Things That Should Be Seen At Least Once For Their Uniqueness Alone

[cojo965]

'See' in this case is refering to things you should watch, play, listen to, or read for their uniqueness alone. This could be interesting. For my contribution:

Play: Duuuuuuuuuuuhhhhh got nothing.

Watch: Repo: The Genetic Opera. A rock opera created by the people behind Saw II and III. As to be expected it is gorey as hell but yet a lot of work went into. This is because it was a labor of love on the director's part which I will use this video to explain:
Listen to: Derp nothing.

Read: Twisted Kaiju Theater. This webcomic is crass, dirty, and has toilet humor that (to quote Zahtzee) is completely off its tits. Yet I keep coming back. Ah yes the format. See the art that is used to create it is not art, it is a collection of pictures of Godzilla and other monster toys posed and given speech bubbles. Photoshop is used to create action scenes and to pose the less articulated toys. This is a good comic for those who can take a poop joke.

 

[shogunblade]

Play: Earthbound. It's unique and quite uncomfortable towards the final act, but damned if you can find a video game that feels quite the same as a young boy and his friends fighting an Eldritch Abomination with an animation style reminiscent of a Peanuts Cartoon and plenty of charm.

Watch: Eraserhead. David Lynch's first motion picture was and still is, incredibly, remarkably curious. It is a movie that at times provokes a mild chuckle at its gallows humor and then makes you feel shocked that you laughed at such a thing. If it also helps, before you watch the movie, find Suzan Pitt's "Asparagus" on Youtube. A documentary I watched about midnight movies said that "Asparagus" used to be shown just before the movie to set the mood of Lynch's picture, and the results are... Well, it's mildly erotic to say the least they are unique enough and at just as much to think about while you watch the movie. [Warning: Not Safe For Work]

Listen to: The Magnetic Fields. I certainly don't listen to them enough, but I would be more than willing to suggest them if you want a unique sound with some at times strange lyrics, I'd say The Magnetic Fields. Chances are if you heard Peter Gabriel's cover of "Book of Love", you could be taken aback to what it originally sounded like (and in my opinion, I consider it better than Gabriel's version).

Read: A Confederacy of Dunces. I still need to finish it, considering I own it. Also, probably Finnegan's Wake, which I haven't read, but I have heard it is (according to Wikipedia), "remains largely unread by the general public." That, to me, sounds like Fighting words.

 

[DugMachine]

I'll throw the movie Eraserhead in along with shogunblade. That movie is... well it's an experience i'll tell you what.

 

[Amethyst Wind]

The Forbidden City in Beijing. It's pretty amazing to stand there with Tiananmen Square on the other side. Also the Bund waterfront in Shanghai.

 

[Leemaster777]

I relish any opportunity to post this:


Now go watch Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt.

Captcha: Timelord. Guess the Captcha is a fan of Doctor Who.

 

[Marter]

So, something like A Scanner Darkly, for its rotoscoping? Or Scorpion King 3, because it's awesome? Or perhaps Amélie, for its style, charm, and humor?

I'mma just list some, okay? Apart from those three:

Sin City (technically not unique because The Spirit exists, but that sucked so just see this one)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (very fun movie that also has a unique visual style)
The Tracey Fragments (perhaps the most unique out of the bunch, sometimes splitting the screen up a dozen times)

 

[cerealnmuffin]

I would say Alice, which is a retelling of Alice in Wonderland with stop-motion. It is rather unsettling at times. The White Rabbit is a stuffed rabbit that keeps losing its stuffing. The whole production is rather impressive and will stay with you.

 

[thatonedude11]

Flying into Amsterdam and seeing NO hills for as far as the eye could see.

It's fucking crazy.

Spoiler: MFW

Amsterdam? Hah! If you want flat, boring, hill less land, look no further than North Dakota

Spoiler: Pretty Picture

 

[cojo965]

So, something like A Scanner Darkly, for its rotoscoping? Or Scorpion King 3, because it's awesome? Or perhaps Amélie, for its style, charm, and humor?

