Ultimate DVDs for Parties?

Adore333 asks: "I'm hosting a party on new year's eve and was thinking of playing some DVDs in the background (party music over the original soundtrack). I've chosen Trinity and Beyond and Microcosmos as the movies. Even though its likely a bit too late for New Year's Eve, I'd like to hear what media other Slashdot readers would suggest. The films should have great emphasis on visual expression and it would be nice if they were enjoyable as movies as well (like Trinity and Microcosmos). So, what's your ultimate party DVD?"

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Baraka

[Malfourmed]

Baraka

demo dvd

[termos]

Definitly the demo dvd (mindcandy).

It features PC demos from 1993 to today. For definition of what a demo is check here

"nice to look at" movies

[wrinkledshirt]

Akira
The Wall (Pink Floyd)
Baraka
Microcosmos
Matrix
Porn
Stop-mo tion films like A Nightmare Before Christmas
Ultimate Fighting or Kickboxing

Also, really really dumb action or cheesy old sci-fi movies are ideal for this situation, because you don't have to listen to the crappy dialogue.

Re:assorted arty dvds

[slaker]

Why not Fantasia 2000, especially if you've got a HT setup that does DTS?
"The Firebird" (the last piece in the movie) makes a fantastic demonstration of what a home theater setup can do.

The recent remake of "Solaris" is cool, too. The production design and cinematography on that movie is breathtaking, and the Cliff Martinez score is remarkable. The movie itself is so low-key that it's very easy to step away from; there just isn't that much to see besides the cool visuals (and George Clooney's ass, if you're into that sort of thing).

OK, some non-artsy choice:
If all you have are geeks: Monty Python. It must be said. Holy Grail, Life of Brian, whatever. A roomfull of fans and the fun is in watching with the sound off, to see who remembers the most lines.

If your party is a bunch of alienated, socially awkward geeks who might actually sit down and watch a movie instead of talking at a party, I'd suggest "Ghost World". We are all Seymour.

Or maybe Aronofsky's "pi", which is visually very stark and distinct, and has a cool plot involving math(!) and an interesting score.

Horny Guys? Midget porno.