"Important" Films

GenJerDan said:
Has anyone done a list of these here yet? I guess it would be a list of must-sees. Damn. There's probably a list of those already...

But I don't know if the listed were considered important, or just good.

Important in what way, you may ask. Well, how about any way? Pioneering technique, truly outstanding performances, kicking off a slew of copycats, whatever.

I prefer content to all of those, but that's just me.

My pick: Watermelon Man, 1970, by Melvin Van Peebles.

30 some-odd years later, I have to explain to my wife why it's one of my faves...but that's a good thing, right?
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The Criterion Collection prides itself in publishing "important films", whatever that means. Most of their films are foreign, which I suppose is one of the "criterias". I think most of their collection is dull and overrated.
 
Tlalconetl said:
The Criterion Collection prides itself in publishing "important films", whatever that means. Most of their films are foreign, which I suppose is one of the "criterias". I think most of their collection is dull and overrated.
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except for armegeddon, right?
 
Tlalconetl said:
That and Silence of the Lambs. Man Bites Dog is pretty good too even though it's Belgian.
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tell me about.... it just makes sense that only popular movies should be on DVD. what the hell do we need niche labels for? why do companies even bother releasing titles that don't have broad appeal? no one wants to see them. what a waste. as for the belgians, i won't even eat their waffles.
 
Zak Forsman said:
tell me about.... it just makes sense that only popular movies should be on DVD. what the hell do we need niche labels for? why do companies even bother releasing titles that don't have broad appeal? no one wants to see them. what a waste. as for the belgians, i won't even eat their waffles.
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Issues, you got issues.
 
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