Token Indian

Miller's Crossing - Joel Coen, Ethan Coen - 1990

Recommended by: E Ranz

This film is a must for the ultimate gangster/mafia/mobster movie lover. Our protagonist, Tom, has that signature mob voice and demeanor you see emulated in all your mafia cartoons. Lots of killing and blood, and to mention one of the most elaborate crime plots I've ever sat through. It was a little difficult at times to interpret through their accent and way of talking, but I think I got it all figured out at the end. Every character in this film was sinister and selfish--I suppose such is the life of the mob. Any smart ass like myself will be pleased with the amount of witty humor. This would make a perfect Father's Day gift--my dad would totally dig this movie.

Look our for: You'll add some new words to your murder vocabulary.

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Mulholland Drive - David Lynch - 2001

Recommended by: E Ranz, SD Parker, S Nair

Since watching Inland Empire (all three damn hours) and several nightmarish short films, I've acquired this fascination for David Lynch's work. Naomi Watts plays Betty, a sweet and sunny actress, who crosses paths with an amnesiac and consequently enigmatic woman (Laura Herring). Rita, as she picks as her name, was in a car accident and the story centers around trying to found out who she is and what happened. Parts of the film were a bit tough to decipher but that's the challenge you're agreeing to when exploring David Lynch's world. Naomi Watt's performance was oustanding to the point I'd consider watching this movie again. Lynch's art direction is crucial in bringing the eerie to myst-eerie. David Lynch: make it grotesque, make it erotic.

Look out for: Billy Ray Cyrus is in this movie! A non-cameo role! Woo!!!

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Legends of the Fall - Edward Zwick - 1994

Recommended by: L Westhusing

While well done, I think this film is an outlier for both Brad Pitt and Anthony Hopkins. A bit mellow dramatic and a little long for my taste, but I certainly recommend if you're a fan of those two gentlemen or if you're into Westerns or WWI era movies. The Ludlow family, 3 sons and poppa, live with a Native American named Stab One (coolest. name. ever). Also the ranch-hand's wife is Native American, so their daughter is a half-breed (sic), Hopkins was a well-decorated General back in the day and was disgusted at how American treated Indians so he's turned anarchist. Pitt's character, Tristan, grew up under Stab One's mentorship so he acts like an Indian sometimes. Oh yeah--the fiance of Sam, Tristan's older brother, sleeps around with all 3 brothers. This is something you learn from the DVD jacket so I didn't ruin anything. I think I would have enjoyed this film more if I didn't read the jacket.

Look out for: Anthony Hopkins's chalk board

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