Hidden gems

Music, film, and television. Recommendations and rabbit holes.
Post Reply
User avatar
z0rch
Curious Visitor
Posts: 12
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 10:40 am

Hidden gems

Post by z0rch »

As we're lucky enough to have folks from all over the globe, please drop a movie or TV series that you love but for whatever reason doesn't get the appreciation you think it should. Hopefully between us we'll all uncover a new gem or two!

A huge personal favourite is Dog Soldiers by Neil Marshall.

I won't give much away as it deserves to be enjoyed without spoilers, but it's a great blend of dark humour and practical effects and has a wonderful cast that fit the film perfectly.
Mos
Shadow at the Entrance
Posts: 1
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 4:42 pm

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Mos »

I have recently stumbled upon a gritty tv show called The North Water. It's a five part miniseries based on a novel of the same name. Imo, much better show than critically acclaimed first season of The Terror, with somewhat similar theme. Key words: whaling, survival, murder mystery, brutality, human nature.

Movies related, one should always recommend and spread the word about Sideways.

User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

Excellent recommendations so far!

I have been watching a few that might not be too unknown, but worth mentioning for sure:

  • Slow Horses

  • Widow's Bay

  • Ponies

Ponies was really entertaining, surprisingly so!

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
Hardelli
Overnight Guest
Posts: 110
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:09 am

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Hardelli »

Its not completely unknown, but also not something everyone knows about. Mr. Inbetween, a Australian show about a gun/muscle for hire. Its only 3 short seasons, but its one of those things that leave you wanting more.

Petkeljärven rantaan vie kivikkoinen Kyymäentie, vaan yhä vielä siitä saa Hevonkuuseen matkustaa

User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

Hardelli wrote: Wed Jun 17, 2026 1:57 pm

Its not completely unknown, but also not something everyone knows about. Mr. Inbetween, a Australian show about a gun/muscle for hire. Its only 3 short seasons, but its one of those things that leave you wanting more.

Oh, my wife has been watching that one, she seemed to really like it and got some positive reviews actually! But agreed, not also super known.

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
Hardelli
Overnight Guest
Posts: 110
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:09 am

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Hardelli »

Avatar wrote: Wed Jun 17, 2026 2:08 pm
Hardelli wrote: Wed Jun 17, 2026 1:57 pm

Its not completely unknown, but also not something everyone knows about. Mr. Inbetween, a Australian show about a gun/muscle for hire. Its only 3 short seasons, but its one of those things that leave you wanting more.

Oh, my wife has been watching that one, she seemed to really like it and got some positive reviews actually! But agreed, not also super known.

In case your wife doesn't know, the series is based on a indie film, made by the same guy, with a 5000 Australian Dollaridoo budget. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Magician_(2005_film)

If she liked the tv-show, the movie is worth the watch, though should make it clear that its been made with a small budget and I think most of the budget went into car rental or something :D

Petkeljärven rantaan vie kivikkoinen Kyymäentie, vaan yhä vielä siitä saa Hevonkuuseen matkustaa

User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

She didn't know about that one, so we might take a look, defo sounds interesting, especially considering the budget :D

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

Ok, now added in the download queue:

  • Dog Soldiers

  • The North Water

  • The Magician

Another one that is my absolute favourite when it comes to movies is Troll Hunter (Trolljegeren), such a fun Norwegian gem.

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
whiterabbit
Shadow at the Entrance
Posts: 5
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 4:16 pm
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by whiterabbit »

one movie i really like and wish it had more traction is Sing Street.

it's a coming-of-age movie about a bunch of teens putting together a band, and the male lead is trying to woo a girl.

i love it.

Within cells interlinked. Within cells interlinked. Within cells interlinked.

User avatar
web_724
Overnight Guest
Posts: 55
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2026 7:21 pm
Location: Schweiz

Re: Hidden gems

Post by web_724 »

hot skull (sıcak kafa)

turkish dystopian sci-fi series that came out a few years ago. i think it was available on netflix.

wew

User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

web_724 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:30 pm

hot skull (sıcak kafa)

turkish dystopian sci-fi series that came out a few years ago. i think it was available on netflix.

Unrelated, but "kafa" means coffee in Serbian, wondering if there's a relation, as we have quite a few Turkish words in our language.

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
web_724
Overnight Guest
Posts: 55
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2026 7:21 pm
Location: Schweiz

Re: Hidden gems

Post by web_724 »

Avatar wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:32 pm
web_724 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:30 pm

hot skull (sıcak kafa)

turkish dystopian sci-fi series that came out a few years ago. i think it was available on netflix.

Unrelated, but "kafa" means coffee in Serbian, wondering if there's a relation, as we have quite a few Turkish words in our language.

that would be coming from the arabic qahwa > ottoman kahve > to serbian kafa. "kafa" (head) in turkish is also coming from arabic but from another word.

wew

User avatar
Avatar
Site Admin
Posts: 124
Joined: Mon Jun 15, 2026 10:39 pm
Location: Belgrade, Serbia
Contact:

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Avatar »

web_724 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:50 pm
Avatar wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:32 pm
web_724 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:30 pm

hot skull (sıcak kafa)

turkish dystopian sci-fi series that came out a few years ago. i think it was available on netflix.

Unrelated, but "kafa" means coffee in Serbian, wondering if there's a relation, as we have quite a few Turkish words in our language.

that would be coming from the arabic qahwa > ottoman kahve > to serbian kafa. "kafa" (head) in turkish is also coming from arabic but from another word.

Thank you for the explanation! :)

offtopic off now :D

Civilization began the first time an angry person cast a word instead of a rock.
User avatar
web_724
Overnight Guest
Posts: 55
Joined: Wed Jun 17, 2026 7:21 pm
Location: Schweiz

Re: Hidden gems

Post by web_724 »

Avatar wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 1:54 pm
web_724 wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:50 pm
Avatar wrote: Wed Jul 01, 2026 12:32 pm

Unrelated, but "kafa" means coffee in Serbian, wondering if there's a relation, as we have quite a few Turkish words in our language.

that would be coming from the arabic qahwa > ottoman kahve > to serbian kafa. "kafa" (head) in turkish is also coming from arabic but from another word.

Thank you for the explanation! :)

offtopic off now :D

go watch sıcak kafa now :D

wew

User avatar
Hardelli
Overnight Guest
Posts: 110
Joined: Tue Jun 16, 2026 7:09 am

Re: Hidden gems

Post by Hardelli »

Border (2018). Swedish fantasy film.... thing.

Petkeljärven rantaan vie kivikkoinen Kyymäentie, vaan yhä vielä siitä saa Hevonkuuseen matkustaa

Post Reply