Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
This has long been the missing piece to my John Carpenter experience and I can't for the life of me think why I chose to miss out on it for so long. The film was really well done with some great action scenes, really well done tension, and a frighteningly real threat. What's also great about it is it's action that precedes the 1980's blockbuster action, so don't expect any gasoline explosions for people to dive away from, or guns with seemingly unlimited ammo.
Harold and Maude (1971)
I have been recommended this film on a number of occasions from people, each one fo them saying how it is right up my alley. The premise looked intriguing enough, but sometimes I'm stubborn and put off what people recommend me. Better late than never I suppose, but
Harold and Maude is just one of those films that makes you smile and think "yep, this film was made for me." Harold's multiple suicides never failed to make me laugh, especially the self-immolation one, and when he converted his classic '60's Jaguar into a mini-Hearse, I just had to applaud him. Hell even Maude was pretty funny, and I'm a person who dislikes the Manic Pixie Dream Girl stock. If you're into cult comedies, then this one is definitely for you.