Not sure if it's still on Netflix, but the movie Tangshan dadizhen (Aftershock) is heartbreaking but very good. It's about the aftermath of the 1976 Tangshan earthquake. I know it was a big film in China, but I haven't heard of anybody else talk about it, specifically in the US.
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For tv shows, IMO the 100 and orphan black are incredible underrated shows :3
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I've watched a bit of the 100. The start wasn't that great for me, but I keep hearing that it got better. So will check it out. Orphan Black does look very interesting though! Highly rated and the first I've heard of it.What's it about/how dark is it? :D
GA is up now btw.
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First of all, thanks for the giveaway.
Second, I often hear people complaining about the first few episodes of the 100, but I dunno. I loved that show from the first second and I still love it. Its really dark and simply amazing. It might not be on the "level" of breaking bad or game of thrones, but everyone who enjoys good shows should watch it when they get the time.
And last but not least, Orphan black. Yea. Also a fucking masterpiece, if you dont mind my language. Even if you dont get intrigued by the story (although you probably will), you should stay for the incredible acting of Tatiana Maslany, who for some reason still hasnt gotten an oscar or something. She plays about EIGHT DIFFERENT CHARACTERS in that show. Yes, you read that correctly. EIGHT. CHARACTERS. Each with their story, life and personality. The point of the show is that there are these clones of the same women who were made through a project and then these women clones start meeting each other and decide to find out what is happening. Not sure how much dark it is :3 Watched it a long time ago so cant really explain it very well. Which reminds me - I should watch orphan black again :D
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Yes, Millennium! It was always overshadowed by the X-Files (both from the same creator, Chris Carter), and it was too dark and disturbing for many people, way more so than the X-Files. I miss Frank Black.
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I so much like Millennium and it's such a pity the suits shut it down after the third season.
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I love this series and it made me appreciate Lance Henriksen even more.
It was so nice to see Frank and Jordan Black again in that crossover episode with Mulder and Scully.
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The Adventures of Brisco County Jr was an awesome show back in the days but you rarely hear about it now a days.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0105932/
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Agree with you on this. I rather enjoyed the show when it used to be aired long ago. And your comment is one of the first mentions of it I can remember in years.
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Tried to get some friends into it when i watched it all a few years ago and i got the "Meh western sucks" kind of respons.. I don't care for western stuff myself but this was great.
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The Lost Room serie
as for a mediocre movie i like the concept of Stay Tuned and would really wish for a 2016 remake ;p
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Black Sails is sooo underrated. It's very quietly become the best show on television.
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Wow, it looks amazing! Think I'm gonna watch this now, thanks. Always wanted a good pirate-themed tv show. :D
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I hope you like it. The first season is a really good show about pirates doing pirate things. The second and third season though.. absolute works of art!
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I'm watching it because there's not much else to watch tbh.
My main problem with it that it looks too polished. Characters are kinda cheesy. Characters are too good looking, white teeth and makeup. Not how I picture pirates..... And the story is kinda meh.... But, I'll be watching next season so it cant be all that bad ;)
I like the 18+ setting though.
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Softcore porn with a terrible story & cheesy dialogs... c'mon.
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Nothing more ridiculous than GoT's "play with her butt" pandering. Certainly nowhere near Spartacus levels of nudity/dialogue
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+1
Came here to post this. Seriously one of the best shows currently running. The production value is insane.
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Wholeheartedly agree with Dredd, what a pleasant surprise it was!
I reccomend Warsaw 44 (Miasto 44) Totally underpreciated, different from hollywood blockbusters, however with great production values and most importantedly, raw, disturbing experience which you just can't stop watching even though it is most uneasy at times..
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Utopia. Unfortunately it got cancelled http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2384811/
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One point O - good movie that's been under the radar for most people
Wizard of darkness - most japanese movie i've seen, for better or for worse
Helter skelter 2012 - a disturbing view on beauty standards, not a serious movie, at all
The company of wolves - whoever rated this so low does not understand symbolism,found it to be a very delicate movie about loss of innocence
Dagon -feels like Lovecraft, it's not lovecraft, but i swear it's a good movie...call of cthullu does it better ill admit that
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Dunno about underrated but Nature on PBS is wonderful if you like animals and documentaries :)
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liked those (with ratings from 5 - 7) the most recent one leaves a lot for oneself to make sense of
2015 Infini and from 2013 Europa Report both low budget SciFi
also 2012 Arbitrage, 2011 Shame, 2011 God Bless America and 2013 Enemy
series? can't think of any that haven't high ratings...
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Possibly Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and Minority Report?
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Edge of Tomorrow was fucking fantastic. One of my faves.
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Fringe is not underrated, it got its good moments, but overall it turns to be mediocre
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I thought "Dredd" was good too. Speaking of Karl Urban, I was sad when Fox cancelled "Almost Human." I liked that show.
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TV: Dollhouse
Movies: All Mel Brooks and ZAZ (Zucker, Abrahams and Zucker) movies. I don't think they bombed in the box office but I've come across enough people that doesn't know this golden age of comedy movies. I still love watching "Top Secret!" and "Airplane!". These are must have.
"You gotta be a man to wear tights."
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Well The Raid is probably the reason why Dredd is so overlooked, because the plot is kinda the same, enter a building full of bad people, betrayal and non stop action, the main difference would be the empty handed vs all gun blazing thing. Dredd is actually good but I don't understand why some guys like the Stallone one better :(
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Raid is much better, that is the reason.... Dredd didn't bring anything new, but I liked it anyway
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I'm pretty terrible at recommending stuff on demand- I always just forget a great show or movie exists until I hear it mentioned again... especially underrated or little-known stuff.
So, the only thing I've got for you right now that hasn't already been mentioned is Last Action Hero, a Schwarzenegger flick that seems to be pretty universally disliked, but I thought it was ingenious and fun when I saw it around a year and a half ago (but the kid is obnoxious tbh).
Oh, and Jack The Giant Slayer was a good (and more recent) one.
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Dredd sounds to be watched.... as a suggestion i would go Caprica (series). Just 1 season to go and it is for the most part going strong.
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Underrated bc cancelled. Two seasons available for Carnivale (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0319969/combined)
I was SO sad when it was cancelled. One of my fav shows ever.
Eagerly awaiting Twin Peaks. Somewhere in 2017 :'(
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Perfect first season turned to the boredom in second....so it was closed not without reasons
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Just curious what other stuff is out there, that I'm missing... These two I only just found out about/watched and they've definitely become some of my all-time favourite film/shows. :D
TV:
Film:
EDIT: Problems with key. :/
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