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re: Foreign Films
Posted on 7/29/09 at 12:54 am to FoulBalls
Posted on 7/29/09 at 12:54 am to FoulBalls
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Have you seen the 2 that follow? Liked the first but not seen the others.
Yes, I rented the trilogy all in the same week.
The second one was pretty good, not as gritty as the first, but it had a more human element to it involving the character of Tonny. The third one was my least favorite, it has its moments, but you can tell that it was done to cash in on a popular film series. It's still worth a rental, I own the DVD for the first Pusher, and will more than likely buy the DVD for the second.
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Posted on 8/6/09 at 7:10 am to Afreaux
Just watched La cite des enfants perdus (The City of Lost Children), and I'm amazed that no one has mentioned it on the board yet.
It stars a French-speaking Ron Perlman (Hellboy), and is a bizarre visual treat if you're into movies like Blade Runner and Dark City, or dystopian films like Twelve Monkeys.
City of Children trailer (1995)
It stars a French-speaking Ron Perlman (Hellboy), and is a bizarre visual treat if you're into movies like Blade Runner and Dark City, or dystopian films like Twelve Monkeys.
City of Children trailer (1995)
Posted on 8/6/09 at 8:04 am to Afreaux
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Just watched La cite des enfants perdus (The City of Lost Children), and I'm amazed that no one has mentioned it on the board yet.
I've been meaning to watch that movie for years and have only seen parts of it. I need to sit down and watch it straight through.
Posted on 8/6/09 at 8:43 am to Afreaux
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The City of Lost Children
I love that movie, but it's not for everyone.
It and Delicatessen gave me such hope for Jeunet's Alien: Ressurection. Too bad it was all style no substance. Unless of course Riply's alien booty call and subsequent love child is your bag.
Posted on 8/6/09 at 9:26 am to tigermojo
I finally got around to watching Amores Perros the other night. Very good.
This post was edited on 8/6/09 at 9:28 am
Posted on 8/6/09 at 9:55 am to The Seaward
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I finally got around to watching Amores Perros the other night
Now you're one of 20 posters who recognize the sig pic
Posted on 8/6/09 at 10:00 am to Afreaux
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Now you're one of 20 posters who recognize the sig pic
haha...when I watched that scene, that image did look familiar. I guess thats why.
Posted on 8/6/09 at 12:46 pm to The Seaward
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I finally got around to watching Amores Perros the other night. Very good.
one of my favorite movies
Posted on 8/17/09 at 8:18 am to Afreaux
bump
Watched this one based on recommendations from the board. Absolutely loved it. One of the best movies I've seen in a while. A vampire movie that's actually a lot deeper than most other dramatic films.
I love this thread. I've added a bunch of movies to my Netflix queue based on what you guys have commented on. Timecrimes is next.
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Let The Right One In trailer
Good Swedish vampire movie. Looks like it's hardly been mentioned on here, but the board for it at IMDB has got new posts every hour. Apparently there's a good bit of insight that people get from the book, also seems as though there's going to be an American remake.
Watched this one based on recommendations from the board. Absolutely loved it. One of the best movies I've seen in a while. A vampire movie that's actually a lot deeper than most other dramatic films.
I love this thread. I've added a bunch of movies to my Netflix queue based on what you guys have commented on. Timecrimes is next.
Posted on 8/17/09 at 8:21 am to novowels
Got around to watching my first Fellini movie the other day. Saw La Strada, Anthony Quinn was great in this one. One of his best along with Requiem for a Heavyweight, and Zorba The Greek.
Looking forward to seeing more Fellini movies now.
Looking forward to seeing more Fellini movies now.
Posted on 8/17/09 at 9:28 am to Afreaux
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Let The Right One In trailer
Good Swedish vampire movie. Looks like it's hardly been mentioned on here, but the board for it at IMDB has got new posts every hour. Apparently there's a good bit of insight that people get from the book, also seems as though there's going to be an American remake.
