Wow! Been a while. Had to dig up and dust off this thread.
My last recommendations...
Clay Pigeons - This is a pretty quirky comedy-drama that stars Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn, Janeane Garofalo is also in this one. It's mostly lighthearted but a bit dark in places. The film mostly centers around Vaughn's character in which he plays the role of a serial killer.
Freak talks about sex or Blowin smoke - This is another one of those titles that can be found under 2 names. This one has all the makings of being a true cult classic. Much in the tradition of a 'Clerks' this is another one of those Buddy movies that you just have to watch wiith some friends. It stars Steve Zahn and Josh Hamilton playing 2 college buddies who are a couple of years removed from school. The film mostly centers around Hamilton's character who's really trying to find himself and making something out of his life. The film's central theme is a journey of self discovery but in a very quirky and unfocused way.
Maria Full of Grace - This was a pretty nice little film about a young teenage Columbian girl who becomes pregnant and later has to make some tough choices in her life, including working as a drug mule for some seedy drug pushers. Catalina Moreno does a great job in her role of Maria.
Small Time - This one was a very weird yet entertaining little film about a small time gangster who's trying to do everything in his power to successfully score his biggest gig yet. Glenn Plummer does a great job in this flick.
Flesh Suitcase - This is another film that revolved around human drug smuggling. Another pretty good film and the first one I recall seeing that gave a glimpse into the world of human mules. A lot of memorable off the wall characters in this one.
Welcome to Collinwood - This one stars a host of recognizable names acting out some very nice and memorable roles. The film mostly centers around rag tag bunch of thieves who are trying to work together in order to score a big heist.
Thursday - This fast paced action-thriller takes you on a trippy ride from beginning to end. Some recognizable names in this one along with others that aren't so well recognised. Some may view it as Tarantino style influenced or even copied but I believe it stands nicely on its own. The scene where Paulina Porizkova ties a guy to a chair and literally rapes him alone merits a curious look. First scene in a film that I can recall where a man gets raped by woman.
Trick - This was a very small time film that dealt with among other things homosexual promiscuity in the big city. Not your typical romance-comedy but in the end it's like any other relationship piece. If you've ever had a desire to see Tori Spelling actually act then this one is a must. I'm not a big fan of hers so this one only gets a marginal recommendation from me.
Relax... It's Just Sex - This is yet another quirky dark comedy that deals mostly with same sex issues and important social issues such as HIV and Aids. It centers around a group of friends who hail from different walks of life and have different sexual orientations. The very 1st scene of this film immediately grabs your attention and may be difficult to watch for some viewers.
Btw, does anyone actually read this thread?