Ten Great Films You've Probably Never Heard Of

Here are ten absolutely wonderful films that you may or may not have heard of. Some of them are a little strange, some a bit stupid, others are just plain dirty. But all of them are, in their own special way, fantastic.

1.) The Dreamers
Starring: Micheal Pitt, Eva Green, Louis Garrel
Plot: An American student befriends fraternal twins Theo and Isabelle in 1968 France. As their friendship grows, so does the student conflicts in the streets. Eventually all three learn that-- along with love-- jealousy, fear, and change also grows.
Why You Might Like It: It's not exactly your conventional love story. And if you're a mainstream movie watcher looking to get into indies, this is the perfect film to just throw you in.

2.) A Price Above Rubies
Starring: Renee Zellweger, Christopher Eccleston
Plot: A young woman who is married to a devout Jew seeking to become a rabbi questions both her place in the world and her faith.
Why You Might Like It: If you're a fan of Renee Zellweger, this is a good piece of her early work. It's also a good film for those who like to question certain age-old ideas.

3.) Party Monster
Starring: Macaulay Culkin, Seth Green, Chloe Sevigny, Dylan McDermott, Wilson Cruz
Plot: The true story of how drugs, murder, and a taste of glamour brought down notorious Club Kid Micheal Alig. Based on the book "Disco Bloodbath" by James St. James.
Why You Might Like It: Glitz, costumes, dancing, drugs, glamour, sex, and murder. This movie has something for everyone. If you're a fan of dark humor, then this one will definitely please.

4.) Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert
Starring: Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce, Terence Stamp
Plot: Two drag queens and a transsexual man take their cabaret show on the road in a old, beat-down camper named Priscilla.
Why You Might Like It: C'mon, who doesn't like drag queens? This movie is packed with laughs, cringes, and "the occasional frock."

5.) Deuces Wild
Starring: Stephen Dorff, Brad Renfro, Fairuza Balk, Norman Reedus, Matt Dillon, Drea DeMatteo
Plot: Set in 1950's Brooklyn, this tale of two streets gangs, the Deuces and the Vipers, weaves us a yarn of love, family, and honor.
Why You Might Like It: If you like those movies that are borderline cheese, but are still entertaining then you'll love this. Plus, it's packed with dozens of stars, both indie and mainstream: Stephen Dorff, Brad Renfro, Matt Dillon, James Franco, Frankie Muniz, Vincent Pastore, and even an uncredited Johnny Knoxville!

6.) Jack the Giant Killer
Starring: Kerwin Matthews, Judi Meredith, Torin Thatcher
Plot: Hero Jack, must save his beautiful Princess Elaine from the clutches of the evil wizard Pendragon.
Why You Might Like It: Dude, it's a Harryhausen film. It's bound to be awesome in some way. This movie makes us grateful for modern special effects and...capable writers. Plus, there's a leprechaun. Don't ask me why, but there's one there.

7.) Audition
Starring: Ryo Ishisbashi, Eihi Shiina
Plot: A lonely man finds out in the worst way possible that his newest girlfriend isn't exactly what she seems.
Why You Might Like It: If you're a fan of J-Horror or of just horror movies in general, then this movie is definitely for you. It's way scarier and smarter than anything that's been put made lately by American filmmakers.

8.) A Face In The Crowd
Starring: Andy Griffith, Patricia Neal, Walter Matthau
Plot: A bum named "Lonesome" Rhodes becomes an overnight singing sensation and eventually falls into the whole drugs, sex, and rock-n-roll lifestyle.
Why You Might Like It: It's got a pre-Mayberry Andy Griffith playing the "bad boy" blues singer. And it's directed by one of my personal favorite Code-Era directors Elia Kazan.

9.) Baby Doll
Starring: Carroll Baker, Eli Wallach, Karl Malden
Plot: "Babydoll" is the nineteen year old wife of sweaty, balding, cotton farmer Archie Lee. Although been married for almost two years, their marriage has never been consummated. Babydoll, who is considered "a cold woman" by her husband, is later warmed up by the mysterious stranger Silva Vacarro.
Why You Might Like It: This steamy Southern drama was way ahead of it's time. Because of its "racy" plot content, it was banned immoral by the League of Decency and was condemned by critics. If all that hullaballoo isn't enough to peak your interest, then I don't know what will.

10.) The Triplets of Belleville
Starring: Beatrice Bonifassi
Plot: In this French cartoon, a young bicyclist is captured and his grandmother-- accompanied only by her dog and three elderly sisters-- must find a way to rescue him.
Why You Might Like It: This is an extremely unique cartoon. The animation is quite different, the humor quirky, and the music is beautiful.