So I've been watching a lot of movies lately based on following directors I like (as in, those that made ONE huge hit and everything else was small), and I keep coming across these titles that I've never heard of that were probably straight to DVD or limited release or TV only, but it's like I'm digging in a trash can and finding some hidden gold.

For instance, anyone seen the movie "Cypher"? I've never heard of it before seeing it in a list on IMDb parameters, never heard anyone mention it or see ads for it, but I rented it and it was well worth it. So, I'm looking for other good "buried" movies.

Also, another one I'd count even though it's a remake of a big name, is the remake of "The Shining". It's far better than Kubrick's IMO, yet I never knew it existed and everyone I ask says "what? there was a remake?" It's actually a three-parter, about 4-5 hours worth, but still, I'm surprised it doesn't get the recognition it deserves. I know how most people are about remakes, but... I think even Stephen King liked this one better. I haven't read the book but I heard it stays more true to it.

So, reccomend me some.

I was lucky to watch those "Shining" TV series a long time ago and I agree it's better than Kubrick's "Shining". I read somewhere Stephen King was even the initiator of those new TV series. So yeah, he likes them better.
As for the hidden gold, I would recommend Twin Peaks TV series Season One (can't say the second is good) directed by David Lynch. Moreover it has an awesome soundtrack by Angelo Badalamenti.

Get yourself a copy of Kamikaze Girls. That movie totally kicks butt.

I have three movies many people might not have heard of or seen, but they're good movies.

The first one is "Prayer for the Rollerboys". It's one of the final good movies the young Corey Hiam did before falling off the movie star map. It's about a racist gang of roller-bladers, who Corey is sent undercover to stop from taking over the city.

The second movie is "Spell Binder" It's about a single, successful, attorney who meets and falls in love with a pretty girl after saving her from a abusive boyfriend. It's a mystery, thriller, with a twist ending.

Final one I think a lot of people didn't see is a horror movie called "Witchboard" It's about a young couple and their friends using the Wigi-board to summon the evil spirit of a dead serial killer for kicks, only to discover that the play summon worked.

What about Azumi totaly underated movie.

Tabitha's Little Butt Baby is my favorite movie. I'm pretty sure I'm the only one who's heard of it - and honestly, I hadn't at all up until now when I made it up!

BTW imo Kubrick's Shining is so much better than the television adaptation. Yes, it's less by-the-book (which is honestly the only thing King has against it - and what writer wouldn't be bitchy about people changing their work) but it's fucking masterful, like all of the K-man's work.

Anyone here seen Bikini Cavegirl? That movie is funny as shit.

Edit: Rocketman is also hilarious.

Mean Creek - Director Jacob Estes's feature film debut is a remarkably accomplished coming of age drama about death and consequences. When overweight, emotionally troubled George (Josh Peck) beats up a smaller kid named Sam (Rory Culkin) one time too many, his older brother Rocky (Trevor Morgan) and Rocky's wrong-side-of-the-tracks pal (Scott Mechlowicz) decide to teach George a lesson. Along with their friend Clyde (Ryan Kelley)--who was once the brunt of George's violence himself--they bring George on a boat trip with a cruel prank in mind. Sam brings his love interest, Milly (Carly Schroeder), who tries to stop the plan when she decides George is a nice guy after all. Tragic things happen nonetheless with the slow, languid rhythm of life in a small Oregon town. Along the way, Estes manages to capture many fine moments of poetic realism like the stillness of the forest around the river, the swirling eddies along the shore, a snail crawling along a leaf, and a drowning video camera. Cinematographer Sharone Meir uses color filters and washed-out film stock to make everything glow with faded colors like old family photographs. The dialogue feels natural and the acting is precise; Estes obviously loves his cast and allows plenty of time and space for their characters to breathe, think, and be the confused kids they're meant to be.

The Man With the Golden Arm - This powerful drama, which broached the subject of drug addiction in a stark and realistic manner, may be mild by today's standards, but was a groundbreaking and edgy film in its day. The legendary Frank Sinatra plays addict, Frankie Machine, with Eleanor Parker playing his disabled wife. Based on the novel by Nelson Algren. MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM received three Academy Award Nominations, including Best Actor for Frank Sinatra.

Cemetery Man, the Italian title was Dellamorte Dellamore, it's been awhile since i've seen it but I really liked that movie.

Cemetery Man, the Italian title was Dellamorte Dellamore, it's been awhile since i've seen it but I really liked that movie.

saw that one.
its pretty cool, but not worth a second watch, at least not in some time.