Art movie suggestions?

Kriista · Post by **Kriista** » July 8, 2004, 3:20 pm

ive recently had started taking a more proactive approach to watching movies, holywood has killed movies for me
that and, i dont listen to brittney spears, so why would i watch spiderman?

theres a good local video store that specializes in indie/foreign, going in there wihtout knowing what to see is overwhelming as fuck tho, its like trying to buy a good book by walking into a book store, aint gonna happen

so im guessing starting with directors is a good way to get into it, i want to watch some of the dogme 95 things, ive also tried to rent(they didnt hvae it however) bodysong, i just know because jonny greenwood did the soundtrack(its pretty decent), and what ive read of the movie seems interesting

any suggestions on films or directors would be appreciated

im also thinking about calling my cable company up and seeing if i can get IFC(just that channel, i dont want a movie package thing), not sure if thye do that or if its worth it

how good is IFC as far as seeing actually interesting films?
is it good shit, or just better than HBO shit?

thanks in advance

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » July 8, 2004, 3:51 pm

IFC is great. I usually watch IFC and Sundance whenever I watch TV. Its a great way to see quality indie/foreign films without wading through a lot of research. If you cant get IFC for some reason, you probably will just have to do some web research about what movies to rent.

Rottentomatoes.com is a great place to read film reviews. You can search a couple different ways, but I would recommend searching for films with a 90% or higher "tomato reading." This means that all the critics pretty much agree that its a good film.

As far as directors, check out Fellini and Bergman. Its not contemporary film but its some of the best "artsy" film ever produced. Kurosawa is classic too. Contemporary directors can be hit or miss, so I usually pay closer attention to the titles.

When I have a few minutes I'll make a list of my favs for you.

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » July 8, 2004, 4:07 pm

Lemme see...

The Terrorist (India)
Eat Drink Man Woman (Taiwan)
Babette's Feast (french)
Anything Almodovar(Spain)
Y tu Mama Tambien (Mexico)
Sex and Lucia (Spain)
My own Private Idaho (Domestic Indie)
Johnny Stechino (Italy, very funny

)
Amelie (french)
Tampopo (japan?)
Run Lola Run(german)
Blue (french, best of the trio but White and red were wonderful as well)
Hedwig and the angry inch (had to add it, it's a fucking great movie/play)

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » July 8, 2004, 4:12 pm

Here are some comtemporary must sees:
Like Water for Chocolate
Il Postino (The Postman)
Basquiat
Welcome to the Dollhouse
The Anniversary Party
Kids (although its VERY disturbing, so be warned)
Run Lola Run
My Life as a Dog
Life is Beautiful
Velvet Goldmine (not for everyone, but I loved it)
Blue/White/Red series (three films)
Pi
All About My Mother
Cinema Paradiso
Muriel's Wedding
Farewell My Concubine
Edward II
Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Titus

Here are some classic must sees:
Bicycle Thief
8 1/2 (my favorite of all time)
La Strada
La Dolce Vita
Wild Strawberries
The Seventh Seal

These are only films I've actually seen, although I have a list a mile long of what I still want to see. I'm sure some folks here can add to, especially Drolgin, and I'm sure I forgot some!

Keverian FireCry · Post by **Keverian FireCry** » July 8, 2004, 4:35 pm

Habla con Ella(Talk to Her). Great Spanish movie. Drama/dark comedy/romance.

Amorres Perros-One of the most emotional and dark movies I've ever seen. Amazing direction and writing. Deffinately one of the best, most memorable films I have ever seen.

City of God- One of the best films I have ever seen in my life. Very intense. It's about gang-life in the ghettos of Rio De Janero. Incredibly powerful movie. Must see it.

Elling- Comedy/Drama from Norway. Two mentally handicapped guys just released from a halfway house, who try to live together in an appartment and adjust to their new lives in the real world. I looove this movie. Great quirky comedy.

Bubba Grizz · Post by **Bubba Grizz** » July 8, 2004, 6:00 pm

Yup Cinema Paradiso was one of my wifes all time favorites.

Lalanae · Post by **Lalanae** » July 8, 2004, 7:26 pm

Some more I recommend:

24 Hour Party People
High Art
The Opposite of Sex (cute)
Frida
American Movie (hilarious)
I Shot Andy Warhol
The House of Yes
My Left Foot
Camille Claudel

Pherr the Dorf · Post by **Pherr the Dorf** » July 9, 2004, 3:11 pm

If you haven't seen it, rent the terrorist (netflix has it) trust me, beautiful film, Malcovitch produced it for US release after seeing it overseas, it's that good.

Cracc · Post by **Cracc** » July 15, 2004, 10:54 am

Der himmel über Berlin.. one of the most touching movies i've ever seen.. english title is wings of desire..

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » July 15, 2004, 1:33 pm

Don't forget Rosencrantz & Gildenstern Are Dead!

Winnow · Post by **Winnow** » July 15, 2004, 1:41 pm

She's All That has a part in it that's pretty artsy fartsy when they go see the guy perform in his underwear and the little midget says he wants to be like Mike.

masteen · Post by **masteen** » July 15, 2004, 1:47 pm

Would City of God be consitered indy? It's in Portugese!

Hesten · Post by **Hesten** » July 15, 2004, 6:09 pm

Should also try to check out Rushmore.

Aslanna · Post by **Aslanna** » July 15, 2004, 6:36 pm

Rushmore.. I've watched it like 5 times.. It's a good movie but I guess I just don't "get it" to see why everyone likes it so much.

Kriista · Post by **Kriista** » July 15, 2004, 11:38 pm

i love wes anderson movies, rushmore is def in my top 5 movies
i can see how his movies arent for everyone,

thanks for all the suggestions all

ive seen a bunch of them, but making notes of the ones i hvaent

vn_Tanc · Post by **vn_Tanc** » July 16, 2004, 6:01 am

City of lost Children