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Post by mrminiver on Nov 5, 2022 6:22:30 GMT
and where to find them...
I for one watch more foreign films than other films.There's entire world of films out there.
Would love to hear from people that also love foreign movies but also don't limit it to the past. Still great movies being made today.
What are your favorites and what channel are you watching?
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Post by Fading Fast on Nov 5, 2022 8:41:23 GMT
One of the things that Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has done better over the past several years is bringing in and highlighting more foreign films, which, to your question, is where I see most of the older ones that I do. As to modern movies, for me, from a cable perspective it's HBO and Showtime and, for streaming, it's Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The thing I find challenging with streaming is choosing, as it's just a giant library, where I either have to devote a good amount of time to researching my choice or waste a lot of time watching not-good movies. That is why I like what TCM does, in particular, as it curates and, often, explain why it chose a certain movie.
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Post by ando on Nov 5, 2022 13:01:48 GMT
The majority of films in my library are "foreign", meaning not made in America. (Foreign can mean different things to different people.) I also keep my eyes on International film festivals, especially the prestigious ones like Cannes, Sundance, New York, Busan, Tokyo, etc. for the latestv International titles making the most splash.
The Criterion Channel and mubi are two of my favorite sources for streaming movies not made by American filmmakers.
And the stacks at The New York Public Library, chiefly The Performing Arts and Starvos branches continue to be great sources for browsing foreign dvds when I make it into Manhattan. There's still nothing like browsing aisles of dvd shelves in search of undiscovered gems. The bi-annual Barnes & Noble 50% Off Criterion Collection titles feeds some of that hunger but the stores, save the Union Square location in Manhattan, are carrying less stock every year so that option has fallen by the wayside as of late.
And, lastly, television shows, particularly local ones like City Cinemateque, a film program on CUNY tv, which features world cinema series with different selections each week is another great option. The host is usually joined by scholars in disciplines relating to the film subject for lively discussions and sharing interesting background info on the filmmakers discussed.
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Post by mrminiver on Nov 10, 2022 3:56:45 GMT
One of the things that Turner Classic Movies (TCM) has done better over the past several years is bringing in and highlighting more foreign films, which, to your question, is where I see most of the older ones that I do. As to modern movies, for me, from a cable perspective it's HBO and Showtime and, for streaming, it's Netflix and Amazon Prime.
The thing I find challenging with streaming is choosing, as it's just a giant library, where I either have to devote a good amount of time to researching my choice or waste a lot of time watching not-good movies. That is why I like what TCM does, in particular, as it curates and, often, explain why it chose a certain movie.
I agree as far as TCM goes. It's been a welcome addition for me. The one thing I don't like with TCM regarding this topic is that there seems to be no consistency. A couple films on Monday morning and even that doesn't happen year round. They also play a lot of the same films over and over. I really enjoyed when they did the an entire month of a certain director or when they do a complete block of several films by a foreign director or actor/actress. Newer films seem to spread out over several entities. I have found several places that have a good offering of new and classic films for free. Of course the price you pay is having advertisements. I've been able to find films that I haven't seen streaming other than needing to purchase them or pay the monthly fee. |
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Post by mrminiver on Nov 10, 2022 4:23:19 GMT
The majority of films in my library are "foreign", meaning not made in America. (Foreign can mean different things to different people.) I also keep my eyes on International film festivals, especially the prestigious ones like Cannes, Sundance, New York, Busan, Tokyo, etc. for the latestv International titles making the most splash. The Criterion Channel and mubi are two of my favorite sources for streaming movies not made by American filmmakers. And the stacks at The New York Public Library, chiefly The Performing Arts and Starvos branches continue to be great sources for browsing foreign dvds when I make it into Manhattan. There's still nothing like browsing aisles of dvd shelves in search of undiscovered gems. The bi-annual Barnes & Noble 50% Off Criterion Collection titles feeds some of that hunger but the stores, save the Union Square location in Manhattan, are carrying less stock every year so that option has fallen by the wayside as of late. And, lastly, television shows, particularly local ones like City Cinemateque, a film program on CUNY tv, which features world cinema series with different selections each week is another great option. The host is usually joined by scholars in disciplines relating