“Bad Taste” (2000) — directed by Peter Jackson.
Once seen, “Bad Taste” is a movie “never forgotten”, according to Karen Woodham.
“An original story of big-headed aliens snacking on a village of locals, this crazy film was regarded too violent and gory upon its original release,” Woodham said. “It’s worth checking out just to see how a director can go from such a low-budget movie to being one of Hollywood’s best-known directors.”
“Beautiful Girls” (1996) — directed by Ted Demme.
Set in small-town Massachusetts, “Beautiful Girls” tells the story of a man (Timothy Hutton) returning home for his high-school reunion and meeting up with the group of friends he left behind.
Jonathan Pile, deputy editor of film magazine Empire, recommends the film for its humour, relatable characters, and “knock-out bar room singalong scene.” “It’s like [1997 Thriller Romance] ‘Grosse Pointe Blank,’ but without the ‘I’m a professional killer’ complications,” Pile added.
