Movies and TV Older Movies That Are Forgotten - Page 3

Holladay · 03-08-2025, 03:16 AM

Hate to say, in another thread about Peaky Blinders, Blacklist thread, both of which are a great series, but I get tired after a few views. Thus I needed a break.

So I surfed Netflix and found "Awakenings". One of the better Robin Williams obscure films. Not a fan of Robert De Niro, but a good flick from 1992.

I watched it a long time ago. Glad I found it again. I like historical films and a feel good or bad story.

Recommended.

What other hidden gems are out there...

We all have our preferences. This is a generic, not niche classic ala Rocky Horror Picture Show nor Monty Pythons stuff nor Casablanca.

Bump · 03-09-2025, 09:00 PM

Not so much forgotten, but I don't think anybody knew it existed. But I saw it recently and rather liked it.

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2025, 09:27 PM

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Rififi (1955) - I believe it was the first "Get the gang back together for one more job" heist film. It's awesome!

Love real genius. I don't know how it ages, but yeah. That's a fun one.

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2025, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KCUnited

We ain't gon talk about pre-aids Charlie Sheen in The Wraith?

If you're going pre-AIDS Sheen, choose Kristie Swanson and watch the Chase.

Although the original Major League aged really well too.

KC_Connection · 03-09-2025, 09:32 PM

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Oddly enough, recently I’ve started going back and watching “older” movies that I’ve seen once and never again.

So far I re-watched Drive and Smokin’ Aces. Both were as entertaining as I originally remembered.

Drive is an older movie? Damn I'm getting old.

**Buehler445** · 03-09-2025, 09:34 PM

Way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I bought a pair of roller blades, mostly because of this movie called Airborn. It was on youtube so I watched it not that long ago. Holy hell that is a shit movie that hasn't aged well at all. But the race scene is still entertaining anyway.

ThaVirus · 03-09-2025, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by KC_Connection

Drive is an older movie? Damn I'm getting old.

It’s 14 years old

KC_Connection · 03-09-2025, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

It’s 14 years old

Wouldn't have known that unless you told me (and you did).

lcarus · 03-09-2025, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I bought a pair of roller blades, mostly because of this movie called Airborn. It was on youtube so I watched it not that long ago. Holy hell that is a shit movie that hasn't aged well at all. But the race scene is still entertaining anyway.

I liked that movie as a kid too lol. There was another movie I remember seeing a lot on HBO/Cinemax back in the early 90s that took me forever to find. It's called Big Man on Campus. About a hunchback discovered living in a bell tower on UCLA campus. It's an average comedy but I liked it when I was a kid. I still don't think it's ever had a home video release of any kind. Or if it did, it's rare. Pretty sure you can stream it.

**Tribal Warfare** · 03-10-2025, 12:48 AM

Antonio Banderas' The 13th Warrior

Kurt Russell's Soldier

Jean Claude Van Damme's Kickboxer

Otter · 03-10-2025, 07:49 AM

Over the top cheesy, a couple boobs for your viewing pleasure and complete lack of any sign of woke.

We might need a 'no woke movie thread'.

blake5676 · 03-10-2025, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Way back when dinosaurs roamed the earth, I bought a pair of roller blades, mostly because of this movie called Airborn. It was on youtube so I watched it not that long ago. Holy hell that is a shit movie that hasn't aged well at all. But the race scene is still entertaining anyway.

I've made my 8 year old son watch all the movies I loved as a kid. We started with the classics like Goonies, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, Big, Karate Kid, etc. Worked through most the of 80's and 90's.

Anyhow, after I made him watch Rad I remembered this movie and searched far and wide for a way to stream it. Nothing! Couldn't find it anywhere on any service, even to buy/rent. So....I had him watch 3-4 scenes from Youtube like this one just to give him the idea. If you know where to find it, let me know!

**BigRichard** · 03-10-2025, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

If you're going pre-AIDS Sheen, choose Kristie Swanson and watch the Chase.

Although the original Major League aged really well too.

Kristie Swanson was hot as balls back in the day.

ThrobProng · 03-10-2025, 12:03 PM

I'm not sure how forgotten it is, but Cannonball Run was a childhood favorite and I'll still watch it from time to time. It had one of the best casts I've ever seen in a movie.

**Rain Man** · 03-10-2025, 01:24 PM

I want to see Big Fish again. I haven't seen it in years, but I remember really enjoying it. I was in the theater telling myself, "You're not going to cry. You're not going to cry."

ThrobProng · 03-10-2025, 01:50 PM

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I want to see Big Fish again. I haven't seen it in years, but I remember really enjoying it. I was in the theater telling myself, "You're not going to cry. You're not going to cry."

Yeah, that flick will get to most people who have lost their father.

03-08-2025, 03:16 AM
Holladay Veteran Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $459480	Older Movies That Are Forgotten Hate to say, in another thread about Peaky Blinders, Blacklist thread, both of which are a great series, but I get tired after a few views. Thus I needed a break. So I surfed Netflix and found "Awakenings". One of the better Robin Williams obscure films. Not a fan of Robert De Niro, but a good flick from 1992. I watched it a long time ago. Glad I found it again. I like historical films and a feel good or bad story. Recommended. What other hidden gems are out there... We all have our preferences. This is a generic, not niche classic ala Rocky Horror Picture Show nor Monty Pythons stuff nor Casablanca.
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