Enjoyed the hell out of it. Saw it in Chicago. My prediction is that, as usual, the American re-make will blow.
Posted on 8/17/09 at 9:37 am to VOR
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Enjoyed the hell out of it. Saw it in Chicago. My prediction is that, as usual, the American re-make will blow.
there are some exceptions
The Departed was still fricking sweet. then again Scorcese's touch probably helped, too
Posted on 9/17/09 at 1:22 pm to Leauxgan
Just enjoyed Sin Nombre, the first fictional film that sheds any light on Mara Salvatrucha (MS-13). It won several awards at Sundance, produced by Diego Luna and Gael Garcia Bernal (Y Tu Mama Tambien, Amores Perros).
Sin Nombre trailer
Sin Nombre trailer
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Sin Nombre is an award-winning Spanish language film written and directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga. The film is set, and was shot in Torreón, Coahuila, Mexico. Sin Nombre won both Dramatic Directing Award for director Cary Joji Fukunaga and the Excellence in Cinematography Award: Dramatic for Adriano Goldman at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 1:22 pm to Afreaux
nice
gonna have to check that out
gonna have to check that out
Posted on 9/17/09 at 1:39 pm to Afreaux
I didn't really like the trailer, but that doesn't mean much because trailers are formulaic and usually not very good.
The concept seems pretty interesting. Do you know if it's had any release in the US so far? I'll check it out on DVD for sure, but I haven't seen it mentioned on Metacritic yet.
The concept seems pretty interesting. Do you know if it's had any release in the US so far? I'll check it out on DVD for sure, but I haven't seen it mentioned on Metacritic yet.
Posted on 9/17/09 at 2:11 pm to Keys Open Doors
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Do you know if it's had any release in the US so far?
I know little about the film's release. The cinematography is certainly a bigger draw than the acting, only a couple of the actors had some experience in the film industry.
I know a good bit about MS-13, and have seen some solid documentaries on them, but I was surprised to actually see a movie that dealt with them. What's interesting is that it deals with Mara Salvatrucha in Southern Mexico, as opposed to El Salvador.
Posted on 9/18/09 at 3:00 pm to Afreaux
Just watched When the Last Sword is Drawn, a badass samurai movie. If you like great cinematography, drama with a healthy dose of swordplay and bloodshed, this movie is for you.
When the Last Sword is Drawn trailer
When the Last Sword is Drawn trailer
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2003 Japanese movie directed by Yojiro Takita loosely based on real historical events. When the Last Sword Is Drawn won the Best Film award at the 2004 Japanese Academy Awards, as well as the prizes for Best Actor (Kiichi Nakai) and Best Supporting Actor (Koichi Sato). It received a further eight nominations.
The film tells the story of two Shinsengumi samurai. One of them is Saito Hajime, a taciturn killer and the other is Yoshimura Kanichiro, who appears to be a money-grubbing country bumpkin. The main storyline is set during the fall of the Tokugawa shogunate, but it is told in a series of flashbacks as two characters reminisce. The themes include conflicting loyalty to the clan, lord, and family.
Posted on 9/18/09 at 3:49 pm to Afreaux
Some recent foreign films that I enjoyed:
The Boss of It All (Danish)
Chaos (French)
Sex & Lucia (Spanish)
Pierrot le Fou (French)
The Barbarian Invasions (French Canadian)
Solaria (the original Russian version)
Vagabond (French)
The Boss of It All (Danish)
Chaos (French)
Sex & Lucia (Spanish)
Pierrot le Fou (French)
The Barbarian Invasions (French Canadian)
Solaria (the original Russian version)
Vagabond (French)
Posted on 9/18/09 at 8:05 pm to Afreaux
Das Leben der Anderen (The Lives of Others)
Untergang (Downfall)
Untergang (Downfall)
Posted on 9/18/09 at 8:37 pm to Afreaux
Man Bites Dog. French "documentry" that follows a serial killer around. Some very funny moments.
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