Comments on: 10 Most Accessible Foreign Films of the Last Ten Years http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/ Daily coverage of what is truly interesting in the film world Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:40:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Mired http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117133 Mired Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:04:00 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117133 I just watched City of God recently and that movie was great. Where's Old Boy? I just watched City of God recently and that movie was great. Where’s Old Boy?

]]> By: Chris Lees http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117117 Chris Lees Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:01:48 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117117 Girls On Top. It's not an artsy film, but it's certainly both foreign and accessible. And very funny - I believe it's the only world movie where a teenage girl has an orgasm from riding her bike down a bumpy street. Girls On Top. It’s not an artsy film, but it’s certainly both foreign and accessible. And very funny - I believe it’s the only world movie where a teenage girl has an orgasm from riding her bike down a bumpy street.

]]> By: David http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117112 David Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:58:12 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117112 you seem to be forgetting the amazing soundtrack on crouching tiger hidden dragon. It was the best part of the movie for me. The composers name is beyond me right now but check it out you seem to be forgetting the amazing soundtrack on crouching tiger hidden dragon. It was the best part of the movie for me. The composers name is beyond me right now but check it out

]]> By: aaron http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117111 aaron Tue, 18 Nov 2008 06:20:50 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117111 what about Night Watch and Day Watch. Russian films based on a book series. what about Night Watch and Day Watch. Russian films based on a book series.

]]> By: Bunny http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117110 Bunny Tue, 18 Nov 2008 05:46:08 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117110 I have a few movies here that some you may have missed at the theaters. LOTR (three films if I recall), Harry Potter (I think they are making a fourth or fifth... those waskally foreigners!), Narnia, a few Star Wars movies, Disney's Tarzan (did you really believe something so beautiful WASN'T made by the French?), oh and talking of beautiful animation there is Anastasia. People outside USA do not specialise in low budget dramas. We have a fair amount of the blockbusters as well. Take the Canadians (please)... it really is impossible to tell which half of your "Hollywood Movies" are made up there. I have a few movies here that some you may have missed at the theaters. LOTR (three films if I recall), Harry Potter (I think they are making a fourth or fifth… those waskally foreigners!), Narnia, a few Star Wars movies, Disney’s Tarzan (did you really believe something so beautiful WASN’T made by the French?), oh and talking of beautiful animation there is Anastasia.

People outside USA do not specialise in low budget dramas. We have a fair amount of the blockbusters as well. Take the Canadians (please)… it really is impossible to tell which half of your “Hollywood Movies” are made up there.

]]> By: Sal http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117109 Sal Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:59:05 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117109 how could you forget Habana Blues!!!! Specially when seeing there's no films regarding music, anybody looking to find a good international film should see it. Get it now!! how could you forget Habana Blues!!!! Specially when seeing there’s no films regarding music, anybody looking to find a good international film should see it. Get it now!!

]]> By: Jae http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117108 Jae Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:56:02 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117108 Love the list - but agree with the others on adding a few Asian movies that are as entertaining as they are well-made: - The Host (if you haven't seen it yet) - Old Boy - Sympathy for the Lady Vengeance Now for some older, but still fantastic fare... Who can resist Juzo Itami's Tampopo, and Taxing Woman series. For sheer cinematographic beauty, Zhang "The Olympics" Yimou's two classics: - Raise the Red Lantern - Story of Qui Ju The two "gateway" films for me early on were a couple of French movies: - Manon of the Spring - Return of Martin Guerre Just too many great cinema that mainstream moviegoers are missing.. Love the list - but agree with the others on adding a few Asian movies that are as entertaining as they are well-made:

- The Host (if you haven’t seen it yet)
- Old Boy
- Sympathy for the Lady Vengeance

Now for some older, but still fantastic fare…

Who can resist Juzo Itami’s Tampopo, and Taxing Woman series. For sheer cinematographic beauty, Zhang “The Olympics” Yimou’s two classics:

- Raise the Red Lantern
- Story of Qui Ju

The two “gateway” films for me early on were a couple of French movies:

- Manon of the Spring
- Return of Martin Guerre

Just too many great cinema that mainstream moviegoers are missing..

]]> By: Mike http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117100 Mike Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:15:27 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117100 How about Infernal Affairs, the original that Leonardo DiCaprio's "Departed" was based on? Hong Kong cinema has to be the most accessible film industry in the world after Hollywood. The lack of any good non-mainland china asian films here make me seriously question this list... Ong Bak for f**ks sake! How about Infernal Affairs, the original that Leonardo DiCaprio’s “Departed” was based on? Hong Kong cinema has to be the most accessible film industry in the world after Hollywood. The lack of any good non-mainland china asian films here make me seriously question this list… Ong Bak for f**ks sake!

]]> By: stu http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117099 stu Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:11:04 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117099 It's funny that your motorcycle diaries trailer is in English. Also, keep your views on Che as a murderous rebel and iconic villian to yourself. It’s funny that your motorcycle diaries trailer is in English.

Also, keep your views on Che as a murderous rebel and iconic villian to yourself.

]]> By: Symphony Sid http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117098 Symphony Sid Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:10:15 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117098 No Miyazaki? Whose movies are more accessible? No Miyazaki?

Whose movies are more accessible?

]]> By: Derek http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117097 Derek Tue, 18 Nov 2008 03:06:52 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117097 The Downfall is missing from the list. The Downfall is missing from the list.

]]> By: jericho6 http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117079 jericho6 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:16:53 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117079 I still like Downfall (Germany) and Oldboy (South Korea), but it's a very nice list I still like Downfall (Germany) and Oldboy (South Korea), but it’s a very nice list

]]> By: 11/17 Oscarweb Round-up | In Contention http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-117061 11/17 Oscarweb Round-up | In Contention Mon, 17 Nov 2008 13:49:14 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-117061 [...] • Here’s a random list: the top 10 most accessible foreign films of the last decade. [Spout Blog] [...] [...] • Here’s a random list: the top 10 most accessible foreign films of the last decade. [Spout Blog] [...]

]]> By: Scott http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-116986 Scott Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:14:03 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-116986 How about the French thriller/horror flick "Them"? Very intense. How about the French thriller/horror flick “Them”? Very intense.

]]> By: Emery (leeroy711) http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-116980 Emery (leeroy711) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:42:24 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-116980 I love getting quoted.............damn, I'm narcissistic. Anyway, I just have to say, I thought about Life is Beautiful the only reason I didn't include it on my list was that it came out 11 years ago........................ How 'bout some Almodovar to replace it?? Great list, I completely forgot about The Motorcycle Diaries and Tsotsi. I love getting quoted………….damn, I’m narcissistic. Anyway, I just have to say, I thought about Life is Beautiful the only reason I didn’t include it on my list was that it came out 11 years ago…………………… How ’bout some Almodovar to replace it??

Great list, I completely forgot about The Motorcycle Diaries and Tsotsi.

]]> By: H.I. McDonough http://blog.spout.com/2008/11/13/10-most-accessible-foreign-films-of-the-last-ten-years/#comment-116961 H.I. McDonough Fri, 14 Nov 2008 12:32:23 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=7249#comment-116961 How about South Korea's The Host? It's Little Miss Sunshine meets Jaws. Funny, touching, scary, with an amazing intro-to-monster sequence. One of the best monster movies of the last 20 years - in any language. How about South Korea’s The Host? It’s Little Miss Sunshine meets Jaws. Funny, touching, scary, with an amazing intro-to-monster sequence. One of the best monster movies of the last 20 years - in any language.

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