Hidden Film Gems of 2018

[Meghan32]

Okay, so I am a huge movie geek and I enjoy interesting films (not porn). I am always looking for more recommendations, though lately I get most of those from friends or Twitter. Movies I loved this year, emphasis on the independents:

1. Revenge - amazing French action, gory and visually stunning - I haven't cheered this hard at a female badass protagonist since You're Next

2. Hearts Beat Loud - sweet, funny, with inspiring musical performances too, and a bonus Nick Offerman

3. Paddington 2 - don't judge me, it is adorable and possibly the most British film I've ever seen

4. Blindspotting - this one is a must-see starring and co-written by Daveed Diggs. As a teacher, I couldn't afford to see Hamilton on Broadway, but this will do.

5. The Hate U Give - stunner of a YA adaptation that actually does justice to the book

6. Dumplin' - any movie featuring Dolly Parton and drag queen dance training montages can't be bad

7. Upgrade - underrated and surprisingly funny action film

8. A Simple Favor - Paul Feig made a comic noir, who knew!

9. Searching - twisty and elaborately conceived

10. Crazy Rich Asians - I'm also not immune to so many abs and wonderful acting work from a diverse cast

So share your unique picks for the year, my literotica friends! Warm regards and happy New Year.

Meghan

 

[Sean]

https://www.amazon.com/One-Cut-Dead-Takayuki-Kinzu/dp/B07MDLGTQ7

 

[MelissaBaby]

All About Nina

 

[Luk]

4. Blindspotting - this one is a must-see starring and co-written by Daveed Diggs. As a teacher, I couldn't afford to see Hamilton on Broadway, but this will do.

^^^ Great flick, highly recommended. Diggs is a dope rapper too.

7. Upgrade - underrated and surprisingly funny action film

^^^ Way better than it should have been. I really enjoyed this one.

8. A Simple Favor - Paul Feig made a comic noir, who knew!

^^^ Just watched it. Pretty good. Not great but kinda slick and fun.

9. Searching - twisty and elaborately conceived

^^^ Next on my list

10. Crazy Rich Asians

^^^ Great visuals and looked fantastic in UHD. Kinda boring and saccharine but had some good laughs and the end is super sweet.

 

[Hal9000_]

I finally watched the old classic "Eraserhead" last night.

By brain is still attempting to digest.

 

[Luk]

Breath

Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot

I, Tonya

A Star Is Born

Juliet, Naked

Private Life

Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot

^^^ Have this one ready to watch

I, Tonya

^^^ Awesome

A Star Is Born

^^^ Not really a "hidden gem". As punishment, go to my room!

 

[Ann_Tagonist]

All I saw was A Star Is Born. Having no Streisand was a real plus.

 

[IG_88]

How is Crazy Rich Asians a hidden gem? Didn't like the whole world see it?

 

[Luk]

Crazy Rich Asians was huge.

Straight to time out for you!

Yes, ma'am!

How is Crazy Rich Asians a hidden gem? Didn't like the whole world see it?

Maybe because it was a longshot to be huge?

 

[IG_88]

Yes, ma'am!



Maybe because it was a longshot to be huge?

That would make it a sleeper not a hidden gem.

 

[oO00Oo]

Wont you be my neighbor? was good. The world needs more Fred Rogers'.

 

[Luk]

That would make it a sleeper not a hidden gem.

Not sure if there's much difference, is there?

Wont you be my neighbor? was good. The world needs more Fred Rogers'.

Just watched that. He was amazing.

 

[IG_88]

Bad Times at the El Royale was very well made and acted.

 

[IG_88]

Not sure if there's much difference, is there?

There is.

 

[Luk]

Bad Times at the El Royale was very well made and acted.

I ate way too many edibles last weekend and watched that. It was visually awesome and just the right amount of snark and violence.

 

[Luk]

There is.

Glad you think so.

 

[Sean]

Bad Times at the El Royale was very well made and acted.

I'm hearing good things about that flick.

 

[IG_88]

I'm hearing good things about that flick.

I think me and my son might be the only people that saw it when it was in the theaters. One of those movies that slipped thru the cracks but is worth viewing.

 

[IG_88]

I'm hearing good things about that flick.

Hemsworth totally nails it, too. Total asshole but is so fucking hot and plays it so fucking good that it's one of those "I'm not gay but..." moments. I was a little uncomfortable sitting in the theater. Like what are these feelings? I'm so confused!
Not really but ya know. Like that.
Anyway, check it out. It's not perfect but it's well done and fun.

 

[LincolnDuncan]

The Hostiles, Christian Bale, Wes Studi

 

[Adre]

The Favourite is not hidden, but it’s a gem.

 

[Super-Surprise]

Fill your boots...


http://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=1458286

 

[pantalaimonlyra]

I didn't not like Dumplin' but it fell a little flat for me.

BlacKkKlansman was good.

https://youtu.be/pFc6I0rgmgY

And Thunder Road

https://youtu.be/JTjYRFZOf4I

 

[IG_88]

I didn't not like Dumplin' but it fell a little flat for me.

BlacKkKlansman was good.

https://youtu.be/pFc6I0rgmgY

And Thunder Road

https://youtu.be/JTjYRFZOf4I

Yeah BlackkKlansman was pretty good. I haven't liked a Spike Lee movie in a while.

 

[pantalaimonlyra]

Agreed. The book was so much better.

I enjoyed the book and was hoping the movie would follow it more, but it felt "meh". As if the characters never really went anywhere.