to the film subject for lively discussions and interesting background info on the filmmakers discussed. Fair enough and great point regarding "foreign" Criterion and mubi are definitely up there. Film Movement is another one for newer movies. City Cinemateque is one that I will look into. At one time I had over 10,000 VHS movies and have gotten rid of almost all of them. Different reasons and one being they'll all be available on DVD some day. Not to mention streaming. Now I know that's not the case. I don't have many DVD's although I did buy some last year because I wasn't able to find it streaming or the cost of streaming would have been the same vs. buying the DVD. Not only films but some series that I didn't have access too. Visitor Q, The Kingdom (Lars von Trier), The Returned, Manon of Spring, Jean De Florette to name a few. I have found a lot of places to watch newer and classic films. tubi, vudu, asiancrush, freevee, filmrise, xumo, yuyu, viki etc... Kanopy is also a great one that's supported by your public library. In the world we live in everything is spread out to so many different areas, It's nice to hear of some that I wasn't aware of. Thank you |
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Post by ando on Nov 11, 2022 5:51:22 GMT
Fair enough and great point regarding "foreign" Criterion and mubi are definitely up there. Film Movement is another one for newer movies. City Cinemateque is one that I will look into. At one time I had over 10,000 VHS movies and have gotten rid of almost all of them. Different reasons and one being they'll all be available on DVD some day. Not to mention streaming. Now I know that's not the case. I don't have many DVD's although I did buy some last year because I wasn't able to find it streaming or the cost of streaming would have been the same vs. buying the DVD. Not only films but some series that I didn't have access too. Visitor Q, The Kingdom (Lars von Trier), The Returned, Manon of Spring, Jean De Florette to name a few. I have found a lot of places to watch newer and classic films. tubi, vudu, asiancrush, freevee, filmrise, xumo, yuyu, viki etc... Kanopy is also a great one that's supported by your public library. In the world we live in everything is spread out to so many different areas, It's nice to hear of some that I wasn't aware of. Thank you No problem. I meant to add that I still do occassionally go to the actual cinema to see movies.  These are the New York City venues that I like which still run international titles today (not many left, sadly): Anthology Film ArchivesCinema VillageAngelica Film CenterFilm at Lincoln Center
Museum of the Moving ImageBAMcinematek |
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Post by Hrothgar on Nov 20, 2022 8:24:16 GMT
Dodes Ka’Den (1970) Film by Kurosawa. I had seen this film twice before but both long ago. I was looking forward to this and enjoyed it though it is darker that I remember.
The setting is not the slums, worse than that, the denizens of this realm live at the City Dump. The teleplay is a series of vignettes that reveal the lives and story arcs of the several main characters. I will not recap these as they would constitute high spoilers. Leave it to say that the opening sequence is masterfully done and will reveal the significance of the title. And just one more that particularly struck me. A teen-age girl is so brow-beaten emotionally that she walks slowly, holds her head down, and hardly speaks and when she does you can barely hear her. The denouement of her story is not graphic or excessively disturbing but is of a heart-wringing poignancy.
Despite abject poverty there are those who work. There is group of women in the “square” who sit together washing clothes in a dark pool of water. These women sometime serve as a sort of chorus, gossiping about those who happen by, filling in bits of minutia here and there.
Kodes Ka’Den was Kurosawa’s first color film. It is based more on character (though not necessarily development, ha) than plot. Don’t let my shrinking away from the darkness of the film deter you, I attribute that to having become an older person where to my sometime chagrin tend to identify deeply with maligned or unfortunate character depictions like this. It is certainly a must for Kurosawa fans. ...
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Post by mrminiver on Nov 20, 2022 11:33:33 GMT
Dodes Ka’Den (1970) Film by Kurosawa. I had seen this film twice before but both long ago. I was looking forward to this and enjoyed it though it is darker that I remember.
The setting is not the slums, worse than that, the denizens of this realm live at the City Dump. The teleplay is a series of vignettes that reveal the lives and story arcs of the several main characters. I will not recap these as they would constitute high spoilers. Leave it to say that the opening sequence is masterfully done and will reveal the significance of the title. And just one more that particularly struck me. A teen-age girl is so brow-beaten emotionally that she walks slowly, holds her head down, and hardly speaks and when she does you can barely hear her. The denouement of her story is not graphic or excessively disturbing but is of a heart-wringing poignancy.
Despite abject poverty there are those who work. There is group of women in the “square” who sit together washing clothes in a dark pool of water. These women sometime serve as a sort of chorus, gossiping about those who happen by, filling in bits of minutia here and there.
