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- Best Foreign Film Oscar: Will Passion or Politics Play a Role?Oscar's Best Foreign Film category for 2012 is highly competitive. Two nominees -- Iran's 'A Separation' and Poland's 'In Darkness' lead the pack in awards and press. But will 'Bullhead,' 'Monsieur Lazhar,' or 'Footnote' cause an upset?
My Favorite American Remake of a Foreign Film: 'The Magnificent Seven'In 1960 there was a very popular Western film titled "The Magnificent Seven." I always remembered its unforgettable theme song. The acclaimed Japanese director, Akira Kurosawa, directed the original from Japan titled "Seven Samurai."- Top 3 Cesar Award Winners for Best Foreign Film in Movie HistoryMy top 3 Cesar Award Winners for Best Foreign Film in movie history include a very touching film about a persecuted man.
- Top Ten Gift Ideas for the Foreign Film BuffWhile most film fans head to the megaplex to catch the latest Hollywood blockbuster, the foreign film buff quietly heads to the art house to catch that intriguing new foreign release. This is a holiday gift list for the people in the second group.
Top Holiday Gifts Under $50 for Foreign Film FansForeign film fans are sure to enjoy a holiday present that lets them indulge their love of movies from across the globe. Try a hot new DVD release, a film journal that covers all the bases, or an overlooked classic by a cinema giant.- Review: Best Foreign Film TsotsiA review of Tsotsi, the 2006 Academy Award winner for Best Foreign Film from writer/director Gavin Hood.
Terry Gilliam's Masterpiece Stands Out as Greatest Foreign Film AdaptationWhile adaptations of foreign films by Hollywood have been hit & miss for decades, one stands out above them all for its brilliance.- 'Magnificent Seven' Succeeds as Best American Remake of Foreign FilmAmong a long list of American remakes of foreign films there are many flops and a few gems. Among these more successful ones, "The Magnificent Seven" may be the best.
- 'The Magnificent Seven' - The Greatest Foreign Film RemakeSummary of the film, with analyzation of its origins and discussion of its attributes
Documentary Film Distributor Adds Foreign Film DivisionSnag Films, an online distribution network for documentaries, struck a $10 million dollar deal Monday to expand its digital network which includes a division for foreign produced independent films.- Holiday Gifts for the Foreign Film Fan in Your LifeGift ideas for the person in your life that loves foreign films. From books, movies, and to other odds and ends.
- Stocking Stuffers for the Foreign Film Buff10 Foreign Films that were better than any made in the US this decade
- Skinny and Fatty: The First Foreign Film You Enjoyed If You Are 40 and 50 Years OldRemember Skinny and Fatty. If you are middle-aged I am willing to bet you do.
- Foreign Film Directors, Their Must-See MoviesWhich filmmakers from overseas are worth checking out?
Academy Award Winner and Foreign Film Gem 'Incendies' ReviewedA heartrending tale of a woman whose spirit remains unbroken in spite of the unimaginable blows life deals her and the secrets she's burdened with keeping.- Chicago Film Events from January 31 to February 6, 2011Enjoy a Groundhog Day screening of -- "Groundhog Day". Plus, an exorcism & a visit to death row make life less like a bowl of cherries. A glimpse of Chicago's indie & foreign film events, special guests, & fests for the week of January 31.
My Name is Yu Ming: Are You Talking to Me?Short Foreign Film ReviewWhat language do you suppose would be spoken in Ireland? Gaelic or English? This paper explores this films answer to this strange question.
Pride Month Foreign Films: 'XXY''XXY' is a foreign film about an intersex adolescent, who must modify his relationships with peers and his parents, while finding his own identity. The film appeals directly to LGBTQ audiences, and is a perfect addition to the festivities of Pride Month.- Foreign Films Becoming American: Sometimes Risky, but Rarely "Dangerous"A foreign film that is adapted to America can certainly have it's drawbacks. But occasionally, the transtion works out well for the audience.
- Chicago Film Events from March 7 to March 13, 2011Not one, but two film festivals screen films in Chicago. Add a few film openings, plus a discussion or two, and a scheduled commercial break, and voila! A glimpse of independent & foreign films for the week of March 7.
Bergman's 'Wild Strawberries' -- Foreign Film ClassicReleased in 1957, "Wild Strawberries" provoked everyone in film, just as Ingmar Bergman's impressionistic "The Seventh Seal" had done earlier. It mixes poignancy, intelligence and glimmers of the subconscious man--it took movies in new directions.
Local Filmmakers Share Spotlight with Foreign Film FareFilms from 70 countries will screen in Providence this week. But over 30 local filmmakers will also be featured in the RI International Film Festival.
What Hollywood Film Productions Were Originally Foreign Films?Foreign film rights are being bought up by Hollywood studios and then remade into American films. Here are some of the success and some of the future projects heading stateside.
The Best Foreign Films that Exist!The author writes about her top three favorite foreign films and gives a short review of each one. The fi;ms are: Tin Drum, Old Boy, and Brother of Sleep.- Five Foreign Films for Novices: A Sample of Foreign Movies for the UninitiatedDiscussion of five foreign films that are easily accessible to the American viewer, with emphasis on connections to our own movies.
Hollywood's Best Gender Bending Film ComediesHollywood does drag like a "Divine" Ru Paul. There are a bunch of cross dressing flicks from every film era - here's some popular favorites.- Unique Tips for Memorizing Foreign Language VocabularyLearning a foreign language -- particularly as an adult -- can be frustrating. Learning the vocabulary is half the battle, which means improving your memory. Following are some unique tips for memorizing foreign language vocabulary.
Kurosawa, Fellini, and Truffaut Are the Masters of Foreign FilmsAn opinion piece written for the novice, and veteran, movie fan
The Man Who Copied is Entry Ticket to Brazilian Film Making in the Noir RealmA photocopier operator who goes too far to conquer his love. Brazilian colorful noir movie "the Man Who Copied" (2005) is available now in Netflix and Blockbuster. It is a good pick for fans of foreign films and whoever enjoyed 2002's "City of God"- My Favorite Foreign FilmsAmong other strange habits that I've developed over the years, I've developed an affinity for foreign films. If it's got subtitles, sign me up! So I thought I'd try to spread the word and share a few of my favorites. So be brave and give one a try!
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