I'mma just list some, okay? Apart from those three:

Sin City (technically not unique because The Spirit exists, but that sucked so just see this one)
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (very fun movie that also has a unique visual style)
The Tracey Fragments (perhaps the most unique out of the bunch, sometimes splitting the screen up a dozen times)

Wow did not expect to see you here, kind of like that bear earlier that the Wildlife Department did nothing but say "get your dogs in" and "did you bolt the trash lid down?" Though your avatar is growing on me.

 

[piinyouri]

Errm, The Fountain I guess?

Also maybe Waking Life.

Also also Sunshine.
Because Cillian Murphy.

 

[Doogan]

Stumbling on Blackreach randomly during my first playthrough of Skyrim after playing for 100 hours already. Thought I had seen all Skyrim had to offer then Boom! Blackreach!

 

[Raine_sage]

Hm as far as music goes, I would say Florence + The Machine, but ever since her music was featured on glee and a bunch of movie soundtracks I haven't been running into as many people who've never heard of her XD. Still would recommend it, she's got an impressive range and really belts out her music.

Movies: Secret of Kells

Games: No console games I can think of but Extra Credits has a whole bunch of 'Games you might not have heard of' episodes with really good examples.

 

[Skullpanda]

Um...a bit inappropriate, but watching a virgin get a lapdance is hilarious...

On more innocent topics...I'd recommend going to see The Mighty Mighty Bosstones live while they're still touring. Even if you have no idea what ska is, they still put on one of the best shows out there...by a good margin.

 

[twistedmic]

Colonial Williamsburg http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Williamsburg
The Monticello (Thomas Jefferson's house) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monticello
The Jamestown Settlement http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamestown_Settlement
All in Virginia. And Kittyhawk North Carolina http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitty_Hawk,_North_Carolina
Are all places you should see if you like history.

 

[fenrizz]

The Hagia Sophia [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hagia_Sophia] in Istanbul.

Spoiler: Hagia Sophia

Over 1400 years old, has served as both church and mosque throughout history and I found it stunningly beautiful.
An obligatory visit if you ever find yourself in Miklagard.

 

[Teacakes]

Hm as far as music goes, I would say Florence + The Machine

Really? Her voice is identical to just about every "indie" act with a female vocalist since 2010. But I do agree that Secret of Kells is very worth a watch--it's surpassing in its gorgeousness.

We Are The Strange is a bizarre little film that I have no desire to see ever again, but it's worth watching once, if only to see how visually striking it gets at times. It's just not very compelling, with the exception of the CG character Blue, who you sort of feel bad for throughout the movie.

Angel's Egg is an anime film about I don't really know. As near as I can tell, it's about a young girl in an apparently post-apocalyptic world, the eponymous egg she carries around, and a man carrying a large cross over his shoulder. It's very strange, but it's also very pretty to look at, and the melancholic tone remains with you long after it's over.

 

[AceDefective]

If you're not too afraid of heights then I'd suggest taking a walk on that glass bridge over the Grand Canyon
It's so high up. I think I remember not enjoying it at the time

 

[Sacman]

'See' in this case is refering to things you should watch, play, listen to, or read for their uniqueness alone. This could be interesting. For my contribution:

Play: Duuuuuuuuuuuhhhhh got nothing.

Watch: Repo: The Genetic Opera. A rock opera created by the people behind Saw II and III. As to be expected it is gorey as hell but yet a lot of work went into. This is because it was a labor of love on the director's part which I will use this video to explain:
Listen to: Derp nothing.

Read: Twisted Kaiju Theater. This webcomic is crass, dirty, and has toilet humor that (to quote Zahtzee) is completely off its tits. Yet I keep coming back. Ah yes the format. See the art that is used to create it is not art, it is a collection of pictures of Godzilla and other monster toys posed and given speech bubbles. Photoshop is used to create action scenes and to pose the less articulated toys. This is a good comic for those who can take a poop joke.

Well on the topic of Rock Operas...

[HEADING=1]Jesus Christ: Superstar![/HEADING]



It's the weirdest thing I've ever seen... a rock musical based on the new testament... but it's set in post apocalyptic American midwest...<.<