Repo Man - click to view trailer Emilio Estevez & Harry Dean Stanton shine in the tale of gritty early 80’s Los Angeles auto re-possessors - with a L.A. punk soundtrack and some interesting cameo appearances.
When We Were Kings - click to view trailer A documentary focusing on the life of Muhammad Ali A.K.A. Cassius Clay culminating in the 1974 title fight between Ali and George Foreman in Zaire, Africa. Inspirational in it’s portrayal of an icon.
Grey Gardens - click to view trailer A cult favorite documentary that follows the lives of a mother and daughter left destitute in a once opulent family estate. Stark and sometimes bleak, punctuated with humor and intelligence.
American Movie - click to view trailer A quintessential hersher rocker documentary that gives us a look inside the addled and smart mind of an aspiring film producer.
Trainspotting - click to view trailer The seamy underbelly of drug addiction shown through believable characters, laced with funny and intelligent dialogue.
Taxi Driver - click to view trailer Robert Deniro at his finest. A look inside the mind of an individual whose faculties have eroded under the pressure of modern urban living.
Lost In Translation - click to view trailer Directed by Sofia Coppola, featuring guerrilla filming by Spike Jonze, this movie captures Japanese modern culture perfectly and is supported by great performances from Bill Murray and Scarlet Johansen.
So I Married An Axe Murder - click to view trailer The seminal Scottish crusty father character played by Mike Myers will make you laugh out loud. Also some great beat poetry scenes make this a comedy worth checking out.
How To Get Ahead In Advertising - click to view trailer A dark comedy that plays on the guilt of the modern corporate man. The lead character, played by Richard E. Grant, takes you through a stressed, manic ride of deceit in the advertising world and the denial of those practicing the deception.
Yes Men - click to view trailer Brilliant in its concept and execution, this film documents the various pranks played on corporations and organizations by two activists. Both hilarious and poignant, Yes Men breaks important ground.
Harold and Maude - click to view trailer In an exploration of life, death and the meaning contained therein, and elderly lady and young man meet at a funeral and share time and experiences together. Smart, funny, sad – a classic film.
Do The Right Thing - click to view trailer Spike Lee’s first movie crackles with racial tension in the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of New York City. Great characters, like The Mayor and Radio Raheem, deliver socially charged dialogue. Watch it if you haven’t … if it’s been awhile, watch it again.
The Cats of Mirikatani - click to view trailer An amazing documentary produced and directed by Linda Hattendorf, that follows the transformation of outlook in the subject, Jimmy Mirikatani, and American born Japanese artist interned during the Second World War.
Dark Days - click to view trailer A documentary filmed in abandoned subway tunnels beneath New York City that shows us the dark lifestyle led by its subterranean inhabitants. Desperate, hopeless, insane, loving, caring and humane – it’s all in the mix.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest - click to view trailer Based on Ken Kesey’s book of the same tile, this film is rooted in a fascinating subject and is highlighted by great acting in the portrayal of iconic multi dimensional characters. A film you will never forget.
The Warriors - click to view trailer This seventies flick about New York gangs has some corny moments and dialogue to be sure, but remains a masterpiece work that has influenced many in various creative circles.
The Pope of Greenwich Village - click to view trailer Micky Rourke and Eric Roberts Play hustlers that pull a scam that puts them out of their league in the this 1984 classic.
The Shining - click to view trailer “Heeeere’s Johnny” – Jack Nicholson trips us out with his psychotic performance, which relies more on suspense than gore. It’s a thriller classic done in the traditional way.
Easy Rider - click to view trailer When people have a small budget and not much of a clue but are creative and talented magic can happen as is proved by this iconic portrayal of the death of an American dream.
Emperor of the North - click to view trailer Lee Marvin, Ernest Borgnine, Keith Carradine act masterfully in this depression era story surrounding the life and culture of freight train hopping .. a must see.
Idiocracy - click to view trailer The dumb future is as scary as it is hilarious in this sleeper of a movie. Staring Luke Wilson, witness the crumbling society of an idiot democracy.
Fubar - click to view trailer A mocumentary based in Canada follows crazed hashers through their daily experiences. Deaner and terry stay true to form as life comes at them … truly hilarious moments.
Style Wars - click to view trailer A documentary chronicling the burgeoning hip hop culture in New York City beginning in the late 70’s / early 80’s. See all the elements of hip hop with a particular focus on subway graffiti art.