie if it's not American. I rated every movie on this 4/5 or higher.
Brotherhood of the Wolf - 2001, France
Dave - 1993 (comedic political movie that shows an actually great President)
Ghost Watch - 1992, UK
Rebels of the Neon God - 1992, Taiwan
Vampires Kiss - 1988
Purple Rose of Cairo - 1985 (Woody Allen movie)
Re-Animator - 1985
Night of the Comet - 1984
Repo Man - 1984
The Man Who Stole the Sun - 1979, Japanese (written by an American screenwriter, amazing 11/10 movie)
The Boys From Brazil - 1978
Le Samourai - 1967, French (from the same director as Le Cercle Rouge, but even better IMO)
Alphaville - 1965, French
The Mouse Who Roared - 1959
Apache Drums - 1951 (by Val Lewton, famous producer auteur who made Cat People)
The Ghost Ship - 1943 (another by Val Lewton)
Ok thats all the hidden gem movies I know. I made sure not to include anything too popular.
Thanks for watching, that is a great list! I've seen a few, I will have to watch some the others and maybe add to a future video. Cheers!
‘Thief’ and ‘To Live and Die in LA’ are two of my all time favorite films. ‘Thunderbolt and Lightfoot’ is pretty good as well although not Bridges or Eastwood’s best work. Enjoying the videos here on this channel, have added a few older 70s films to my collection via your recommendations in previous videos.
My girlfriend and I have found and enjoyed many hidden gem movies through this valuable channel!
Great to hear!
Thief was Michael Mann's debut as a director. The visual style of the film reflected in his other films such as Heat. In the film, Frank (James Caan) was a man who refused to be controlled by anybody so he made a mistake in agreeing to work for Leo (Robert Prosky). And Leo made an even bigger mistake in trying to rip Frank off with payment after the heist.
The diner scene in HEAT always reminds me of Thief & the safe cracking scenes in Thief are repeated in Crime Story ❤
Thief & To Live and Die in L.A
are two really great Films.
I saved one of my favorites until the end. I forgot to mention that they hired real-life thieves to serve as technical advisers. If you haven't seen it, add it to your watch list! Which movie will you watch next?
Could I suggest some Australian movies as they have superb atmosphere: Picnic at hanging rock, Romper Stomper with Russel Crowe (and in my opinion his best performance) and The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith. Kindest regards
Some films set in Australia by foreigners too… like Walkabout, Wake In Fright, and Where the Green Ants Dream.
How handsome was Russell back then? ❤ we used to call it Hanging at Picnic Rock 😂
Great recommendations, thank you.
Thanks for watching!
Frailty is a masterpiece!
Great list! Might watch Thunderbolt & Lightfoot tonight. I used to confuse it with Rolling Thunder, which I recently saw and loved.
Might watch Rolling Thunder tonight, lol! Good movie, but T and L is one of my favs!
I rewatched Thunderbolt and Lightfoot not too long ago. Definitely doesn't hold up- it's actually pretty bad
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. Those wide shots are a thing of beauty. Incidentally, The Pope of Greenwich village was going to be directed by Cimino. That would have been interesting. Great list!! I might add Palookaville.
I never knew that. Loved Mickey Rourke back then.
Such a good list. I've seen nine of these hidden gems. May I suggest another film by Peter Weir? It's a movie that's similar in tone to Witness, another film gem by Weir. It's called Fearless starring Jeff Bridges. It's an existential study on human frailty and is a masterpiece of filmed storytelling. It's maddeningly under appropriated.
Thunderbolt and Lightfoot was Michael Cimino's directorial debut. It was because of this movie that The Deer Hunter came to being.
The fall is really masterpiece.
Great selections. The only one I haven't seen is "The Fall". For someone looking for something neglected not on the list, try "Barbarossa". It has an outstanding performance by Gilbert Roland, as well as Gary Busey and Willie Nelson. A lot of unexpected twists and turns. Revenge and the tragic results of seeking it, and myth building.
'The Fall' is a masterpiece. Very hard to find. And there is another 'Thief' with Nick Nolte, which is fantastic big caper movie in South of France.
YO Verse!! Haven't seen all your videos but a absolutely overlooked Gem 💎 is
STRANGER THAN FICTION
from 2006 with Will Ferrell,,, Emma Thompson,,, Dustin Hoffman and several others!!?? Peace 🕊️☮️♾️😎🎸🤟🏼
I may check out Thief, being a James Caan fan. The others don't and haven't ever interested me with the exception of Thunderbolt and Lightfoot which is outstanding! Great story, acting and Jeff Bridges has never been better. Being from the Midwest, I love Montana and Idaho and love the Snake River scene. However, not that it matters, there is no Warsaw, MT, I looked it up!
Thief is great!
Thief is an awesome movie
As these guys have said Thief is a great movie, I didn't see it in the theater but as soon as it was on HBO I saw it and have been a fan ever since, early Michael Mann movie before anyone knew who he was and Jim Belushi's first movie also, Willie Nelson is even in it.
Lucky for me they've been showing it on that MGM channel recently so I've been able to revisit it after years of not seeing it, 1981 was a great year for movies with this being one of the good ones.
You won't be disappointed!
James Caan fan!!?? I'm betting you have seen ALIEN NATION but just in case?? 😉☯️☮️
Great movies.