Future Cult Classics

Maybe this topic was done already, I dont know. Movies from 1994 until current. (NOTE: I changed it to 1994, more entries that way) 20 years from now, what do you think might be a cult classic? "Snakes on a Plane" comes to mind. Ken

I'm Not There
The Proposition
Zombie Strippers

Repo! The Genetic Opera definately.

I think Tenacious D and the Pick of Destiny has some potential to become a cult classic considering....

Snakes on a Plane!.. agree 100% - did you see the youtube clip of the edited line? "Enough is Enough...I am tired of these Monkey Fighting Snakes on this Monday to Friday Plane!"...I swear it's even better than the classic Die Hard TV Edit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4t6zNZ-b0A

Dude, Where's My Car?







where's your car dude?

good call on the proposition

to add to the list,
memento
Otis (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0996967/)
Fido (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0457572/)

Anything by Kevin Smith relating to the View Askew universe, particularly Clerks 2. The donkey show gives it instant cult classic status :D

Brazil
12 Monkeys
Shaun of The Dead

I think alot of John Water's and Tim Burton movies will be cult classics years from now.

For me a "cult classic" has to be a quirky, off beat movie, not main stream. They usually only appeal to a small segment of the public. That being said Tim Burton is very mainstream, but yet his movies are very quirky and off-beat.

John Water's already has a cult following.

Brazil
12 Monkeys
Shaun of The Dead

I think alot of John Water's and Tim Burton movies will be cult classics years from now.

For me a "cult classic" has to be a quirky, off beat movie, not main stream. They usually only appeal to a small segment of the public. That being said Tim Burton is very mainstream, but yet his movies are very quirky and off-beat.

John Water's already has a cult following.

I haven't seen Brazil before, but it's on the list as I've heard it's a pretty quirky movie. I agree with 12 Monkeys. It needed multiple viewings to be fully understood which is why it got a bad rap when it was first released in theaters. I think a lot of critics were confused by it...and Shaun of the Dead, being a Pegg / Frost fan from seeing Spaced I told everyone I knew to go and see it...those who did were grateful as they were surprised that it didn't get more promotion in North America...all great movies...

Tim Burton - Big Fish for sure...it failed to make money at the Box Office even though critics raved about it and is now ranked in the top 250 on IMDB....

John Waters - Though I've never been a fan of his (except maybe Cecil B. Demented) I can appreciate that he was a cult director...but since the Hairspray remake (and impending sequel) I imagine he'll not be putting out many more low key movies. He's a lot like Kevin Smith in the way that he got famous by starting out with a small insanely low budget cult movie (Pink Flamingos / Clerks) and got bigger and bigger. Same way Kevin Smith's movies since Dogma can't really be considered Cult Classics as they've all had decent returns in the box office (Jersey Girl excluded) with heavy promotion...

Adding to the list I think...
Grandma's Boy might do something...I heard about it through word of mouth and laughed my @$$ off through most of it...in the same veign that I love Hot Rod even though it tanked and was mis-marketed, I think it's a great little movie...

The movie Fanboys already has a huge cult following and the thing hasn't even been released yet, it's been shelved for 2 years and finally coming out in July this year...
IMDB (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0489049/)
Trailer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUjrG8gTmM0&feature=PlayList&p=5F394CB9AB8A3519&index=0)

Paul Paul Paul, Brazil is bloody fantastic. A devoted cinephile such as yourself is sure to enjoy it. I just watched it again, the super duper deluxe DVD and it has two versions of the movie, they way "they" wanted it cut and distributed, and Terry's Gilliam's vision as it did make it to the screen. And then loads of interviews. It is a must see movie. And I would be very surprised if you didn't appreciate this film alot.

It is very long and invovled and extremely fascinating and quite entertaining, and has loads of quirky and disturbing fun. Also Robert DeNiro, in a small, but pivotal role.
I think Terry Gilliam is just a brilliant and very bold filmmaker. Think about some of his other movies. Is there a "normal" movie in the bunch. Of course working with his Monty Python chums doesn't hurt either.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
12 Monkeys
Life of Brian
The Meaning of Life
Baron Munchausen
Monty Pyton and The Holy Grail

I think Gilliam is ok, except I did not enjoy Tideland...I thought it sucked thoroughly....

I haven't seen many Waters' films...but I think Serial Mom is awesome


And good call on G's Boy and Hot Rod, Paul.

Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
12 Monkeys
Life of Brian
The Meaning of Life
Baron Munchausen
Monty Pyton and The Holy Grail

Why is it that you always associate Directors with their bad movies? When I hear Terry Gilliam I think of Brother's Grimm...I admit, I liked all of the above and a lot of the Monty Python stuff...I'll will keep my eye out for a copy of Brazil. Which version would you recommend the original or the Director's cut? (is the standalone version ok or is the Director's cut a better version. sometimes the DC is worse so just thougth I'd get your recommendation...)

Why is it that you always associate Directors with their bad movies? When I hear Terry Gilliam I think of Brother's Grimm...I admit, I liked all of the above and a lot of the Monty Python stuff...I'll will keep my eye out for a copy of Brazil. Which version would you recommend the original or the Director's cut? (is the standalone version ok or is the Director's cut a better version. sometimes the DC is worse so just thougth I'd get your recommendation...)This is the version, the DVD I just recently watched.

All-new, restored high-definition anamorphic digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, with a remastered Dolby stereo surround soundtrack
This 3 disc set includes the 94-minute “Love Conquers All” version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make.

I'd say go for the gusto and try to find this DVD.

