my definition of "off hollywood" - either not made by the top studios, OR made by the top studios but not acknowledged by the masses.
The Dark Backwards - the best film Judd Nelson has ever made.
Barton Fink - John Turturro
Irreversible - French...watch it. Not for the squemish
Naked Lunch - wierd but entertaining
Birdy - one of a FEW movies worth a damn that Nick Cage and Matthew Modine have done.
The Thing - 80's version. story, special effects are awesome
Man Bites Dog - French...freaking hillarious and shocking.
Blair Witch Project - for what it cost vs. originality...excellent.
Re-Animator - one of the BEST B movies ever made. For many reasons.
The Descent - British...one of a few all female movies where everything works.
Subject Two - very interesting plot concept.
Evil Dead - another worthy B movie.
Jabberwocky - British...Pythonesque
Mulholland Dr - acting, plot, directing is just simply amazing
Repo Man - classic
Sunshine - one of the best sci-fi's in decades.
Il Postino (The Postman) - Italian
Tree's Lounge