1. The Underneath (1995)
In 1995 Sodebergh released a taut little thriller starring Peter Gallagher, Allison Elliot, and the very underrated William Fitchner. The Underneath is the story of Michael Chambers, a compulsive gambler who returns to his Texas home for the wedding of his mother (Anjanette Comer). In his absence, his ex-wife Rachel (Alison Elliott) has married Tommy (William Fichtner), a ruthless local hood. Michael and Rachel soon resume their relationship, incurring Tommy’s wrath. Out of their deceptions grows a plot to heist an armored car, a crime which requires the unwitting aid of Michael’s stepfather (Paul Dooley) as well as a banker (Elisabeth Shue) with whom Michael shared a brief fling. The film did fairly well on video, but was completely overlooked upon it’s theatrical release. The film has stylish cinematography, tight pacing, and some great perfomances. Especially by Fitchner who chews up every scene he’s in. If you haven’t seen this, put it on your damn Netflix Queue now!


2. Schizopolis (1996)
Absurdist comedy at it’s finest. Sodebergh’s Schizopolis is nonsensical, offensive, and completely hilarious. Here’s the plot breakdown via IMDB

Fletcher Munson is a lethargic, passive worker for a Scientology-like self-help corporation called Eventualism. After the death of a colleague, he is promoted to the job of writing speeches for T. Azimuth Schwitters, the founder and head of the group. He uses this as an excuse to be emotionally and romantically distant from his wife, who, he discovers, is having an affair with his doppelganger, a dentist named Dr. Jeffrey Korchek. As Munson fumbles with the speech and Korchek becomes obsessed with a new patient, a psychotic exterminator named Elmo Oxygen goes around the town seducing lonely wives and taking photographs of his genitals.

It’s just as crazy as it sounds and even more fun than you think. I suggest you watch this and pair it with your favorite adult beverage. Perhaps Unibroue’s #17?


3. The Limey
In The Limey Stamp plays an ex-con who travels to L.A. looking for the man responsible for the death of his daughter. This is a revenge film, but not an action film. It focuses on the character’s relationship with his daughter and how he is forced to deal with his shortcomings as father. The performances really standout in this film. With a supporting cast that includes Peter Fonda, Lesley Ann Warren, Luis Guzman, and Nikki Katt it’s absolutely a must see film. And remember while this film doesn’t fall into the Action genre, Terence Stamp will still fuck you up. Kneel before Zod!