Brazil (http://www.criterion.com/films/211)

The movie.... Election (1999) I think we can add to the list. Ken

I gotta go with Black Sheep. Not the Chris Farley one, but the 2006 version about genetically mutated killer sheep. It virtually screams cult classic.

I gotta go with Black Sheep. Not the Chris Farley one, but the 2006 version about genetically mutated killer sheep. It virtually screams cult classic.Oh yes, it does scream cult classic.

Perfume and The Libertine , both very well made movies, but definitely not run of the mill. I can just hear the conversation years from now, "Hey you know that old actor Johnny Depp, have you ever seen that movie he was in, The Libertine?" People will be saying that about alot of movies he was in. I think Johnny Depp himself will have a huge following decades from now. As will certain directors, besides Tim Burton and John Waters, I'd add the Coen Brothers. They will always have a huge following.

I'll back up Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, 12 Monkeys & Shaun of the Dead. I'll see if I can't obtain a copy of Brazil too as I have yet to see it.

I'll add: Wristcutters: A Love Story, Special, Kung Pow: Enter the Fist, Observe & Report, Iron Monkey, Audition, Rushmore, The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters & The American Astronaut (too indie for cult status as of now)

Also everyone seems to have an unexplained boner for Let the Right One in, I liked it. It was good, just not worthy of its praise in my opinion.

This is the version, the DVD I just recently watched.

All-new, restored high-definition anamorphic digital transfer, supervised and approved by director Terry Gilliam, with a remastered Dolby stereo surround soundtrack
This 3 disc set includes the 94-minute “Love Conquers All” version of Brazil, with all the changes Gilliam refused to make.

I'd say go for the gusto and try to find this DVD.

Brazil (http://www.criterion.com/films/211)

Watched Brazil, thought it was a pretty good movie. (Thanks for recommending it Oz!!!) Had the usual Gilliam quirkiness to it as he created his own little world in the movie with a lot of subliminal commentary on society, I watched the Director's cut first and loved it...then watched the "Love Conquers All" version...what the hell were they thinking? It was so choppy and all over the place. I can only begin to imagine why they didn't let Gilliam release his version of the movie...Althought I thought it was a great movie and had some great funny, quirky moments I was wondering why DeNiro's character wasn't utilized more...he was great in it. As good as it was, I think it's (for me IMHO) a lot like Shyamalan in the fact that I don't find his work that re-watchable (at least not in the short-term)...not sure how it would do on a second viewing...

On a side note, I instantly thought of Condorman when I saw the flying sequences and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the Breakfast scene at the start of the movie....Homage?! LOL.

Watched Brazil, thought it was a pretty good movie. (Thanks for recommending it Oz!!!) Had the usual Gilliam quirkiness to it as he created his own little world in the movie with a lot of subliminal commentary on society, I watched the Director's cut first and loved it...then watched the "Love Conquers All" version...what the hell were they thinking? It was so choppy and all over the place. I can only begin to imagine why they didn't let Gilliam release his version of the movie...Althought I thought it was a great movie and had some great funny, quirky moments I was wondering why DeNiro's character wasn't utilized more...he was great in it. As good as it was, I think it's (for me IMHO) a lot like Shyamalan in the fact that I don't find his work that re-watchable (at least not in the short-term)...not sure how it would do on a second viewing...

On a side note, I instantly thought of Condorman when I saw the flying sequences and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the Breakfast scene at the start of the movie....Homage?! LOL.Glad you liked it. They did let Gilliam release his version. But I found it interesting to watch the Love Conquers All version, yeah what the hell is right, it made no sense at all.

I thought DeNiro was great in it too. I thought it was quite brilliant using somebody as high up the food chain as DeNiro in such a small role.

I like his movies alot, you always know you are in for something different.

Virgin Suicides.

UHF

im sure most of you know this movie


for those that don't

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098546/

UHF

im sure most of you know this movie


for those that don't

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098546/

I remember seeing Seinfeld for the first time and thinking "Stanley?!" as I hadn't seen Michael Richards in anything else...So many great parody moments in that movie...and the mop!!!!

UHF

im sure most of you know this movie


for those that don't

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0098546/


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don't you know the dewey decimal system!!!!!

Tim Burton - Big Fish for sure...it failed to make money at the Box Office even though critics raved about it and is now ranked in the top 250 on IMDB....
I agree 100%. It is probably my favorite movie and likely to remain so.


The Boondock Saints seems to be a must see among college students. Any type of Mockumentary is sure to carry on... Spinal Tap, The Rutles, etc. Pineapple Express, perhaps? Death at a Funeral (which is fantastic, btw)...

Fanboys needs to be added to the Cult Classic catagory (now that it's out on DVD)...what a great movie!

City of Ember

I'm almost certain about that one.

I absolutely hated Big Fish at the cinema, one of the few movies that I've been tempted to leave before the end [and I love Tim Burton]. However, I've noticed that my son has got the dvd, so I'm going to watch it again. I agree about Tideland..the most disturbing film I've ever seen [makes Eraserhead, which I love, look like a Walt Disney cartoon].

I absolutely hated Big Fish at the cinema, one of the few movies that I've been tempted to leave before the end [and I love Tim Burton]. However, I've noticed that my son has got the dvd, so I'm going to watch it again. I agree about Tideland..the most disturbing film I've ever seen [makes Eraserhead, which I love, look like a Walt Disney cartoon].I don't care much for Big Fish at all either,and I love Tim Burton's films too.

I'll have to look into Tideland, or maybe not, if it makes Eraserhead look like a Disney cartoon it has to be disturbing!

Yeeesh, I have been doing alot of reading about Tideland this morning. I am pretty sure I don't want to see it, well I do, in a morbid curiosity kind of way, maybe I'll work up the courage to see it someday.