Kodes Ka’Den was Kurosawa’s first color film. It is based more on character (though not necessarily development, ha) than plot. Don’t let my shrinking away from the darkness of the film deter you, I attribute that to having become an older person where to my sometime chagrin tend to identify deeply with maligned or unfortunate character depictions like this. It is certainly a must for Kurosawa fans. ...
I appreciate the input and this is one of his that I haven't seen. This may have been his last film before his "issues" with his government. He's had his criticisms but whether you love or hate him, his impact can not be denied. Personally I love his films and the humanistic message they convey. What he did personally or against his government makes no difference to me. A Kurosawa film with a dark side is nothing new and one of the reason I love him so no worries. |
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Post by mortsahlfan on Nov 22, 2022 19:05:08 GMT
Vittorio De Sica is my favorite director. I also like Visconti, but my favorite foreign film is "La Strada". "Umberto D" is really great. "Shadows in Paradise" (Aki Kaurismaki started in the 80s if you're looking for newer). "Sult" (Hunger; 1966) is based on the novel by Knut Hamsun, and Per Oscarsson is great in this. I love those kinds of movies.
If you like 'fun', try "Il Sorpasso".. If you want a really cool realistic horror movie, check out, "Fist in the Pockets"
There are many on YouTube, with subtitles. Here's a great one, "The Battle of Algiers" and the channel is pretty cool - "Old Films Revival" (I think it's new) I also have Turner Classic Movies (Underground Series is great), and have been looking for more unique stuff that I haven't seen, because I've been in a little slump, and I prefer watching a movie for the first time, but haven't seen anything great in a while..
If you want new foreign movies, try "Paradise: Love" or "Forest For The Trees" (2003, with Eva Lobau - great actress).
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Post by mrminiver on Nov 23, 2022 11:06:03 GMT
Mort! We've crossed paths a few times on different sites. Nice to hear from you. De Sica was a master. Unfortunately I haven't seen nearly even close to all his films. So many films yet to be discovered. Still amazes me. |
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Post by ando on Nov 27, 2022 18:12:25 GMT
Not sure where to put this but since it's definitely "foreign film" related and if you have some spare change the B&N Criterion 50% Off sale runs through tomorrow night. Browse the racks (or visit the B&N site). Discover a classic. 
Just saw Tár - here's the star, Cate Blanchett, and her director's (Todd Field) visit to "the closet" -
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Post by ando on Nov 29, 2022 14:05:19 GMT
Picked up the 2 disc set of Ikuru (1952, Kurosawa) in time for the Criterion sale but I see Amazon has dropped it by half as well! I still don’t own a blu-ray player which I may treat myself to this holiday. If anyone’s interested in taking a gander at this classic there’s a decent copy with English subs on the Internet Archive and, of course, a great version streaming on The Criterion Channel. |
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Post by galacticgirrrl on Dec 5, 2022 20:49:07 GMT
Just saw Tár - here's the star, Cate Blanchett, and her director's (Todd Field) visit to "the closet" -
WOW! Thank you for posting this gem. What an enjoyable spin around the closet. THIS needs to be turned into a regular show. And yet two more for my Watch List. Les Croix de Bois (1932)Häxan (1922)www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jl6NvqUM5IM |
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Post by dianedebuda on Dec 6, 2022 17:49:56 GMT
I don't watch many foreign language films. Can somewhat read, but not follow audio for the languages that I studied so many years ago: French, Spanish & German. I feel I lose so much by having to take the time to read the subtitles. Very few that I've watched more than 1 time and then it's because of the score at least as much as for the story: La Strada (1954) and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg (1964). 😢
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Post by sepiatone on Dec 7, 2022 17:07:28 GMT
But since "foreign films" simply means movies made in another country other than the United States( for sake of discussion here) You need not really go further East than the UK. which gave us a lot of very fine movies to choose from. A few of my favorites too. And also, just look up( figuratively) and there's some ood films came to us from Canada. A couple of my favorite Canadian films being...
THE SILENT PARTNER('77), CANDY MOUNTAIN('87) which I was led to believe was a Canadian production.
I'm just sayin' that not all foreign films need to be subtitled.
Sepiatone
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These are the New York City venues that I like which still run international titles today (not many left, sadly):
