Five forgotten movie masterpieces of the 1990s
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The 1990s were an incredible time for movies. The Silence of the Lambs, Unforgiven, Titanic, and American Beauty were just some of the incredible features that won ‘Best Picture’ at the Oscars. Then there were all the great films which were only nominated, as well as everything else that flew under the Academy’s radar.
The decade was so packed that plenty of stone-cold classics now lie completely forgotten. These five films are just some of the incredible pictures that didn’t quite have the staying power.
From adventures in outer space to side-splitting relationship comedies to pioneering queer features, if you’ve never seen (or even heard of) these great flicks, then you’re doing yourself a disservice.
What’s so striking about the ’90s is just how rich and varied the cinematic landscape truly was. Independent cinema was thriving, with directors like Richard Linklater, Todd Haynes, and the Coen brothers redefining what it meant to tell a compelling story. International cinema also had a breakthrough moment, with films from Iran, Hong Kong, and Denmark quietly influencing Hollywood’s biggest names. Meanwhile, the rise of home video and cable TV helped countless under-the-radar releases build cult audiences, some of whom still evangelise about these lost treasures to this day.
But for every Pulp Fiction or Goodfellas that still earns column inches, there are films just as bold and brilliant that have slipped between the cracks. Maybe they didn’t perform at the box office, or maybe they arrived at the wrong time. Whatever the reason, they’re overdue for a rewatch or a first watch, if you’re lucky.
These are the kind of films that remind us just how much artistry gets left behind in the hype machine. Whether you’re a longtime cinephile or just looking for something fresh, these overlooked gems from the ’90s deserve a spot on your watchlist.
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